Agreed.
He is 34. So could we get him for 2 years at 5-5.5mil? With the idea of trading him to a contender. Or maybe convince him to join us longer term 4 years at 4 million?
It was an overpayment. But it does depend how Lehner performs. He is still seen as a top prospect. The goalie market was hugely inflated when we bought in. It later collapsed.
We might have the goalie for our cup run. I would pay that time and time again over a one year 29 year old UFA
Murray didn't want a goalie. He wanted Lehner. If 21st makes it to the NHL it will probBly be as a third liner. Think Goose. If Lehner turns out even average, this is a good trade. Let's hope Murray has evaluated him well.
Yikes. We actually got him! Paid a fair amount. Kind of sad to see Grigorenko go - I feel he was never truly given a fair chance. I think this will be a trade that is good for both teams. I also expect ROR on the wing