Thread: Bernier Starter For Tonight

Originally Posted by Dr. Naysay

What's that? The Kings are starting their backup goalie against the team with the least amount of points in the NHL and a history of being terrible?

no s***. the only controversy was to have him shave for his post=game interview. he pulled through and won a big game after a huge emotional let down, so why not throw him a bone and let him have a pad my stats game. it'd be puddin' if Sutter gave him Sunday's game too. no better showcase than on Hockey Day on National TV!

Originally Posted by Nyssa42

Just saw on NHL.com that Crawford is out for the Hawks tonight....listed as day to day. Hate to see anyone injured, but could be a good omen for Sunday.

i don't know... Emery looked pretty sharp in getting the #1 star tonight.


and it wasn't because Niemi looked like he was on a slip-n-slide all night.

Originally Posted by Mr.Hockey 2.0

I think his play is going to get us something really special. Really special.

I didn't really see it tonight. He had no pressure at all. It was as if Columbus was a jr team. Then they finally play the last 5 minutes of the game and he gives one up... we're lucky they didn't tie it up. Bernier was fine but he really showed us nothing of import tonight.

Berniers save percentage was over .923 in the last two games....good enough for me.

I think if Bernier would have had a shut-out, he definitely would start Sunday. Now, I'm not so sure.

Great job by Bernier. This is exactly why you hang onto your young stud goalie that is on a good contract for as long as you can.

Dean must be very pleased watching Bernier's stock rise. Teams like Toronto, Washington, Calgary, etc. must be taking a real good look.

Originally Posted by katlin

I think if Bernier would have had a shut-out, he definitely would start Sunday. Now, I'm not so sure.

I am very serious. I think Sutter has a huge decision to make.

Originally Posted by KRC1221

Originally Posted by katlin

I am very serious. I think Sutter has a huge decision to make.

I am not so sure about that. Bob and Jim were saying last night that Sutter said he is going to ride the hot goalie like in the playoffs. My guess is Bernier will be playing until he doesn't play well. I am fine with this as I just want those the Kings string some wins together and gain some points.

Originally Posted by katlin

I am very serious. I think Sutter has a huge decision to make.

Sorry, but what the hell did a shutout have to do w/ it?

The fact that he "only" made 12/13 saves vs 13/13 saves makes it a HUGE decision? He's faced 35 shots it two games. Quick has faced that many shots in ONE game. Perspective. I'm not defending Quick's play. But the Jackets are awful so take his performance last night w/ a grain of salt. He was tested MAYBE once or twice if you're being generous.

Personally, I go w/ Quick tomorrow.