buick1957

I think Mason should be on the bench in Columbus, Mason is NHL calber for sure!

untouchable21

It's not a question of is he capable of being an NHL backup. It's about him finishing his junior career and getting playing time. He will be playing against the CHL's best in the Memorial Cup.

Regardless I think he is bound to learn the Pro game in the American Hockey League before he plays full time with the Blue Jackets. There is no shame in that. Many of today's NHL goaltenders served time in the AHL

mikey84

Why be on the bench where he won't play as opposed to the OHL where he will be the starter.

buick1957

thats true! Oshawa Generals will look after Mason for example John Tavares!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Paul

Mason does have the ability, but Columbus already has star goaltender Leclaire, and back up goalie Norrena. No room to put him in :/

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buick1957

so do you all athink Norrena is that much better than Mason? Mason looks pretty good anyway!

Cloud9 Sports

Goaltenders are rarely ready before the age of 23-25.

Good ones can perform well for a short period (Theodore, Raycroft, Carey Price, etc) but typically break down and get shelled.

See Prices' recent performance in the AHL to verify what can happen when a goalie gets his confidence broken. He's been awful.

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buick1957

just to think how good Mason is because I see him at hockey games and he isn,t even good enough for the NHL!

bobdole

Even if mason was older and more ready to make the jump, it would be pointless because Leclaire (who is leading the league in shutouts will play ll the games and Mason won't get any experiance

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Canucks fan 1141

why would they bring up mason when they already have leclaire.

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