Bernier Big Picture

[slapshot]

According to this article on sportsnet, Bernier is committed to the Leafs even if it means complete rebuild, which it does. http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/bernier-focusing-maple-leafs-big-picture/

Nice to see someone is committed. I think he'll rebound and is still number #1 capable. Like the article said, just seems to have lost his focus somewhat. I'd like to see him resign for a couple more years at reasonable dollars and let him work himself back to last year's form or better. I don't see a lot of better options out there.

 

[Redleaf]

I think Bernier will bounce back in a big way, once the team has a stable defencive system that the players are able to implement.

 

[nutman]

I would keep both our goalies. I think we have two solid goalies, its just that we need to fix our defensive game.

 

[Al14]

I would keep both our goalies. I think we have two solid goalies, its just that we need to fix our defensive game.

I would only keep Bernier this summer if we can't good value.  I'm not so sure he can overcome the bad goal a game syndrome.

Reimer has an awkward unconventional style I don't like very much, however, when he's on his game, he's a decent backup goalie IMHO.

I'd trade both goalies if the return is there this summer.

 

[Highlander]

Why are we not going after O'Conner with Boston U.  Hell the guy is from T.O. has Louongo size and from what I hear he is going to be very good.
Seems to me that he would rather sign with the Leafs as his home team than Edmonton or some team pursuing him.
My opinion is Bernier is a very capable back up but lacks the mental strenght to not cough up those bad goals on a consistant basis. Yes perhaps with a defensive jugernaut he could be very good, but  again what goalie wouldnt be.

 

[WhatIfGodWasALeaf]

They don't have a contract slot for him and he wants to play this season.

 

[Highlander]

Can't we get Robidas to retire?

 

[rdowdall]

They don't have a contract slot for him and he wants to play this season.

I thought Mackenzie posted something to the effect that he can't play this year.

 

[Highlander]

We should set the Shanaplan on him, he cannot resist the force of the plan.

 

[Al14]

They don't have a contract slot for him and he wants to play this season.

Where there's a will, there's a way.  Just got to find a way!  :-\

 

[WhatIfGodWasALeaf]

They don't have a contract slot for him and he wants to play this season.

Where there's a will, there's a way.  Just got to find a way!  :-\

Contrary to my previous post, apparently due to the play of his current team he is ineligible to play this season, so scratch that.

I still don't think they can sign him until they clear a contract though.

 

[GhostofPotvin29]

They don't have a contract slot for him and he wants to play this season.

Where there's a will, there's a way.  Just got to find a way!  :-\

Contrary to my previous post, apparently due to the play of his current team he is ineligible to play this season, so scratch that.

I still don't think they can sign him until they clear a contract though.

If he doesn't play this season would the contract count towards the 50?  I'm not sure it would if it's an ELC - wouldn't it slide?  I thought that was the reason Bailey wanted to play, to burn a year of the deal to reach FA quicker.

 

[WhatIfGodWasALeaf]

They don't have a contract slot for him and he wants to play this season.

Where there's a will, there's a way.  Just got to find a way!  :-\

Contrary to my previous post, apparently due to the play of his current team he is ineligible to play this season, so scratch that.

I still don't think they can sign him until they clear a contract though.

If he doesn't play this season would the contract count towards the 50?  I'm not sure it would if it's an ELC - wouldn't it slide?  I thought that was the reason Bailey wanted to play, to burn a year of the deal to reach FA quicker.

I'm not sure you're allowed to sign anyone to a contract while you're at the 50, not certain though.

 

[CarltonTheBear]

If he doesn't play this season would the contract count towards the 50?  I'm not sure it would if it's an ELC - wouldn't it slide?  I thought that was the reason Bailey wanted to play, to burn a year of the deal to reach FA quicker.

I'm not sure you're allowed to sign anyone to a contract while you're at the 50, not certain though.

They could sign him right now to a contract that doesn't start until next season. That's what they did with Soshnikov.

 

[GhostofPotvin29]

They don't have a contract slot for him and he wants to play this season.

Where there's a will, there's a way.  Just got to find a way!  :-\

Contrary to my previous post, apparently due to the play of his current team he is ineligible to play this season, so scratch that.

I still don't think they can sign him until they clear a contract though.

If he doesn't play this season would the contract count towards the 50?  I'm not sure it would if it's an ELC - wouldn't it slide?  I thought that was the reason Bailey wanted to play, to burn a year of the deal to reach FA quicker.

I'm not sure you're allowed to sign anyone to a contract while you're at the 50, not certain though.

You may be right.  The 50 contract "slide" rule I think may only apply to junior aged players under contract.

 

[Al14]

I think Bernier will bounce back in a big way, once the team has a stable defencive system that the players are able to implement.

I hope you are right, however, his tendency to let in bad goals cannot always be blamed on the team being poor defensively.  He's got to rid himself of this bad habit to become considered a true #1 goalie IMHO.

 

[Arn]

I haven't seen much if anything in over a month really, but from looking in to check how the tank is going, has he been outplayed by Reimer a lot of late? Reimer certainly seems to be putting up plenty of 35+ save nights and letting in just a couple

 

[Boston Leaf]

Tough to truly judge both imo. The team in front is a mess and even when winning they where defensively chaotic. Reimer has a had a few good games but he has had a bad year. He seems to play well each year when nothing on line. Just an observation

 

[Al14]

Tough to truly judge both imo. The team in front is a mess and even when winning they where defensively chaotic. Reimer has a had a few good games but he has had a bad year. He seems to play well each year when nothing on line. Just an observation

I agree, Reimer seems to play much better when there isvfar less pressure.  He was huge for our Leafs in that infamous Boston series, however, he wilted big time late in game 7.

 

[OldTimeHockey]

Tough to truly judge both imo. The team in front is a mess and even when winning they where defensively chaotic. Reimer has a had a few good games but he has had a bad year. He seems to play well each year when nothing on line. Just an observation

I agree, Reimer seems to play much better when there isvfar less pressure.  He was huge for our Leafs in that infamous Boston series, however, he wilted big time late in game 7.

So if we're rating Reimer based solely on those 7 games(I mean let's be honest, those are the only 'big' games the Leafs have afforded him), I'd say he stood on his head for 6 of 7 games. I'd say 6 outta 7 ain't bad.

Hard to get a rap as a choker in big games when the team you're playing for hasn't afforded you any real big games to play in.