After reportedly adding a big, No. 1 defenseman in Dougie Hamilton, the New Jersey Devils moved on to another significant need: goaltending.
The Devils have reportedly signed Jonathan Bernier to a two-year deal with a $4.125 million cap hit.
Jonathan Bernier, signed 2x$4M by NJ, is an average-ish 1A/1B goalie. #NJDevils pic.twitter.com/kcldUJ8c9S
— JFresh (@JFreshHockey) July 28, 2021
Bernier, who will turn 33 on Aug. 7, was originally drafted 11th overall by the Los Angeles Kings in 2006. He has worked for the Kings, Leafs, Ducks, Avalanche and Red Wings during his NHL career.