Dreger: Teams calling on Lehner and Johnson

[Zip15]

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.

Likely because he thought Lehner was a vulnerable starter, especially with the GM who gave up a 1st for him out of Buffalo. I think Chad thought he'd have a real chance to displace Lehner. He probably did earlier this season, but he played even worse than Lehner in the first 1/3 of the season.

 

[Muston Atthews]

Round 2 for buffalo to blatantly tank by getting rid of “competent” goaltenders? Who’s the #2OVA projected to be this year?

 

[sxvnert]

Lehner is trash.

 

[Mattilaus]

Round 2 for buffalo to blatantly tank by getting rid of “competent” goaltenders? Who’s the #2OVA projected to be this year?

I am about 99% sure I have seen you trashing Lehner in other threads but I guess your opinion changes to suit your narrative.

 

[Muston Atthews]

I am about 99% sure I have seen you trashing Lehner in other threads but I guess your opinion changes to suit your narrative.

Why would I trash Lehner? Buffalo is irrelevant. I also picked him up in a fantasy draft this year because I thought he’d be a sleeper. Seems like you have the narrative here

 

[Yatzhee]

Teams starting to get seriously interes5ed in Lehner. There's a reason Bots signed him to a 1 yr deal.

Calling it now, Lehner is moved before the new year.

 

[sabreforlife]

Rumor from TSN's Shawn Simpson" watch for lehner to flyers"

 

[DJN21]

Round 2 for buffalo to blatantly tank by getting rid of “competent” goaltenders? Who’s the #2OVA projected to be this year?

I found a great well today for you to fall down...let me know when you have some free time.

 

[is the answer jesus]

Round 2 for buffalo to blatantly tank by getting rid of “competent” goaltenders? Who’s the #2OVA projected to be this year?

If only we did it as honorably as the Leafs. I mean Garrett Sparks is awesome. You guys were definitely trying to win all your games down the stretch in 2015/2016.

 

[Muston Atthews]

If only we did it as honorably as the Leafs. I mean Garrett Sparks is awesome. You guys were definitely trying to win all your games down the stretch in 2015/2016.

Yeah but you guys got your #1c AND your coach/gm. That’s a hell of a tank job

 

[whitstifier]

Rumor from TSN's Shawn Simpson" watch for lehner to flyers"

Sure... Lehner for 2018 2nd and Weise

 

[is the answer jesus]

Yeah but you guys got your #1c AND your coach/gm. That’s a hell of a tank job

Probably the most tired and overused joke around these parts.

 

[Oddbob]

If Ryan Reaves can get a 1st, anyone can!

 

[DJN21]

Probably the most tired and overused joke around these parts.

I don't know I can hear all the laughter from here...his recycling of jokes that weren't his are clearly killing it...let him have his pathetic stage.

 

[FerrisRox]

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.

First of all, Johnson is not nearly good enough to be a number one unless it's on a lousy team (like Buffalo) and he signed in Buffalo because the goaltender that he'd be sharing the crease with was rather dubious, thus giving Johnson a shot. So you are saying "you'd think he'd go somewhere where he had a shot at being #1." I think he did exactly that.

 

[DFF]

Johnson is decent except for one fatal flaw which makes him useless....He cant stop anything on his glove hand.
I dont know why anybody would want him unless it's free

 

[SundherDome]

Rumor from TSN's Shawn Simpson" watch for lehner to flyers"

Sounded more like snark to me, he #hextall which is weird as he could have pedaled something TSN.

 

[Man Bear Pig]

First of all, Johnson is not nearly good enough to be a number one unless it's on a lousy team (like Buffalo) and he signed in Buffalo because the goaltender that he'd be sharing the crease with was rather dubious, thus giving Johnson a shot. So you are saying "you'd think he'd go somewhere where he had a shot at being #1." I think he did exactly that.

Ah yes, the hindsight poster. Always willing to put in their two cents well afterwards. It was pretty clear last summer that Lehner was the #1. Had Lehner lived up to the hype he's easily a #1. Johnson could be a #1 under the right circumstances i.e a team with no clear cut #1.