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Originally Posted by Scroopy Noopers
One of the best goalie coaches in the league and “all they were willing to offer was” $2-3 million more per season than Smith and Talbot??? With an additional year?
Yeah, it tells me he’s a significantly better goalie than Smith or Talbot.
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Wow, some of you really hate the Talbot deal eh? I'm not equating the 3 contracts.
I'm not saying Lehner is not better. I'm saying he's had a volatile career and he's still a big risk.
He's had one good year. The Isles, with all their inside knowledge of the guy, was only willing to offer a 2 year deal. They want to see more than one year because they understand there is risk.
I'm not defending Talbot or Smith or saying they are better. I'm saying there is as much risk for all 3 goalies. Lehner, coming off a better season than the other two, warrants the premium.