Because Bernier has been an alright starter for a bad team these past two seasons.
Had a .922 save percentage two years ago, and a .912 save percentage last year. Played over 55 games in both seasons.
That one year contract at $4.3 Million is a minimal cost if:
A) You only have to give up a Ramo/Hiller to get him
B) Probably will be much cheapers (and shorter term) then any UFA, and will cost much less in a trade (Goalies fetched 1st rounders or multiple 2nds this offseason)
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