For all those of you who had players involved in trades today...

[simmer2]

Originally Posted by simmer2

Steve Bernier needed a change of scenery, especially with the way Wilson shuffles his lines. He has a couple good Francophone buddies in Pominville and Roy, and Buffalo is a young, energetic team. Hopefully this move will let Bernier realize his full potential. I was really happy with the move.

And Bernier proceeds to score on his first two shots on net....storybook stuff. 2g and 1a, looked good out there next to Vanek and Roy. Hopefully he can keep up the pace.

[flamesfan6]

Originally Posted by simmer2

And Bernier proceeds to score on his first two shots on net....storybook stuff. 2g and 1a, looked good out there next to Vanek and Roy. Hopefully he can keep up the pace.

because people can keep a 3 point / game pace

[simmer2]

Originally Posted by flamesfan6

because people can keep a 3 point / game pace

Hey, a person can dream...you should check out the Buffalo Sabres forum. They want to sign him to a long term deal now.

[flambers]

Originally Posted by simmer2

Hey, a person can dream...you should check out the Buffalo Sabres forum. They want to sign him to a long term deal now.

IMO, the guy is a first liner if he plays with the right folks he could score 40 goals a season. Sabres will love him.

[Enforcer]

Cooke going to Washington won't have a large effect unless he suddenly goes on a scoring binge. He's a unrestricted free agent after the season, so if he isn't in Washington's plans or doesn't want to stay there, he can go wherever he's wanted.

[Knut]

Jussi will potentially get some playing time with the big boys in tampa..... however, most likely he will play with 15 different fowards on lines one and two and never develop chemistry with anyone.

[moon]

Originally Posted by flambers

IMO, the guy is a first liner if he plays with the right folks he could score 40 goals a season. Sabres will love him.

If the guy could make an effort for more than 10% in games and the off-season he may be a 40 goal scorer.

I think that motivation and effort are the big things Bernier has been lacking in his hockey career so far.