Earlier today, it came out that the Toronto Maple Leafs
have started to shop goaltender Jonathan Bernier. While this should come as a
surprise to no one, it still raises the question can they really trade him? Bernier has posted a 6-12-3 record in 21 games for the Leafs, along with a .899
save percentage and 3.13 goals against average. After struggling right out of
the gate, Bernier lost his starting role to James Reimer who has stepped up his
game since last season. When Reimer was out injured, coach Mike Babcock decided that Bernier shouldn't be trusted to take over the
starting role in net. Instead, The Leaf's rookie Garret Sparks was called up
and made an instant impact going 3-1-1 in 5 games with a .915 save percentage.
During this time Bernier was sent down to the Toronto Marlies of the AHL for a
conditioning stint. Bernier was 0-8-1 at the time he was sent
down and was looking to get back on track.