Anderson to retire with Sens, join Sabres as hockey liason
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Craig Anderson will end his playing career with the Ottawa Senators and begin his next stage with the Buffalo Sabres.
TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger reports the Senators are planning on signing the veteran goaltender to a one-day deal to retire with the team. He adds Tuesday's game against the Sabres, Anderson's last team, appears to be the target date.
The Sabres announced later on Tuesday that he will serve as a hockey liaison for their organization moving forward.
“Craig Anderson’s voice, experience, and love for the game have been invaluable components to our team’s growth over the past two seasons,” Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams said. “Our players have benefited greatly from the habits and lessons he picked up during his accomplished 20-year career.
“We are thrilled that Craig will continue to be a guiding presence for the Sabres.”
Anderson announced after his final start with the Sabres last season - a win over the Senators - that he would be retiring.
Anderson spent 10 seasons with the Senators, posting a 202-168-46 record, reaching the Eastern Conference Final with the team in 2017. He won the Bill Masterton Trophy in 2016-17.
He is Ottawa's all-time leader among goaltenders in games played at 435. Patrick Lalime is second on the list at 283.
With the Sabres, Anderson posted a 28-23-4 record over the past two seasons.
The 42-year-old has a career record of 319-275-71. He ranks fifth among American-born goalies in wins and games played, and third with 43 shutouts, one behind Ryan Miller.