Thread: Does Bernier start tomorrow?

Every other team in the NHL has started a B/U goalie at least one game so far this season. What's so special about Quick that he is the lone exception to this rule? It's certainly not his play so far this season. Hey if he were playing great, I could see the argument. People can say he's not part the problem, I don't agree and I don't think too many do, but I don't get the idea that giving him a day off at the end of a long road trip on the second half of a B2B is somehow the equivalent of suggesting that he get sent down or benched permanently or something, when it's actually standard practice league-wide.

Originally Posted by P.I.T.A.

I agree with the rest of your post, but this is irresponsible logic. Every goalie, every game, at every level is motivated every time they hit the ice. Their motivation, and I think this can be especially true in Quick's case, is for the team to succeed. That's always been his motivation. In fact I'm sure you can recall the first thing he said at Staples the day of the celebration.
And for the rest of you, and this is probably the last you'll hear from me on the subject... While Quick may be a bit rusty, so is most of the team. And you can't blame a single one of these losses on him. The defense has been atrocious, and the offense has been of little help. You got your Bernier fix and what happened? Five goals. Five. There was no preseason, and an extra long off season. The problem is not in net. It's just about everywhere else.

My gosh Pita, we never hear from you on any subject anymore. So many of you from old sb seem to have disappeared off into some secret room. Nice to know you're still around though.

Don't want to see Quick get hurt if he isn't 100 % but don't feel confidant at all with Bernier.We need the points

Originally Posted by Dr. Tran

I don't know, but something is wrong with Quick. I don't know if he's still recovering from his injury or if he wasn't able to train properly in the off-season but he's not at all playing like he was last year. He should never have allowed that last goal. For tomorrow's game it wouldn't hurt to put Bernier in.

Stanley Cup Hangover, Big Contract, Back Surgery.... could be all 3 combined

It seems as though some of you would seriously consider starting Quick every game this season. This game is the perfect time to give him a rest. Do I expect Bernier to come out and be the savior? Absolutely not. The guy barely gets to play so of course he isn't going to be sharp. But on a back to back, on the road, after off season surgery, and while he is fighting the puck a bit right now, you absolutely give him a break tomorrow.

Originally Posted by HockeyMariner88

It seems as though some of you would seriously consider starting Quick every game this season. This game is the perfect time to give him a rest. Do I expect Bernier to come out and be the savior? Absolutely not. The guy barely gets to play so of course he isn't going to be sharp. But on a back to back, on the road, after off season surgery, and while he is fighting the puck a bit right now, you absolutely give him a break tomorrow.

Agreed. If Sutter does not start JB tomorrow I will assume something was in the punch he drank out of the Cup in Viking, Alberta over the summer.

What's the worst that can happen...he gives up the first goal of the game, and then the last goal of the game?

Originally Posted by Pretty Vivid

Is there a door #3?

I don't think anybody has a problem with Bernier starting tomorrow, but lets not question Quick's motivation and integrity. This guy carried this team on his bad back all season and into the playoffs last year. The guy had to stand while eating dinner! I don't think he needs to 'be pushed' into playing hard.