Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted December 30, 2007 (edited) I was wondering what you guys think..Who will be our no.1 goalie next season? Assuming Hasek retires, should Ozzie take over and be no.1 with Howard as no.2 or should Kenny try to bring in someone else? Edited December 30, 2007 by Reds4Life Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sirdrake1 0 Report post Posted December 30, 2007 i dont feel comfortable with osgood as a starter. i remember in 99 00 and 01 he couldnt handle his own against patrick roy and the avalanche. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted December 30, 2007 i dont feel comfortable with osgood as a starter. i remember in 99 00 and 01 he couldnt handle his own against patrick roy and the avalanche. Well, Osgood played different back then, and the Avs were an equally talented team. I say Osgood pretty much has to be our starter next year, if he can perform in the playoffs. Bigger risks have been taken in the past. Howard could be our number 2, or we could trade him for someone else, because from all I've seen Howard is another bust like Grigorenko. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteLightning91 105 Report post Posted December 30, 2007 I knew I smelled trouble... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted December 30, 2007 (edited) Well, Hasek's cap hit is 4mil plus we have 5mil cap space, we need to sign Zetterberg (although his cap hit for next season is only 2.9 mil), Filpulla and Cleary will demand more money.. Another UFAs are: Lilja, Chelios, but those could be signed for same money they are making now.. I think we just will not have enough money to bring in some elite goaltender. It'll be really interesting, but I think Kenny'll do just fine Edited December 30, 2007 by Reds4Life Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
imisssergei 0 Report post Posted December 30, 2007 Well, Hasek's cap hit is 4mil plus we have 5mil cap space, we need to sign Zetterberg (although his cap hit for next season is only 2.9 mil), Filpulla and Cleary will demand more money.. Another UFAs are: Lilja, Chelios, but those could be signed for same money they are making now.. I think we just will not have enough money to bring in some elite goaltender. It'll be really interesting, but I think Kenny'll do just fine Keep in mind that Hasek's cap number is only at $4 because of his bonus money paid out last season. He will not hit his incentives this season. That will free up some cap space next season. With the cap raising again next season, the Wings will have anywhere from $7-10 in cap space to work with. They will need to resign a few players, no one huge though. However, I agree, there isn't enough cash to go around for an elite goaltender. Holland will give Howard the opportunity next year to play in the NHL. Whether or not he flourishes as the brass hopes..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shannyfan1414 0 Report post Posted December 30, 2007 I would feel fine with Ozzie between the pipes next season and then putting Howard behind him. I think that Ozzie has growen up since the last time he was our ture number one keeper back in the day. He is much better at the mental game and he seems to know shooters and opposing teams a littel better then when he was here the first time. Plus i think that he is having more fun now. I think that when a player is enjoying his situation and having fun on and off the ice they play better. All for Ozzie in 08-09. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elshupacabra 0 Report post Posted December 30, 2007 Osgood should start next year, I don't think they'll bring in anyone else because they are all about Howard and they will want him to back up and get a little more NHL experience. So assuming that Osgood re-signs this summer we'll see an Osgood/Howard tandum, with Osgood playing the majority. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayUp88 1 Report post Posted December 30, 2007 Osgood and Howard should be our two next year. Howard has waited long enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted December 30, 2007 I think it'll be Ozzy/Howard next year. It's probably time to bring Jimmy up and see how he fairs in the NHL. And if Ozzy keeps playing like he has been, he definitely deserves the starting job. I'm guessing Holland will still have an eye on the market though to see who's available. I just can't see them affording any big name. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted December 30, 2007 Anyone remember a hockey article predicting Ryan Miller in the winged wheel? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted December 30, 2007 Pretty soon i can't defer to my avatar anymore... cause he isn't going to be the "better" goalie... he will be the "BEST" goalie... but until then... <-- I DEFER TO MY AVATAR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blood On The Ice 15 Report post Posted December 30, 2007 Ozzie And Howard it WILL be. Its time to see what Jimmy can do in the NHL on a regular basis. Give him 25/30 starts, lets see if he is the goalie of the future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Booster313 138 Report post Posted December 30, 2007 Keep in mind that Hasek's cap number is only at $4 because of his bonus money paid out last season. He will not hit his incentives this season. That will free up some cap space next season. With the cap raising again next season, the Wings will have anywhere from $7-10 in cap space to work with. They will need to resign a few players, no one huge though. However, I agree, there isn't enough cash to go around for an elite goaltender. Holland will give Howard the opportunity next year to play in the NHL. Whether or not he flourishes as the brass hopes..... Hasek's incentives are based on rounds of the playoffs as last season. It's a little early to write the Wings off for a Stanley Cup run. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vangvace 12 Report post Posted December 30, 2007 Unless Hasek comes back as a number 2, which I doubt. Osgood/Howard because we can't afford another to get another goalie to tandem with or backup to Osgood. I don't know I just don't see Howard making it though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted December 30, 2007 We're getting Marty Brodeur in the off-season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted December 30, 2007 (edited) Hasek's incentives are based on rounds of the playoffs as last season. It's a little early to write the Wings off for a Stanley Cup run. They're assuming Dom won't be starting in the playoffs, I guess. I reckon differently. In December, Hasek is 7-0-1 in 8 starts, 1.74 GAA, .917%, and a shut out.* He played tougher teams than Ozzie in the bargain. Regarding the playoffs: five of Hasek's December starts were vs. currently seeded playoff teams (MN twice). Zero of Ozzie's starts were vs. currently seeded playoff teams. Stats can be made to "say" whatever you want them to, I suppose, but on any other team in the NHL and from any other fan base, Hasek's accomplishments would be lauded, not ignored or dismissed. I will be perfectly happy with Ozzie and Howard next season, so long as they save some cap money. If Ozzie goes down for any extended period of time, I would hate to see Howard ruined by too much pressure, too soon. Dom will very likely not be back, just due to his age and fatigue factor. He has to work too hard now to be up to speed, and I can't see him being able to keep up the hours of extra work he has to put in, every game and every day, to be ready. * Ozzie has been as good, with 5-1-0 in 6 starts, 1.67 GAA, .941% and a shut out edit: spelling bee Edited December 30, 2007 by puckloo39 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canadienhater 0 Report post Posted December 30, 2007 i dont feel comfortable with osgood as a starter. i remember in 99 00 and 01 he couldnt handle his own against patrick roy and the avalanche. i am not an osgod fan but he was hurt in 99 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canadienhater 0 Report post Posted December 30, 2007 I was wondering what you guys think..Who will be our no.1 goalie next season? Assuming Hasek retires, should Ozzie take over and be no.1 with Howard as no.2 or should Kenny try to bring in someone else? split time between howard and ozzie next year and hope things work themselves out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lfd250 1 Report post Posted December 30, 2007 I'm going with an OsGod with ozzie backing him up. Come on people FOCUS lets worry about this year. Besides if you start now, what will we talk about this summer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tony 3 Report post Posted December 30, 2007 o o LETS GET TOMMY SALO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted December 30, 2007 i dont feel comfortable with osgood as a starter. i remember in 99 00 and 01 he couldnt handle his own against patrick roy and the avalanche. Dude that was 7+ years ago Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted December 31, 2007 Dude that was 7+ years ago People seem to have photographic memories when it comes to a bad goal Ozzy let in 10 years ago while simultaneously dismissing the Stanley Cup he won as a starter because it was so long ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Offsides 21 Report post Posted December 31, 2007 If we can get a goalie for cheaper...who has better stats than Ozzie does right now...yeah, go for it. Otherwise...Ozzie is starter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted December 31, 2007 i am very confident with osgood as the starter, in the last couple years hes better than any other goalie you could get. the only goalies id take over him are luongo, kipprusoff, giguere, and lundquist...no chance in hell those goalies are leaving their teams, and i dont want anyone but osgood hes the second best goalie in wings history Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
