JONATHAN BERNIER - Goalie - 30 - $3MM Cap Hit - UFA in 2021-2022
LAST UPDATED 8/3/19
Formerly one of the NHL’s top goaltending prospects with the Kings, Bernier was never able to perform when earning a regular NHL role despite showing flashes of talent. After playing with the Kings, Bernier was dealt to Toronto for the 2013-2014 season, where he started for the team but was ultimately ineffective. Since playing with Toronto, Bernier has made stops in Anaheim, Colorado, and now Detroit, proving to be a decent but inconsistent “1B starter” option. However, Bernier has been having a rough 2018-2019 season for the Wings, losing starts to Jimmy Howard and posting a save percentage hovering around .900. While he has a track record of being an average to slightly above average goaltender, the Red Wing’s front office has to be somewhat worried as they signed him to a 3-year deal in 2018. Bernier plays a very athletic, quick game, which benefitted him when he was younger, but as he enters the wrong side of 30, there’s a decent chance his game begins to decline earlier than average for a goaltender. Based on his results so far this year, he may already be declining.
Formerly one of the NHL’s top goaltending prospects with the Kings, Bernier was never able to perform when earning a regular NHL role despite showing flashes of talent. After playing with the Kings, Bernier was dealt to Toronto for the 2013-2014 season, where he started for the team but was ultimately ineffective. Since playing with Toronto, Bernier has made stops in Anaheim, Colorado, and now Detroit, proving to be a decent but inconsistent “1B starter” option. However, Bernier has been having a rough 2018-2019 season for the Wings, losing starts to Jimmy Howard and posting a save percentage hovering around .900. While he has a track record of being an average to slightly above average goaltender, the Red Wing’s front office has to be somewhat worried as they signed him to a 3-year deal in 2018. Bernier plays a very athletic, quick game, which benefitted him when he was younger, but as he enters the wrong side of 30, there’s a decent chance his game begins to decline earlier than average for a goaltender. Based on his results so far this year, he may already be declining.
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