In the shadow of the signing of Riku Helenius and with speculation fixating on Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick was candidate one to be acquired by Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman in the lead up to the 2012 NHL draft... well, in a flash on this Friday afternoon, "Weekend at Bernier's" has been formally canceled.

Goaltender Anders Lindback, center Kyle Wilson, and a 7th round draft choice have been acquired by the Tampa Bay Lightning for goaltender Sebastien Caron, two of Tampa Bay's 2nd round selections in next week's draft (#37 and #50), as well as a 3rd rounder.

Lindback, who just turned 24 last month and stands 6' 6", split time in 2011-12 with the Milwaukee Admirals of the AHL and the Nashville Predators, where he was playing behind Pekka Rinne. He has played a total of 38 NHL games... Which is a fraction less than fan-favorite target Bernier.

Anders Lindback #39 / Goalie / Nashville Predators Height: 6-6 Weight: 203 Born: May 03, 1988

Lindback's entry-level contract is set to expire, he will be a Restricted Free Agent.

Wilson, 27, has been a journeyman in his AHL and NHL careers and appears to be a depth acquisition at the moment. Likewise (for Nashville fans), Sebastien Caron had been signed as a temporary pick-up after Mathieu Garon's season-ending injury. Caron, who had been playing in Europe, had reassured his European club that he intended to return next season.

The price was high, and if that was the going rate for goaltenders leading into the 2012 draft, one has to wonder what the Kings were commanding for Bernier,...Or the Vancouver Canucks are asking for in return for Roberto Luongo.

Our own Clare Austin commented on the potential for Lindback as an option in net several weeks ago in a story on goalies who may be targeted by Steve Yzerman. Her assessment was... Well...

No. Just no. He's very good, but inexperienced and his style is far too different from Frantz Jean's style for him to have a hope of a chance here. Yes he needs to learn control. No he doesn't need to rely on that alone. He'd do about as well in Tampa's system as Pekka Rinne would, especially since those two are virtually identical when it comes to biomechanics and mentality. [Try to tell them apart without looking at masks/pads/numbers. I dare you.] He'd be cheap, though.

The following is a press release from the club on the deal: