Dekanich Suffers Setback
The following article featuring former Colgate standout Mark Dekanich appeared in the September 23 issue of the Columbus Dispatch.
By Michael Arace
Columbus Dispatch
Blue Jackets backup goaltender Mark Dekanich will miss a month — maybe less, probably more — because of a high-ankle sprain he suffered on Tuesday. This does not strike a blow to the heart of the Jackets, but it does nick them in their Achilles’ heel.
“I don’t see it as a long-term, debilitating thing,” general manager Scott Howson said. “If we can’t get through four to six weeks of this, shame on us.”
Asked if he might ply the free-agent market to add depth at goaltender while Dekanich recuperates, Howson said: “Not at this point. But we’re not ruling out the possibility.”
Complete article can be accessed via the Dispatch Web site by clicking here.
