Rumor: Cam Talbot expected to be traded after turning down extension with Ottawa

[biturbo19]

Well that all turned out to be much ado about nothing. Getting Talbot as the big upgrade over Murray.


I do see him having some value as an insurance policy/alternative option for playoff teams though. These days, we've seen that it can be tough to go the distance with a single goaltender, unless you've got one of a small handful of absolutely elite guys.

 

[1specter]

After all the bravado and chest thumping in the offseason

 

[Sensinitis]

feels bad man
we only moved our goalie of the future for him. why dorion why

He’s not very good and up there in age

Our goalie of the future is Sogaard

 

[Surf Nutz]

I cant believe he turned down a free hair extension, they are pretty pricey!

0 interest in Talbot as a Kings fan

What about as a goaltender?

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

Why the hell would he turn down an extension.. at that age he should be happy he's already been offered an extension

 

[devbouz12]

After all the bravado and chest thumping in the offseason

Go easy on us, would ya?

 

[Akrapovince]

Bold for a goalie that old to turn down an extension.

Ottawa and goalies saving Pierre from himself, name a better duo.

 

[Bourne Endeavor]

Isn't that a relatively high price for a goaltender that needs to bounce back?

Yes but Demko has been fantastic prior and Vancouver is an absolutely mess, especially on defense. So I don't think his trade value is all that hurt. That being said, I do think you need to balance the trade better. Maybe make the pick conditional based on his performance or if Ottawa makes the playoffs next year. No shot it's a 2023 1st. It'd definitely be a 2024 pick even if it happened at the TDL.

I don't know the Sens prospect pool well enough to comment on the others included though.

 

[Akrapovince]

He’s not very good and up there in age

Our goalie of the future is Sogaard

Our goalie of the future should have been Jesper Wallstedt actually.

 

[Srsly]

At his age I can’t say I blame him. In his shoes I’d be more likely to sign a cheap contract with a contender in a backup or tandem role for a chance at the cup. He doesn’t seem to be a fit in Ottawa and it would probably lead to an early retirement with no cup when one of their goalies steps up.

 

[sisseton]

I wonder If Florida would have any interest. Who Knows how long Knight will be out and are they comfortable running Bob and Lyon. Maybe work something around Talbot and Duclair and Add in a third team to send Duclair too since Ottawa is probably more a seller at this point.

 

[Chainshot]

Yes…but haven’t Comrie and UPL pretty much forced his hand? They can’t be the duo next year. A veteran has to be picked up who can take over the old man who isn’t complete trash for Anderson.

If Talbot would sign an extension with them…it feels exactly like what they would do for next year

Could be. I wonder though if they go there. It's not hard to imagine this blowing up on them too since their defensive structure is pretty shitty too.

 

[Kegs]

Can’t wait for vegas or Toronto to add this dinosaur.

 

[Stephen]

Should have just kept Gustavsson.

 

[robsenz]

Kind of funny that they would likely still be in the same position with Andy between the pipes

 

[TGOSnipes99]

Can you maintain over 0875% Talbot? Come back to Edmonton please.

 

[Karl Eriksson]

Good. Forsberg/Soogard ok for now.

 

[Three On Zero]

You played for Calgary and Edmonton, Talbot. How about a turn in Vancouver?

 

[SpezDispenser]

Bye!

 

[OmniSens]

Bye!

Right? Honestly Talbot is at the point where he should accept any type of contract offered to him, especially an extension. His numbers make him look better than he actually plays because his play has been absolutely brutal.

 

[Super Cake]

Right? Honestly Talbot is at the point where he should accept any type of contract offered to him, especially an extension. His numbers make him look better than he actually plays because his play has been absolutely brutal.

At this point, he needs to go to a team that can play good defense in front of him so they can shelter him.

 

[I Hate Philadelphia]

Oops.

 

[inactive user]

Oops.

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Hindsight is 20/20. Although I never really thought Talbot would do much for Ottawa Gustavsson was worse last season.

 

[SpezDispenser]

Right? Honestly Talbot is at the point where he should accept any type of contract offered to him, especially an extension. His numbers make him look better than he actually plays because his play has been absolutely brutal.

I can't believe he turned down an extension. The only way I can believe it is if Dorion, rightfully, offered him pretty much 1.5 million or less.

 

[ellusive]

Isn't that a relatively high price for a goaltender that needs to bounce back?

Bounce back to what.. I've never got the hype for Demko.. couple good games in COVID bubble that's it