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just1n
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Posted - 03/21/2011 :  09:54:59  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
The Ottawa Senators have signed Craig Anderson to a 4 year deal. http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=358985

I was curious if the Sens would be able to sign him before the season was over. Maybe a bit of a long contract, but a good signing I think as Ottawa hasn't had consistently decent goaltending since Ray Emery was in net and have gotten a few duds over the past few years (Gerber, Leclaire). I hope he continues to play well there. I guess Lehner will bide his time in the AHL for a while, but he's a way off from being an NHL starter.

What do you guys think?

nuxfan
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Posted - 03/21/2011 :  14:25:19  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Its probably a good signing, and certainly what OTT was looking to do when they traded for him, I'm glad for their sake that they have their #1. I guess the question is now, will he pan out for those 4 years, or will he turn into the next version of Pascal Leclaire?
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Leafs81
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Posted - 03/21/2011 :  15:26:12  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Pascal Leclaire, injuries slowed him down, much like Rick Dipietro.

Anderson has been healthy in the past. Had a great season last year, a solid season the year before as a backup. This season he had a rough time in Colorado but now since he's with the Sens he gives them a chance to win every night.

Anderson is a good goalie and this was a good signing. Now Ottawa wins the trade hands down. Brian Elliott will never be a bonified starter. Anderson was last year, and is showing right now that he can still do it.

i know I know you can't judge a goalie on a hot streak but look at his numbers, even from his years as a backup in Florida, pretty impressive numbers.
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The Duke
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Posted - 03/21/2011 :  16:48:34  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Really glad for Anderson, good showing for Ottawa. Nice to see a player who has to constantly prove himself over and over again finally get a nice contract, he deserves it.

Ottawa finally get their goalie.
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