Thread: Bernier!

Bernier : 3 wins
Quick : 1 Stanley Cup

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TRADE QUICK!

Seriously though, get off Berniers nuts. Let him play a full season before we go on about his pedigree and how amazing he is. I don't think trading Quick now to "help" us in 6 years or whatever makes any sense at all, infact it might be the dumbest thing I've ever heard. I think that the key here is the shortened season and Quick's back. Let Bernier and Quick do an even rotation or even a 2-1 rotation for this year. Showcase Bernier and give Quick a rest. After this season Quick can get a full training camp and hopefully be back to 100% (which he obviously isn't right now) and Bernier can either continue to be a back-up or we can trade him for something a little better since he's getting showcased this year. Side note : The only thing really bothering me about Quick's play this year is that after EVERY goal he runs to the ref and starts whining about the goal. Bugs me.

Originally Posted by USCKingsFan31

The two-goalie system just doesn't work in the NHL.

Richter & Vanbiesbrouck
Barrasso & Wregget
Osgood & Hasek
Moog & Fuhr
Smith & Resch
Sawchuk & Bower
Plante & Hall
I'll stop now......i'm not a huge fan of playing one guy 70+ games a year, and THEN the playoffs....not everyone is Brodeur. I was unaware bernier requested a trade....but...as much as bernier wants to be the #1...im sure he would be quite happy playing 30+ games a year and winning cups....im sure going from 25 games to 16 the next was not good for the lads confidence.

Originally Posted by darby

I'd expect to see Bernier several times in March, what with the repeated back-to-backs. Unless, of course, Quick gets on a crazy roll.

With Sutter all it has to be is wins and an "i'm ok to go coach"

Still I hope he does the smart thing considering Bernie hasn't let him down yet.

In Dean we trust. But if he asks me, I trade Bernier this year for a PROVEN young scorer, and maybe even a high pick. His trade value should be excellent. He was a high No. 1 draft pick, who was AHL goalie of the year, has played well in a back up role (not easy), and has shown real maturity and growth trajectory in recent years. He also plays better the more he plays, so he can eat up a lot of games. In other words, he is ready to be a franchise goalie NOW. That should demand high compensation. These guys don't come along every day. IMO, we need more scoring than we do a second No. 1 goalie. Does anyone who has watched Q over the last couple of years seriously doubt he can handle the back to back games this year?

Not sure who the Kings could get in return for Bernier, but I can't stop myself from wondering if the Oilers might be a good dancing partner on a trade. They could afford to move one of their forwards in order to shore up problems in net. Not saying that Hall would be coming back, but I could see them being willing to pay a little more for a guy like Bernier.

I still think that the most likely deal is going to be a middle of the road D-man, and some combination of draft picks... Or no d-man and possibly something as high as a 2nd round pick.

Originally Posted by AllenA07

I still think that the most likely deal is going to be a middle of the road D-man, and some combination of draft picks... Or no d-man and possibly something as high as a 2nd round pick.

If that's the best offer Dean can get, he needs to hold onto Bernier. Not to mention, what happens if Quick's surgically repaired back goes out? Who's in net then? For the first time in franchise history the Kings have two goalies that are potential franchise goalies and one of them is coming off back surgery with condensed season. Let teams bid on Bernier in the summer and take what compensation comes the Kings way. If the offers aren't that great then match them and keep the kid. I know he may not like it, but that's too bad. He will eventually get paid and nothing wrong with having two studs available to put in net. I'll also throw this out there. Bernier has been better than Quick so far this season. If Vancouver can replace Luongo for sub-par performances the Kings could do the same with Quick if he doesn't keep playing like he did in Edmonton. Having Bernier sitting there will hopefully keep him sharp and we won't have any more visits from Mr. Softie.