Earlier in the season there was hope Dekanich would take the starting goalie gig away from Steve Mason. He played only five games at the AHL level.
Doesn't sound like we will see Dekanich in a Blue Jackets uniform this season at this rate. The expected backup has yet to make his debut with his new team.
When fully healthy, Dekanich should be inserted into the starter mix. He still has not made a rehab start in Springfield.
Look for Dekanich to take the maximum two weeks for his conditioning stint. He should then challenge Curtis Sanford or Steve Mason for a starting gig.
Despite all the setbacks the rookie has had he still may be in the mix for some starts in Columbus. Dekanich still needs to get healthy and needs to prove himself at the AHL level.
With Curtis Sanford and Steve Mason both healthy, the Blue Jackets don't need to rush Dekanich back into the picture. The rookie goaler has yet to play a single game this season, getting hurt during his conditioning stint.
Barring a trade, Curtis Sanford and Allen York look like the options as backup goalie. Dekanich was expected to compete with Steve Mason for the starting goalie position but those plans have been setback.
Dekanich had a setback and likely will not be recalled to backup Steve Mason. Curtis Sanford certainly could benefit from a longer absence.
Dekanich is expected to backup Steve Mason tomorrow night.
Expect him to make at least one rehab start before getting called back up. In the meantime, it looks like Steve Mason will start every game for the Blue Jackets.
If all goes well, look for Dekanich to get back into the lineup within the next two weeks.
Dekanich likely plays in the AHL at the end of next week and then returns shortly after to the Blue Jackets.
If Dekanich plays on Friday, November 4th, he likely won't play for the Blue Jackets until November 10th.
Expect a demotion coming within the next week or two to get Dekanich back in game shape. Once he returns, he is expected to challenge Steve Mason for the starting goalie job.
Expect a demotion coming within the next week or two to get Dekanich back in game shape.
Dekanich probably gets used as soon as he is healthy since starting goalie Steve Mason has had no breaks this season. The product of Colgate University won 23 of his 43 games played, posting a 2.02 GAA and .931 SV% while with Milwaukee last season. He could steal some starts from Mason eventually.
Dekanich can't come back any sooner as the team experienced injuries to both of their minor league options in Allen York and Curtis Sanford.
With Dekanich injured, expect Steve Mason to play even more games. The 25-year-old posted excellent numbers with the Milwaukee Admirals last season -- 2.03 GAA, .931 SV% -- but will need to stay healthy in order to make an impact at the NHL level. Look for Curtis Sanford to backup Mason as long as Dekanich remains sidelined.
No word on the extent of Dekanich's injury. The 25-year-old posted excellent numbers with the Milwaukee Admirals last season -- 2.03 GAA, .931 SV% -- but will need to stay healthy in order to make an impact at the NHL level. If he can't play, look for Curtis Sanford to backup Steve Mason.