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Mack has nothing on his twitter feed. I think that's just speculation. And as mentioned above might be floated out there recently by the leafs to potentially lower the value of luongo
 
Yeah, it was Burke that never really had interest in trading for Bernier or any other young goalie at all in his entire career of being a GM. It makes sense for Nonis to ask about Bernier to get a read on his potential price. I don't know how much he'd cost, but it wouldn't surprise me to see Nonis willing to unload Kadri in a Bernier deal rather than a Luongo deal.

The kid is talented, but his size concerns me a lot. Get the sure thing please.
 
I wouldn't mind picking up Bernier but they can't pull another Raycroft/ Toskala and give up top prospects, a big contract extension and commit to him as their starter for the foreseeable future.
 
If Nonis has decided he isn't going to trade young guys for Luongo and there's no viable veteran alternative to improve the goaltending, why not go after Bernier and add another promising young tender to the stable?
 
Volcanologist said:
If Nonis has decided he isn't going to trade young guys for Luongo and there's no viable veteran alternative to improve the goaltending, why not go after Bernier and add another promising young tender to the stable?
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Depends on cost, it always sounds like Bernier's value >> what he is.
 
hockeylover said:
Depends on cost, it always sounds like Bernier's value >> what he is.
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I could be wrong, but I'm not so sure he will cost TOO much. He'll be turning 25 years old and really hasn't proven anything. The cost will be entirely based on Bernier's talent, which is unquestionably very high and should allow him to become a solid goalie. Not sure if he'll ever be one of he top goalies in the league, but who knows. Guys like Backstrom and Halak are good comparables for him at that size, talent level, and playing style. I think it's pretty likely he turns into a comparable goalie to those two, but obviously there's risk involved. Halak got traded for Eller after proving a lot more than Bernier, especially with that incredible playoff run.. I think Kadri should get it done for sure, but could we get him for less? It seems like the price for goalies has gone up since that trade thanks to teams like Colorado, so who knows.

Plus, the Kings really aren't nor should be desperate to trade him at all, since they have no glaring needs (unlike the Canucks with two thirds of their 2nd line out injured). It's pretty likely that the Kings are asking a lot for Bernier so I don't think it's very likely they trade him anytime soon, unless it's for a very competitive package.
 
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I'm with Mindz/Volc/Player......If Luongo genuinely isn't a possibility, and Bernier can be had for a decent price, I'm all for increasing our chances of developing our future franchise goalie by adding Bernier.



Question though, how many of you would take Bernier over Reimer?....
 
Unless it costs practically nothing, I have zero interest in acquiring Bernier. Aside from one season (three years ago), where Bernier was lights out in the AHL and played great in a 3 game NHL call-up, Bernier has been an average at best goalie in the pros. I just don't get the hype around the guy, especially when you combine his size and lack of experience with his so-so numbers.
 
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