Wooing Matt O'Connor to Ottawa
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Am I the only that thinks that signing O'Connor would mean that we let Hammond go? I just can't see us trading Lehner at probably his lowest value right now.
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I dunno. It's nice to get a free asset and all, but I'm not sure i like the potential fallout with our other goalies. It's already a bit of a gamble now with Hammond making it 3 capable NHL netminders....adding a potential 4th to the mix is a bit tricky.
And oh boy, if we end up keeping the wrong 2 of the group..........
And oh boy, if we end up keeping the wrong 2 of the group..........
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Don't sell yourself short. 29 GMs passed on Mike Hoffman last year and one put him on waivers.
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I wouldn't really worry about those gaffs. O'Conner is the same age as Lehner. He still needs to develop. He even said it himself that he wants to work with a goalie coach to take him to the next level.
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It all depends on the return for me. If it legitimately helps us solve a need elsewhere I'm for it. If not, I'd rather keep him.
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Keep them all and see what we've got. Hammond has not said it's a 'one way or the highway' yet as far as I know... Lehner may not even be an option b/c his status is still unknown for September... and O'Connor has said he's good to play in the AHL fort he time being. Four goalies and four spots - maybe even only three if Lehner is not ready to go come training camp. If we're lucky enough to get the guy for free, we shouldn't rush to make a move. And of you think BM saying we'll have to move somebody means it'll happen immediately you're likely to be disappointed - he's normally pretty patient about pulling the trigger until he's sure (save the Ryan trade).
Hammond doesn't need to say this, it's a given. There will be a team willing to give him a cheap one-way contract to be a back-up. Hammond knows that he has a golden opportunity to make a few million in the next few years, he will not accept a two-way contract from Ottawa or any other team.
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I don't think this is a given at all. Most fans think it was nothing more than a hot streak - to give a one-way as an NHL GM? For a hot streak with someone else? I don't think it's a slam dunk for him at all - heck, O'Connor is the hotter property. Hammond doesn't have the whole league lined up.
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really? having Lundquist signed for another 7 years at 8.5 million would really deter me from signing there.
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I don't really either, but when is he going to be right again? He apparently tried to ride the bike again recently and couldn't.
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