Jonathan Bernier likely headed to Detroit

[lhsgolf19]

Solid Backup... Still only 29

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[lilidk]

After Mrazek was traded this will be 4th goaltender we are getting:-*

 

[Hammettf2b]

I don't mind it

 

[shanman]

like it. Still would have rather taken a guy like mason plus draft picks instead though. Be smart with whatever cap space we can have and try to get picks out of it.

 

[Ezekial]

After Mrazek was traded this will be 4th goaltender we are getting:-*

After the season we had like one goaltender in our organization.

 

[HisNoodliness]

I'd prefer to have terrible goaltending as I think that's the best way to tank, but assuming that's not the goal, Bernier is a solid signing. His numbers are pretty good, he's relatively consistent (over long periods of time, game to game he's very inconsistent) and he could be a long-term answer if he ever lives up to the hype from back in the day. He's arguably a better goalie than Jimmy and we can now comfortably trade Howard at the deadline, 50% retained, to a contender looking for a playoff backup/injury insurance for a decent piece. All in all, not bad.

 

[ShelbyZ]

I don't mind it if the contract makes sense. IE, 1/2 years at or a slightly lower AAV than he was getting from the Avs.

 

[DInTheB]

Bernier is competent enough that if the Isles made a sweetheart deal for Jimmy, I could see us taking it. Of course in my mind a sweetheart deal is getting a 2 for him and I doubt Ken jumps on that. Still, it would be nice to be forward thinking.

 

[lhsgolf19]

I don't mind it if the contract makes sense. IE, 1/2 years at or a slightly lower AAV than he was getting from the Avs.

Custance said in his article, it wouldn't be a surprise if he got like a 3 year deal

 

[DInTheB]

3x3 would seem fair to me.

 

[Run the Jewels]

I'm really not interested if it's three years. You can get an equivalent goalie without the long term commitment.

 

[WingedWheel1987]

Doesn't really make sense to commit three years.

Just sign any backup with a pulse to a one year deal.

 

[SirloinUB]

3 years is considered long term? okay then.

 

[Hen Kolland]

To the people who are complaining about term, consider that this could be management's way of saying Howard will play out this last year or be traded, and that will mark the end of his career in Detroit.

 

[DInTheB]

To the people who are complaining about term, consider that this could be management's way of saying Howard will play out this last year or be traded, and that will mark the end of his career in Detroit.

Yup.

The alternative was likely two more years of Howard after this, presumably at a higher AAV.

 

[ShelbyZ]

I wouldn't be so sure it has anything to do with Howard... Even in the same articles, Khan and HSJ seemed pretty adamant that the Wings were interested in signing one of Hutton/Khudobin/etc. AND likely extending Howard.

IMO, term on Bernier or whatever backup they sign gives them some needed stability at the position if, for whatever reason, Howard isn't around next summer.

 

[Goalie guy]

I'm fine with this just hope he wears 34 so I can just switch the name on my jersey lol.

 

[The Zetterberg Era]

I wanted Lehner, but Bernier is a quality tender. He just goes hot and cold a little too often. Still solid choice his save percentage is .914 to Howard's .915 over their careers. I think Toronto has burned Bernier's reputation a little more than he deserves.

 

[chances14]

3 years is now considered long term? The wings don't have a goalie prospect that would be ready to step in for at least that long so I don't see what difference it makes if it's 1 or 3 years

 

[Frk It]

I'd prefer to have a guy like Coreau as the #2 for where this team is at, but oh well.

Good luck playing in front of this defense, buddy.

 

[The Zetterberg Era]

Ship Howard to the Islanders for a draft pick and sign Lehner too.

 

[Lil Sebastian Cossa]

Ship Howard to the Islanders for a draft pick and sign Lehner too.

Then ship both of them to Philadelphia for draft picks and sign Petr Mrazek and Joey McDonald.

 

[FunkyColdZadina]

Solid stop-gap signing. Held down the fort well enough for the Avs when Varlamov went down this past year.

I feel like Lehner might have had a little more upside, but likely a higher price tag. But I do prefer Bernier than getting into a bidding over Hutton who seems to have more than a few suitors.

 

[Lazlo Hollyfeld]

Bernier is an interesting and frustrating goalie. There was a time where some people wondered if he would steal the starting job from Quick. But given the opportunity as a starter he never really locked it down.

Best case scenario he steps up when Jimmy gets injured and becomes the Wings starter for the next couple seasons as they're rebuilding.

 

[Henkka]

Ship Howard to the Islanders for a draft pick and sign Lehner too.

Would be my actions too, if there's really is interest in Howard.