Legionnaire said:
38 games isn't exactly proven. More proven than Schremp and O'Sullivan? Sure. However, it's not like he's had a lengthy enough span in the NHL to be considered "great"
Agreed, but I would say Bernier has moved past that point where you can say he's just "hot" because he has done it consistantly. After scoring 1 goal in his first 9 games or so.. He has scored 26 points in 29 games. Pretty dang good.
He rarely plays on the power play, doesn't get any ice time with Joe, and still has produced big numbers since getting a regular shift on the second line.
I don't think he labled him as great, but I think he ment he's going to be great.
I wear Teal Shaded glasses yes, but many people will agree with me from watching him that he looks like he is going to be great.
What I like about Bernier is that he is never satisfied, if he doesn't score one game he comes back like hell the next, and in every interview all he talks about his how he's going to get better. He's not satisfied being on the second line and you can tell he likes to be the player who makes a difference. Qualities that make players special.
But I agree he's not out of the woods completely yet, but even with a possible sophomore jinx, I think we're just seeing the tip of the ice berg and he could become a top 5 power forward in the league, possible top 3.