The Blue Jackets re- restricted free agent goalie Pascal Leclaire on Wednesday to a three-year contract through the 2010-11 season.
July 31st, 2008 Posted in NHL hockey newsThe Blue Jackets re-signed privileged free agent Pascal Leclaire on Wednesday to a three-year contract through the 2010-11 season.
The 25-year-old Leclaire is coming off his best season, obtainable 24-17-6 with a 2.25 goals-against common, .919 save gain and nine shutouts in 54 games. He ranked second in the NHL in shutouts, in goals-against regular and 11th in save take. Leclaire’s world record was the best in charter memoir and his total just about doubled the previous club mark of five set by Marc Denis in 2002-03.
After the season, Leclaire helped Canada win a shiny accolade at the world championships, valid 4-0 with a 2.00 -against mediocre and one shutout in four tournament.
“He is an worthy part of our team and we ponder he will stay to upgrade and play a significant role in ration us influence our goals,” Blue Jackets wide-ranging manager Scott Howson said.
Leclaire, the Blue Jackets’ principal pick and No. 8 global in the 2001 rough copy, owns a 41-49-11 profile with a 2.71 -against typical and 10 shutouts in 113 career NHL sports event. He wasted most of the 2006-07 season due to a knee injury.
