It’s a bold prediction, but a prediction regardless.
On Oct. 18, Manny Legace signed a professional tryout contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets‘ AHL affiliate Springfield Falcons.
That was shortly after being cut from the AHL affiliate of the Florida Panthers, the San Antonio Rampage.
The Panthers need no help.
Manny Legace went 17-22-0 last season in Germany. At 38, he's attempting to make a comeback to the NHL. The Blue Jackets may be that outlet he's looking for.
Jacob Markstrom, the No. 2 goalie, was brilliant in net during Floriday’s 2-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens last night. And Brian Foster, at 24 years old, has been reliable with a 3-2 record and 3.11 GAA. He’s making his strides, being promoted from the Cincinnati Cyclones of the ECHL last year.
But, given Legace’s shelf life at 38 years old, he may have three years left in the tank, at the most.
Being cut from the Florida affiliate may had been a blessing in disguise. And the ...
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