OTTAWA -- Mike Condon is a goalie union guy. Given the opportunity, the Ottawa Senators backup likes to chat with opposing netminders before games. Maybe he'll just say hello. During warm-ups, he often talks shop with other goalies along the redline.
Last year, when Condon was serving as a backup for the Pittsburgh Penguins, he faced the Senators. Before the game, Condon made eye contact with Ottawa goalie Craig Anderson, surmised that Anderson didn't want to chat and simply gave a little head nod.
Anderson just stared back at him.