It has been a head banging type of week in Columbus. Stupid losses to St Louis and Dallas had all the fans expecting a very serious game against Pittsburgh. Low and behold, another lame effort drove the team to do the unthinkable… Starting LaCosta against San Jose.
Now, I will be the first to admit I was not prepared for that kind of decision. I know Dubie has struggled, and I know Mason has been in brutal shape while battling mono, but who would have though Hitch would give the least experienced goalie the nod against one of the league’s strongest team?
I saw Legace clear waivers, and I read disappointment in some of the CBJ sectors of the net, but frankly, he was not the best decision. What happened, was the coach put his confidence in DL, and the defense did the same. The team clearly plays a strong game when they expect the goalie behind them to make the initial save and more.
Tonight has to be a turning point in the season. They played a strong game and hung with a top team. They did the same last week against another tremendously strong team in Detroit. This is and should be a blatant visual effort to the team and their fans that they belong in the playoffs this year. They are a competent team, and they play a strong, sound game (most of the time).
Be patient. One center might be just enough to get this years Jackets into new territory.
Carry the Flag.
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