Columbus' Dekanich Out 4-to-6 Months: Mark Dekanich has undergone the Brostrom procedure and faces a 4-to-6 month recovery time, Columbus Dispatch writer Aaron Portzline reports. (Updated 02/04/2012)
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As a professional athlete, Mark Dekanich has good odds as far as the procedure being a success. Still, the surgery is a fairly serious one and is a concern for Dekanich's development. (Updated 02/04/2012).
09/20/2011 16:59 Draft Prep 2011-12: Keep an eye on these young guns
Young players are the heart of the future. Rotowire's Janet Eagleson takes a look at some youngsters who you should target on Draft Day.
Rather than signing a veteran backup for Steve Mason, the Blue Jackets thought outside the box (outside the crease?) and scooped up AHL star Dekanich from the Predators. Pekka Rinne's presence didn't give him any chance to establish himself in Nashville, but if Mason has another meltdown Dekanich will get a golden opportunity to show what he can do in the NHL. He should be right near the top of your list of goaltending sleepers this season. (Updated 10/4/11)
