What Production From Bernier Will You Be Satisfied With?

[raphael120]

now whats done is done...what are your expectations for Bernier and the Sabres?

He's now riding the top line and also playing a decent role as far as power play time.

I will think this is a wrong move if we still can't score, and if our defense suffers big time, so instead of losing games like 0-1, 1-2, we're losing 1-5, 2-5.

I want to see decent production out of Bernier, I want to see positive numbers from him. I want us to play better. If we don't then the front office screwed up big time and ruined our chances for the playoffs this year. Quinn specifically said they were out there looking for a defensemen and they decided the best move was to stay pat with who they have.

i think our expectations should be the same. We should expect playoffs and we should expect to be better offensively.

[THATHURMANATOR]

Re: What Production From Bernier Will You Be Satisfied With?

He isn't going to be on the top line he will be playing with Pommer and Hecht.

I expect him to bloom into a 25 to 30 goal scorer who hits.

[Ebenezer]

Re: What Production From Bernier Will You Be Satisfied With?

Cam Neely is what I would like. I'll take 25 goals and 40 assists if he isn't on the power play.

[raphael120]

Re: What Production From Bernier Will You Be Satisfied With?

He isn't going to be on the top line he will be playing with Pommer and Hecht.

I expect him to bloom into a 25 to 30 goal scorer who hits.

Nah, he's playing with Vanek and Roy.

[RockStar36]

Re: What Production From Bernier Will You Be Satisfied With?

I'm not sure what to expect. I think it would be wrong to throw out goal/point totals right now because it's going to take some time for him to get used to the players and style of play. Right now I'm just going to see what kind of impact he can provide and what kind of effort he gives on the ice.

[hydro]

Re: What Production From Bernier Will You Be Satisfied With?

I just don't want a injury riddled, lost player. As long as he is making strides forward day in day out I will be happy.

[TheGhostofJimKelly]

Re: What Production From Bernier Will You Be Satisfied With?

I will say he will become a fan favorite.

[THATHURMANATOR]

Re: What Production From Bernier Will You Be Satisfied With?

Nah, he's playing with Vanek and Roy.

Where did you hear that? On WGR this morning they said he would be on the pommenville line.

[hydro]

Re: What Production From Bernier Will You Be Satisfied With?

Where did you hear that? On WGR this morning they said he would be on the pommenville line.

http://www.billszone.com/fanzone/showthread.php?t=147054&highlight=Bernier

[THATHURMANATOR]

Re: What Production From Bernier Will You Be Satisfied With?

Oh my bad. I like this move.

[raphael120]

Re: What Production From Bernier Will You Be Satisfied With?

I think it shows what the FO thinks of him to throw him right into the top line. He sounds pretty psyched too, I like this kid already, but I just hope he doesnt do anything to make us not like him.

[doug45]

Re: What Production From Bernier Will You Be Satisfied With?

He isn't going to be on the top line he will be playing with Pommer and Hecht.

I expect him to bloom into a 25 to 30 goal scorer who hits.

He is a big boy but I think we will be lucky to see 12-16 goals.

[chernobylwraiths]

Re: What Production From Bernier Will You Be Satisfied With?

I expect this production every night now!

And a Gordie Howe hat trick too!

[Nighthawk]

Re: What Production From Bernier Will You Be Satisfied With?

He isn't going to be on the top line he will be playing with Pommer and Hecht.

I expect him to bloom into a 25 to 30 goal scorer who hits.

He reminds me of a young John LeClair...with better wheels!

[TheGhostofJimKelly]

Re: What Production From Bernier Will You Be Satisfied With?

He reminds me of a young John LeClair...with better wheels!

You do make a good point. Remember when LeClair was with Montreal, he was just a 3rd line player at best with little production. When he got traded to Philly he became a scoring force. I know he was put on a great line, but the Vanek-Roy-Brenier line is looking like it is clicking. Let's see what he does in the next five games before we give him the key to the city though.