Jonathan Bernier - Player Discussion 2016

MikeBabchuk · Feb 27, 2016

Cokenfries said:
Hahaha, just admit it you were wrong. Your boy Raeimer is gone (good riddance). Anybody that has played hockey can see Bernier is much better than him and that's why leafs brass let go Reimer. They had to settle for a bag of pucks cuz nobody wanted to give up anything for him.

Bernier is a useless lump.

TMLegend · Feb 27, 2016

pretty good tonight. Although the stats tell a different picture. Leafs were horrible tonight.

MikeBabchuk · Feb 27, 2016

deepz said:
Amazing.

Bernier fans who haven't said a peep this season coming to gloat. Um, Bernier couldn't be traded because he's one of the worst goalies in the league. The fact that Lou said he made this deal to see what we have in Sparks tells you everything you need to know about Bernier.

Reimer could be back as a UFA. Probably not. But if he does, this board would implode into itself.

The ultimate twist would be Bernier being dumped in the summer and Reimer re-signed. Then Bernier officially goes down as "the guy they kept to back up Sparks while we tanked" with Reimer ultimately being chosen over him.

Al14 · Feb 27, 2016

MikeBabchuk said:
The ultimate twist would be Bernier being dumped in the summer and Reimer re-signed. Then Bernier officially goes down as "the guy they kept to back up Sparks while we tanked" with Reimer ultimately being chosen over him.

With Reimer asking for 6 X 6! No Thank You! :shakehead

TMLegend · Feb 27, 2016

MikeBabchuk said:
The ultimate twist would be Bernier being dumped in the summer and Reimer re-signed. Then Bernier officially goes down as "the guy they kept to back up Sparks while we tanked" with Reimer ultimately being chosen over him.

Reimer won't be back. They're purging pretty much everyone from the previous establishment.

MikeBabchuk · Feb 27, 2016

Kyle92 said:
pretty good tonight. Although the stats tell a different picture. Leafs were horrible tonight.

Tank commander Bernier at the helm. Gotta admit, he's good for something at least.

eddieO · Feb 27, 2016

MikeBabchuk said:
Tank commander Bernier at the helm. Gotta admit, he's good for something at least.

As a tank guy myself, I hope Bernier starts every game.

MikeBabchuk · Feb 27, 2016

Al14 said:
With Reimer asking for 6 X 6! No Thank You!

You should be shaking your head that you actually believed that media propaganda (although you are using hyberbole on top of that media nonsense).

At any rate, any player's agent tables a maximal amount, while the team tables a minimal amount, and then they meet somewhere in the middle.

Surely I don't need to explain basic negotiation?

Not that it's saying much given the UFA goalie crop, but Reimer will be the top UFA goalie on the market this summer. If the Leafs can sign him to a reasonable deal and move out Bernier, he might be back.

The alternative is taking a gamble on a guy like Cam Ward.

MikeBabchuk · Feb 27, 2016

deepz said:
As a tank guy myself, I hope Bernier starts every game.

At this point, same.

It's funny that Lou never mentioned Bernier once in his conference call. All he talked about was getting a look at the kids.

yubbers · Feb 27, 2016

You just keep getting better

CanadasTeam · Feb 27, 2016

MikeBabchuk said:
Not that it's saying much given the UFA goalie crop, but Reimer will be the top UFA goalie on the market this summer. If the Leafs can sign him to a reasonable deal and move out Bernier, he might be back.

The alternative is taking a gamble on a guy like Cam Ward.

Don't hold your breath, he ain't coming back.

April is already looking at properties in sunny Cali..

MikeBabchuk · Feb 27, 2016

Kyle92 said:
Reimer won't be back. They're purging pretty much everyone from the previous establishment.

Meaning Bernier is gone too.

But honestly, Reimer could come back as a UFA, or at least the Leafs will have equal opportunity to sign him. I don't see San Jose as a long-term destination for him. My fear was that if he got traded to Calgary or another team looking to get an out and out starter that they'd extend him prior to July 1, but that looks doubtful now. He'll probably hit the market as the top UFA goalie.

MikeBabchuk · Feb 27, 2016

CanadasTeam said:
Don't hold your breath, he ain't coming back.

April is already looking at properties in sunny Cali..

Of course. They're there for a few months.

He could re-sign in San Jose, but like I mentioned above, it's less likely. If he supplants Jones, you never know I guess.

MikeBabchuk · Feb 27, 2016

yubbers said:
You just keep getting better

Are you talking to Bernier?

There's fandom, and then there's blind idolization...

yubbers · Feb 27, 2016

The media propaganda machine to slander Reimer

Do you read your posts?

sxvnert · Feb 27, 2016

MikeBabchuk said:
Meaning Bernier is gone too..

Expected at this point. I think the leafs are trying to gauge Sparks and Bibeaus ability to back up an entire season for another starting goaltender.

sxvnert · Feb 27, 2016

Speaks volumes about how Babcock really feels about the goaltending situation:

Suntouchable13 · Feb 27, 2016

MikeBabchuk said:
Meaning Bernier is gone too.

But honestly, Reimer could come back as a UFA, or at least the Leafs will have equal opportunity to sign him. I don't see San Jose as a long-term destination for him. My fear was that if he got traded to Calgary or another team looking to get an out and out starter that they'd extend him prior to July 1, but that looks doubtful now. He'll probably hit the market as the top UFA goalie.

Top UFA goalie? Wow, the goalie market in the off season is weak!

MikeBabchuk · Feb 27, 2016

yubbers said:
The media propaganda machine to slander Reimer

Do you read your posts?

Dreger made a random claim a few months ago that got overblown by the media that, when Reimer was leading the league in save %, GMs expected him to be paid 5 mil on a multi-year deal, and somehow that translates to Reimer himself demanding 6x6?

Come on, even the most delusional Reimer disparager knows that's absolute bullcrap.

MikeBabchuk · Feb 27, 2016

Suntouchable13 said:
Top UFA goalie? Wow, the goalie market in the off season is weak!

It is. I said just that above.

TMLegend · Feb 27, 2016

MikeBabchuk: Are you going to become a Sharks fan now? Ironically, SJ is my #2, so I'm little divided that Reims is there now, but at least he's in his proper role now.

yubbers · Feb 27, 2016

MikeBabchuk said:
Dreger made a random claim a few months ago that got overblown by the media that, when Reimer was leading the league in save %, GMs expected him to be paid 5 mil on a multi-year deal, and somehow that translates to Reimer himself demanding 6x6?

Come on, even the most delusional Reimer disparager knows that's absolute bullcrap.

So the media has been quiet all season. Just waiting for the day to claim false numbers on Reimer.

You may be onto something

diceman934 · Feb 27, 2016

Reimer is not signed again with us...

I say he signs with SJ....for 3.5M for 2 years.

MikeBabchuk · Feb 27, 2016

Kyle92 said:
MikeBabchuk: Are you going to become a Sharks fan now? Ironically, SJ is my #2, so I'm little divided that Reims is there now, but at least he's in his proper role now.

Nah lol. It would be cool if he ended up starting for them in the playoffs though. If they go to the final, we get a third instead of a fourth I believe, so cheer away for San Jose.

If he wins the Conn Smythe it would just figure.

MikeBabchuk · Feb 27, 2016

yubbers said:
So the media has been quiet all season. Just waiting for the day to claim false numbers on Reimer.

You may be onto something

Since when is the media quiet? The media is a constant influence.

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