goalie news

Quick note about the Predators goalie "controversy" as it stands today. Vokoun will take a while to come back to full strength (at least 6 weeks). But here's the important note:

Trotz said the goaltending chores likely will be split between Vokoun and Chris Mason for this weekend's back-to-back games against Columbus, and for every set of back-to-backs in the future.

Very glad to see that.
Get both players a lot of time. There are 7 back-to-backs left in the Preds schedule, including a home/away over-nighter against Detroit in mid-March. Assuming the Mason will get a few more games scattered throughout the next few weeks, that should keep both goalies fresh and running strong - and happy.

Related note: We lost Mike Leighton to Philadelphia, but that's no big deal.