More from Bernier
A couple more quotes from Bernier from this afternoon...
On whether he views this as his challenge, to make the team: ``Yes, for sure. Last year, my goal was to win the President's Cup and the Memorial Cup (with Lewiston of the QMJHL). That didn't happen but we played pretty good. I told myself, `Just be the best goaltender in your league and then see what happens.' I think I did that, and now my goal, for sure, is to be here (in the NHL). Dean and Ron told me, `You have to earn it.'''
On the adjustment to the NHL level of play, both in practice and his first exhibition game: ``It was OK. My timing was off a little bit. It's always harder to et into the game in the second half, but I think it was good for a first game. But I had a lot of practice time with these guys. I think it's harder to stop guys in practice than in a game because there's so pressure for them. They can shoot harder and with no pressure.''
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Rich, just noticed the new ads (at least they don't get in the way) and the reformatting of the site. What other changes are planned, if any?
Thanks.
It's happened many times before in many sports, a young ace comes in and cements a team in a glorious championship year! For once, I'd like it to happen to the Kings. It's been a long road for us fans and as a franchise. I loved the Lombardi and Crawford hire and I think if Bernier is playing the best and they think he has the maturity, he'll be on the team for at least 9 games to see what he can do.
What is Berniers nickname? sorry thats kinda off topic.
Im callin him Jonny Dangerous! Put that in your pipe and smoke it!