Friday, 13 February 2015

Sharks to look at Leafs for help in net?

Near the end of the 2013-14 season, the San Jose Sharks looked to be going in a different direction  with their goaltending.  Alex Stallock was getting important starts going down the stretch; but then the playoffs rolled around Anti Niemi once again got the key starts. This year despite exact numbers statically Niemi has started 42 games while Stallock has been in 14 games.
The question would be this; would general manager Doug Wilson & coach Todd McLellan risk there jobs with Niemi & Stallock again in the playoffs? That tandem has failed in the past 4 years, with Niemi going 19-20 or would they look outside for an improvement.
Could Sharks be one of teams interested in Toronto’s Jonathan Bernier either at the deadline or at the draft? One would assume the asking price would be a 2nd & 4th rounder or even a conditional 1rst rounder.  Bernier would without question be an upgrade on Stallock; with the jury being out on Niemi. The Finnish netminder who has won a Cup with Chicago is a UFA at years end; while Stallock has 1 yr remaining before becoming a UFA.
Reason why I mention Bernier; other than Anton Khudobin no other goalie of substance is available for a reasonable price (both required to obtain + salary). Bernier would be much improved in front of the Sharks better defensive setup compared to the Leafs.

I’m sure if Bernier was given a choice he’d rather be moved to a team that has a chance to be competitive compared to a rebuild from scratch with the Leafs. 

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