If a guy like Talbot or Lehner can't be had for a 2nd + whatever, I've no interest. With three rock solid goalie prospects in the organization, there are easier ways to upgrade the position.
Anti Niemi is better than Hiller or Ramo. He's a UFA. Cam Ward at $6.3m for one year is doable, and he's likely to be a way cheaper to acquire. Goalies, especially non-established ones, have so very little trade value. The last two to be traded for first round picks were 26 year old Corey Schneider, and pending UFA gamble Ryan Miller.
Bernier got two 2nds. These guys can be acquired for what amounts to a song.
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