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By: quisp

quisp — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:40:10 +0000

Well, “no way” is a little strong. An injury to either EE or JQ will bring Bernier up immediately, and if it’s JQ, Bernier is the starter. So that’s hardly a remote possibility. I certainly hope Quick keeps it up. Also, when Manchester’s season is over, Bernier will be available to join the Kings, assuming (!) the Kings are still alive. They will be able to carry three goalies at that point, so at least he will get practice time, etc..

By: quisp

quisp — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:37:23 +0000

Yes, but/and what has happened to both Price and Mason since their arrival in the NHL is exactly why Lombardi has been so cautious and patient with Bernier.

By: DougS

DougS — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:17:16 +0000

To me, the bottom line is that it’s a good problem for the Kings to have, both Quick and apparently Bernier panning out like this. So I’m not overly worried about how one or the other will react. I think both are getting good enough press now so that if one has to be dealt a couple of seasons down the road, the Kings will get good value in return.

By: falmer

falmer — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:29:39 +0000

Barring injury or an unlikely meltdown by Quick, there’s no way that Bernier will be brought up this season. The plan is for him to get as much playing time as possible and carry the Monarchs as far as they can go into the playoffs.

(Next year will be a different story. Anticipating the competition between Quick and Bernier is already making my mouth water.)

I agree about Price and Mason. I’m sure it was tough for Bernier to watch them go to the NHL so soon. Based on their junior and/or AHL performances, they deserved the opportunity. But yeah, when you talk about consistency and upside, only time will tell.

Another point: I naturally hope that Quick proves this writer wrong in his assessment that JQ is no Brodeur/Miller/Luongo.

Anyway, as long as Quick is getting the job done, I’m OK with them grooming Bernier as much as they feel they need to. Lombardi, Hextall and Ranford have all referred to JB as “gold”, and I trust their judgement. And as long as Lombardi is in charge, I’m confident that high-quality goaltending will be the backbone of this organization for years to come.

By: roadtripper

roadtripper — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:18:01 +0000

My only fear would be if Quick continues to play well (and there’s no reason he shouldn’t) and we bring Bernier up and make him the man (assuming he’s earned it in camp or whatever) will JQ be happy being a backup after his success, or will he ask to be traded to a team where he can remain a #1? Then what if Bernier has say one good year and then turns so-so? Then again how will JQ react to having a legitimate threat to his job? A Bernier/Quick combo sounds really nice, so long as both are okay with the sharing of duties.

I understand coaches playing a bit of competitive head-games with goalies to try and bring out their best, but I’m not so sure it works long-term, and you can very easily mess with a kid too much until he just wants out…

I agree that to date we’ve handled him (Bernier) well…

LOL it’s hard to imagine the Kings FINALLY getting two top goalies let alone one…

peace!!!

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:39:16 +0000

I agree with basically everything except the bits on Price and Mason. Both had good single years but have sputtered since. Halak even seems to be taking hold in Montreal over Price to some. Mason was sensational last year for sure but Theodore was amazing for a season before becoming mediocre, at best. I personally think the Kings made the best choice having Bernier play in the AHL. But I do agree, Bernier needs to see Staples soon. I do not think its because Quick can’t become a great goaltender but more because I think Bernier may be too good for the AHL.