Turco continues his lackluster play... and Crawford gets to handle it.

Well, we've got our own soap going on here in DFW.

Marty Turco was rumored to be on his way out when Dallas acquired G Kari Lehtonen from Atlanta in their fire sale. Alex Auld had been playing rather well for the Stars, and the signs all pointed to Turco's exit.

To everyone's surprise (and the Rangers' benefit), Dallas let Auld go. He was promptly picked up by the Rangers, and everyone went on their Olympic break. Upon return, Turco (playing in his 500th game as a Star) gave up five goals to Los Angeles, and then four more against St. Louis.

He also left the bench against STL and didn't return.

Now look- he has been a good goaltender in the league for a long time, but he's toast here in DFW. If you watch him play, he's almost back up against the goal line, and he's not out challenging the shooter. He's off his angles badly in most cases, and under the circumstances, he needs a change of scenery- assuming anyone would want him.

Bottom line- a tough fall for a guy who was projected to be a big player for Hockey Canada. Now Marc Crawford gets to put out a fire on a team that probably could make the playoffs with solid goaltending. Of course, it doesn't get any easier on Saturday, with a visit to Pittsburgh...