The Minnesota Wild could be in the mix for a new goalie.
3 teams are in the running for Jonathan Bernier. Kings are going to take the best offer from Maple Leafs, Flyers or Wild. #RDS
— Renaud Lavoie (@renlavoietva) June 21, 2013
The report makes sense if you read into Wild owner Craig Leipold’s comments about Niklas Backstrom, when earlier this week he said, “We are not comfortable” with bringing a 36-year-old back as the No. 1 goalie next season.
Bernier, 24, was the backup to Jonathan Quick in Los Angeles. He posted a 5-6 record with a 2.36 goals against average and .909 saves percentage.
Backstrom becomes an unrestricted free agent in July, and he would likely have to take a hefty paycut to re-sign with the Wild.
Bernier will be a restricted free agent, meaning the Kings have the right to match any offer he receives.
