Player Discussion Charlie Lindgren

[26Mats]

McNiven isn't signed for next year. There is still time before Montreal chooses to either sign him or offer him a qualifying offer.

But under contract next year: Price, Allen, Lindgren, Primeau & Demchenko.

I'd rather extend McNiven and have him as Primeau's back up in Laval and Lindgren traded.

Where does that leave Demchenko, who just left the KHL to sign with us?

 

[Adam Michaels]

Where does that leave Demchenko, who just left the KHL to sign with us?

ECHL. He said that he's open to playing in the ECHL if it's what it takes for him to move up to the NHL.

 

[26Mats]

ECHL. He said that he's open to playing in the ECHL if it's what it takes for him to move up to the NHL.

Lindgren makes NHL money. Will any team take him?

 

[Adam Michaels]

Lindgren makes NHL money. Will any team take him?

I'm sure there are teams that wouldn't mind having a back-up goalie making only $750K for one more season. They're obviously not going to be lining up to get him. But somewhere, there is a team that would like to have him, whether in a package deal or a minor trade.

 

[habdynasty]

Lindgren makes NHL money. Will any team take him?

No . This guy is a career minor leaguer.

 

[nhlfan9191]

I'm sure there are teams that wouldn't mind having a back-up goalie making only $750K for one more season. They're obviously not going to be lining up to get him. But somewhere, there is a team that would like to have him, whether in a package deal or a minor trade.

He’s cheap enough, somebody may give him a chance as a backup or just use him as an AHL goalie. But Lindgren has just been flat out unimpressive at all levels since coming over from college.

 

[Chili]

Seemed clear when Price was playing in the back to backs that there was no confidence in him from the coaches.

Best for everyone if they can find a taker for his contract.

 

[Habs10025]

Lindgren's contract is a non issue for Montreal .

 

[montreal]

Lindgren makes NHL money. Will any team take him?

I don't think so unless a team has an injury during the season, got to think he's the backup to Primeau.

 

[26Mats]

I don't think so unless a team has an injury during the season, got to think he's the backup to Primeau.

so that leaves Vasili Demchenko and McNiven in the ECHL?

 

[montreal]

so that leaves Vasili Demchenko and McNiven in the ECHL?

if they re-sign McNiven.

 

[Habaneros]

if they re-sign McNiven.

they will REGRET not signing him...

 

[salbutera]

I suspect McNiven will be resigned for 1-year then qualified next year thus becoming the G to be exposed for expansion draft

 

[Riggins]

That was a very smart move by Lindgren and his agent getting that guaranteed NHL money while he could. Save that money Charlie, only one year left!

 

[SpezNc2]

I'm sure there are teams that wouldn't mind having a back-up goalie making only $750K for one more season. They're obviously not going to be lining up to get him. But somewhere, there is a team that would like to have him, whether in a package deal or a minor trade.

Maybe Montreal can retain 50% of his salary in order to make him “super cheap”.

 

[holy]

This guys shakier than a booty at a strip club in Atlanta.

 

[Archijerej]

The Church of Lindgren is one of the most curious phenomena among our fanbase.

 

[Archijerej]

McNiven isn't signed for next year. There is still time before Montreal chooses to either sign him or offer him a qualifying offer.

But under contract next year: Price, Allen, Lindgren, Primeau & Demchenko.

I'd rather extend McNiven and have him as Primeau's back up in Laval and Lindgren traded.

I'm pretty sure Demchenko is destined to split starts with Primeau in Laval.

I could see us re-signing McNiven as an expansion draft move.

Don't think anyone in the league sees Lindgren as a viable backup. His contract and AHL play precludes him from being a target at that level as well. I he's moved, we're taking a worse contract back. Wouldn’t necessarily be a bad idea if it helps the Rocket.

 

[Pappazzz]

I'm sure there are teams that wouldn't mind having a back-up goalie making only $750K for one more season.

then why don't we want him?

 

[Scintillating10]

Probably lose Lindgren waivers to St. louis

 

[montreal]

Probably lose Lindgren waivers to St. louis

i highly doubt that but it would be great if so.