Yeah its interesting, i want to see this contract before i celebrate. I was kind of hoping he would just retire but if we got him at a hometown discount then i certainly will not complain. Good move for the depth of our team.
Yeah Ray, I certainly see what your saying there. But too be honest i think eventually they will realize that Leighton probably isn't going to be a good starting goalie. He had a great season and playoff run last season but i would be shocked to see him repeat anything close to that, i think he makes a great backup goalie though. I guess it's just my opinion/guess but i still think when its said in done Philly will make it happen.
Yeah, that certainly is an interesting opinion. I do find it hard to see that happening just because Bulin is still under contract for another 2 years(i think) & is making pretty good money so a buyout would be unlikely. I think Edmonton also likes the other two young goalies so they want to have at least one of them up there. I also am very high to Olivier Roy, might just be a hunch but for the future i really like the way he looks as the future starter with the Oilers.
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Yeah it was a rough one 1 for 5 but it was all in good fun. I truely believe that Niemi will end up signing in Philly. Seems to be the only team that makes any sense to me for him. I think that would be great for both teams and will surely let Niemi compete for a second straight Stanley Cup.
My guess on Afinogenov again much like Nabby, i feel as though he will sign in the KHL.