Sens’ Lehner goes for Sabres #21 pick, Chiarelli says he will not trade #16 for a goalie

Anthony Scultore Updated: Jun 26, 2015

The first domino in the goalie trade market has fallen and unlike what the insiders were saying, it wasn’t Cam Talbot. Buffalo has moved their 2nd first round pick (21) for Ottawa’s Robin Lehner and David Legwand.

Robin Lehner heading to BUF. Sounds like Lehner and Legwand to BUF for 21st pick. Pending trade call. Not official yet.

— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) June 26, 2015

Buffalo gets a 23 year old goalie who has time left on his contract and will be an RFA when it expires. Lehrer’s career 2.88 GAA, .914 SV% in 86 games pales in comparison to Talbot’s 2.00 GAA and .931 SV% in just 29 fewer games. David Legwand is a 34 year old glorified 4th liner that makes 3.5M so there could be some salary retention by Ottawa. (NOTE: Bob McKenzie reports Buffalo takes all Legwand’s salary too)

What does this do for Talbot’s value? Well Edmonton’s Peter Chiarelli said this morning that no one has asked about the #16 pick as of yet. However, he also stated he wouldn’t move it for Talbot.

Chiarelli says flat out they are not trading the 16 for a goalie. — Ryan Rishaug (@TSNRyanRishaug) June 26, 2015

That could mean they may very well miss out on Talbot as Calgary has reentered discussion for him.

With Lehner to Buffalo, things heat up on Talbot. Oilers and Sharks still keen. Calgary also revisiting Talbot trade this morning.

— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) June 26, 2015

This could go down soon as NYR are in meeting this AM per Darren Dreger.

NYR are meeting now. Flames are pushing hard for Talbot. Oilers, Stars and Sharks still in mix. Two 2nds plus get it done?

— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) June 26, 2015

Now let’s see how this plays out.