August 12th 2016
Tampa and Colorado linked up again with Colorado sending Semyon Varlamov (28), rights to Will Butcher (21) and a 4th Rd Pick in 2017 to the Tampa Bay Lightning for Ben Bishop (29) and a 3rd Rd Pick in 2017.
Ben Bishop has 1 YR left on his contract and was expected to test the free agents market. The 6'7, 216 LB Goalie is known to the league as one of the better goalies in the league. He seems to avoid injuries, coaches appreciates his work ethic and has above average stamina. Bishop also loves playing in those big games. "The bigger the game, the better Bishop can perform"
In 231 Games in the NHL (w/St.Louis, Ottawa and Tampa Bay) He has 130 Wins, 65 Loses and 20 Overtime Loses. He has an average 2.29 GAA, .920 SV Percentage and has 18 Career Shutouts.