Friedman: I wonder if the Islanders take a look at Robin Lehner

[Chainshot]

i wonder why friedman is wondering if the isles are wondering about lehner

It makes one wonder.

 

[ThreeLeftSkates]

Oh, so you would trade Greiss who is a cap-dump level goalie and a draft bust for a starting goalie and a pick. Good to know. I easily say no to this and I don't even like Lehner much. Lehner for MDC maybe could be considered, even though I'm hesitant on that as well, considering MDC looks like a bust. Gress has negative value with his contract and level of play and is certainly not worth a 3rd.

MDC a draft bust? He is being carefully cultivated to play in the NHL, and should be ready within the next five years. He already has 5 goals in just 33 games!
See how dumb that looks, guys?

 

[stepdad gaary]

is it time to stop taking the 31 thoughts seriously? not about this piece in particular but do we just have to accept that anything in here can be completely fabricated?

 

[Jame]

I can't wait for Lehner to be the starting goalie for the Isles...

 

[CREW99AW]

I can't wait for Lehner to be the starting goalie for the Isles...

But,but according to HF GMs Dell/Hutchinson/Price/Gruaber are slated to be in goal for the isles next season

 

[WeThreeKings]

Hitching a wagon to Lehner is a dumb idea. He's just not good.

 

[Channelcat]

Hutchinson might be the best available G in my opinion. Some team would be wise to pick him up.

 

[seafoam]

I don’t think Lehner would make a difference. The Islanders give up too many High Danger shots.

They would need to bring in a top five goalie to be able to overcome how bad their team defense is.

 

[Dipietro39]

Isles need D or a real #1 goalie. Lehner won't make a difference.

 

[Rasmus CacOlainen]

Isles need D or a real #1 goalie. Lehner won't make a difference.

Name one high end #1 goalie that is available? If you stumble on 1 of these, you dont trade him away. Pittsburgh and Tampa had 2 last season but thats about it. Its not the case anymore and I cant think of high end number 1 that would be available for trade.

So you need to get D apparently, which is what you traded away in the summer ironically.

 

[Dipietro39]

Name one high end #1 goalie that is available? If you stumble on 1 of these, you dont trade him away. Pittsburgh and Tampa had 2 last season but thats about it. Its not the case anymore and I cant think of high end number 1 that would be available for trade.

So you need to get D apparently, which is what you traded away in the summer ironically.

That's my point. Unless the Isles can land a legit #1, all these other options aren't a real upgrade.

And Hamonic is always hurt. He can't be counted on.

 

[Panthaz89]

yes Lehner. In fact buffalo sabres fans said

every single quote is from a sabres fan, not one of them is mine, why would i want that near my team, Some Sabres fans are incredibly smart and honest. I'm glad Botterill wants to change the dynamic. People like Stokes84,Yahtzee, and pigpen65 sure deserve it. And how can I doubt them when they're so refreshingly honest. its been 50 Years they deserve a cup it's about time don't you think?

We've had Sabres fan complain about every player including Eichel...I'll still take Lehner over any goaltender that's playing for the Islanders.

 

[Djp]

From Botterill On Tsn Radio. His exact words were "we have had discussions on a Contract, and we arent prepared to meet his current demands"

So If lehner sticks to his ask that leaves only one logical conclusion, does it not? i know its GM speak but I have No reason to doubt botterill. He sounds like he has a plan and it definitely doesn't sound like business as usual. Based on what he says I expect big changes in Buffalo

Meeting long contract terms and not tendering him are two very different things.

The will give him the min offer to retain his rights. He isn't a UFA till 2019.

 

[rent free]

i can't see lehner returning to the sabres next season

 

[VaporTrail]

I wonder if the sky will be blue tomorrow

 

[72hockey guy]

But,but according to HF GMs Dell/Hutchinson/Price/Gruaber are slated to be in goal for the isles next season

i have no idea who it will be but it could be anyone but it wont matter till we fix the defense

youve been right on that meme and youre 1000% correct

 

[MMC]

Friedman said on his podcast the Islanders have been scouting him and he'd be cheap to acquire.

 

[LeapOnOver]

Oh, so you would trade Greiss who is a cap-dump level goalie and a draft bust for a starting goalie and a pick. Good to know. I easily say no to this and I don't even like Lehner much. Lehner for MDC maybe could be considered, even though I'm hesitant on that as well, considering MDC looks like a bust. Gress has negative value with his contract and level of play and is certainly not worth a 3rd.

Oh, so okay thanks for your answer. Don't know why you had to start it that way. You are the first person to ever refer to a player that makes less than 3 million a season as a cap dump lol. What, is this 1989? I can't stop laughing as I picture you at the dollar store complaining things are too expensive.

 

[CanadianPensFan1]

Who does Friedman pay to have these thoughts for him?

Miss Cleo....

 

[CREW99AW]

Friedman said on his podcast the Islanders have been scouting him and he'd be cheap to acquire.

Always interesting to read or hear what hockey insider's have to say about what teams are doing, what player trade values are and compare the insider's info with our armchair GMs opinions.

 

[QuadDeuces]

Hutchinson might be the best available G in my opinion. Some team would be wise to pick him up.

I don't believe that Michael Hutchinson is an NHL-level goaltender. He had a brief hot streak in his first season and that's it. I put him in the same category as Louie Domingue.

 

[McPhatty00]

If Botts has no intention of signing him and MDC is available, it doesn't hurt.

 

[Riggins]

I used to think this was a good column. Scrolling through that thing was painful and Friedman is getting progressively worse.

 

[Channelcat]

I don't believe that Michael Hutchinson is an NHL-level goaltender. He had a brief hot streak in his first season and that's it. I put him in the same category as Louie Domingue.

I happen to think Domingue is pretty good too, but Hutch is at a much higher level in my opinion. Currently tops in the A with a .942

 

[QuadDeuces]

I happen to think Domingue is pretty good too, but Hutch is at a much higher level in my opinion. Currently tops in the A with a .942

I didn't know he was doing so well in the A - but watching him in his limited NHL action, his movement and reaction time just doesn't seem up up to par for the NHL.