The Chicago Blackhawks have “expressed interest” in signing free agent goaltender Jonathan Bernier, reports Scott Powers of The Athletic. The Blackhawks are looking to make Bernier their No. 2 netminder behind Corey Crawford.
Bernier, 29, was 19-13-3 with a 2.85 goals-against average and .913 save percentage in 37 games for the Colorado Avalanche last season. The former first-round pick joined Colorado as an unrestricted free agent from Anaheim on a one-year deal worth $2.75 million. He suffered multiple injuries throughout the season, including missing 10 games due to a head injury in February.