no kidding
would have loved to grab this guy in Calgary

People keep talking as if he was a backup on a good team and the next Bernier....
this guy was their starter since 2014
- cpltanto

He split with Gibson this year.

I guess the Ducks want Gibson to carry the torch moving forward.

Nice.
- burn

And everyone is saying that they are trying to shed salary to sign Stamkos. Not sure what they can dump.

If someone signs Kreider to an offer sheet, can they match?
- winsix

Stepan.

He will get traded - someone will take a chance with a low end pick.

Remember Flyers signed this guy to a 9 yr $51 million contract - only takes one fish.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzpndHtdl9A
- winsix

It would be nice to lose his cap hit.

Bernier, Bozak, Lupul, Michalek, Laich, Robidas is about $21 million we could lose by next year.

We have plenty of cap space for Stamkos.

Edit: double post

Ok, that's what we've been saying we hoped would have happened, one of the Anaheim goalies. We're fine with this, but again...I'm scared of the Bernier Effect

And everyone is saying that they are trying to shed salary to sign Stamkos. Not sure what they can dump.

If someone signs Kreider to an offer sheet, can they match?
- winsix

With Boyle's 4.5m, and Yandle's 2+ gone, they should have enough cap space to sign one player.


I don't know how they could sign Stamkos, but they should be able to re-sign their RFAs.

He split with Gibson this year.

I guess the Ducks want Gibson to carry the torch moving forward.
- golfingsince

He was also better than Gibson in the playoffs this year.

He split with Gibson this year.

I guess the Ducks want Gibson to carry the torch moving forward.
- golfingsince

Andersen actually had more regular season games than Gibson.

Was also the main guy in the post season as well.

Totally fine with trading that 30th. But maybe a little showmanship Leafs and announce it on Friday night. Dummies.

Ok, that's what we've been saying we hoped would have happened, one of the Anaheim goalies. We're fine with this, but again...I'm scared of the Bernier Effect
- weirdoh

Except that Bernier was a backup that never played a full season. Andersen has been Anaheim's #1 goalie for the past 2 years.

Nick Filipowski ‏@NICK_WKBW 48m48 minutes ago
Just received from Vesey's agent: "Jimmy's intent at this time has not changed and is prepared to become a free agent on August 15." #Sabres

I'm pretty sure I said deal was coming in the next day or 2 for help in net on the blue line......but once again....I'm a hack.

Ok, that's what we've been saying we hoped would have happened, one of the Anaheim goalies. We're fine with this, but again...I'm scared of the Bernier Effect
- weirdoh

Everything has gone perfectly and awesomely according to plan.


Nothing has gone wrong and nothing possible can at this point.

We now need a backup goalie....wonder who it's going to be, hopefully not Sparks as he sucks....and decent ufa backup goalies on the market?
- ThePresident

We also need two for the Marlies who are not related to Swiss cheese.

He split with Gibson this year.

I guess the Ducks want Gibson to carry the torch moving forward.
- golfingsince

He's younger, and already signed to a cap friendly contract. Makes sense to trade Andersen.

He split with Gibson this year.

I guess the Ducks want Gibson to carry the torch moving forward.
- golfingsince

younger and cheaper and just as good

Ok, that's what we've been saying we hoped would have happened, one of the Anaheim goalies. We're fine with this, but again...I'm scared of the Bernier Effect
- weirdoh

Don't worry, Lou was at tough negotiator:

Lou: OK, before we give you $5 milly X 5 years, I just have to ask one question.

Andersen: go ahead

Lou: Are you willing to stop the first shot during games?

Andersen: Ummm, kinda weird question. The answer is yes.

Lou: It may seem like a weird question, but we've been burned by this before. Like, I mean 3rd degree burns. So I just need to know: will you try to stop all shots in the first 10 minutes?

Andersen: Just give me the damn contract. I'm not him.

Nick Filipowski ‏@NICK_WKBW 48m48 minutes ago
Just received from Vesey's agent: "Jimmy's intent at this time has not changed and is prepared to become a free agent on August 15." #Sabres
- gravyface

If it says "48 mins ago" chances are we already know.

Everything has gone perfectly and awesomely according to plan.


Nothing has gone wrong and nothing possible can at this point.
- robin_steele264

Ie. The Oilers plan every year for the past 10?

You're acquiring a 100% NHL'er versus a 5-10% possibility of an NHL'er down the road. One that may not even be as good as Andersen.
- H8terade

Fair.

I'm pretty sure I said deal was coming in the next day or 2 for help in net on the blue line......but once again....I'm a hack.
- Kinggilmour

You truly are the son of God...

I'm pretty sure I said deal was coming in the next day or 2 for help in net on the blue line......but once again....I'm a hack.
- Kinggilmour

I believe ya not that you care I'm sure

Mike Augello: Leafs Acquire Andersen From Ducks For Picks
- mikeinbuffalo

Just so we're clear, a team that claims to be significantly invested in analytics now has $9.15 million in cap space tied up in two goalies, and has left themselves only $5.5ish million in cap space going into free agency?

Good luck.