Injury Report: Lehner to miss the entire 22-23 season due to hip surgery

[Vegan Knight]

Two things to consider if Vegas is adding anyone soon; we don't know Lehner's status beyond this year and he's signed for two more, Vegas needs to be at the cap with roster and IR players at the start of the season to maximize ACSL.

If they need to make a trade during the season for a starter they could make the cap work by shipping out Brossoit as part of a deal for an expiring contract goalie (probably not difficult as teams tend to want a replacement when you trade for their goalie) and possibly bumping the pick to a 2nd in order to get retention.

I would see how the first quarter of the season goes with Thompson and Brossoit then if a trade is needed try something like Brossoit, a low level prospect and a 2nd for Talbot 30% retained to just about even out the cap hit.

 

[IceNeophyte]

I would love to see them give Thompson a fair chance at proving himself. They seem to prefer to overpay for a veteran than give in-house opportunities.

 

[theslatcher]

Bruins fan coming in peace.

I wonder if Carey Price might be a good fit if he’s looking to continue his career and Montreal retained significant salary.

Price's knee is busted. He came back and had to exit again after a week because of it. Add that he's soon-to-be 35 and has 4 years left on his contract?

He's not going anywhere. Sounds like a reason the Habs got rid of Weber's contract is they wouldn't want 2 big LTIR contracts.

 

[Mike C]

Cap problem solved. Do they sign Holtby or roll with Brossoit once he's healthy?

Holtby is supposed to be injured and may miss entire year

 

[Super Cake]

Just roll with what we have. This team needs to stop giving away picks and prospects.

 

[Vegan Knight]

Just roll with what we have. This team needs to stop giving away picks and prospects.

At least to start the season. If they're struggling with goaltending they can look at a few options, Talbot, Reimer, a few more. At that time they could probably add a second rounder to Brossoit and make the upgrade.

 

[Dr Quincy]

Just what we need - another super expensive (I assume they wouldn't retain salary past this year) always injured goalie.

You can't retain for just 1 year. All retention is for the life of the remaining contract.

 

[LadyStanley]

First, I doubt Price IF he returns would play anywhere but Montreal.

Second, he only played five games last season, and had one win. He played 25 the season before (plus one in AHL) and won 12. Carey Price Hockey Stats and Profile at hockeydb.com How much of that is related to mental health? How much is it an aging goalie?

Third, at $10.5m AAV, gonna need to be retained by maybe 75% (so a third team has to get involved). Carey Price Contract, Cap Hit, Salary and Stats - CapFriendly - NHL Salary Caps

I just don't see VGK doing that.

 

[themilosh]

Just what we need - another super expensive (I assume they wouldn't retain salary past this year) always injured goalie.

as both a Habs fan and VGK fan I would love to see Price get his Cup with Vegas. While yes he is past his "prime" he is still an all world incredible goalie. he always rises in big games.

he really wont hurt MTL as he can easily retire should he so choose, and we ride out his contract on LTIR. Sadly, MTL rebuilding has no use for him now, he needs to go to a contender.

Only way this would feasibly work - is for MTL to retain 50% (which in of itself costs more than to LTIR him) and Habs in Cap hell, so Hugo couldnt do it.

Optimally, I'd love for Vegas to make that trade at the TDL then hold on to Price until the last 2 reg season games so he can make a FULL playoff run (a la TBay Kucherov cap circumvention) and then if VGK wins the cup or close to, he goes back on the LTIR citing a nagging injury (in the summer) and that would pretty much wrap up his career, where he would remain until the contract is up. VGK can easily afford to do that, Price would be the perfect fit for a playoff run. it would just depend on if he wanted to get his Cup with VGK.

MTL should expect nothing in return, as this trade would only be for Price to get his Cup.

 

[PaulD]

Just what we need - another super expensive (I assume they wouldn't retain salary past this year) always injured goalie.

But if hes healthy at the 40 game mark????

 

[azvgk]

But if hes healthy at the 40 game mark????

A lot of big ifs. Would I do Brossoit for Price with Montreal retaining 75% and nothing else going Canadians way? Have to consider it depending on where we are in the standings, but otherwise, no thanks.

 

[IceNeophyte]

But if hes healthy at the 40 game mark????

For how long?

 

[PaulD]

For how long?

A play off run.

 

[Nighthock]

A guy like Reimer with one year left at 2.25m makes the most sense (I think). I wouldn't want to move a 2nd for him, however.

 

[azvgk]

A guy like Reimer with one year left at 2.25m makes the most sense (I think). I wouldn't want to move a 2nd for him, however.

No thanks - he's basically same as Brossoit who'll likely be back early in the season. I'd just roll with Thompson and whomever, at least at the beginning

 

[Vegan Knight]

No thanks - he's basically same as Brossoit who'll likely be back early in the season. I'd just roll with Thompson and whomever, at least at the beginning

I wouldn't be against moving up to a third for someone they have more faith in than Brossoit but if that doesn't happen then rolling with what we have and seeing where we are in 15-20 games doesn't bother me either.

 

[azvgk]

NHL.com reports Price "unlikely to play this season". At age 35, hardly played in two years, knee not responding to treatment, he should retire. I imagine he won't due to his contract having several years remaining. Looking like LTIR.

 

[theslatcher]

NHL.com reports Price "unlikely to play this season". At age 35, hardly played in two years, knee not responding to treatment, he should retire. I imagine he won't due to his contract having several years remaining. Looking like LTIR.

Yeah, he'll LTIRetire.

 

[LadyStanley]

Price just had knee surgery, team does not expect him to play this season.

 

[EichelMania]

Price just had knee surgery, team does not expect him to play this season.

Too bad, no Allen available then

 

[theslatcher]

Too bad, no Allen available then

Allen isn't exactly a tank commander.

 

[hangman005]

Allen isn't exactly a tank commander.

Montreal could sign me as their goalie... I could lose them every game.

 

[Orvald]

Yeah you are not going to find a goalie, the market is just not there. Best chance is looking at back ups with less than 40 games. Might as well roll with what you got then.

 

[theslatcher]

Kelly says it's a double hip surgery. 1 down, 1 to go.

Yup, Lehner is LTIRetiring. Can't see a player, especially goalie, past 30 coming back from that.