-Vintage Canuck- Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 @MikeCorcoranNHL Ben Bishop gets a two-year extension. @Real_ESPNLeBrun This is probably already out there but in case: Ben Bishop 2 x $5.95 M AAV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiggs50 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 5.95 aav. Pretty high but after his breakout year I guess it's okay. The term is great. Yzerman is top 5 forsure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinkaruk_9 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Great deal, Bishop is a top 5 goalie in the league if he can keep it up from last year which I believe he will. To think that STL had this guy and let him go for a 2nd rounder... Or OTT let go of him for Cory Conacher, who was later put on waivers and claimed by BUF, essentially giving away Bishop...hindsight is 20/20, but wow, those are foolish mistakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Great deal, Bishop is a top 5 goalie in the league if he can keep it up from last year which I believe he will. To think that STL had this guy and let him go for a 2nd rounder... Or OTT let go of him for Cory Conacher, who was later put on waivers and claimed by BUF, essentially giving away Bishop...hindsight is 20/20, but wow, those are foolish mistakes It also goes to show you what the market is like for goalies. And that a 9th overall pick for Cory Schneider all of a sudden doesn't look so bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex425 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Bishop is a top 5 goalie in the league if he can keep it up from last year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 High salary, but for just two years, so it's not too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Off_The_Schneid! Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 It also goes to show you what the market is like for goalies. And that a 9th overall pick for Cory Schneider all of a sudden doesn't look so bad. Also I didn't think that Anaheim got much for Victor Faust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanucksFanMike Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Bishop had one good year, i would have waited until half way thru this season if I were Stevie Y just to make sure last year wasn't a fluke. Then I would have given him a big $$$ extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangelos Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Not related to this signing, but this team is softer than butter on a hot summers day. Not a cup contender at all IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustapha Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Wow, 6 million dollars for a goaltender with 100 games NHL experience.... I know someone is going to quote me and say 'derp well Schneids isn't much more experienced' I think Bishop is a great goaltender, but I don't think he and Cory are on the same level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangelos Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Also I didn't think that Anaheim got much for Victor Faust They got more for him than what they paid to get him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunningWild Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 This is crazy. Played less than 100 NHl games and gets that type of cap hit? Yowsa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Grimes Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 2 years is a perfect length for him to prove he deserves the big bucks, no harm in this contract, I hope he proves himself worthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerEpic5 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Vezina trophy finalist... Great signing by the Lightning.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayRayDown Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 This is crazy. Played less than 100 NHl games and gets that type of cap hit? Yowsa Bobrovsky had around 100 games when he signed his 5+ million contract so it's not that crazy. They probably saw how they did without him and knew they needed him, plus he is 27 entering his prime years. It's going to cost more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Bishop had one good year, i would have waited until half way thru this season if I were Stevie Y just to make sure last year wasn't a fluke. Then I would have given him a big $$$ extension. I'd agree with that considering this is already very big money for a goalie that's still proving himself as a starter, but it's a short deal they aren't stuck with if it doesn't pan out somehow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absent Canuck Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 It also goes to show you what the market is like for goalies. And that a 9th overall pick for Cory Schneider all of a sudden doesn't look so bad. It was the highest draft pick ever attained for a goalie in NHL history. In a deep draft to boot. I have always said the same thing about the Schneider trade. The Devils win for the first 4 years. Schneider from 27 to 31 . When Horvat hits about 22 or so, we take over and win the trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucks1219 Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 The dollar is pretty high considering his GP but at least the term is short. It was the highest draft pick ever attained for a goalie in NHL history. In a deep draft to boot. I have always said the same thing about the Schneider trade. The Devils win for the first 4 years. Schneider from 27 to 31 . When Horvat hits about 22 or so, we take over and win the trade. A trade that benefits both teams involved? That's crazy talk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisbanks Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 its funny how we pretty much have a carbon copy of that guy in lack but everyone wanted a vet....instead of improving the team in front of lack we paid big bucks for a guy that for the most part wont give us any better tending than lack... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweathog Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 its funny how we pretty much have a carbon copy of that guy in lack but everyone wanted a vet....instead of improving the team in front of lack we paid big bucks for a guy that for the most part wont give us any better tending than lack... You're probably right about Miller not outperforming Lack, but I think the reason is to bring in an experienced goalie to take the pressure off Lack. If they didn't do this they risk hurting Lack's development and shattering his confidence. As far as the Bishop signing, solid move by the Lightning. Stevie Y knows what he's doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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