Why is Mason slumping?
Our Michael Hurcomb takes time out to review some intriguing storylines from the season’s first few months that should be of interest to Fantasy owners. What should Fantasy owners do with Steve Mason? Coming into the season I was tempted to put Mason on my busts list since I figured there was no way he was going to live up to last season’s numbers. However, I refrained because I defined the term “bust” as a player that wouldn’t live up to his draft status. I still felt Mason would be a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. Man, do I wish I could get a do-over because I would look like a genius. Before Monday’s shutout against the Red Wings, Mason was 10-13-5 with a 3.40 goals-against-average, .887 save percentage and one shutout. He had also been pulled from net five times, including twice in December. Talk about your sophomore slump for the reigning Calder Trophy winner (top rookie). What has been the issue in Columbus? It’s been a little of the Blue Jackets undercutting expectations and Mason just s
