Report: Sabres receiving calls on goalies Lehner, Johnson
Inquiring minds want to know.
Buffalo Sabres general manager Jason Botterill has been a popular man in recent days, fielding calls of interest on goaltenders Robin Lehner and Chad Johnson, according to TSN's Darren Dreger.
It's been another poor season in Buffalo, as the Sabres have scored just one goal in their past four outings and now sit dead last with 16 points in 27 games.
Between the pipes, the performances have not been much better:
| Goalie | GP | Record | SV% | GAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lehner | 20 | 5-12-2 | .903 | 2.98 |
| Johnson | 11 | 1-5-2 | .883 | 3.64 |
Lehner, in particular, has had a disappointing season after last year's .920 save rate was a strong point on a bad Buffalo team. Acquired in 2015 by former Sabres GM Tim Murray, Lehner received a one-year extension from Botterill this offseason, seen as his opportunity to earn the starter's role.
As for Johnson, the 31-year-old returned to Buffalo after a one-year stint with with the Calgary Flames. Johnson previously suited up for the Sabres during the 2015-16 campaign, in which he won 22 of 45 games.
Both goaltenders come with high cap hits, with Lehner earning $4 million and Johnson taking home $2.5 million. Johnson is unrestricted at season's end, while Lehner will become a restricted free agent.