96warrior 11 Report post Posted January 22, 2008 http://blog.mlive.com/snapshots/ Babcock says Osgood will start All-Star game Posted by George James Malik January 22, 2008 08:51AM Red Wings coach Mike Babcock says that he's not going to be swayed by Ron Wilson's sales pitch--Chris Osgood, not Evgeni Nabokov, will be the starter at the All-Star Game on Sunday: January 22, Detroit Free Press: Babcock said no one has told him anything other than that it's his decision who will start in goal for the Western Conference at the All-Star Game. Vancouver's Roberto Luongo, voted in by fans, has pulled out to be with his pregnant wife. It's expected Babcock will go with Osgood. "I'm pretty sure it's my call," Babcock said. "And I'm not leaning -- I know." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
interminded 1 Report post Posted January 22, 2008 It sounds nice, but I'll be truly happy if I see the header on NHL.com: Chris Osgood will start for the Western All Stars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted January 22, 2008 Seems right and fair to me! Go, Babs and go, Ozzie!! That nonsense about Nabby was just that, IMO. Ron Wilson. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Motorcity19 0 Report post Posted January 22, 2008 Good for you Chris!... Make us proud! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CdnWingsFanEh 2 Report post Posted January 22, 2008 Anyone know what exactly was the sales pitch by Wilson? (yes, I realize it was for Nabakov to start, but what was the pitch?) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted January 22, 2008 Ozzie deserved this, I am happy for him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted January 22, 2008 That is 4 starters correct, Pav, Lids, Z, Ozzie. WOW!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted January 22, 2008 That is 4 starters correct, Pav, Lids, Z, Ozzie. WOW!!! Providing Hank even plays. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted January 22, 2008 Providing Hank even plays. True, so potentially 4 of the 6 starters and if not 3 of the 6, still pretty damn impressive, not as impressive as had they all been voted starters, but it is hard to get voted a starter when your name isn't on the ballot. That is why I don't like the voting starting so early. It is like they start earlier just so some one can break the number of votes record or something. Why start the voting with 10-15 games in. Wait for at least the 1/3rd mark of the season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted January 22, 2008 True, so potentially 4 of the 6 starters and if not 3 of the 6, still pretty damn impressive, not as impressive as had they all been voted starters, but it is hard to get voted a starter when your name isn't on the ballot. That is why I don't like the voting starting so early. It is like they start earlier just so some one can break the number of votes record or something. Why start the voting with 10-15 games in. Wait for at least the 1/3rd mark of the season. I think the all-star teams should be announced a week before the game. That way we won't have to see so many guys getting injured after they get picked. It happens every year, and it gets annoying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted January 22, 2008 So deserved. Even though Oz has had a tough last couple games, it doesn't change the fact that he's been lights out for over half the season. Despite what some people here think it hasn't been luck, its been hard work thats gotten him to this point. Enjoy it Oz, you deserve it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PenaltyShot 96 521 Report post Posted January 22, 2008 Good call Babs! Go Ozzie!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted January 22, 2008 Glad to see the better goalie will be starting! Ozzie deserves it 100% Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted January 22, 2008 good for u ozzie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted January 22, 2008 WOOO OZZIE!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted January 23, 2008 Haha, f*** YOU Ron Wilson. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest jaytan Report post Posted January 23, 2008 Chris FREAKING Osgood. Another shutout. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mors 201 Report post Posted January 23, 2008 You gotta be happy when you see the NHL.COM GAA leaderboard and have 2 goaltenders in the top 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted January 23, 2008 Haha, f*** YOU Ron Wilson. HANTA YO BABY!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted January 23, 2008 You gotta be happy when you see the NHL.COM GAA leaderboard and have 2 goaltenders in the top 5 you'd think so, wouldn't you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted January 23, 2008 you'd think so, wouldn't you? It's awesome. Also, I was looking at the +/- stats and Cleary has made his way into the Top 5! Nick is #1, and Danny #5. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jeremy88 Report post Posted January 23, 2008 I don't see any difference which goalie starts and which goalies play 2nd and 3rd period... I'd rather see the best goalie in the 3rd...that's when the opposing team is going to be desperate if they're trailing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted January 23, 2008 Its the whole starting line up thing... there is something special to it. Teams announce the starting rosters every night before games, because of the specialness of it... they don't announce those starting the 2nd or 3rd periods. Just typing out loud is all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest jaytan Report post Posted January 23, 2008 You gotta be happy when you see the NHL.COM GAA leaderboard and have 2 goaltenders in the top 5 That just means we've got the best defense in the league. :beerbuddy: I bet Dan Cloutier could have a GAA under 2 with this team in front of him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
