Published 1/2/2009
by Ron Van Lew
at Bleacher Report - NHL
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Columbus has a giant problem on their hands—how can they justify the three million dollar-a-year contract they just gave goaltender Pascal Leclaire this offseason?
Leclaire, coming off a career year last season, recorded nine shut-outs as well as garnering 24 wins.
This season, Leclaire has come down to Earth again. ...
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