Would you give Bernier a shot in goal?

[c9777666]

I kinda feel that Gibson has been a little shaky at times this postseason- including tonight, he's given up at least 3 goals in a handful of games (Bailed out twice by Calgary and Edmonton collapsing in game 3 and game 5 of those respective series with seemingly safe leads).

He hasn't stolen a game the way Jake Allen or Fleury has at times. It seems at times he's been carried by the team ala Niemi 2010 (though even he stole a few games- Game 1 at San Jose, 2 shutouts vs. Nashville).

Among the few moments Gibson really impressed me at times so far was that first OT against Edmonton and for a few spurts in game 3 and 7.

I know they are winning, but would it be crazy if they gave Bernier a chance in game 3-4?

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[DarthYenik]

After getting pulled in game 6 vs the Oilers, he's looked solid enough. The thing with Gibson is that he needs to get rolling, and it sometimes takes a bit.

And it's not like Bernier has looked better. He came into that game 6, and still looked bad.

 

[WhatTheDuck]

Do you give Bernier a shot? - No

Would it be crazy? - Crazy seems a bit harsh, but the Ducks just won to tie the series, no reason for a big shakeup like that

 

[crosscheck2]

Don't matter. Both very very bad.

 

[KaseMeOutside]

Gibson has outgoaltended Rinne so far

 

[Cursed Lemon]

Shots in goal are exactly Bernier's problem.

 

[Mikeshane]

Doesn't even matter, they'll win the cup with either one.

 

[tny760]

he hasn't been bad enough to warrant being pulled although he hasn't exactly impressed

 

[Lyons71]

Gibson honestly doesn't look like a cup winner, but that first goal bernier gave up was enough to keep gibby in net.

The real reason Gibson has given up lots of goals is because the ducks are bleeding high quality chances. Look at the goals today. A breakaway, a big odd man rush with no back support and a power play goal with a perfect screen that would have edm fans fuming.

 

[The Duck Knight]

I would have done it earlier. Like in the Calgary series I would have left Bernier in after G3. It's too late now IMO. Been too long without playing for Bernier to be at the level he was at to finish the season.

 

[A1LeafNation]

Not yet

 

[Ducks in a row]

Gibson is our goalie for the future. Bernier is a goalie who will probably be gone and he is a goalie with little playoff experience. No reason to go to Bernier.

 

[Tecumseh]

Gibson hasn't been the goalie we saw in the regular season but he's had some excellent performances (G7 vs EDM, for one). If Carlyle was going to bail on him, he would have done that by now

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

Always roll with the goalie who isn't named Bernier. Gibson might be struggling, but Bernier is the route you go down to lose the series

 

[KingJoffrey]

They should rent Andersen from Leafs. Gibson is a bum.

 

[DarthYenik]

Always roll with the goalie who isn't named Bernier. Gibson might be struggling, but Bernier is the route you go down to lose the series

I know you Leafs fans like to think a player (or coach) who doesn't do good in Toronto is always bad, but Bernier actually had a decent run this season when Gibson was injured. Without him the Ducks probably wouldn't have made the playoffs.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

I know you Leafs fans like to think a player (or coach) who doesn't do good in Toronto is always bad, but Bernier actually had a decent run this season when Gibson was injured. Without him the Ducks probably wouldn't have made the playoffs.

I don't know if you're implying he's never had good runs in Toronto before, but I know what he's capable of as a goalie. He's the type who lets in weak goals that can deflate a team. Now maybe Anaheim is better at rebounding from poor starts than the Leafs were, but it's really not what you want in the playoffs

 

[HarrisonFord]

I think so. And this has toooootally nothing to do with the fact that the Leafs need him to so that we can get the Ducks second round pick

 

[Seath The Scaleless]

Gibson has been a yard sale in net. Scrambling around trying to find pucks after juicy rebounds...

 

[Fugazy]

Not yet. Gibson is still the better option.

 

[HydroF]

Stick with Gibson for sure.

 

[Crocket]

Don't matter. Both very very bad.

Both are really good this season. Bernier was incredible when Gibson was injured during the season.

 

[Mallard]

I wouldn't. Gibson is playing well enough to be the starter until elimination or a cup win.

 

[Jerkini]

Depends which Bernier shows up. The guy looks like an absolute stud one second, and absolute bum the next.

 

[LeafGrief]

Only if you're willing to pull Bernier out again after he lets in that softie. He's capable of great play, but he really struggles to bounce back after anything negative.