Brawndo Posted June 28, 2017 Report Posted June 28, 2017 (edited) Hearing free-agent goalie Chad Johnson very likely returning to the #sabres Per Michael Russo Edited July 1, 2017 by BRAWNDO Quote
dudacek Posted June 28, 2017 Report Posted June 28, 2017 That is an odd one. Not that Chad isn't a good backup, or that Lehner/Johnson/Ullmark/Johansen/Kasdorf/Ukko isn't solid enough organizationally. It's just I was convinced by the contract that Linus was in Buffalo. Also thinking Chad is a little pricier than, say, Nilsson. Wonder if this is insurance in case/because the Lehner talks aren't where JBot wants them. Quote
TrueBlueGED Posted June 28, 2017 Report Posted June 28, 2017 That is an odd one. Not that Chad isn't a good backup, or that Lehner/Johnson/Ullmark/Johansen/Kasdorf/Ukko isn't solid enough organizationally. It's just I was convinced by the contract that Linus was in Buffalo. Also thinking Chad is a little pricier than, say, Nilsson. Wonder if this is insurance in case/because the Lehner talks aren't where JBot wants them. Interesting. Wonder if there was something to those trader murmurs--Johnson and Ullmark combined probably get what, little more than half of what Lehner may? But what team even needs a starting goalie right now? Quote
TrueBlueGED Posted June 28, 2017 Report Posted June 28, 2017 Arizona. MAybe Philly or the Jets? Good calls. Ron Hextall may like him some Lehner. Quote
darksabre Posted June 28, 2017 Report Posted June 28, 2017 Interesting. Wonder if there was something to those trader murmurs--Johnson and Ullmark combined probably get what, little more than half of what Lehner may? But what team even needs a starting goalie right now? I think it may be less about need and more about Botterill not wanting Lehner at all. Quote
WildCard Posted June 28, 2017 Report Posted June 28, 2017 How is JJ not in here losing his mind? Quote
LGR4GM Posted June 28, 2017 Report Posted June 28, 2017 Good calls. Ron Hextall may like him some Lehner. Wonder if you could pry Travis Sanheim out of Philly. Probably not. Quote
Doohicksie Posted June 28, 2017 Report Posted June 28, 2017 (edited) I think it may be less about need and more about Botterill not wanting Lehner at all. Where do you get that from? So if we get the Big Johnson, are we going to *start* Ullmark, back him up with Chad, and deal/release Lehner? Edited June 28, 2017 by Doohickie Quote
darksabre Posted June 28, 2017 Report Posted June 28, 2017 Where do you get that from? So if we get the Big Johnson, are we going to *start* Ullmark, back him up with Chad, and deal/release Lehner? Nah. Chad and Ullmark platoon. Chad is a vet and can help guide Ullmark until he's ready to take over starting duties full time. Lehner gets traded before he gets exposed as actually terrible under Housley's new system. Quote
Brawndo Posted June 28, 2017 Author Report Posted June 28, 2017 I think he was signed to back up Lehner. Johansson is unproven and would benefit from backing up Ullmark for the year. Ullmark can get more games in Housley's System to learn while in Rochester. Quote
LGR4GM Posted June 28, 2017 Report Posted June 28, 2017 (edited) I think he was signed to back up Lehner. Johansson is unproven and would benefit from backing up Ullmark for the year. Ullmark can get more games in Housley's System to learn while in Rochester. Doesn't he have to pass through waivers? :unsure: Edited June 28, 2017 by LGR4GM Quote
dudacek Posted June 28, 2017 Report Posted June 28, 2017 Doesn't he have to pass through waivers? :unsure: No. He's in a small category of players who was expansion eligible but waiver ineligible. Something to do with being a goalie and being under contract to us while playing in Europe. Quote
Randall Flagg Posted June 28, 2017 Report Posted June 28, 2017 Doesn't he have to pass through waivers? :unsure: Nope Quote
Brawndo Posted June 28, 2017 Author Report Posted June 28, 2017 Doesn't he have to pass through waivers? :unsure: This is the final season he does not Quote
pi2000 Posted June 28, 2017 Report Posted June 28, 2017 The one thing I miss is HCDB saying "Robin Lehnerd". Quote
GASabresIUFAN Posted June 28, 2017 Report Posted June 28, 2017 (edited) My first reaction was really, but after a little thought it makes some sense. Ullmark did ok in the AHL last year, but (granted terrible D) he didn't exactly dominate. He can also still be sent down without having to do through waivers. So Jbot signs Lehner and Johnson, send Ullmark back to the AHL to backstop hopefully an improved Amerks team. Johannson gets to backup his countryman and learn the NA game. Kasdorf is sent to the ECHL. This works. Edited June 28, 2017 by GASabresFan Quote
sabills Posted June 28, 2017 Report Posted June 28, 2017 I think he was signed to back up Lehner. Johansson is unproven and would benefit from backing up Ullmark for the year. Ullmark can get more games in Housley's System to learn while in Rochester. Same. Quote
shrader Posted June 28, 2017 Report Posted June 28, 2017 No. He's in a small category of players who was expansion eligible but waiver ineligible. Something to do with being a goalie and being under contract to us while playing in Europe. Goalies get a longer games played window than skaters Quote
dejeanerret Posted June 28, 2017 Report Posted June 28, 2017 (edited) Saw this coming. Checked out FA Goalies on spotrac when Bots mentioned a veteran to come in and start in Rochester he was one of the guys I thought of. Funny thing is he only had one bad year in 14-15 with the Isles. Otherwise he's been starter quality. Even in Buffalo he had a better GA and same Save % in 15-16 than Lehner had last year. For his price tag not sure why a team struggling for a solid starter doesn't sign this guy. But i'll be happy to take him. Won't be surprised if he backs up Lehner and they send Ullmark down. Edited June 28, 2017 by dejeanerret Quote
jsb Posted June 28, 2017 Report Posted June 28, 2017 Where do you get that from? So if we get the Big Johnson, are we going to *start* Ullmark, back him up with Chad, and deal/release Lehner? Lehner plus for a Dman??? Rochester bound??? Quote
Mustache of God Posted June 28, 2017 Report Posted June 28, 2017 Lehner plus for a Dman??? Rochester bound??? Lehner + Larsson + Moulson for a Dman and a pick is my dream scenario that will never happen. Quote
qwksndmonster Posted June 28, 2017 Report Posted June 28, 2017 I'd love a Johnson/Ullmark platoon. Quote
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