Looking at the UFA list...and because I literally want to read about anyone other than JT Miller right now can someone tell me why after Robin Lehner puts the Isles on his back and rebounds as well as he did they let him walk for nothing? ...and Chicago only signed him for 1 year?

There has to be baggage or skepticism that I missed
- Maskdman3

If I had to guess, maybe they didn't think he could do a repeat performance, his numbers were a career best last year. They also probably thought a younger Varly might be a better option.

That's just the thing that really gets me:

Varly is 31...Lehner is only 28.
Varly was below replacement level last season. He may rebound but his best days are probably behind him too

If I had to guess, maybe they didn't think he could do a repeat performance, his numbers were a career best last year. They also probably thought a younger Varly might be a better option.
- mdw7413

Varlamov is 3 years older than Lehner

That's just the thing that really gets me:

Varly is 31...Lehner is only 28.
Varly was below replacement level last season. He may rebound but his best days are probably behind him too
- Maskdman3

I think the Islanders think Lehner's season was system generated, curious to see what Chiefs thinks

Looking at the UFA list...and because I literally want to read about anyone other than JT Miller right now can someone tell me why after Robin Lehner puts the Isles on his back and rebounds as well as he did they let him walk for nothing? ...and Chicago only signed him for 1 year?

There has to be baggage or skepticism that I missed
- Maskdman3

He has mental health issues and past substance abuse problems. Not sure that’s the guy you want to commit long term to. Any day he could wake up and just be a complete mess. It’s a shame bc he’s very talented.

Varlamov is 3 years older than Lehner
- jimbo83

Oops. Why does Lehner seem like he has been in the league forever

Oops. Why does Lehner seem like he has been in the league forever
- mdw7413

Probably the journeyman part that makes it seem that way...4 teams in 10 years

Oops. Why does Lehner seem like he has been in the league forever
- mdw7413

Time spent in buffalo will age anyone

Time spent in buffalo will age anyone
- blueshirts_fan

it's true. look at this recent photo of Eichel

Time spent in buffalo will age anyone
- blueshirts_fan

It's the Blue cheese.

Probably the journeyman part that makes it seem that way...4 teams in 10 years
- Maskdman3

Yeah, I could have sworn he was older.

it's true. look at this recent photo of Eichel


- jimbo83

wtf

it's true. look at this recent photo of Eichel


- jimbo83

Who has it worse, Jack Eichel or McDavid?

wtf
- mdw7413

this guy may be better looking than Eichel

Who has it worse, Jack Eichel or McDavid?
- blueshirts_fan

Neither, they could both afford the hottest hookers out there if they aren't getting any.

- mdw7413

Sign me up.

Neither, they could both afford the hottest hookers out there if they aren't getting any.
- mdw7413

I meant team wise. Buffalo has been a cluster (frank) for years and Edmonton is a tire fire

I meant team wise. Buffalo has been a cluster (frank) for years and Edmonton is a tire fire
- blueshirts_fan

Oh, I thought we were still discussing how handsome they are.

Thats a tough one.

I meant team wise. Buffalo has been a cluster (frank) for years and Edmonton is a tire fire
- blueshirts_fan

It's a clusterfu-cking tirefire!!!

Capitals draft pick Chase Priskie isn't signing with them and is this year's top college UFA as of August 15th

right handed defenseman, wonder if Rangers will be in on it

https://www.nbcsports.com...ncy-and-its-nobodys-fault
- jimbo83

Guess you're still on vacation? See post from 11 hours earlier!

Guess you're still on vacation? See post from 11 hours earlier!
- TommyGTrain

did you bring this up? my bad

did you bring this up? my bad
- jimbo83

We're good Jimmy ------ now about JT Miller........

Just asking for a friend.....

We're good Jimmy ------ now about JT Miller........

Just asking for a friend.....
- TommyGTrain

oh god, using that phrase is worse than mentioning JT Miller

oh god, using that phrase is worse than mentioning JT Miller
- jimbo83

I remembered!
Figured you could use a good laugh!

@NHLNetwork's list of the NHL's Top 50 Prospects, the Rangers had four players: Kaapo Kakko (2), Vitali Kravtsov (12), Igor Shesterkin (20), and Adam Fox (30). The Rangers were one of two NHL teams that had four prospects on the list. #NYR