Do You Trade Anderson?

spader wrote:I guess this is super relevant again. Let's get this thread going.

Hmm. Very true. So the question is "Do You Trade Anderson?" Let's see what people think.

ive been clear on this subject. it's me against the world is seems. FTW!

Yes

Anderson has usually followed a very good season with a not so good one. First year in Ottawa, .939, the next year, .914. Then .941, followed by .911. This year he was .923, wonder where it will go next season.

We have to move one goalie, already said so. Hammond might not sign, but neither Anderson nor Lehner want to be a backup. By trading Anderson now we can not only get an asset back but also clear some salary (I'll just go ahead and assume Hammond will not make as much, nor with any veteran backup we would have to get if Hammond leaves).

It's really a simple decision. The only hard part is getting the best deal.

SeawaySensFan wrote:Interesting discussion. Yet we are no closer to answering the question: "Do You Trade Anderson?"

What if Anderson trades you first old friend?

Cap'n Clutch wrote:

SeawaySensFan wrote:Interesting discussion. Yet we are no closer to answering the question: "Do You Trade Anderson?"

What if Anderson trades you first old friend?

Oh, you mean like in Soviet Ottawa?

Cap'n Clutch wrote:

SeawaySensFan wrote:Interesting discussion. Yet we are no closer to answering the question: "Do You Trade Anderson?"

What if Anderson trades you first old friend?

That would be very crafty of him.

SeawaySensFan wrote:

Cap'n Clutch wrote:

SeawaySensFan wrote:Interesting discussion. Yet we are no closer to answering the question: "Do You Trade Anderson?"

What if Anderson trades you first old friend?

That would be very crafty of him.

He is very crafty, for sure. Have you seen what he can do with a knife and a frozen piece of chicken?

wprager wrote:Anderson has usually followed a very good season with a not so good one.  First year in Ottawa, .939, the next year, .914.  Then .941, followed by .911.  This year he was .923, wonder where it will go next season.

We have to move one goalie, already said so.  Hammond might not sign, but neither Anderson nor Lehner want to be a backup.  By trading Anderson now we can not only get an asset back but also clear some salary (I'll just go ahead and assume Hammond will not make as much, nor with any veteran backup we would have to get if Hammond leaves).

It's really a simple decision.  The only hard part is getting the best deal.

I think I agree. I haven't weighed in on this all that much yet, but I think if Hammond signs, you trade Anderson for sure. Roll with a Lehner/Hammond platoon and see where this team can go. Use Anderson to upgrade the D or pick up another top-9 scorer and have at 'er.

Anderson for Hertl as a starting point. What gets added?

spader wrote:Anderson for Hertl as a starting point. What gets added?

i think SJS might want to hold on to their youth. and besides hertl has been largely unimpressive this year. sophomore slump for sure but buyers beware. i see SJS as a team that might go after a younger goalie. they are going to have to do something about thornton if they don't want him around anymore. its a bit of a mess over there.