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Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan
I really like the Lehner option TBH. That is found money for a retooling Islanders team on a 1 year deal, so I’m sure they would be happy to have assets back for him. They had no expectations for him after his poor performance and mental health issues, but he seems to be NHL caliber again. I’ve watched a handful of his minutes and he looks really sharp. So good in fact that he could be a viable starter should Rittich falter (not that he will, but contingency plans are a good idea).
Other than that, McHardtospell is probably the best option, but I think the Hurricanes would be reticent to be rid of their de facto starter unless they are well out of the playoff hunt.
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Highly highly unlikely you can get Lehner out of the Island. Though I agree he would be a great get.
That team is 1 point out of a playoff spot with games in hand. They are 3 points out of 1st place in their division and its a lot to do with Lehner. He has won his last 5 in a row giving up 7 goals during that stretch.
We can sit here and throw out names all day, but the reality is there is an extremely limited crop of guys that this team wants and can afford under the cap....unfortunately.