Goalie Situation

[Tundraman]

We only have Bishop for the rest of this season

There is some confusion about his status. I've read that he's supposed to become a UFA this summer but some have said that since he signed a new contract before this season he will be a RFA next summer.

Capgeek shows him as a RFA at the end of his current deal

 

[Holdurbreathe]

Pretty much this.



Did we not just watch our divisional rivals make this exact mistake? Rolling two young, NHL-unproven goalies with a defensive system with a weak defensive unit in front of them?

We need a veteran guy who can hold his own this year - especially considering the defence is suspect.

Interesting how you pick the worse situations to make your point. There are other examples where young goalies have done exceeding well.

It also seems you missed the part where I clearly said if the Sens struggle early, then it is an ideal time to get the kids in playing and gain experience.

If the Sens defence is as suspect as you believe, Andy isn't going to save the season. He is good, but he isn't one of the top 10 in the league.

 

[Holdurbreathe]

Everyone is a little quick to presume Ottawa moves Bishop.
Another scenario could see the Sens move Anderson at the deadline.

There is no harm in the status quo for Ottawa.
Give Lehner a few more looks at the NHL level and send back to Bingo, leaving Anderson with Bishop as his backup. Bishop is an RFA at the end of the season, so there is no pressing worries about keeping him. Keeping Lehner and Bishop fits better with view of A Sens rebuild.

The only reason that this is being talked about is that Ottawa may need top four D, however the Sens have other assets to deal for that if the D proves too vulnerable early on.

The only way the Sens give all three a look is if Andy struggles IMO.

 

[Qward]

There is some confusion about his status. I've read that he's supposed to become a UFA this summer but some have said that since he signed a new contract before this season he will be a RFA next summer.

Capgeek shows him as a RFA at the end of his current deal

He needs to play 7 games to maintain his RFA status.

I thought he needed to play more, I think I was going off before when we thought there would be a full season lockout

 

[seanerixon]

Alright, this actually has helped me a lot. For the most part, it seems like Lehner won't be given the reigns this season, unless Anderson shows a weak game within the first few starts. Which makes sense I guess. This actually helped me a bit with my goalie situation in my fantasy league, so thank you

 

[MainDotC]

Anderson and Bishop will be the 1 - 2 punch up in the O. Lehner is 3 - 4 years away from a job in the NHL.

 

[saskriders]

Anderson and Bishop will be the 1 - 2 punch up in the O. Lehner is 3 - 4 years away from a job in the NHL.

I could see Lehner starting next year, and really am not sure whether I think he should be in Bingo or Ottawa this year

 

[SenzZen]

Anderson and Bishop will be the 1 - 2 punch up in the O. Lehner is 3 - 4 years away from a job in the NHL.

Wishful thinking on your part, Main.

 

[HavlatMach9]

Anderson and Bishop will be the 1 - 2 punch up in the O. Lehner is 3 - 4 years away from a job in the NHL.

This guy knows what's up. Binghamton Sens fan have seen Lehner more than anyone else.

 

[kaws]

I could see Lehner starting next year, and really am not sure whether I think he should be in Bingo or Ottawa this year

Lehner is ready for the NHL now... however if you look at the contracts of all three goalies, Lehner is the only one with the two-way. I'm quite sure Lehner will be sent down after a couple games, unless a goalie is dealt (which I hope doesn't; we've never had this good of a goalie situation before).

 

[BlazingRoy]

Anderson and Bishop will be the 1 - 2 punch up in the O. Lehner is 3 - 4 years away from a job in the NHL.

Lehner was ready last year. He's even more ready now.

Most likely gets sent down again and once the seasons ends or at the draft we package Bishop + to move up or grab a top 4 D man then Lehner backs up if not starts next year.

I've heard of seasoning but nobody puts a full salt and pepper shaker on their steak because it tastes like **** after that.

 

[aragorn]

IMO nothing needs to be done in the short term, I would like to see Murray take his time & allow Bishop to play some games & hopefully increase his value. I think Murray can wait until almost the trade deadline or when some team loses a goalie & start looking for a replacement. My guess is that Murray will first try & get the best young defenceman he can from a team or more likely a 2nd rd pick.

Lehner has paid his dues in the AHL & most think he is NHL ready now so there is no reason to keep him waiting. Ottawa could use a 2nd rd pick this yr & why would Bishop want to stay in Ottawa knowing that Lehner has pretty much been crowned the future here. IMO Bishop will be traded at some point this season & it's just a matter of what the return will be. If I were Murray I would ask for the BPA (defenceman or forward) or a 2nd rounder. Dreidger will likely be in Bingo next yr & maybe Brassard & Lawson is doing fine for Bingo now.

 

[Karl Eriksson]

Coach just said on 1200 that Anderson is starting vs jets

 

[sens83]

IMO nothing needs to be done in the short term, I would like to see Murray take his time & allow Bishop to play some games & hopefully increase his value. I think Murray can wait until almost the trade deadline or when some team loses a goalie & start looking for a replacement. My guess is that Murray will first try & get the best young defenceman he can from a team or more likely a 2nd rd pick.

Lehner has paid his dues in the AHL & most think he is NHL ready now so there is no reason to keep him waiting. Ottawa could use a 2nd rd pick this yr & why would Bishop want to stay in Ottawa knowing that Lehner has pretty much been crowned the future here. IMO Bishop will be traded at some point this season & it's just a matter of what the return will be. If I were Murray I would ask for the BPA (defenceman or forward) or a 2nd rounder. Dreidger will likely be in Bingo next yr & maybe Brassard & Lawson is doing fine for Bingo now.

The bolded is such a BS statement. Paid his dues? Really? It's his job. The kid is 21 yrs old, everyone has been calling for him to be the starter for the past three seasons. Look I get it, everyone wants him to be the next Lundquist or Brodeur. Stop rushing it, you are not going to get instant gratification.

 

[Mercurial]

On twitter, Andy starts against WPG. I'm surprised.

Sylvain St-Laurent ‏@Syl_St_Laurent
Craig Anderson affrontera les Jets. Anderson to start tomorrow. #Sens
Dean Brown ‏@PxPOttawa
Anderson starts lehner backs up tomorrow.

 

[Very Stable Genius]

Lehner is backing up. Interesting.

 

[Benjamin]

so, goodbye Bishop?

 

[Karl Eriksson]

so, goodbye Bishop?

We are only one chicken breast (or ice block) away from needing him. I'd rather carry the three with the big team than end up shopping for a goalie mid year after a poultry related incident.

 

[aragorn]

The bolded is such a BS statement. Paid his dues? Really? It's his job. The kid is 21 yrs old, everyone has been calling for him to be the starter for the past three seasons. Look I get it, everyone wants him to be the next Lundquist or Brodeur. Stop rushing it, you are not going to get instant gratification.

Well, he was the MVP of the playoffs when they won the Calder Cup & a number of people thought he should have been in Ottawa after that, I wasn't one of them though. He is in his 3rd/4th yr now & is having a pretty good yr in Bingo don't you think? Yes, he is young but from all accounts he is playing as well in Ottawa as the other two? I think it's inevitable that he will be in Ottawa either at the end of this season when Bishop is traded or next season. I'm not trying to rush him I just think he is ready & as I said I don't see why Bishop would want to resign with Ottawa knowing Lehner is the future #1. I find it hard to believe on any level that Lehner is in Bingo next yr.

 

[Scrub*]

Why are people surprised our #1 goalie is starting game 1?

 

[HavlatMach9]

Remember Clouston's Paddock's "win and you're in"?. How about "lose and you sit out"? Would be funny, from starter to press with three goalies.

 

[Mercurial]

Why are people surprised our #1 goalie is starting game 1?

Because he hasn't played a meaningful game of hockey in about 270 days, whereas there's another goalie on the roster that's been doing it for the last 3 months and has a .945 save percentage.

 

[HavlatMach9]

Because he hasn't played a meaningful game of hockey in about 270 days

Then he'll never start. Unless you mean if the other two goalies play poor, we put in Andy. Andy will be ready and we're playing the Jets.

 

[Benjamin]

Why are people surprised our #1 goalie is starting game 1?

im surprised we're carrying 2 goalies to back up.

 

[Qward]

Dress both Lehner and Bishop. They can each operate a door.