Dreger: Teams calling on Lehner and Johnson

[Beerz]

I'm still not entirely sure how Edmonton managed to lose to the Sabres, looking totally offensively inept, but put up 8 on Vegas, 7 on Calgary, 6 on the Devils, and 6 on Detroit.

Pretty sure Edmonton was being hit with the flu bug when they played us

 

[ChaoticOrange]

Edmonton should be calling on Chad Johnson. It's a very important stretch of the season - too important to trust it to Brossoit and Ellis. Some reports are saying we might not have Talbot back til after Christmas.

 

[ChaoticOrange]

Pretty sure Edmonton was being hit with the flu bug when they played us

True, but still. Win that game instead of blowing it and we're almost back at .500 right now.

 

[Man Bear Pig]

Why did Johnson sign in Buffalo to begin with? You'd think he'd go somewhere where he had a shot at being a #1. Then again, Lehner kinda sucks. Just seems like a poor decision on Johnsons part.

 

[Satanphonehome]

Johnson is a better goalie than Lehner. Even with the 5 yr age difference I wonder just how much more "value" to the league Lehner has over Johnson.

No could objectively watch the Sabres this year and think this.

 

[lifeisruff]

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.

Not a problem, Buffalo would need a goalie back to either keep Ullmark in Rochester or replace him with an equal or better goalie.

 

[Icicle]

Why did Johnson sign in Buffalo to begin with? You'd think he'd go somewhere where he had a shot at being a #1. Then again, Lehner kinda sucks. Just seems like a poor decision on Johnsons part.

The Sabres were his best shot, and he is splitting minutes. He sucks though so please take him. We'll take depth NHLers all day.

 

[UnleashRasmus]

Not a problem, Buffalo would need a goalie back to either keep Ullmark in Rochester or replace him with an equal or better goalie.

Not really, it should ideally be the best piece available. Nothing more and nothing less.

 

[Puckclektr]

Any chance Florida makes an offer?

 

[Chainshot]

Not a problem, Buffalo would need a goalie back to either keep Ullmark in Rochester or replace him with an equal or better goalie.

They could make an AHL level move or roll the bones with Johansson up from Cincy.

 

[Voodoo Glow Skulls]

Mrazek

For

Lehner

 

[Chainshot]

Why did Johnson sign in Buffalo to begin with? You'd think he'd go somewhere where he had a shot at being a #1. Then again, Lehner kinda sucks. Just seems like a poor decision on Johnsons part.

He liked it there and didn't enjoy his time in Calgary?

 

[Man Bear Pig]

He liked it there and didn't enjoy his time in Calgary?

I forgot that buffalo is such a happening city. My bad.

 

[MisterNoItAll]

Lehner is trash.

 

[lanceuppercut75]

Assuming a goalie is also coming back in the trade, who is it?

Howard/Mrazek
Reimer
Anderson/Condon
Darling/Ward
Pavelec
Elliott/Neuvirth
Varlamov/Bernier
Mason
Raanta/Wedgewood
Lack
Brossoit

Also a few teams wouldn't need to send a goalie back...

Pittsburgh
Arizona
Calgary
Edmonton

These can either be trades about BUF dumping Lehner with another team upgrading their #2 guy, or, they can be BUF upgrading to Varlamov / Howard / etc and the other team downgrading to Lehner.

 

[Chainshot]

I forgot that buffalo is such a happening city. My bad.

http://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-goalie-chad-johnson-unfinished-business-buffalo/

Or just slap up some lame platitudes.

 

[YakDavid]

Any return is gonna be probably less than expected.

 

[Kyndig]

Mrazek

For

Lehner

Sabres perspective I'd do that trade...but I wouldn't be surprised if they try to snag a 2nd or 3rd pick on top of something similar because of his shiny save %. No way hes getting a 1st back.

 

[Flukeshot]

I don't think there are many if any teams that would trade for Lehner to be their starter right now, so you're going to get the evaluation and return for a $4M pending RFA back up.

Arizona may be the only logical landing spot I can think of where Lehner could compete to start. Philly would have to believe he is worth resigning and send Elliott to BUF.

Hockey OchoCinco would be a useful back up to a number of teams.

 

[NatyGrahm]

 

[thewookie1]

What would the trade be?

Lehner and Elliot would be swapped I'd imagine, but what else would Buffalo get?

Maybe

Lehner + BUF's 4th for Elliot, Read, and St. L's 1st?

 

[Curufinwe]

The Flyers really like Elliott. I think it would be Neuvirth returning to Buffalo.

 

[ManofSteel55]

He liked it there and didn't enjoy his time in Calgary?

If you don't like outdoor stuff (Skiing, snowshoeing, etc) in the winter the only fun part about Calgary happens in the off season.

 

[ManofSteel55]

Edmonton should be calling on Chad Johnson. It's a very important stretch of the season - too important to trust it to Brossoit and Ellis. Some reports are saying we might not have Talbot back til after Christmas.

Either Johnson or Lehner would be fine with me. Either are probably only here until the end of the season. Give us either one for Slepyshev and let's call it a day. We'll add a late round pick if Buffalo retains salary.

 

[FlyTimmo]

Maybe a Neuvirth and Lehner swap

and maybe a late round pick added