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Originally Posted by Dr. Doom
Why are there so many people against Bernier? Legitimate question (I don't know enough about him) I only know him by his stats which seem pretty solid over the years including junior?
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The primary reason for me is that he is not an asset that we need. I think Kiprusoff is here for three more years, by which time either Brossoit or Gillies could take over. If Ramo turns out to be a homerun, Kiprusoff could be traded next year.
Bernier will be a UFA in 2 years. Imagine trading Iginla for a rebuild and the primary asset is gone before the team has even begun to improve.
Finally, some people think that Bernier
is a franchise goalie. He has played 58 NHL games over 6 seasons. Look at Schneider - Schneider was more seasoned and more certain to be a #1 than Bernier. Assuming he is a slam dunk, sure fire #1 is a very risky proposition.
I would much rather have skaters - especially high end offensive talent - because that is what the Flames' prospect pool is most lacking