With Craig Anderson's UFA status looming, and some promising goalie prospects in the pipeline, the Senators' 38-year-old netminder could make for an interesting trade chip. (via HockeyScanner)
, should any or all of these remaining ‘old guard’ stalwarts move before the Feb. 24 trade deadline.
After Wednesday’s practice, Anderson was besieged by media wondering what he was thinking prior to the trade deadline.Asked by Sportsnet.ca if he would consider moving to a contender , Anderson hinted that he would reluctantly do so.Get the best of our NHL coverage and exclusives delivered directly to your inbox!“You know, my heart and soul is here in Ottawa, with the fan base, with the organization and with the guys in here,” Anderson said.
“There’s been spurts throughout the year where I keep proving to myself that I can compete at this level,” Anderson said. “Then there’s other times where you go through a rough patch. But that’s no different than when I was 25 or 30. Everybody kind of goes through the ups and downs of a year. It’s a matter of staying mentally tough, mentally strong, knowing in my heart I still want to compete.
With a number of goaltenders available at the deadline and most of the contenders set at the starting position, Anderson might have to be content to slip into a backup role.
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