Steve Bernier signed to a two-way deal

[stranger34]

PA Parenteau just got turned into Steve Bernier.

Because Garth Snow

 

[blitzkriegs]

PA Parenteau just got turned into Steve Bernier.

Because Garth Snow

In terms of contract flexibility - that's a good thing

 

[redbull]

PA Parenteau just got turned into Steve Bernier.

Because Garth Snow

whoa. That's some perspective - and looks to be 100% accurate.

I'd rather have neither. But between PAP and Bernier, it's Parenteau all the way. I really didn't like Bernier's game last year.

I suspect Bernier's insurance in case Ho-Sang flops when (not IF) he's called up.

I do expect Barzal and Beauvillier to be returned to junior before they play a 10th game.

So Bernier, Prince, Quine will share minutes on the 4th line

Ladd - JT - Bailey
Kulemin - Cizikas - Clutterbuck (let's face it, they're the second line!)
Lee - Nelson - Chimera
Quine - Strome - Prince / Beauvillier (J) / Bernier/ Ho-Sang / Barzal (J) / Boulton

 

[rikker]

PA Parenteau just got turned into Steve Bernier.

Because Garth Snow

PAP just got turned into Beauvillier, who is better, younger and cheaper.

 

[Strummergas]

I do expect Barzal and Beauvillier to be returned to junior before they play a 10th game.

Not that he's proven to be a hockey maven or anything, but Staple thinks otherwise regarding Beauvillier.

http://www.newsday.com/sports/hocke...822?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

 

[DerekKingSnipes]

Not that he's proven to be a hockey maven or anything, but Staple thinks otherwise regarding Beauvillier.

http://www.newsday.com/sports/hocke...822?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

I think Beauvillier is here to stay, the points aside he has played well in limited opportunities. He reminds you alot of Czikas but with a higher skill level, i can see him eventually on PK as one of his roles. He also seems to have some chemistry with Strome as since he started playing with him Strome's game has picked up.

 

[xECK29x]

PAP just got turned into Beauvillier, who is better, younger and cheaper.

This is more accurate. Bernier is just Bridgeport depth, that team is a mess up front besides the two high end Isles prospects.

 

[Hip Of Rick*]

Good signing for depth in the AHL. A good AHL team is something we have rarely had under Wang/Snow. A good AHL team creates a winning environment and playoff expierence for prospects

 

[redbull]

Good signing for depth in the AHL. A good AHL team is something we have rarely had under Wang/Snow. A good AHL team creates a winning environment and playoff expierence for prospects

I hope this is true but I'm not sure. I never liked the Isles AHL team. Seems like they don't have enough good young talent (i.e. promising prospects) NOR good enough AHL vets - this year seems the same.

Hopefully Bernier helps them.

Not that he's proven to be a hockey maven or anything, but Staple thinks otherwise regarding Beauvillier.

http://www.newsday.com/sports/hocke...822?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

Beauvilier's looked good, for his age, and if he stays he'll likely get better, fast. But I've been conditioned as a long-suffering fan (like most of you) that younger players aren't typically as good, as early, as we want and that vet-cast-off-fill-in types (no offense Steve Bernier) end up playing in the NHL, sometimes in the top six

I believe this is Beauvillier's job to lose at this point, but I find Jack has less patience for young players (as most coaches do)

Barzal reminds me of Marner in so many ways. At last year's camp, I'd say Barzal outplayed Marner (I know they don't compete against one another but I'm speaking of how they performed at camp vs expectations) and Marner was sent to junior early. This year, Marner's a completely new player, full of confidence and is as exciting to watch as any player in the NHL. And earning minutes.

Barzal is the same type of player, maybe with a bit less speed than Mitch. But I don't think Capuano sees the need for Barzal on this team right now, and I expect him back in junior soon. I think he may be just a year away -- but I thought the same of Strome of few years ago.

So hard to tell with our young players.

In reality, we've been kinda lucky with Nelson, Lee, Strome, Beauvillier, Quine -- but haven't hit that home-run like a Gaudreau, Monahan, H.Lindholm, F.Forsberg, JBenn type of player who dramatically overachieves.

 

[davinhimself]

The Bern Identity.

depth move, nothing to do with Barzal. Prince on IR.

That said, Simple Jack seems to be inclined to keep Barzal out. Cant sit Beau, he's been too good.

Weekend at Bernier's

Fine with it as he's already headed to BPT. Prince will most likely be the 13th forward once he's healthy and Barzal goes down to Juniors.