This seems reasonable. I still think the Hamburgler is nothing more than an average goalie who went on a hot streak but I can see him becoming a decent backup who steals the occasional game. With the low cap hit though there is little risk to the Sens if he is just a flash in the pan.
It will be very interesting to see what Ottawa does next in net. Anderson is their best goalie but also their biggest trade chip. Then there is Lehner who doesn't have much trade value but considering the late development curve of goalies still has potential. Their options are as follows:
1. Keep all the goalies with Anderson as the starter. Try to trade Lehner or put him on waivers and send down. If Lehner somehow beats out Hammond in camp try to trade the Hamburgler or put him on waivers and send down instead. This is the safest goaltending solution.
2. Trade Anderson and go with a Hamburgler and Lehner combo. This would be a rebuilding move that could be expected from the Sens.
3. Trade Anderson but sign a FA goalie. See number 1 for what to do with the other goalies. This would be good from an asset management point of view but the FA would be overpriced and there is no guarantee they would be better than Anderson.
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