Jonathan Bernier to Ducks: Latest Trade Details, Comments and Reaction

The Toronto Maple Leafs traded goaltender Jonathan Bernier to the Anaheim Ducks on Friday in exchange for a draft pick. 

Toronto confirmed the deal on its official site. The team announced it will receive a conditional pick in the 2017 NHL draft in return.

Chris Johnston of Sportnet provided some details about the netminder's contract as he heads west:

It's the second trade between the teams involving a goalie this offseason. The Leafs acquired Frederik Andersen from Anaheim last month in exchange for a pair of draft picks. His arrival and the presence of Garret Sparks made Bernier available.

The 27-year-old veteran is coming off a lackluster season in Toronto. He went 12-21-3 with a 2.88 goals-against average and .908 save percentage across 38 games.

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN.com spoke with the 2006 first-round pick after the Leafs traded for Andersen, and he admitted the move didn't come as a shock given his level of play.

"You know what, I'll be honest, I wasn't surprised on the trade to get another goalie," Bernier said. "I was expecting it obviously with the season I had last year. I'm sure I put some doubts in a lot of people's minds. That's the business, right?"

When asked about possibly getting moved, he told LeBrun: "At this point now I'm just focusing on myself and making sure I'm ready for training camp. Right now I'm under contract with the Leafs, and that's where my head is. If things change, well, that’s out of my reach."

He should receive a pretty defined role with the Ducks. John Gibson is the unquestioned No. 1 option heading into the season, but Anaheim is focused on keeping him fresh. General manager Bob Murray discussed the plan after the Andersen trade, per Eric Stephens of the Orange County Register.

"We don't want to overplay John yet," Murray said. "(The backup will) have to be able to play 25 to 30 games. Character and hard-working type of guy. There are a few of them out there."

It's a little less work than Bernier received in Toronto last season, but the schedule should be more clear after dealing with the uncertainty that surrounded the goaltending rotation with the rebuilding Leafs. He'll likely receive much of his work in back-to-back situations.