Confirmed with Link: Lehner will not return, confirmed by Botterill

[Dietpepsi]

Not sure why they can't qualify him and trade?

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[Baccus]

Probably very limited interest knowing we have limited leverage (ie, may not want him but would have to QO him (at ~4 million) and have him for the year at a minimum).

Seems like he shouldn't be valueless, but I can see the QO situation pushing it that way.

I'm more concerned/interested in seeing what assets is costs to get a NHL backup/1B and an AHL starter since the goalie UFA market this year is pretty meh.

 

[Sabre the Win]

We just let Vanek walk pretty much, that 1st we used on Lehner was from the Vanek trade I believe.

Trade his rights for Pacioretty at least.

 

[struckbyaparkedcar]

Broadcasting not qualifying this early doesn’t really make sense though, unless you’re trying to mess with a team that needs a rotation goalie and doesn’t think they can sign him in UFA/for a non guaranteed starting job.

 

[Gabrielor]

Was hoping for a meh pick, but I understand his lack of value.

Chalk another one up for the Timbo.

 

[Ace]

Not sure why they can't qualify him and trade?

Because no one is going to trade anything to pay Lehner at least 4 million dollars.

If anyone would hed have been traded

 

[Buffaloed]

spec·u·la·tion - the forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence.

If McKenzie had a source he'd say Buffalo won't qualify Lehner

 

[AustonsNostrils]

of course there will be no qualifying offer - he's not worth $4M and has no trade value. somebody will sign him for $2M max.

 

[pigpen65]

Not sure why they can't qualify him and trade?

I would imagine the fact that he absolutely sucks has something to do with it.

 

[Jame]

of course there will be no qualifying offer - he's not worth $4M and has no trade value. somebody will sign him for $2M max.

SOmeone gave Chad Johnson $2.5M

 

[haseoke39]

Anyone who is interested in Lehner as maybe a backup is not interested in him at $4M.

 

[Jame]

I have no problem not qualifying Lehner...

I do think it’s weird to be against buyouts, while kicking Lehner to the curb.

Yes, I know... dead cap space ooooooo

 

[26CornerBlitz]

Anyone who is interested in Lehner as maybe a backup is not interested in him at $4M.

Exactly!

 

[ZZamboni]

Thanks for the memories Lehner. You and your trashy neck snake tattoo.
Looking forward to the tribute video

 

[Gabrielor]

Thanks for the memories Lehner. You and your trashy neck snake tattoo.
Looking forward to the tribute video

Crazy eyes in Arizona, and the save on Montreal.

 

[Bearbait]

Well, I guess maybe with all this ROR trade talk floating around, maybe Botts has a goalie as part of a deal in mind. Time will tell I guess, but we need a backup that we can rely on for 30 games, that's for sure. I just don't think we should dump much more than 50 games on Ulmark in his first full year.

 

[ZZamboni]

Well, I guess maybe with all this ROR trade talk floating around, maybe Botts has a goalie as part of a deal in mind. Time will tell I guess, but we need a backup that we can rely on for 30 games, that's for sure. I just don't think we should dump much more than 50 games on Ulmark in his first full year.

Who says it’s Ullmark who will get 50 games? Hell, he might get 25-30 max

 

[old kummelweck]

spec·u·la·tion - the forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence.

If McKenzie had a source he'd say Buffalo won't qualify Lehner

It's got to be more than speculation.

 

[Sabresfansince1980]

So glad we got a couple years of Lehner during a re-build instead of that #21 pick. Oh wait I forgot about Legwand...

 

[Club]

Well I for one won't miss his puck handling and rebound control..

then again, I won't miss anything about Lehner.

 

[oldgoalie]

Don’t let the door hit you in the ass on the way out.

 

[haseoke39]

Don’t let the door hit you in the ass on the way out.

Let the door hit you on the ass on the way out. I hope it burns.

 

[NEcoli]

So glad we got a couple years of Lehner during a re-build instead of that #21 pick. Oh wait I forgot about Legwand...

The 21st pick in one of the deepest drafts in years, no less...

 

[Zip15]

Botts better figure something out in the crease. Right now, our only NHL goaltender has a sum total of half of one good AHL season in his career, and was a turd down the stretch last season in that league.

 

[valet]

woop

Scoop

Botts with much competence here