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IMO he should play Howard for the fact that he is much more likely to get a win tonight... Ozzy has been screwed this year, no doubt, but at this point experimenting with a very very cold goaltender would most likely backfire... If we would have won last night, I'm sure Babacock would have played Ozzy tonight, but oh well, what's done is done and all the chips are on Howard to get us into the playoffs.

woah, a possible 60+ starts for Howard! how can this rookie kid handle such a workload, it's not like other goalies in the nhl ever play more than 50 games a season he'll be dead tired by the playoffs. damn it babcock

It makes perfect sense. We're trying to make the playoffs. I would rather go into the playoffs with a tired Howard than not go into the playoffs at all. I'm guessing this is Babcocks line of thought - Do I want to start a tired Howie in the playoffs, or do i want to go golfing in April? The days are gone when we could have our cake and eat it too. That being said, I do feel bad for Oz. He's still awesomely awesome in my eyes.

At least their might be a fight tonight.

Ozzie's been brutal on the road, and the Wings NEED at least one point, end of story.

Because babcock doesn't trust Osgood, simple as that. I wouldn't trust Osgood either if the rumours floating around are true....

Everybody acts like we are the only team that rides a starting goalie. I wonder how other goalies deal with so many starts? Jimmy probably wants to start every night. He just had a 2 week break as well. If we make the playoffs and Jimmy falters, then you can complain because like it was mentioned before all of the chips are on Jimmy. Ozzie is no longer a fallback plan. If Jimmy burns out well there is always next year. Jimmy burning out has been an argument all year as well and I still have yet to see it.

When was the last time we had a 6'4 or 6'5 forward? He's going to look like a goon out there.

A quick couple of points after a quick jaunt around the "Internets" 1)He plays for Modo in the Swedish Elite League - where his two year stat totals were: 90gp, 35g, 69asst, 104p. The SEL is often considered to be the most conservative and defensive oriented league in the world. The gaudy offensive numbers of the Q, WHL, KHL, etc often are not reflective of a players abilities in the SEL. To provide some level of perspective - Zetterberg's stat line in 2005 was 50gp, 19g, 31assts, 50pts. The following season in 2006, he had 85 points for the Red Wings. I am by no way implying that he will be Henrik Zetterberg, however his numbers are misleading. HIs SEL pedigree follows a long line of "point per game" future NHL stars like Forsberg, Backstrom, Sedin, Sedin, Alfredsson, etc. and actually his collective stats thus far are as good if not better than many of them. He was awarded "Most Point in the League (SEL)" in 2009, and was additionally awarded "Best Norweigan Player" in 2008. 2) According to Elite Prospects - Strengths - Fantastic technical skills and great passing ability. Can finish with ablomb. A magician who can do spectacular things with the puck. Great vision and can man the power play point. Defensively responsible and doesn't mind heavy traffic. Weaknesses - Size and strength. Not a great physical player http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=10881〈=en Zuccarello Aasen has often been overlooked due to his short stature and size. In fact, there are already those on this boards who do not want him solely based upon his physical size. However, he has no concern over physical play and will play through traffic. The Red Wings have had a propensity to draft and acquire undersized players who lacked "ideal" NHL size for their position - many of which who have developed into key contributors (Zetterberg, Datsyuk, Hudler, etc.). Additionally, it's not as if there hasn't been a precedent of a 5'7", underweight, playmaking Right Winger who plays with offensive flair who aggressively plows into heavy traffic (cough Theo Fluery cough). Christ, there is a laundry list of undersized players who have thrived in the NHL (regardless of players like Pronger) - St. Louis, Gionta, Kapenan, etc. 3) Steve Yzerman has raved about this kid and I for one, would not question Steve Yzerman about...well, anything really. 4) The Red Wings appear to have the inside track on securing him. The Red Wings have shown the most interest in his play (alongside Chicago, Dallas, and the Thrashers). The Thrashers are irrelevant, Dallas would be a poor fit for him, and Chicago will not be able to afford offering anything above a basic entry level contract as they are well over the cap for next year. http://www.google.com/translate?sl=sv&tl=en&u=http://www.hockeysverige.se/news_show_detroit-ar-hetast-for-mats.html?id=9550181 5) His nickname is the "Wizard Hobbit" - Sweet Tap-Dancing Christ - that alone is worth a 2 year deal. After all of this - why wouldn't the Red Wings offer him a contract? It allows them to secure another prospect without the cost of a draft pick or at the expense of any current players. It is all upside. Best case scenario - we secure a potential top six forward. Worst case - we have a tradable asset at next year's deadline.

This just in, Bertuzzi kicks babies and pushes old ladies in the middle of the crosswalk. *shrugs* Yes, that was sarcasm that went very bad.

All of them except my wisdom teeth. The person below me loves reading. hallelujahlogic, I sure hope you didn't just jinx us. No more snow for us until next winter.

I did (yesterday), running on the treadmill for an hour, running over 6 3/4 miles, and burning around 800 calories. The person below me wanders how Marvin the Martian talks without having a visible mouth.

Nope, I'm like many men. I'm not a big guy, but I LOVE eating. The person below me has mooned somebody before.

Sure, I guess, even though I am the same gender. The person below me has yelled out feces instead of s**t in frustration (and humor) to surprise everybody around them.

I've barely ever watched Maury before in my life, and I haven't eaten any Pringles in a good while, so there is your answer. The person below me thinks Tweety Bird is a little bit of a snoot sometimes instead of a "good guy character", but gets a kick out of when he says "Putty Tat".

Yes, and I'm thankful that I haven't had to use it in my new living quarters yet. The person below me has gotten into a Silly String fight before.

Nope, I'd just take all the candy myself if that happened. The person below me has gotten into a fight with their Christmas tree this year trying to set it up.

Hell yes. Anything with more than 2 legs scares the bejesus out of me. And they havve the ability to crawl up walls and ceilings and the like without any assistance, which really pisses me off and makes me jealous. And they can spin stuff and make webs and we can't! Ah well, I guess it is the human equivalent of pooping stuff out. Now that everybody is a little more sick, I'll stop with the spider references. The person below me has recently given or received a Wet Willie.

Only did it once when there was a minor league hockey club where I went to college years and years ago, but there's no hockey down here. The person below me has smacked themselves in the face with a rake before, Sideshow Bob style.

Nope. The person below me understands the joke that these guys are saying at the beginning of this clip. The person below me is also going to be working out early this morning.

Yep, close to 40 pounds a few years ago. The person below me has one of those neon beer light signs.

Given how terrible I am at gardening, I'd definitely say yes, though not on purpose. The person below me thinks that the capital of Texas is T.

Nope, I haven't bought a CD/tape in probably over 3 years now, I do all my music listening on the 'Net and "tolerate" radio when I am in my car. I do know Meatloaf though. The person below me is much, much cooler than me.

Not now. Sleep for me during the week is usually reserved between 11:00pm - 4:30am/5:00am, pending sporting events. The person below me has picked their nose this week. I dunno........

Nope, unless we're talking about Imaginary Friend Joe. The person below me has already or will be getting a sugar rush like the Great Cornholio from too much Halloween Candy.