nfreeman Posted April 2, 2020 Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 Lundy has had a great, likely HOF-level career. He's got star power, presence and fantastic hair. He also just turned 38, had a crappy season this year and fell out of their goalie rotation, becoming the #3 behind 2 FNGs. His GAA has gotten worse each year for the past 6 years; same with his SV% other than a 1-year blip 2 years ago -- his #s this year were 10-12-3, 3.16 GAA and .905 SV%. To be fair, this decline has coincided with an overall slide into mediocrity/bottom dweller status by the team. He has 1 year left at $8.5MM. This could be an opportunity to get a decent pick or prospect from the Rangers in exchange for eating Lundy's cap hit, and get some leadership and improved goaltending in the bargain. It's not impossible that the motivation from being dumped by the Rangers, plus a better group of defensemen in front of him could result in somewhat of a revival. I'd much rather bring in a no-BS good #1 goalie, but if that isn't available -- is anyone interested? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted April 2, 2020 Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 You didn't exactly provide an excellent sales pitch for that move.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7+6=13 Posted April 2, 2020 Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 If we were a goalie away from doing something significant - I'd be ok with taking a shot at a former excellent one. Or if the other scenario was our future goalie was a year away - then I'd be interested. We're in neither situation so I'm not eating cap so we can't afford to get forwards for leadership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamboni Posted April 2, 2020 Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 No thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted April 2, 2020 Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 I liked the idea better a few years ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted April 2, 2020 Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 27 minutes ago, Weave said: You didn't exactly provide an excellent sales pitch for that move.... He had me at hair. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted April 2, 2020 Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 Who is the prospect in the deal? IMO, it should be a decent rostered player at a cheap price if the Sabres are taking on that contract. And absolutely not a draft pick. Can't say it enough: draft picks in the NHL are not good compensation. And how do they deal with Hutton's cap hit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matter2003 Posted April 3, 2020 Report Share Posted April 3, 2020 Maybe 3 years ago...he was shot this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_sauve28 Posted April 3, 2020 Report Share Posted April 3, 2020 2 hours ago, nfreeman said: Lundy has had a great, likely HOF-level career. He's got star power, presence and fantastic hair. He also just turned 38, had a crappy season this year and fell out of their goalie rotation, becoming the #3 behind 2 FNGs. His GAA has gotten worse each year for the past 6 years; same with his SV% other than a 1-year blip 2 years ago -- his #s this year were 10-12-3, 3.16 GAA and .905 SV%. To be fair, this decline has coincided with an overall slide into mediocrity/bottom dweller status by the team. He has 1 year left at $8.5MM. This could be an opportunity to get a decent pick or prospect from the Rangers in exchange for eating Lundy's cap hit, and get some leadership and improved goaltending in the bargain. It's not impossible that the motivation from being dumped by the Rangers, plus a better group of defensemen in front of him could result in somewhat of a revival. I'd much rather bring in a no-BS good #1 goalie, but if that isn't available -- is anyone interested? I'd have to say no. But! If they take Jeff Skinner and his whole contract, yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Posted April 3, 2020 Report Share Posted April 3, 2020 It wouldn’t be a terrible idea. Better than going into next season with Hutton. However, Henrik probably isn’t going anywhere. He has a NMC, loves NY and he’s the King. I think he just wants to stay there. Only way I see him leaving is to chase a cup as a backup or something, but the fact that he is still there leads me to suspect that he has probably made it clear that he doesn’t want to move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_sauve28 Posted April 3, 2020 Report Share Posted April 3, 2020 How about Miller? Would he come back for a year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamboni Posted April 3, 2020 Report Share Posted April 3, 2020 13 minutes ago, bob_sauve28 said: How about Miller? Would he come back for a year? No way. He’s going to retire or about to retire. He’s staying in SoCal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted April 3, 2020 Report Share Posted April 3, 2020 .... and people think Simmonds is done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freester Posted April 3, 2020 Report Share Posted April 3, 2020 This is the worst idea I've heard in a while. Maybe we should just sign sign Carter Hutton to an 8 year extension? We need a legitimate #1 goalie and I don't want anyone to mention UPL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted April 3, 2020 Report Share Posted April 3, 2020 YES ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhMyDahlin Posted April 3, 2020 Report Share Posted April 3, 2020 No thanks. I don't think he has 2-3 years left, which is what we need to get to Luukkonen. With that said, I think Jason Botterill goes after Matt Murray this summer. I hate the thought of it, but I would bet money on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Posted April 3, 2020 Report Share Posted April 3, 2020 Buffalo should be interested in whoever Mike Bales tells them to be interested in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthEbriate Posted April 3, 2020 Report Share Posted April 3, 2020 Too old! Too old to begin a Sabre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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