3dominikhasek9 0 Report post Posted October 15, 2007 ozzie played very well last night and hasek just hasnt impressed me very much. i think you play who looks like theyll give you the best chance to win and that to me would be ozzie who would you start Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Izzy24 44 Report post Posted October 15, 2007 Why isn't your username 3chrisosgood0? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b.shanafan14 733 Report post Posted October 15, 2007 ozzie played very well last night and hasek just hasnt impressed me very much. i think you play who looks like theyll give you the best chance to win and that to me would be ozzie who would you start I would definately play Ozzie, he is much steadier in goal, and last night Ozzie actually faced 30 range of shots against a line of Frolov, Kopitar, and Camallerri. Dom is too quick to hit his back and in both performances against the Blackhawks he let in soft goals. Dom is too accustom to making 12 saves on 15 shots on goal, play Osgood until Hasek settles down and gets his head on right Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joey_corleone 0 Report post Posted October 15, 2007 I would definately play Ozzie, he is much steadier in goal, and last night Ozzie actually faced 30 range of shots against a line of Frolov, Kopitar, and Camallerri. Dom is too quick to hit his back and in both performances against the Blackhawks he let in soft goals. Dom is too accustom to making 12 saves on 15 shots on goal, play Osgood until Hasek settles down and gets his head on right awesome post, couldn't agree more. Hasek is way over rated in my opinion. Say what you will about his "unique playing style" but the fact of the matter at least to me is his stick is in the corner or he is on his back for no reason all the time. Yes, he has great numbers. That still doesn't mean I have to like him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jwo 7 Report post Posted October 15, 2007 (edited) I would start 3dominikhasek9. He is slow at the beginning of the season, but gets into gear as the season get's deeper. Edited October 15, 2007 by Jwo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted October 15, 2007 What's to stop Chris Chelios from making Babcock start Hasek tonight instead of Osgood? I would definately play Ozzie, he is much steadier in goal, and last night Ozzie actually faced 30 range of shots against a line of Frolov, Kopitar, and Camallerri. Dom is too quick to hit his back and in both performances against the Blackhawks he let in soft goals. Dom is too accustom to making 12 saves on 15 shots on goal, play Osgood until Hasek settles down and gets his head on right And how is Dom supposed to do that if Ozzie is starting every game? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted October 15, 2007 I think it is to see where Hasek is and what he can do this year. If it looks like he can be last years dominator than he will get the play. If he continues to look good but not great you will probably see a lot more Osgood. I think 6 games in is a little quick to judge a guy who is a notoriously slow starter, yet usually finishes henomenally (when healthy). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
interminded 1 Report post Posted October 15, 2007 What's to stop Chris Chelios from making Babcock start Hasek tonight instead of Osgood? And how is Dom supposed to do that if Ozzie is starting every game? Send him to Grand Rapids ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shy Ranger 0 Report post Posted October 15, 2007 I'd like to see more Osgood for the following reasons: 1) The man is better than credited, usually. He has won a Cup as a starter, and he hasn't (lately) been giving up as many soft goals. Consider also that we have Lidstrom, Chelios, Rafalski, the Pain Train, Kronwall, and so on - it's not as though Osgood will be facing 20 quality shots a night. 2) Hasek is forty-two going on Chelios. If it turns out we need him in the playoffs, it'd be nice if he weren't injured or drained from a long season. I do think Hasek should continue to play - just not as often. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CopenhagenWing 38 Report post Posted October 15, 2007 I think it is to see where Hasek is and what he can do this year. If it looks like he can be last years dominator than he will get the play. If he continues to look good but not great you will probably see a lot more Osgood. I think 6 games in is a little quick to judge a guy who is a notoriously slow starter, yet usually finishes henomenally (when healthy). Opie, don't clutter up this great topic by making valid points. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cicada 4 Report post Posted October 15, 2007 Doms always been a slow starter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckbags 863 Report post Posted October 15, 2007 I definetely think that Ozzie deserves to and will play in more games this year than last year but it's a little quick to be throwing Dom under the bus. He is one of the most clutch goalies of all time and if he stay's healthy he will be the one to lead us to the promised land this year!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted October 15, 2007 I'm fine with Dom starting tonight. Get a fresh tender for the 2nd half of a back-to-back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b.shanafan14 733 Report post Posted October 15, 2007 What's to stop Chris Chelios from making Babcock start Hasek tonight instead of Osgood? And how is Dom supposed to do that if Ozzie is starting every game? The same can be said about Osgood not getting a start as often. Osgood don't start often anymore, but if when he does he is kicking ass and doing better than Dom, as is the case alot of the time, why not play Ozzie more and then go back to Dom and if he is doing better, do the same. It seems unfair and a bit ridiculus that Osgood will play out of his ass and Dom will let in 4 goals on 18 shots and because he is predesignated starter, though I suppose that is just how things are, just makes more sense that the better goaltender should play, and in my OPINION, I think Osgood is a more consistent and reliable goaltender... others are welcome to their opinion, but thats mine... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nero 20 Report post Posted October 15, 2007 I honestly don't think Osgood cares. He gets paid either way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted October 15, 2007 Opie, don't clutter up this great topic by making valid points. My bad I will stick to things like: What the hell ozzie sucks he always lets in 800 foot goals or Hasek sucks and is old. LOL thanks for the compliment Copenhagen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted October 15, 2007 The same can be said about Osgood not getting a start as often. Osgood don't start often anymore, but if when he does he is kicking ass and doing better than Dom, as is the case alot of the time, why not play Ozzie more and then go back to Dom and if he is doing better, do the same. It seems unfair and a bit ridiculus that Osgood will play out of his ass and Dom will let in 4 goals on 18 shots and because he is predesignated starter, though I suppose that is just how things are, just makes more sense that the better goaltender should play, and in my OPINION, I think Osgood is a more consistent and reliable goaltender... others are welcome to their opinion, but thats mine... First of all, I'm all for Ozzie starting a solid amount of the regular season games. I was the first to say that it should almost be a 60-40 split with Dom getting the majority of the starts. But your argument that Osgood should play until Dom gets his head on right is off base. How do you expect him to get his head on right if you don't play the guy? Now, if you like Osgood more then Dom thats one thing, but Dom is definitely the better goaltender. Most Osgood fans will even admit that Dom is the more talented of the two. It's no knock on Oz, but just how great Dom is and can be. Sure he has been less than stellar to start the season, but the guy always starts this way. On top of that, its pretty hard to argue with his success. Again though, I completely agree that Oz should be getting a good share of starts (more than he did last year), but lets keep things in perspective. Dom's played all of 4 games this season, which is hardly a fair sample study. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
interminded 1 Report post Posted October 15, 2007 First of all, I'm all for Ozzie starting a solid amount of the regular season games. I was the first to say that it should almost be a 60-40 split with Dom getting the majority of the starts. But your argument that Osgood should play until Dom gets his head on right is off base. How do you expect him to get his head on right if you don't play the guy? Now, if you like Osgood more then Dom thats one thing, but Dom is definitely the better goaltender. Most Osgood fans will even admit that Dom is the more talented of the two. It's no knock on Oz, but just how great Dom is and can be. Sure he has been less than stellar to start the season, but the guy always starts this way. On top of that, its pretty hard to argue with his success. Again though, I completely agree that Oz should be getting a good share of starts (more than he did last year), but lets keep things in perspective. Dom's played all of 4 games this season, which is hardly a fair sample study. Case closed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lets go pavel 2 Report post Posted October 15, 2007 First of all, I'm all for Ozzie starting a solid amount of the regular season games. I was the first to say that it should almost be a 60-40 split with Dom getting the majority of the starts. But your argument that Osgood should play until Dom gets his head on right is off base. How do you expect him to get his head on right if you don't play the guy? Now, if you like Osgood more then Dom thats one thing, but Dom is definitely the better goaltender. Most Osgood fans will even admit that Dom is the more talented of the two. It's no knock on Oz, but just how great Dom is and can be. Sure he has been less than stellar to start the season, but the guy always starts this way. On top of that, its pretty hard to argue with his success. Again though, I completely agree that Oz should be getting a good share of starts (more than he did last year), but lets keep things in perspective. Dom's played all of 4 games this season, which is hardly a fair sample study. well said ... Dom is the #1, Ozzie is #2, and, agree or disagree, everyone knows that's the way it is ... i think the goal when it comes to deciding playing time is to keep Dom fresh, healthy, in a rhythm, and performing at a high level so that he is ready to go at playoff time. benching him for multiple games in a row if he has an off night serves no purpose, he's not a rookie having confidence problems who needs to get his head on straight, he's an old pro ... he gets a night off, then comes back strong. if it's april and Dom is losing more than winning then let's start this thread ... right now it's silly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingNutt 12 Report post Posted October 15, 2007 Ozzie is playing good right now, but the overall choice is still the Dominator. besides Ozzie doesen't want the starting role he is happy being a backup, ready when we need him. If he was starting we'd be paying him more money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted October 15, 2007 Ozzie is playing good right now, but the overall choice is still the Dominator. besides Ozzie doesen't want the starting role he is happy being a backup, ready when we need him. If he was starting we'd be paying him more money. Really? I find it hard to believe that Ozzie doesn't wish he was the #1 in Detroit. He knows he's not, but that doesn't mean he doesn't want to be the guy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted October 15, 2007 It's Dom's job to lose. And as NFM pointed out, it's hardly enough games to make that decision. If Ozzy keeps playing like he did last night though, he'd definitely give Dom a run for his money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest jaytan Report post Posted October 15, 2007 I'd start Chris Chelios. What's to stop him from posting 60 shutouts this season? On a serious note, I wish we hadn't spent the money to re-sign Hasek and said all offseason that we shouldn't. Ozzie's taken us to the Cup before and he can still handle it. And he doesn't scare me like Hasek does sometimes. Of course, now that we've signed Hasek on for another year, it would be stupid not to use him. I think they should basically split the regular season until Hasek's injury occurs. Then Ozzie can carry the load for the rest of the season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted October 15, 2007 I'd start Chris Chelios. What's to stop him from posting 60 shutouts this season? On a serious note, I wish we hadn't spent the money to re-sign Hasek and said all offseason that we shouldn't. Ozzie's taken us to the Cup before and he can still handle it. And he doesn't scare me like Hasek does sometimes. Of course, now that we've signed Hasek on for another year, it would be stupid not to use him. I think they should basically split the regular season until Hasek's injury occurs. Then Ozzie can carry the load for the rest of the season. Lovely :nonono: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted October 15, 2007 Go Ozzie... just loving his stats and starts so far! Heres to him keeping up the good work on limited Ice Time and starts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites