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I thought their goalie coach did a really good job with Halak. If he can work on technique with Lehner, I think it might end up being a lot better than people think.
Confirmed Signing with Link: [NYI] Robin Lehner signs with the Islanders (1 year, $1.5M)
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I thought their goalie coach did a really good job with Halak. If he can work on technique with Lehner, I think it might end up being a lot better than people think.
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I think part of Lehners bad lateral movement is the guy needs to lose weight. Correct me if I am wrong Sabres fans. It might not make him the best at it, but it would certainly help IMO.
wingnutks
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We got a new goalie coach last year and both Halak/Griess has career bad seasons. I have no idea if that dude was fired or not, but I thought I remembered reading something about Greiss going back to his old coach. Not really sure how that all works.
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Poor guy.
Goes from playing in front of the Buffalo Sabres D to in front of the Islanders D.
Goes from playing in front of the Buffalo Sabres D to in front of the Islanders D.
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That explains last year.. I didn't know they changed goalie coach.
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wingnutks
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Is he new for this year, or the one from last year? If he is the one from last year, how do we make him go away?
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Last year and I think still there, last we heard was that Mitch Korn was deciding between staying with Caps and going to Isles so hopefully we get him. Andrew Gross tweeted something about that July 3rd so idk if there has been an update but he'd be nice
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Jamie McLennan talked a lot about Lehner's erratic style. How we will play the same shot, from the same angle, differently each time. That probably affects his consistency and speaks to his mental focus and/or composure in net. Maybe that's just goalie-speak, we shall see. The Islanders didn't have many options and for the price, it's worth the risk, no doubt.
I doubt Tavares regretted his decision upon hearing this news.
Lou signed a head-case, technically unsound goalie for cheap. Playing in front of an arguably worse defense isn't going to do much for Lehner's game.
Lou signed a head-case, technically unsound goalie for cheap. Playing in front of an arguably worse defense isn't going to do much for Lehner's game.
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If korn does join isles staff that will be a huge plus for isles. he helped focus Pekke, hotlby, gru and with subtle changes to their game they improved
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It is possible other Goalies would have signed but neglected to do so because Tavares left
It should be noted I do think having Tortz over Snow and even Capuano will make a world of difference for the team collectively defensively
I honestly don't see how Lehner is a bad gamble from the Islanders part given their situation now. This is a deal that could work out great for the team and if it fails oh well it is a 1 year contract. I am guessing if Tavares was still on the team they probably would have went a different direction with goalies(ie go for a more stable proven one)
Tavares or not, the Islanders need a decent goalie. Yes, Lehner came cheap, but anyone hoping for a Dubnyk-style resurrection probably invests in lottery tickets.
Thoroughly unimpressed with Lou's moves thus far, apart from Trotz.
Thoroughly unimpressed with Lou's moves thus far, apart from Trotz.
yep lol, oh my this guy loses it steady, and he cant stop a puck . maybe a 4.00 g.a.a plus . dont matter who works with him he will be brutal.
MikeyMike01
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It’s pretty obvious to me that Lou is not going to make any major moves until he gets a chance to see the current roster with a real coach.
Maybe Nelson turns into a hockey player, maybe Ho-Sang gets his head out of his ass, maybe other guys who haven’t performed well start to play better.
Without Tavares it’s unlikely the team is making noise this year, so it makes sense to take this year as an extended evaluation period and really start to tear it apart next offseason.
Plus I’m not sure there was any good moves there to be made.
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Yeah, he'll probably see a rise in his goals against by 1g a game. Forget about him never having higher than a 3.06 in his career, that means nothing.
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this has the potential to be the best contract in the league. He's on a show-me deal, and could be their starter. He showed flashes of greatness before he went to Buffalo. I also think the Isles could surprise people On paper, it makes sense that they would decline, but the NHL has a pesky way of defying the paper anaylsis
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He’s sucked since 2013 but this is the year to show everyone you aren’t terrible.
Lou just loves signing trash. Most teams have likely moved past Lehner. Hell, even Buffalo gave up on him and they’ve been a wasteland for several years.
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Unfortunately for Lehner, Jim Benning was not the market for a goalie. Too bad, as he could have scored a 4 year deal at 4M per.
Lehner is a starter while Greiss is not. Lehner just needs a good coach to work with and a diet to lose 40 pounds. Seems impossible and since Snow is still with the Isles Snow might be involved with the goalie department which would be a complete failure.
