North Buffalo Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 If it were Johnson you would do it just for the headline. But "Bylsma pulls Linus" doesn't have the same ring. Ba dap bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannepanne Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 (edited) Linus put up huge numbers in the Swedish league two years ago as a 20 year old. I think it is pretty clear to everyone that he is the most talented goaltender on the roster. He just needs NHL experience. And, only one way to get that! Modo (the club he played for) has been quite bad these past years. He literally carried that team to the playoffs (8th seed=last seed for the SHL-playoffs). He won the award for the best goaltender in the SHL by his play that year. I've been amazed that he always seem to turn his play up a notch for big games, he seems to excel under pressure. I sure have faith in our tvåhövdade målvakts monster, but maybe I'm baised being a swede and all. Edited November 5, 2015 by Dannepanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 Modo (the club he played for) has been quite bad these past years. He literally carried that team to the playoffs (8th seed=last seed for the SHL-playoffs). He won the award for the best goaltender in the SHL by his play that year. I've been amazed that he always seem to turn his play up a notch for big games, he seems to excel under pressure. I sure have faith in our tvåhövdade målvakts monster, but maybe I'm baised being a swede and all. Good stuff here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannepanne Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 Good stuff here. Perhaps, but I'm like the only one on this board that didn't find the trade for Lehner an huge overpayment :P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 (edited) Perhaps, but I'm like the only one on this board that didn't find the trade for Lehner an huge overpayment :P. yup :P. Mostly for because of the concussion discount risk and how inexperienced he is Edited November 5, 2015 by North Buffalo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannepanne Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 (edited) yup :P. Mostly for because of the concussion discount risk and how inexperienced he is My reasoning behind believing in Lehner: I've never heard of a goalie that has been as drilled as him to be a great goaltender. He is the son of arguably Swedens best goaltender coach (Henrik Lundqvists gt-coach), he was facing pucks going in 100mph as an 11 year old. I remember reading somewhere that Lehner's Neighbors pressed charges against his father for the things he put Lehner through, and there are some messed up stories told by him around the web to justify them doing so. He has had some injuries these past couple of years but if he gets it together and plays like he did a couple of years ago then damn. LEHNER WILL BE FINE. There are so many players that gets concussed in this league, not all of them become vegetables. I'm going to get so much hate :angel: Edited November 5, 2015 by Dannepanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 I, for one, embrace our new Swedish double-headed monster overlords. :worthy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 I, for one, embrace our new Swedish double-headed monster overlords. :worthy: If this means gifted swimsuit models, then so do I! :ph34r: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 Thanks for the info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 My reasoning behind believing in Lehner: I've never heard of a goalie that has been as drilled as him to be a great goaltender. He is the son of arguably Swedens best goaltender coach (Henrik Lundqvists gt-coach), he was facing pucks going in 100mph as an 11 year old. I remember reading somewhere that Lehner's Neighbors pressed charges against his father for the things he put Lehner through, and there are some messed up stories told by him around the web to justify them doing so. Zoinks. Now I'm fearful that GM TM may have acquired the hockey goaltender equivalent of Todd Marinovich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WanderingEye Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 I'm going to remain skeptical of Lehner as The Guy until he actually plays. His preseason performance didn't inspire much confidence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 At this point I have to ride the Ullmark bandwagon off the cliff. I have been an "Ullmark" person for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKnowPhysics Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 Oh snap, I just realized I'm in the Lightning TV market... because, umm, rockets. I might be able to catch this one on TV. Also considering making the two hour drive (each way) to the game on Tuesday... if I'm on the road by 5pm, I can make it for the 7:30 game... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 My reasoning behind believing in Lehner: I've never heard of a goalie that has been as drilled as him to be a great goaltender. He is the son of arguably Swedens best goaltender coach (Henrik Lundqvists gt-coach), he was facing pucks going in 100mph as an 11 year old. I remember reading somewhere that Lehner's Neighbors pressed charges against his father for the things he put Lehner through, and there are some messed up stories told by him around the web to justify them doing so. He has had some injuries these past couple of years but if he gets it together and plays like he did a couple of years ago then damn. LEHNER WILL BE FINE. There are so many players that gets concussed in this league, not all of them become vegetables. I'm going to get so much hate :angel: Agreed, but it is a risk and deserves a discount, could be that it works out well but not from a pure negotiating standpoint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mphs mike Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 My reasoning behind believing in Lehner: I've never heard of a goalie that has been as drilled as him to be a great goaltender. He is the son of arguably Swedens best goaltender coach (Henrik Lundqvists gt-coach), he was facing pucks going in 100mph as an 11 year old. I remember reading somewhere that Lehner's Neighbors pressed charges against his father for the things he put Lehner through, and there are some messed up stories told by him around the web to justify them doing so. He has had some injuries these past couple of years but if he gets it together and plays like he did a couple of years ago then damn. LEHNER WILL BE FINE. There are so many players that gets concussed in this league, not all of them become vegetables. I'm going to get so much hate :angel: While this sounds all well and good - and I'd love to believe it. How did the paternal "grooming" work out for Todd Marinovich? That being said, I have a lot of hope for Lehner Zoinks. Now I'm fearful that GM TM may have acquired the hockey goaltender equivalent of Todd Marinovich. I posted before reading further - the same thought obviously! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksndmonster Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 LETS DO IT! DRINKING AN ENTIRE BEER! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 Great pressure on Ozone to start the game by the Sabres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoPre Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 (edited) LETS DO IT! DRINKING AN ENTIRE BEER! 32 ounce? :beer: Edited November 6, 2015 by Thanes16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 Damn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 ROR, why were you coasting there???!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 Dang that was a pretty goal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottosmagic13 Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 Who was that coasting back watching STAMKOS get a pass. Bench that person.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoPre Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 oh poop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 That was O'Reilly's goal; he totally coasted as Stamkos skated right by him. :wallbash: Who was that coasting back watching STAMKOS get a pass. Bench that person.... ROR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoPre Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 ROR, why were you coasting there???!!! He said he'd take credit for things like that. Well..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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