After the emergence of Jonathan Bernier, there is apparently no room for last year's backup, Erik Ersberg. Ersberg has cleared waivers, and the Los Angelis Kings have terminated his contract. Ersberg has likely played his last game in the NHL, as the Los Angelis Times has reported the Swede is eying the KHL.
With Jonathan Quick and rookie Jonathan Bernier playing lights-out, Ersberg was demoted to Manchester of the American Hockey League at the beginning of the season. Ersberg left the team without permission, however, which allowed the Kings to terminate him.
In 11 games with the Kings last season, Ersberg posted a 4-3-2 record with a 2.40 goals against average and a .906 save percentage.While his starts were few, his numbers were strong.
Ersberg, 28, hasn't quite ever received a fair shake from the Kings organization, despite having spent three years with the club.
Through 3 seasons with the Kings he's played 53 games with a 18-19-10 record, a 2.55 goals against average, .910 save percentage, and two shutouts. He split time with LA and Manchester in 2007-08, where (in Manchester) he went10-13-2 in 30 games with a 2.92 GAA, .897 save percentage, and one shutout.
Few options do exist for Ersberg, but especially keeping in mind this goaltender's frame, he has played very well in the NHL, and it would be great to see him land a job.
- Kendall Grubbs
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