Big Ben appreciation thread
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tehdee
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Logged into this thread to repost the tweet that PEPTY posted above...
Ben seemed to be a guy that the room embraced and in turn who embraced the room; players' tweets echoed that, as did the tone in Ben's tweet-- he seems genuinely saddened to be leaving.
While this speaks volumes to Ben's being a character guy, it also says a lot about the culture that Murray, Mclean, et al. have created these past couple of seasons... While the term first class gets thrown around far too often, in this case it appears that Ottawa, as an organization, is not far off from fitting the bill.
That being said, best of luck to Ben Bishop. Goalie value is fickle--- here's hoping he continues to make a name for himself and enjoys continued success.
Ben seemed to be a guy that the room embraced and in turn who embraced the room; players' tweets echoed that, as did the tone in Ben's tweet-- he seems genuinely saddened to be leaving.
While this speaks volumes to Ben's being a character guy, it also says a lot about the culture that Murray, Mclean, et al. have created these past couple of seasons... While the term first class gets thrown around far too often, in this case it appears that Ottawa, as an organization, is not far off from fitting the bill.
That being said, best of luck to Ben Bishop. Goalie value is fickle--- here's hoping he continues to make a name for himself and enjoys continued success.
ChocolateLeclaire
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Big Ben was pure class and he is a part of lore here in Ottawa. He, along with Anderson and Lehner, paved over the Goalie Graveyard and exorcised it of all its demons.
We've gone from having the worst goaltending and praying for 2 goals or less to expecting perfection from our keepers. He was a big part of that.
We've gone from having the worst goaltending and praying for 2 goals or less to expecting perfection from our keepers. He was a big part of that.
BonkTastic
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Sad to see him go.
He was the obvious guy to be moved, and I think we got a wonderful return for him, but it doesn't make it less hard to say goodbye to an absolutely solid, character player.
All the best in Tampa, Ben.
He was the obvious guy to be moved, and I think we got a wonderful return for him, but it doesn't make it less hard to say goodbye to an absolutely solid, character player.
All the best in Tampa, Ben.
Ben always sounds like a very calm classy guy in interviews. He and Andy must have gotten along great. Lehner as the younger 3rd guy always looked like he felt he had to prove himself. Hopefully Robin will be more relaxed now that he's in the NHL as the number 2 guy and won't feel like he needs to compete with Andy but rather that they are allies. All Lehner needs to do is be amenable, continue learning and concentrate on playing his best. The rest will take care of itself.
I wish Ben the best except against us of course.
PS: We'll sorely miss your shootout wins
I wish Ben the best except against us of course.
PS: We'll sorely miss your shootout wins
internetdotcom
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He sounded pretty sad in his interviews
I really liked him.
You noticed that too eh? My heart goes out to him. You can tell he really bonded with the guys in that room. I'm just happy that he'll get a chance to start, and by extension, hopefully earn a much bigger contract starting next year.
internetdotcom
11 + 15 + 19 = 666
I'm sorry to see him go but glad he'll have his chance at being a #1 goalie in Tampa. Seemed like a really genuine and humble guy, not to mention a great netminder.
Good luck Big Ben!
Good luck Big Ben!
costermonger
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McManked
Ooh to be a Gooner
i'll always be a big fan of bishop, and i hope he becomes a quality starter in this league.
go bish
last year i was a little down on him, but this year he looked really solid
StefanW
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45 save shutout. Just another day at the office for this guy.
Way to show them how it is done, Ben!
Way to show them how it is done, Ben!
StefanW
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My memory is slipping as I get older, but wasn't his last start the shutout against the Rangers? If so he has a really good shutout streak going.
ReginKarlssonLehner
Let's Win It All
StefanW
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Thank you, I stand corrected. I must have mentally blocked that one out.
You forgot the **** show that was last Saturday. But we'll just act like it didn't happen. Yes yes crazy shut out streak going
ReginKarlssonLehner
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