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simmer2 · 07-27-2015, 10:44 AM

My analysis of the trade:

I don't think Anderson will have an 83 OVR rating next year. Most 1a/1b guys get reduced OVR ratings, and I tend to think Anderson's will fall back to Earth.

OTT re-signed Hammond to a longer deal, so I would assume Anderson is there to mentor Hammond and split games with him.

I was trying to sell Anderson at a high, and it was hard finding any takers.

I also sympathized with the Blues as I did sign Cam Ward, knowing they wanted to take him at a lower rate, so I likely gave up a bit too much.

In return I get Pickard who had the highest SV% of any Avs goalie. I also get Lindberg who is on a 1-way contract this year with the Rangers and looked very good against the Flames in the 1 game he played in the NHL last year.

Thanks for the deal, will be interesting to see how it shakes out.

07-27-2015, 10:44 AM	#19
simmer2 Franchise Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta Exp:	My analysis of the trade: I don't think Anderson will have an 83 OVR rating next year. Most 1a/1b guys get reduced OVR ratings, and I tend to think Anderson's will fall back to Earth. OTT re-signed Hammond to a longer deal, so I would assume Anderson is there to mentor Hammond and split games with him. I was trying to sell Anderson at a high, and it was hard finding any takers. I also sympathized with the Blues as I did sign Cam Ward, knowing they wanted to take him at a lower rate, so I likely gave up a bit too much. In return I get Pickard who had the highest SV% of any Avs goalie. I also get Lindberg who is on a 1-way contract this year with the Rangers and looked very good against the Flames in the 1 game he played in the NHL last year. Thanks for the deal, will be interesting to see how it shakes out.