Pre-Game Talk: Hawks in the SENS Den, Tues 7:30 pm on TSN

[Langdon Alger]

Lucky me. Watched the first period and then had to go out. What the hell happened? Chicago was lucky to come out of the first even, let alone with a lead.

Well, we’re just a bad team I must say.

 

[PeterSidorkiewicz]

He was a free agent to be when we got him. Who wants him with 5.5 million owed to him next year and 4 million the next?

I could be wrong, but I could definitely see a team stepping up and taking him. I think he could be a perfect fit for the Islanders. His contract isn't that horrible for a starting goalie, and I think he has enough street cred based on his career for a team to take a chance. Carolina could also be a good destination but I am unsure of their financial situation because of Darling.

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

Ryan is lazy with his stick. That's why he always gets his hands injured. Always one hand on the stick and unprepared to make a play. As a result, the reflex to block a shot results in the puck hitting the underside of the glove (inside of the hand where there's no padding). If he kept both hands on his stick, the puck would hit the thick padding on the outside of the fingers instead.

 

[Pierre from Orleans]

A blowout for the Leafs tomorrow night is gonna be the season all-time low

No. Blowout to the Leafs at the CTC will be

 

[Alex1234]

Lucky me. Watched the first period and then had to go out. What the hell happened? Chicago was lucky to come out of the first even, let alone with a lead.

White put rubber on Andersons pads
Anderson gave rebounds after rebounds
White got benched for that
Smith is a punk
We suck

 

[Langdon Alger]

I could be wrong, but I could definitely see a team stepping up and taking him. I think he could be a perfect fit for the Islanders. His contract isn't that horrible for a starting goalie, and I think he has enough street cred based on his career for a team to take a chance. Carolina could also be a good destination but I am unsure of their financial situation because of Darling.

If he was a free agent, I think someone would take him, but with two more years and the way he’s playing? His age? I doubt it. I hope you’re right, but I think we’re stuck with him.

 

[Alex1234]

If he was a free agent, I think someone would take him, but with two more years and the way he’s playing? His age? I doubt it. I hope you’re right, but I think we’re stuck with him.

Were stuck with all our shhhiit
Lets hope Dahlin has a major impact next season

 

[pepty]

I dont see why anyone thinks the tank should help with all these bad contracts on the books.

 

[Langdon Alger]

Were stuck with all our shhhiit
Lets hope Dahlin has a major impact next season

5 players no one wants

Phaneuf
Ryan
Burrows
Andy
Condon

 

[PeterSidorkiewicz]

If he was a free agent, I think someone would take him, but with two more years and the way he’s playing? His age? I doubt it. I hope you’re right, but I think we’re stuck with him.

I bet you could move him to NYI with Thomas Greiss as a part of the deal, he makes 3.3 for 2 more years. Of course just fun speculation.

 

[pepty]

5 players no one wants

Phaneuf
Ryan
Burrows
Andy
Condon

One they do want evidently is Smith. He'll probably be first out the door just because no one will take the other ones.

 

[Langdon Alger]

I bet you could move him to NYI with Thomas Greiss as a part of the deal, he makes 3.3 for 2 more years. Of course just fun speculation.

I guess it would save us some money. Either way, Isles can just let Halak go at season’s end and go after another guy. Greiss can backup or be bought out.

Greiss and Condon as our goalies the next two years? All aboard the tank train!

 

[Langdon Alger]

One they do want evidently is Smith. He'll probably be first out the door just because no one will take the other ones.

Smith, yes. We could move him. Unfortunately we’re not selling high on him.

 

[PeterSidorkiewicz]

I guess it would save us some money. Either way, Isles can just let Halak go at season’s end and go after another guy. Greiss can backup or be bought out.

Greiss and Condon as our goalies the next two years? All aboard the tank train!

There's an even better option...I bet Philly would trade us Elliott or Neuvirth for Anderson for a crack at better goaltending. It would save money as well.

 

[Langdon Alger]

There's an even better option...I bet Philly would trade us Elliott or Neuvirth for Anderson for a crack at better goaltending. It would save money as well.

They are both signed up until the end of next year and don’t make much.

Who wants Andy right now the way he’s playing? How is he even an upgrade right now on those guys?

 

[PeterSidorkiewicz]

They are both signed up until the end of next year and don’t make much.

Who wants Andy right now the way he’s playing? How is he even an upgrade right now on those guys?

Because you're buying low, I would say Andy has far more potential to bounce back and bring you solid goaltending than Elliott, Greiss, or Neuvirth. Especially if you're making a playoff push. I think 2 more years is a crazy thing to be hung up over especially if you're a team like NY or Philly.

 

[Langdon Alger]

Because you're buying low, I would say Andy has far more potential to bounce back and bring you solid goaltending than Elliott, Greiss, or Neuvirth. Especially if you're making a playoff push. I think 2 more years is a crazy thing to be hung up over especially if you're a team like NY or Philly.

But there are other options if you’re looking to upgrade you’re goaltending. Sure you’re buying low, but it’s a soon to be 37 year old owed 9.5 million over the next two seasons who has been awful this year. Could he bounce back? Sure, but what if he doesn’t? Then you’re stuck with amd old, overpaid goalie. How much of his struggles can be attributed to his age?

There’s also another factor here. How many times does a player get moved before an extension kicks in? Also, this team has so much respect for Anderson, I don’t think they’d move him unless he asked for it. So if he wants to be here starting next year, I think he’s here.

Complete dumbass move to extend him before the season began. No need to do it. None at all. And for 2 years? Jesus H Christ. Sign him for one if you’re going to extend him. God this team is dumb. f*** me.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

I dont see why anyone thinks the tank should help with all these bad contracts on the books.

I think we are bad enough without purposefully tanking.
Let the chips fall where they may

 

[PeterSidorkiewicz]

But there are other options if you’re looking to upgrade you’re goaltending. Sure you’re buying low, but it’s a soon to be 37 year old owed 9.5 million over the next two seasons who has been awful this year. Could he bounce back? Sure, but what if he doesn’t? Then you’re stuck with amd old, overpaid goalie. How much of his struggles can be attributed to his age?

There’s also another factor here. How many times does a player get moved before an extension kicks in? Also, this team has so much respect for Anderson, I don’t think they’d move him unless he asked for it. So if he wants to be here starting next year, I think he’s here.

Complete dumbass move to extend him before the season began. No need to do it. None at all. And for 2 years? Jesus H Christ. Sign him for one if you’re going to extend him. God this team is dumb. **** me.

But I am looking, and there really aren't any other options, at least UFA there aren't. Of course I don't know who is on the block either goaltending wise.

Its alright, he probably won't move obviously and put up a .940 save pct. next season so it's all good.

 

[Langdon Alger]

Lol Phaneuf said Andy played unbelievable tonight.

 

[JungleBeat]

Phaneuf’s legs are shot. Should make him a healthy scratch tomorrow just like Seabrook.

 

[Shruggs Peterson]

Phaneuf’s legs are shot. Should make him a healthy scratch tomorrow just like Seabrook.

What's the point in making sensible moves now?

 

[Langdon Alger]

Phaneuf’s legs are shot. Should make him a healthy scratch tomorrow just like Seabrook.

3.5 more years

 

[Pierre from Orleans]

Lol Phaneuf said Andy played unbelievable tonight.

He's trying not to throw Andy under the bus. Comes off as delusional

 

[branch]

Bunch of millionaires more concerned with picking which 6 star resort they’re going to stay at in the Bahamas instead of playing hockey. Total fantasy land these guys live in.