Few hockey teams win championships without getting good goaltending, but that will be particularly true for the 2014-15 Philadelphia Flyers. The Flyers’ success this season will be very dependent on the performance of goalie Steve Mason, a player who has never put back-to-back winning seasons together during the course of his six-year NHL career.
Mason had a good year in goal for the Flyers last season. He finished with a 33-18-7 record and a 2.50 GAA. His .917 save percentage was his career best for a full season, and that includes his Calder Trophy-winning rookie season of 2008-09.
In the playoffs, Mason was even better, going 2-2 in the four games he was able to start with an impressive 1.97 GAA and a .939 save percentage.
Despite the solid performance last season, Mason still has his detractors. For example, broadcaster Jeremy Roenick had this to say about Mason at a charity golf tournament in July: “I like Steve Mason, but I don't think Steve Mason is the answer to winning the Stanley Cup" Roenick said on Philly Sports Talk as reported by CSNPhilly.com’s Mary Clarke. "I think you need an upper echelo ...
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Why the 2014-15 Philadelphia Flyers’ Success Hinges on Steve Mason’s Play
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