Brawndo Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 (edited) TRADE: Sabres acquire goaltender Anders Nilsson from @StLouisBlues for a 5th round draft pick in 2017. RFA needs new deal Edited July 2, 2016 by BRAWNDO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunkard Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 I know nothing about him but we needed a body and we got one. Hopefully he turns out good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 Cool. Hope he signs quick and pushes Lehner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 (edited) Cool. Hope he signs quick and pushes Lehner Not going to be the type to push for time. This move establishes Lehner as a legitimate 60-start goalie. This isn't me complaining about the deal, I'm fine with it and didn't care too much what they did with the backup. The goaltending situation will be up to Lehner and if he goes down I think they'd bring up Ullmark if they need starts for an extended period. Nilsson is a big body who has struggled in the league. Edited July 2, 2016 by Hoss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasmus_ Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 Nilsson is a meh back up. I doubt he makes it to February as the back up this season. Ullmark will push him soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 (edited) Not going to be the type to push for time. This move establishes Lehner as a legitimate 60-start goalie. This isn't me complaining about the deal, I'm fine with it and didn't care too much what they did with the backup. The goaltending situation will be up to Lehner and if he goes down I think they'd bring up Ullmark if they need starts for an extended period. Nilsson is a big body who has struggled in the league. Yes it does, put it on Lehner Edited July 2, 2016 by LGR4GM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 (edited) Seems like a hefty price but maybe we're trying to be a good trade partner with the Blues for future deals. That or big Swede that GMTM likes but most likely will be counted on to be the G available for the expansion draft. I still welcome signing Lindback though to serve as Lehner's back up. Edited July 2, 2016 by The Jokeman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 We needed a backup, we got a backup. Meh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 (edited) Seems like a hefty price but maybe we're trying to be a good trade partner with the Blues for future deals. That or big Swede that GMTM likes but most likely will be counted on to be the G available for the expansion draft. I still welcome signing Lindback though to serve as Lehner's back up. What? It's a 5th-round pick... Also, he'll need a two-year deal if the Sabres plan to use him to fulfill their requirement in the expansion draft as he'd be an unrestricted free agent next offseason if it's a one-year deal. Edited July 2, 2016 by Hoss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Crotch Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 We obviously know what Murray values in a goaltender. Size. Nilsson is huge (like Lehner). Not very happy with the Johnson for Nilsson change in goal. Hopefully Lehner stays healthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJFIVEOH Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 WOOHOO! Way to go GMTM, because this is the kind of guy I want to rely on keeping my season together if Lehner gets hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 WOOHOO! Way to go GMTM, because this is the kind of guy I want to rely on keeping my season together if Lehner gets hurt. This is why we can't have anything nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courier-Express Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 Or? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 Lehner better stay healthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 Lehner better stay healthy. This would've been the hope regardless. Zatkoff, Enroth or others don't change that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 Some change it more than others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 WOOHOO! Way to go GMTM, because this is the kind of guy I want to rely on keeping my season together if Lehner gets hurt.I think it's more like WHEN he gets hurt..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJFIVEOH Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 At this point I'd prefer Blue's idea better, picking up Niemi. I'm sure Dallas would be happy to rid themselves of that contract. Who knows, maybe Nilsson is better than his numbers show. After all, he's really only played for Edmonton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Crotch Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 Some change it more than others. Werd. Chad Johnson was 22-16 with a very solid .920 save % and a 2.36 GAA. Nilsson's career .900 save % doesn't exactly inspire confidence. I'm not a fan of Murray's goaltending moves in general. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 Seems like a hefty price but maybe we're trying to be a good trade partner with the Blues for future deals. That or big Swede that GMTM likes but most likely will be counted on to be the G available for the expansion draft. I still welcome signing Lindback though to serve as Lehner's back up. 5th round pick is hefty? WOOHOO! Way to go GMTM, because this is the kind of guy I want to rely on keeping my season together if Lehner gets hurt. and you'd be ok with Ullmark instead.....how many teams have great backups? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 At this point I'd prefer Blue's idea better, picking up Niemi. I'm sure Dallas would be happy to rid themselves of that contract. Who knows, maybe Nilsson is better than his numbers show. After all, he's really only played for Edmonton. me too, I prefer they bring in backup guys who have the skill/potential to beat out the current starter then just bringing in guys that will never challenge for the starting spot. Nelson may or may not be good, don't know much about him, but a player like NiemI would all east challenge Lehner for the job. I prefer seeing the teams GM always looking to upgrade what we have, especially when there are players who haven't shown the should be locked in a starting role yet.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJFIVEOH Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 me too, I prefer they bring in backup guys who have the skill/potential to beat out the current starter then just bringing in guys that will never challenge for the starting spot. Nelson may or may not be good, don't know much about him, but a player like NiemI would all east challenge Lehner for the job. I prefer seeing the teams GM always looking to upgrade what we have, especially when there are players who haven't shown the should be locked in a starting role yet.... I could see sticking with a career backup if you're somebody like Quick, Holtby, Lundqvist and Rask. But Lehner is still an unknown. The season could ride on the choice of backup goaltenders. Hell, even Lundqvist and Quick had quality backups. As much as I've been impressed with GTMT, this move really baffles me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 Nilsson Schmilsson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJFIVEOH Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 and you'd be ok with Ullmark instead.....how many teams have great backups? No, I wouldn't. It's not a matter of having a quality backup, it's a matter of having a proven starter. If you don't have a proven starter you'd better have an experienced backup that can start if needed. i.e. Enroth, Reimer, Rantta, Johnson...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewookie1 Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 I'm guess if Lehner goes down Ullmark starts with Nilsson still being the backup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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