Can you believe it? Your favourite backup goalie is almost back in the crease — or the bench, for that matter.
Marty Turco’s NHL career is not over. In fact, it’s far from over. And when one starter goes down and both back-ups can’t come close to convincing the bench boss (Ron Wilson) that either is right for the interim job, well, there are deals to be made.
And a 36-year-old who has a proven track record is the guy you call. Even if it’s been a few years since he’s been a starter.
The Toronto Maple Leafs, goalie-wise, are looking like the New York Islanders. That is, the No. 1 fragile goalie and shaky back-up stints. This year the Islanders have some of the kinks figured out. Not all, but some.
Regardless, as a Chicago Blackhawks faithful from the Windy City, Turco was a complete delight, and that was his bench antics. The head shake ad Pierre McGuire and the wager with the Montreal Canadiens fan are just examples of the few pieces of entertainm...
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