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Report: Kings have talked to 10 teams about Bernier

Jonathan Bernier

Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Bernier takes a drink during a timeout in the second period of an NHL hockey game agains the Minnesota Wild in St. Paul, Minn., Tuesday, April 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

AP

It’s been almost a year since Kings goalie Jonathan Bernier has asked to be traded but it looks like he may finally get his wish this summer.

ESPN.com’s Pierre LeBrun reported on TSN’s Insider Trading that the Kings and GM Dean Lombardi have reached out to 10 teams about their 24 year-old backup goaltender to get an idea what the market is. Bernier is still a highly regarded young goalie and with Jonathan Quick locked in as the Kings starter for a long time with his huge contract, it’s only logical that the Kings move him to help themselves in other areas.

What teams are interested? Take a look around the league at those who might be in the market for a young starting goalie to build around. Teams like Calgary or the Islanders jump to mind right away as possibilities as they have immediate needs.