Dreger: Teams calling on Lehner and Johnson

[Oilfan2]

No interest in gettng a contract dump back. Picks please.

Slepy wouldn't be a cap dump.

He's 23 years old, decent size and speed. At the very least a good bottom 6 player. I'd rather wait and give him more time but the Oilers need a goalie desperately right now.

I can understand if the value isn't there but he isn't a dump.

 

[belair]

I'd take Girgs over Slepy, thanks. Like easily

Well I'd hope so, he's an established NHLer. But he's teetering awfully close to becoming waiver fodder in Buffalo.

 

[Icicle]

Yea, I remember about 6 months ago when Buffalo fans were saying Lehner was better than Crawford.

Good times

A loud minority

He's been awful and hated by many ever since he was signed

 

[Tkachuckycheese]

No interest in gettng a contract dump back. Picks please.

Slepyshev is def not a cap dump. He's a really solid hard working RW. Has a great shot and is speedy. His contract expires at the end of this year.

 

[Icicle]

Slepyshev is def not a cap dump. He's a really solid hard working RW. Has a great shot and is speedy. His contract expires at the end of this year.

Don't listen to him. Sabres are in the market for any player who doesn't have losing ingrained into their mind, even if only for a year. Neither of these goalies will be a Sabre after this year anyway.

 

[Not Sure]

It would behoove Buffalo to try to fix their starter situation by next season. Lehner is a rebound machine.

Rebounds aren't even that bad. He can't stop a clean shot 1 on 1 and gets confused way too easily anytime the puck is behind the net. He's a fine 5 on 5 goalie, not great but serviceable, but when shootouts carry so much weight and you can't stop anyone on a breakaway you shouldn't be a starter.

 

[MMC]

Why do Sabres fans not like Lehner, his stats the last couple of years seem fine.

 

[Giacomo]

I think Lehner could get a 1st at the deadline

Is he as good as Jones? Thats what San Jose paid boston

 

[Kahvi]

Oilers are probably one of those teams.

If Oilers are looking for a cheap short term goalie, Johnson would make sense

 

[Giacomo]

Johnson is a solid goalie, he's a lot better than his numbers show. One of the weakest glove hands I've ever seen though.

There's a reason Calgary dropped him

 

[Evgeny Oliker]

No one has mentioned NYI.

Both Halak and Greiss have not done very well. Neither is really a true #1. I think Lehner would be an upgrade over both of them.

If Buffalo wants a G back as part of the deal, I'm sure NYI will be fine with sending them Halak or Greiss really.

NYI has the 1st wild card spot right now. If they can upgrade their G, it could definitely help them solidify that playoff spot.

Thoughts?

 

[belair]

Why do Sabres fans not like Lehner, his stats the last couple of years seem fine.

Headcase.

 

[UnleashRasmus]

Edm: 3rd pick, Slepy

Buf: Lehner

No thanks. We'll keep shopping.

 

[Brock Radunske]

McBackup + 2nd?

 

[Jumptheshark]

Can you say edmonton

 

[pigpen65]

Can't wait to be rid of Lehner. Take anything.

 

[pigpen65]

Why do Sabres fans not like Lehner, his stats the last couple of years seem fine.

Because he's a f***ing choker who consistently chokes with the game on the line. It's a soul crushing tendency of his that doesn't show up looking at GAA or SV%.

 

[HaNotsri]

I think Lehner could get a 1st at the deadline

I'd be so excited about that I'd run straight into a wall and break my nose.

 

[POVERTY]

Goalie or not the Sabres aren't winning games any time soon. Might as well recoup some assets while you can.

 

[Rasmus CacOlainen]

Why do Sabres fans not like Lehner, his stats the last couple of years seem fine.

That's precisely what we want some other GM to think and we have a banker. Lehner is kinda trash.

 

[Tysonson3]

I'd take Girgs over Slepy, thanks. Like easily

Indeed. Not much of a choice between an all star and a guy with 2 points on the year especially Since they're the same age

 

[belair]

Indeed. Not much of a choice between an all star and a guy with 2 points on the year especially Since they're the same age

The only difference between the two is that Slepy can play in the AHL. Their output right now at the NHL level is about the same though. I'd even give Slepy the edge.

 

[Ralonzo]

I think Lehner could get a 1st at the deadline

Did Tim Murray become GM somewhere again while I wasn't watching?

 

[Yatzhee]

SELL! SELL!! SELL!!!

 

[Seedling]

Well, with us just picking up Davidson, LB looking terrible and now being at 49 contracts, Chia has some moves to make and a backup goaltender is 1st on the list. We have the cap space this year so use it. Anyone would be an upgrade on LB at this point.