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Jackets 20 : Steve Mason gave the Jackets a taste of playoffs and successful goaltending

Welcome to Jackets 20, a series which celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Columbus Blue Jackets by profiling 20 of the most important players from the first two decades. Today, we profile former Calder Trophy winner Steve Mason.

With the 69th pick of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft, the Columbus Blue Jackets selected netminder Steve Mason of the London Knights (OHL).

At the time of the draft, no one really knew just how beneficial Mason would be to the Jackets and their hopes for a playoff appearance.