Robin Lehner Reassigned to Binghamton By The Ottawa Senators

The crowded crease of the Ottawa Senators couldn’t last forever, and the Senators made the only move that truly made sense – they have sent Robin Lehner to Binghamton.

Mar 2, 2012; Ottawa, ON, CAN; Ottawa Senators goalie Robin Lehner (40) makes a save in third period against the Chicago Blackhawks at Scotiabank Place. The Blackhawks defeated the Senators 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

The Swedish netminder might be the future of the franchise between the pipes, but the move ensures that he will get playing time, and the Senators will not lose Ben Bishop to waivers, which he would have been subject to if the Sens decided to send him down.

Bishop will be Craig Anderson‘s backup, and could see his first action in one of the stops in Florida, either Thursday or Friday.