Value of: Backup Goalie to STL

[bernmeister]

Just to be clear, my post/offer was in response to OP representation StL hard urgent, unavoidable need to immediately add G solution now.

 

[Srsly]

No thanks Bernier is not an upgrade. Husso is finding his stride. 28 saves last night. .933 sv%

Fwiw I actually view Bernier as an upgrade as he’s played better behind the tire fire wings defense than Husso has on the Blues. I don’t think I’d deal them one for one as the Blues can win without Bernier level goaltending so the younger goalie with upside is worth more than the older goalie who’s proven a little inconsistent over his career but Bernier has absolutely played like a starter this season. I had no idea how much he’d improved until I started watching more Wings games(One of my friends is a wings fan and I started getting bored and would watch them to discuss the games afterwards). He’d be an excellent stop gap for a contender.

 

[MarkusKetterer]

We’ll give you Hutton. Like, nothing coming back to the Sabres.

If that’s not allowed, just give us the latest allowable 7th rounder. Or some AHL contract like Anas or Poganski

 

[Reality Czech]

Husso will be fine. He’s seemingly getting more comfortable every game, and he’s won his last 4 decisions. If the Blues acquire any goalie, it’d likely be at the TDL as insurance for him and Binner.

That's what I'm thinking. If Husso looks shaky going forward then I could see them pick up a veteran backup as insurance at the deadline, but there's plenty of time to see if Ville can be relied on. He's looked better lately so I'm not in a rush to make a move.

If a move is needed, someone like Bernier might be an option although I can't see him fetching a 2nd even with retention. I can't imagine a veteran backup would cost more than a mid-round draft pick and/or an average prospect or something like that.

 

[Colt55]

Fwiw I actually view Bernier as an upgrade as he’s played better behind the tire fire wings defense than Husso has on the Blues. I don’t think I’d deal them one for one as the Blues can win without Bernier level goaltending so the younger goalie with upside is worth more than the older goalie who’s proven a little inconsistent over his career but Bernier has absolutely played like a starter this season. I had no idea how much he’d improved until I started watching more Wings games(One of my friends is a wings fan and I started getting bored and would watch them to discuss the games afterwards). He’d be an excellent stop gap for a contender.

Sorry husso is very young and needs time to adjust to nhl. He has improved every game he has played. There is no need for Bernier. Non at all.

 

[Colt55]

That's what I'm thinking. If Husso looks shaky going forward then I could see them pick up a veteran backup as insurance at the deadline, but there's plenty of time to see if Ville can be relied on. He's looked better lately so I'm not in a rush to make a move.

If a move is needed, someone like Bernier might be an option although I can't see him fetching a 2nd even with retention. I can't imagine a veteran backup would cost more than a mid-round draft pick and/or an average prospect or something like that.

Brian Elliot got us a second and he is and was far superior to bernier

 

[GoldenSeal]

Blues need a defensive solid Dman with some talent who can grind and shelter more than they need a backup goalie.

 

[WATTAGE4451]

No thanks Bernier is not an upgrade. Husso is finding his stride. 28 saves last night. .933 sv%

That was hussos first game in the last 5 with a sv% above league average. One game does not a turnaround make.

If husso can string together 3 ir 4 good games, then maybe we can talk about him hitting stride, but hes been garbage.

Bernier has put up league average stats the last 2 years on absolutely defensively garbage teams and vastly outplaying the other goalie on his team both years. He is a solid goalie.

 

[Colt55]

That was hussos first game in the last 5 with a sv% above league average. One game does not a turnaround make.

If husso can string together 3 ir 4 good games, then maybe we can talk about him hitting stride, but hes been garbage.

Bernier has put up league average stats the last 2 years on absolutely defensively garbage teams and vastly outplaying the other goalie on his team both years. He is a solid goalie.

We don't need Bernier. Husso needs time to adjust. Also it's not like the blues defense has been performing.

 

[Em etah Eh]

Just to be clear, my post/offer was in response to OP representation StL hard urgent, unavoidable need to immediately add G solution now.

And the title of the thread is backup goalie. So I doubt anybody’s trading a first for a backup goalie...

 

[SundherDome]

Who's salary would be going back to a prospective team?

 

[Zonk]

Carey Price?
No need to send anything back.

 

[Didalee Hed]

Braden Holtby is the answer here.

Boom, whatcha gonna do now? Vanilla Ice and his whole effin crew now.

 

[simon IC]

I don't think there is any need to panic, at least just yet. Let's ride out our injuries and see how our playoff picture looks before we spend any assets on a back-up goaltender,

 

[YP44]

Bernier @ $1,500,000 for St Louis 2022 2nd round pick.

don't think even with retention bernier is worth a 2nd

 

[Louie the Blue]

There’s no point in the Blues trading for a backup right now.

This is Husso’s first season as backup and the team is getting absolutely hammered by injuries right now.