Anderson extended 3 years

[Matt the Aussie]

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=460201

Obviously depends on the terms but I think this is a good move. Anderson is the starter for now and the backup once Lehner proves he is ready. I never liked the idea of Lehner just being handed the job by default.

[Alfie11]

Re: Anderson extended 3 years

$4.2 AAV which is average, I guess.

I think three years is too long, but if Lehner becomes the #1 I'm sure the Sens could find a trade for Anderson. But I agree completely. We've struggled with goaltending for so many years, I'd hate to put all the pressure on Lehner and see him struggle and flake out.

[Matt the Aussie]

Re: Anderson extended 3 years

Of course people on TSN already ripping this deal. Yes, Anderson had a down year last year but Lehner was worse. Team D was not great.

[Josh]

Re: Anderson extended 3 years

I think it's a great deal am pleasantly surprised. Thought it would take more.

[Alfie11]

Re: Anderson extended 3 years

Of course people on TSN already ripping this deal. Yes, Anderson had a down year last year but Lehner was worse. Team D was not great.

That's odd. When his deal goes into effect, he'll be the 18th highest paid goalie in the league. I have Anderson in my top 15 for sure. He was awesome for the team from when we acquired him until this year. As you mentioned, the defense was terrible as well. I think, in terms of contract - player worth alone, it's hard to argue this is anything but a fair deal.

I know a lot of people (just in general...not on here) think Lehner could take over in a year or two. There's a chance he could. But there's also a chance he flakes out and busts and then we're left with zero NHL calibre goalies, just like we were in 2010-11.

[Matt the Aussie]

Re: Anderson extended 3 years

The other favourite to bring out is how we should have kept Bishop. I'm sorry, but there's just no way that would have ever happened. We would have had 2 very green goalies. Bishop may be a quality starter now and/or into the future but Ottawa made the only sensible choice in keeping Anderson and Lehner.

[Alfie11]

Re: Anderson extended 3 years

Yup. I don't think there's anyone in the world who would have taken Bishop over Anderson/Lehner. Andy was coming off a pretty good regular season where he was a huge part the team made the playoffs and an even better playoff series, while Lehner was a highly touted young goalie who was having a spectacular year of his own and won the Calder Cup MVP in the AHL. In hindsight the trade sucked but we did also get Bishop for a 2nd round pick and didn't spend time developing him or anything..