Iginla for Bernier makes sense in many ways for both teams but I do not think it is ideal. It's more of a Plan B.
The Flames will have Kipper next year mentoring Ramo. I think Danny Taylor is very underrated and could make a push. Ortio needs some more AHL time and Brossoit and Gilles are both great prospects for 4 - 5 years down the road.
NHL: Kipper - Ramo
AHL: Taylor - Ortio
JR/etc: Brossoit - Gilles
That's 6 quality goalies in varying stages of development.
Adding Bernier would either cause Kipper to not play next year (because he would take #1) or would limit Ramo's potential by taking his #2 spot. However, it's pretty certain that Bernier would be a good starter who could takeover most of the load when Kipper leaves.
I think it's best going for good prospects/young roster players (forwards then defencemen) and draft picks (where we can choose how we want to rebuild).
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