Proposal: Toronto-Anaheim
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So if Bernier does well you'll have a pissed off Gibson and Bernier will just be gone in a year to free agency. If he doesn't do well, it's a waste of a third and he's been a detriment to the team.
This is an interesting deal, but it's still a bit risky for Anaheim. I could definitely see it happening though.
This is an interesting deal, but it's still a bit risky for Anaheim. I could definitely see it happening though.
Lol I'm sure you would. Both these players have zero value unless a team like Arizona needs serviceable number 5 or 6 d man that can help get to cap floor then maybe u get something in return... Toronto has no need for either guy. Bernier is only 1 year away from ufa thought since half his salary is already paid and in Anaheim he might b good insurance since you guys are a definite playoff team, A 3rd would be little risk and could solve you need for a back-up
I see what your saying, but I think it would be worth it for Anaheim. I could be wrong but I think if Bernier gets traded say to Anaheim he must know he's the back up and at worse case scenario the guy finds his game and keeps Gibson on his toes.. can never hurt to have a real solid back-up and if by some chance its an issue he is a ufa at years end.
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WhatTheDuck
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We need to bring in a back up for Gibson, I really don't see him being offended if the guy they bring in is a failed starter.
If that's the case, we can save money by signing a vet back up who makes less than Bernier.
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And Bernier doesn't have zero value? He's garbage. Stoner for Bernier isn't far off because Bernier isn't good.
Bernier only has one year left. Leafs will not to continue to take cap dumps. After this year most of the cap dumps are gone. I don't think Bernier is a cap dump once his 2 mil signing bonuses I paid. Do I think he hold lots of value? No but a 3rd for a serviceable one year guy at 2.1 mil is probably a good gamble to take.
Anyone available in free agency are career back ups. Bernier would be good insurance for Anaheim and is only on a 1 year deal. Not saying Bernier is the savior but if Gibson was out for a number of games Bernier could step in a provide the team with some decent goal tending.
WhatTheDuck
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How many teams do you think can afford to take on a $4M cap hit for a back up goalie without sending back some cap? The fact that half his salary is paid right now doesn't help anyone who is pressed against the cap. It may be of use to a budget team, but honestly I'd rather sign a guy like Johnson for cheaper than give up an asset for Bernier.
No one's saying he's unmovable, but there won't be much of a market, and those teams would almost surely try to get you to take money back.
Bernier won't work for the Ducks. They are going to have to sign a UFA goalie to a 2 year deal to adhere to the expansion draft rules.
Given the cap hit involved and given his struggles in the past I just don't see this deal working out all that well.
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WhatTheDuck
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Half might be a bit ambitious, but we could still sign one for less than what Bernier makes without having to give up any sort of asset. Chad Johnson for around 1.5M makes more sense to me.
As mentioned above in this thread, Bernier has $2.15m worth of salary remaining after July 1.
So yes, I rounded $1.075m down to 1, instead of $1.1m.
I doubt Johnson will be available for $1.5m after the season he had.
Has there been any clarification on whether guys who would be exempt, can be chosen to be exposed by their teams?
Could also sign / acquire somebody to tandem with Boyle in the AHL.
TheDoldrums
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The Leafs don't need cap room anymore, so there's really no need to move Bernier. If someone wants to offer a decent asset you take it, but I doubt that happens.
We've already got both Hackett and Tokarski signed for 1 year each to play in the AHL. Both will be UFA's so that's a no go. It's going to need to be a Ramo/Johnson/Montoya 2 year deal or if we're smart we'll spend a little more for Reimer for a little added insurance.
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