With Jonathan Bernier gone and Frederik Andersen locked up, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock wants an established backup goalie to support Andersen. Despite turning 27 in October, Andersen has just three NHL seasons under his belt and only two seasons with more than 40 starts. His career .918 save percentage sits slightly above league average and is, at the very least, […] READ MORE
Tag: Jonathan Bernier
Leafs Trade Jonathan Bernier to Anaheim
Just over two weeks after acquiring Anaheim net minder Frederik Andersen from the Ducks, the Leafs sent a goalie of their own back the other way in Jonathan Bernier. Leafs trade Bernier to Anaheim. — James Mirtle (@mirtle) July 8, 2016 Toronto acquired a conditional pick in 2017’s NHL Draft for shipping Bernier to Orange […] READ MORE
Starting Jonathan Bernier: Leafs Have Little to Lose
Toronto may have a tough decision to make on starting Jonathan Bernier, but keeping him for next season is the most flexible option they have. READ MORE
Leafs Goaltending Depth Predicts Failure
The pool of Leafs goaltending prospects is very thin compared, considering the depth of forwards and defencemen on the Toronto Marlies. READ MORE
Jonathan Bernier’s Bounce-back Masterpiece
I wasn’t going to post anything on the Leaf-Penguins game. We at Last Word on Sports typically don’t do game recaps; that sort of stuff can be seen anywhere, and chances are, by the time you read, it you’ve already seen all the post-game shows anyway. And Kate Bierness is prettier than my ability to […] READ MORE
Jonathan Bernier (almost) Saves the Day
An hour before puck-drop I am sitting in the control room at my pal Steve’s recording studio talking about the Toronto Maple Leafs goaltenders. Not uncommon, as we are both lifelong puckheads, and he happens to be Tyler Kennedy’s cousin. “…What’s up with Jonathan Bernier, O”? “It’s all mental, bud… what he really needs is […] READ MORE
Leafs Goaltending Cage Match Set to Resume
When James Reimer’s convalescence is complete, the cage match for the crease between he and Jonathan Bernier will be set to resume. READ MORE
Now is not the Time for Garret Sparks & Leafs
While Dave Nonis was annually handing out 2nd round draft picks for sub par players during his time as general manager, one of better giveaways was thought to be Jonathan Bernier. Promising at first, Bernier now looks like he may be adding his own name to the goaltender carousel that is the Toronto Maple Leafs. […] READ MORE
MUST SEE: Mike Babcock uses first Coach’s Challenge
The first NHL coach’s challenge has been used in successful fashion. Nearing six and a half minutes into the second period, captain Max Pacioretty fed a pass to defenseman Jeff Petry, and he buried his chance to give the Montreal Canadiens a 2-1 lead over the Toronto Maple Leafs. As he celebrated the goal, head […] READ MORE
Maple Leafs sign Jonathan Bernier to Two-Year Extension
After the Toronto Maple Leafs and goaltender Jonathan Bernier had an arbitration hearing on Friday, the parties have settled their differences prior to receiving a ruling from the arbitrator. Bernier and the team have agreed to a two-year contract extension, keeping Bernier from hitting unrestricted free agency next summer. According to reports the deal is […] READ MORE
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Ben Kerr
Ben is a sports fan from just outside Toronto, Canada. In his day job he works as a lawyer. At night he is the COO of Last Word on Sports. Most of his articles are focused on hockey prospects.