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Originally Posted by JiriHrdina
Bernier wants to play. That's his #1 priority. He's got a cup ring already and probably has very little interest in being a back-up on a contending team. In order for him to maximize his career earnings he has to start earning starting dollars soon. His priority will be opportunity - which Calgary provides.
Most good teams have good goalies.
He will likely have to go to a bad team to get the opportunity he seeks.
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I also wouldn't call it win now, as the Flames still have to ice a competitive team going forward. I don't think Management seeing MacDonald as a #1 going forward nor is any of the kids in the system shown that they are either ready (Irving, Taylor, Brossit) or unknown (Ramo, Ortio). Bernier is still young and fits a new younger group of Flames. If we do end up with a glut of good goalies, then they will also have a position of strength to trade with to upgrade other holes in the line up. Bernier will help the Flames improve in the long run.
LChoy