Roster Moves: Sanford Up, York Down

by Matt Wagner on Nov 13, 2011 11:39 AM EST

When Scott Howson said yesterday that Curtis Sanford was close to returning from his groin injury, he wasn't kidding - the Blue Jackets have announced that Sanford has been activated off IR as of this morning, with netminder Allen York sent back down to the Springfield Falcons.

While I believe Scott Howson when he says that the team is still pursuing other options in goal, the return of Sanford is a nice bit of veteran experience, and could provide an opportunity to give Steve Mason a break in the near future, perhaps on the 21st against Calgary.

This is also a good move for Allen York, allowing him to return to Springfield and get a chance at some starts there, but it does bring up the question of how the Falcons' goaltending situation will be adjusted. With Dan Taylor, Manny Legace, and York all looking for ice time, it seems quite possible that Legace could be released or sent to help mentor Paul Dainton in the ECHL.

Tweet Comment 6 comments | 0 recs |

Do you like this story?

Comments

Why wasnt legacy with the jackets instead of York. I think he would have been a better option and would have given York some more experience at the lower level.

by FFmorgan89 on Nov 13, 2011 2:01 PM EST via mobile reply actions

He’s on a professional tryout agreement with the Falcons, not a two way NHL contract. To bring him up the Jackets would have to sign him, which would count against their 50 NHL contract limit.

Editor for The Cannon - A Columbus Blue Jackets Blog
Follow me on Twitter (if you're in the mood to be bored!)

by Matt Wagner on Nov 13, 2011 3:03 PM EST up reply actions

Also, he’s still Manny Legace.

Writer for The Cannon - A Columbus Blue Jackets blog
Follow me on Twitter
"I will say anything to be funny, often in the most horrible situations, which is one reason [a] good [woman] so far [has] been very sorry on occasion to have married me." --Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.

by Dan P. on Nov 13, 2011 5:23 PM EST up reply actions

Manny had a few good years in detroit and st Louis. He couldn’t be any worse than York mason situation

by FFmorgan89 on Nov 13, 2011 6:59 PM EST via mobile reply actions

Oh yes he could. The fact that he’s on a professional tryout for an AHL team should say it all.

by Toxichighway on Nov 13, 2011 7:08 PM EST up reply actions

Show me a goalie that wouldn’t play well in Detroit. I mean, people were having a serious debate this summer about whether Chris Osgood is a Hall of Famer. !!!

by Dan P. on Nov 14, 2011 12:57 PM EST up reply actions

Comments For This Post Are Closed

FanPosts

Community blog posts and discussion.

Recent FanPosts

297235_228875923843877_197693266962143_697284_1857293148_n_small

+ New FanPost All FanPosts >

Blue Jackets Schedule

Last 5 Games

New York Islanders Lighthouse Hockey	Sat 04/07	W 7 - 3
@ Colorado Mile High Hockey	Thu 04/05	W 5 - 2
@ Phoenix Five For Howling	Tue 04/03	L 0 - 2
@ St. Louis St. Louis Game Time	Sat 03/31	W 5 - 2
Florida Litter Box Cats	Fri 03/30	W 4 - 1

Network Bar

The Cannon -

Boom.