MLive’s Ansar Khan examines the 2018-19 season outlook for goaltender Jonathan Bernier this morning:
2018-19 outlook: The Red Wings signed Bernier to bolster a back-up goaltending position that went 8-12-4, with a 3.22 goals-against average and .899 save percentage between Petr Mrazek and Jared Coreau in 2017-18. But the eight-year veteran has designs on the starting job and expects to push long-time No. 1 goalie Jimmy Howard for playing time.
Quotable: “I didn’t want to be in a position where I played 15-20 games, I want to come in and have a chance to play as much as possible. Obviously, depending on my play, but I just thought it was a great opportunity that me and Jimmy (Howard) can battle for games.” — Bernier
Key question: Will Bernier make a serious push for the starting job?
I wouldn’t be surprised if Bernier plays in 20-30 games as Jimmy Howard’s has suffered injuries on an every-year basis over the past couple of seasons.
