Player Discussion Cam Talbot (G)

[WORLDSTARHIPHOP]

The whole NHL is watching the Senators with these moves and shaking their heads in amazement. Free agents are definitely taking notice.

I always knew Sens>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>NHL would be back one day

 

[Here I Pageau Again]

I'm pretty happy with this. It really shows the Sens want to make the playoffs this year. And for the first time in a long time, I'm pretty excited to watch the Sens.

Dorian is killing it this off season

 

[AchtzehnBaby]

Is Gustavsson any good?

Has never been consistent. I saw his first pro game.... And many disappointing losses... And great wins

 

[L'Aveuglette]

If Talbot does well it will be interesting to see if he'd re-sign. He wanted out of Minny because Fleury replaced him as the starter. Will he be content splitting starts with Forsberg?

I think so yes. Fleury would have probably taken the majority of starts in Minny so this is a step up, and he could outplay Forsberg and become the #1 this year.

 

[Cosmix]

I love this move. I didn't see us as a playoff team until now.

Not yet. We still need a top 4 D.

And don't call me Shirley.

Surely surly though!

 

[Samboni]

Was it a 1-for-1 trade or are there other pieces involved?

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Sens Twitter softening up

 

[NyQuil]

I’ll admit to liking Gus.

There was a period of time where he looked like our best goalie and it wasn’t that long ago.

For a big guy, he’s very controlled and efficient in his movements and moved very smoothly around the crease.

I get that we have Sogaard and this provides some veteran support to Forsberg, but I think the Wild got a solid goalie in return with a lot of potential.

He’s only 24.

 

[Ouroboros]

Is Gustavsson any good?

Outside of a dozen games in the pandemic season, no. There is potential here, but he's wildly inconsistent. Has major confidence issues as well.

Hopefully he figures it out for you guys in Minny.

 

[Bileur]

This move makes a lot of sense.

Sens can’t afford another terrible start. They need reliable guys back there. Forsberg and Talbot gives them a credible 1-2 punch.

The team has never seemed enamoured with Gus. While I loved his movement in the net and legs, he seemed shaky mentally. The team seems to have tagged Sogaard as the guy of the future anyway.

Good move for Minny too. Move the more expensive backup and pick up a guy with talent who needs more seasoning to play behind Fleury.

 

[cudi]

Is Gustavsson any good?

he might be. who the hell knows with goalies. Had a great season in the canadian division year and a real crappy one last season.

 

[WORLDSTARHIPHOP]

Most of us are probably still hurting from Ben Bishop

 

[L'Aveuglette]

I'm seriously just in disbelief at all these moves. I'm not supposed to feel optimism and excitement as a Sens fans, much less hopeful for a playoff run. Someone hold me.

 

[NyQuil]

Most of us are probably still hurting from Ben Bishop

Bishop played on some solid teams.

 

[WORLDSTARHIPHOP]

Bishop played on some solid teams.

It's okay, that Conacher goal vs the Habs in the playoffs was worth it

 

[cudi]

 

[Neil Patrick Harris]

It feels strange seeing the Sens making all these moves recently. Usually we've been so mercurial with our dealings - it's nutty to see us making such a drastic overhaul like this. And free agency hasn't even opened yet.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Most of us are probably still hurting from Ben Bishop

Anytime you have a chance at Corey Conacher .. you have to take it.

 

[SlapJack]

Does Dorian slam the phone down after every successful trade call now and yell, "NOW THAT'S HOW YOU DO IT EUGENE...BOOM!"

 

[Senscore]

It's okay, that Conacher goal vs the Habs in the playoffs was worth it

I will never forget the rage on that Zibby goal.

 

[RedWhiteBlackGold]

I’ll admit to liking Gus.

There was a period of time where he looked like our best goalie and it wasn’t that long ago.

For a big guy, he’s very controlled and efficient in his movements and moved very smoothly around the crease.

I get that we have Sogaard and this provides some veteran support to Forsberg, but I think the Wild got a solid goalie in return with a lot of potential.

He’s only 24.

I agree, he could be possibly the next Ben Bishop.

For the time being tho it gives us and Forsberg some experienced support to help share the load and if the boat starts rocking.

 

[WORLDSTARHIPHOP]

Waiting for the next fake phone call to drop

 

[SlapJack]

It feels strange seeing the Sens making all these moves recently. Usually we've been so mercurial with our dealings - it's nutty to see us making such a drastic overhaul like this. And free agency hasn't even opened yet.

Usually at this point all we'd have is the Heatherington signing to celebrate

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Does Dorian slam the phone down after every successful trade call now and yell, "NOW THAT'S HOW YOU DO IT EUGENE...BOOM!"

You can't see anything in his mirror now.

 

[PlayersLtd]

Worth considering- although a bit unlikely, if Sogaard pushes this year and Forsberg keeps it up, Talbot could be flipped at the TDL for a decent return considering the demand for goalies is always high at that time of year.