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Steve Mason | Goalie

Team: Philadelphia Flyers
Age / DOB:  (24) / 5/29/1988
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 211
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Steve Mason is expected to compete for playing time with Ilya Bryzgalov next season if the two of them remain the fold together.
There has been plenty of speculation about the future of Bryzgalov in Philadelphia, but some healthy competition and extra rest may benefit him next year and Mason can provide that. In seven appearances with the Flyers, Mason posted a 1.90 goals-against average and a .944 save percentage while earning four wins. He benefited from the change from Columbus to Philadelphia, but the jury is still out on him. Having him and Bryzgalov work off each other might be the best course of action for the Flyers heading into the 2013-14 campaign. May 2 - 11:32 AM

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Steve Mason's victory on Saturday was the 100th of his career.

Mason won the Calder Trophy in 2008-09, but he was never able to replicate that success in Columbus. A change of scenery seems to have served him well as he posted a 1.90 GAA and .944 save percentage in seven games with Philadelphia. That being said, Mason is a huge gamble in 2013-14, even in the unlucky scenario where Ilya Bryzgalov gets bought out over the summer.
Apr 28 - 10:08 AM

Steve Mason blocked 43 shots in the Flyers' 2-1 victory versus the Senators on Saturday night.

Mason finishes the season with four straight wins and a 1.90 goals-against average and .944 save percentage since being traded to Philadelphia. It's unclear whether Ilya Bryzgalov will be bought out this offseason, but at least the Flyers now have someone in Mason who might thrive in with a fresh start.
Apr 27 - 10:46 PM

Steve Mason will get the start against the Senators Saturday night.

He was first off the ice at Saturday morning's practice. If Mason does get the call, he will have started three of the Flyers' last four games.
Apr 27 - 12:30 PM

Steve Mason was very good in Tuesday's win over Boston.

He blocked 39 of 41 shots in a 5-2 victory to give him three wins in his past three starts for the Flyers. Mason has gotten off to a strong start in Philadelphia since being acquired from Columbus, which has fueled speculation about a possible buyout for Ilya Bryzgalov; although the team has denied they are considering that as an option.
Apr 23 - 10:55 PM

The Flyers announced Steve Mason will start in net Tuesday night.

There's been a debate as to whether Mason or Ilya Bryzgalov should start the Flyers' final three games of the season. The two have essentially traded starts since Mason joined Philly in the trade-deadline deal and Mason has played pretty well, posting a 2.09 GAA and .931 save percentage in five games. There's a chance the Flyers will buy out Bryz over the summer, which means they might take the next three games to see what they have in Mason.
Apr 23 - 4:58 PM

A Philadelphia Daily News writer argued that the Philadelphia Flyers should start Steve Mason for all of their remaining three games.

The Flyers might buyout goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov this summer and Philadelphia has no chance of making the playoffs. With that in mind, Philadelphia could use their remaining contests as a tryout period for Mason. He's gotten off to a good start with the Flyers, posting a 2.09 GAA and .931 save percentage in five games. However, we've seen Mason have good stretches with the Blue Jackets before eventually collapsing once more. Regardless of how the Flyers handle their goaltending situation over the next three games, Mason will be a big risk in 2013-14. However, Mason will also be a far cheaper risk than Bryzgalov has been.
Apr 22 - 11:03 AM

Steve Mason sticked aside 26 shots in the Flyers' 5-3 win over the Hurricanes on Saturday night.

Mason has now given up a nine goals over his four starts since being traded to Philadelphia. The 24-year-old has a 2.72 goals-against average and .908 save percentage on the season.
Apr 20 - 9:45 PM

Steve Mason will get the start Saturday night against Carolina.

The Flyers really want to see what Mason can give them in the event they use their buyout to end their relationship with Ilya Bryzgalov.
Source: Flyers.com
Apr 20 - 12:06 PM

Steve Mason was battling cramps caused by dehydration in Tuesday's win against the New York Rangers.

However, he stayed in the game and ended up with 38 saves on 40 shots to get his first win as a member of the Flyers. Mason is trying to earn points with his new team and he's also been trying to learn new things from Philadelphia's goaltending coach Jeff Reese. "It's a fresh start with an entire new organization, new fans, teammates, just a breath of fresh air," Mason said. "We've been working on things. The main thing has been reducing my depth off the rush and making my game more simple. I'm 6-4, and I can take up a lot of the net, more than most guys."
Apr 17 - 11:13 AM

Steve Mason posted 38 saves Tuesday night in a 4-2 win over the New York Rangers.

The victory was his first with Philadelphia since being acquired from Columbus and if his injury scare late in the contest proves to be nothing then it could lead to another start soon.
Apr 16 - 10:54 PM

It looks like Steve Mason will get the start in net Tuesday night.

Mason has played well since joining the Flyers at the trade deadline. Although he has yet to win, Mason has allowed just four goals in three appearances and has a 1.74 GAA and .934 save percentage.
Apr 16 - 3:58 PM

Steve Mason is enjoying his time with the Philadelphia Flyers.

"There's still a learning curve, obviously," Mason said. "But there's things that I still want to improve upon. But the start so far, with the exception of not getting the wins, I've been comfortable with. I'm really enjoying it here. The guys are great. I'm just really looking forward to being here into next season." Mason wants to eventually become the Philadelphia Flyers number one goaltender, but it remains to be seen if he'll be able to shake off years of struggles with the Columbus Blue Jackets. At least he's gotten off to a strong start with a 1.74 GAA and .934 save percentage in three games with the Flyers.
Apr 15 - 9:43 AM

Steve Mason has been impressive since being acquired by the the Flyers from Columbus.

In three games with Philadelphia, Mason has a 1.74 goals-against average and .934 save percentage. "There's still a learning curve, obviously, and there's things I still want to improve upon," Mason said. "But the start so far, with the exception of not getting the wins, I've been comfortable with. I'm really enjoying it here."
Apr 14 - 9:55 AM

Steve Mason permitted just one goal in a 1-0 loss to Buffalo on Saturday afternoon.

He made 20 saves on 21 shots in the contest. Mason has been decent in two starts with the Flyers since being acquired from Columbus, but he's still looking for his first win in a Philadelphia uniform.
Apr 13 - 6:03 PM

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PosRoleName
C1Claude Giroux
2Daniel Briere
3Sean Couturier
4Maxime Talbot
5Adam Hall
6Zac Rinaldo
7Scott Laughton
LW1Scott Hartnell
2Simon Gagne
3Tye McGinn
4Mike Knuble
5Jay Rosehill
6Jody Shelley
RW1Jakub Voracek
2Wayne Simmonds
3Brayden Schenn
4Ruslan Fedotenko
5Jason Akeson
D1Kimmo Timonen
2Braydon Coburn
3Andrej Meszaros
4Nicklas Grossmann
5Luke Schenn
6Kurtis Foster
7Bruno Gervais
8Erik Gustafsson
9Andreas Lilja
10Brandon Manning
11Oliver Lauridsen
12Matthew Konan
13Marc-Andre Bourdon
14Chris Pronger
G1Ilya Bryzgalov
2Steve Mason