Most Recent Mark Dekanich News
Dekanich had surgery earlier this week to repair a torn ligament or tendon in his right ankle, Blue Jackets general manager Scott Howson confirmed to The Dispatch. He will miss the rest of the season.
Earlier in the season there was hope Dekanich would take the starting goalie gig away from Steve Mason. He played only five games at the AHL level.
Feb. 3, 2012, 10:02 p.m.
#CBJ G Mark Dekanich suffered another ankle injury, coach Todd Richards said. Had no further details.
Doesn't sound like we will see Dekanich in a Blue Jackets uniform this season at this rate. The expected backup has yet to make his debut with his new team.
Jan. 24, 2012, 5:55 p.m.
#CBJ brass and Springfield coaches will discuss early next week a specific timetable for G Mark Dekanich's debut. He's getting close.
When fully healthy, Dekanich should be inserted into the starter mix. He still has not made a rehab start in Springfield.
Dec. 30, 2011, 6 p.m.
According to #CBJ G Mark Dekanich's twitter feed - @dexshow - he's off to join AHL Springfield today to 'do work.'
Look for Dekanich to take the maximum two weeks for his conditioning stint. He should then challenge Curtis Sanford or Steve Mason for a starting gig.
Dec. 26, 2011, 11:04 a.m.
There was a brief update on goaltender Mark Dekanich, who remains in Columbus for the time being to have his progress monitored by team doctors. Once he’s ready to face shots and get back into practice mode, he will do so in Springfield where he was assigned for a conditioning assignment.
Despite all the setbacks the rookie has had he still may be in the mix for some starts in Columbus. Dekanich still needs to get healthy and needs to prove himself at the AHL level.
Dec. 21, 2011, 4:43 p.m.
#CBJ G Mark Dekanich is skating, too. Plan now is for him, once healthy, to go to AHL and play for extended amount of time, prove his health
With Curtis Sanford and Steve Mason both healthy, the Blue Jackets don't need to rush Dekanich back into the picture. The rookie goaler has yet to play a single game this season, getting hurt during his conditioning stint.
Nov. 30, 2011, 3:54 p.m.
#CBJ GM Scott Howson says Mark Dekanich's groin injury is not a day-to-day injury. "It could be 1 week, 2 weeks, 3 or 4 ... we're not sure."
Barring a trade, Curtis Sanford and Allen York look like the options as backup goalie. Dekanich was expected to compete with Steve Mason for the starting goalie position but those plans have been setback.
Nov. 12, 2011, 11:34 a.m.
Mark Dekanich strained his groin in warm up in Springfield tonight and will not play. Will know more on severity of the injury tomorrow.
Dekanich had a setback and likely will not be recalled to backup Steve Mason. Curtis Sanford certainly could benefit from a longer absence.
Nov. 12, 2011, 12:20 a.m.
#CBJ G Mark Dekanich will start tonight for AHL Springfield vs. Portland. Falcons also play Sat., but strong hints he'll be in Cbus by then.
Dekanich is expected to backup Steve Mason tomorrow night.
Nov. 11, 2011, 2:38 p.m.
#CBJ G Mark Dekanich will be assigned to Springfield later today, will make first rehab start on Friday.
Expect him to make at least one rehab start before getting called back up. In the meantime, it looks like Steve Mason will start every game for the Blue Jackets.
Nov. 9, 2011, 12:06 p.m.
#CBJ G Mark Dekanich is slated to head to AHL Springfield on Thursday and make a rehab start on Friday vs. Portland.
If all goes well, look for Dekanich to get back into the lineup within the next two weeks.
Nov. 6, 2011, 4:47 p.m.
#CBJ G Mark Dekanich will likely make rehab starts next week, GM Scott Howson said. Light schedule for both #CBJ and AHL Springfield.
Dekanich likely plays in the AHL at the end of next week and then returns shortly after to the Blue Jackets.
Oct. 31, 2011, 6:12 p.m.
General manager Scott Howson said Dekanich could play for minor-league Springfield as soon as Friday night. After that, the Falcons do not play again until Nov. 11.
If Dekanich plays on Friday, November 4th, he likely won't play for the Blue Jackets until November 10th.
Oct. 29, 2011, 3:42 p.m.
RT @alombs: @Aportzline Any update on Dekanich? / Traveling w club, but didn't take morning skate. Looking at AHL rehab starts soon.
Expect a demotion coming within the next week or two to get Dekanich back in game shape. Once he returns, he is expected to challenge Steve Mason for the starting goalie job.
Oct. 27, 2011, 1:21 p.m.
Many have asked: #CBJ G Mark Dekanich did "goalie drills" on right ankle last wk. Imagine he'll take AHL conditioning assign b4 CBJ debut.
Expect a demotion coming within the next week or two to get Dekanich back in game shape.
Oct. 24, 2011, 2:39 p.m.
