Quotes from Aubin
It looks like he'll be alternating with LaBarbera at goalie. He could get the start as soon as tomorrow.
On Bernier: ``He was my best friend here so it's tough to see him go. It's not his play that was the problem or anything. It was a tough decision for them and it was tough for him to get that decision, but he's a strong guy. He'll be fine.''
``We hung out all the time. We're the only two French guys here so we got to keep together. We had a lot of fun. It's probably unusual because we're both goalies and we're competing for the same job, but we felt that what's on the ice is on the ice and what's outside is outside.''
On his health: ``I'm pretty much there. I've been practicing hard for the past week, getting better and better. I think as soon as I jump in I'll feel even more confident.''
``They told me before that I was going to play soon, but they didn't say when or which game.''
More on Bernier: ``I think he knows he played well and has a bright future. All he has to do is keep working hard. I'm not even worried about his career. He'll have a great career and be here for a long time.''
On if he's ready to step in front of the net for a team that has struggled defensively: ``I think the team's going to settle down and we'll play a lot better. I thought we played pretty decent last night. We do play hard. I think it's going to turn around pretty fast. I've been in the league for a while. I've seen it all and I'm ready for a challenge.''
" I thought we played pretty decent last night. We do play hard."
Which game was he watching?
Thanks, Rich & Matt, for your great reporting, and your fearlessness in laying it on the line. We as fans know that you ask the questions in the locker room that we want asked, and say in print what needs to be said. I'm living in North Carolina now and I could, I guess, start following the 'Canes. But I'm a Kings fan now and will be until the day I die. Besides, the 'Canes have cheerleaders, for God's sake. This season, I fear, is going to be a disappointment, perhaps even worse than last year. I seem to recall Cammalleri making a statement early in the off-season that the Kings "weren't too far away" from being competitive. I'd be interested to know what he'd say now. Thanks again for giving me a place to rant...and weep.
Don't give up yet, deacon blue, we're only 6 games in. Aubin had a decent preseason, I just hope they give him a shot tomorrow against the Wild.