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Originally Posted by Hack&Lube
What was the reason the Avs were high on Berra again? Why did they sign him to a big 3 year 1-way out of the gate?
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Francois Allaire (goalie coach for Avs) had worked with Berra a ton back in Switzerland. Hiller as well. He was familiar with him and his success in Biel and recommended him to Roy and Sakic as a replacement for Gigure.
I think between Allaire and Roy they figured he would be a great goalie with a little more work with both of them and so they locked him up for 3 years.
I hope he bounces back and does well. I liked him. Spoke with him once at training camp and he seemed like a very laid back, calm goalie and that nothing got to him. He had the right personality for the position, good size. He just really struggled translating his European game to the NHL. He admits it himself.