clayjoh 3 Report post Posted April 3, 2008 THought I'd throw this one out for you boys to chew on for a day or so Hasek looks horribly inconsistent as of late THe Brainiacs on TSN figure we've got goaltending trouble in spite of our league leading GAA. So what's the consensus: is Hasek shaky (like tonight),hurt , or just disinterested till the playoffs start I'm really unsure myself whether I'd start him or Osgood in game one Flame Away ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingMachine91 0 Report post Posted April 3, 2008 well he had a shutout last game, for some reason chicago just owns him. but o well, he got no help, him nor the team was in this game while the blackhawks were playing for something. thats what happens when u dont play a meaningful game for over a month. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TTownBigMan1980 0 Report post Posted April 3, 2008 well he had a shutout last game, for some reason chicago just owns him. but o well, he got no help, him nor the team was in this game while the blackhawks were playing for something. thats what happens when u dont play a meaningful game for over a month. Yup, and that could end up biting them right in the ass come playoff time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted April 3, 2008 Please see this thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DreamsofHope 2 Report post Posted April 3, 2008 Please see this thread. Why? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
therock48880 14 Report post Posted April 3, 2008 The problem isn't goaltending so much as it is defensive intensity in front of them. If it was just Dom having problems that I could see it, but lost in the debacle of last night was the fact that Ozzie had an .864 save percentage also. Add in the fact that he had an .810 his previous game and I think a pattern is emerging. They BOTH need more support in front of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PROBIE4PREZ 58 Report post Posted April 3, 2008 jesus christ i look at the board topics and already people are freakin out .. some one said it earlier Chicago just has our number this year and its played against us .. big whoop hasek had a horrid night (bad bounces, defensive breakdowns) but we saw this happen in chicago once b 4 , Atl , Stl. .. it happens guarenteed the wings come out flying next one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwings56 1 Report post Posted April 3, 2008 agreed, Homer coming back will bring the intensity up, hopefully it is soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hallelujahlogic 1 Report post Posted April 3, 2008 honestly, i wouldn't be surprised if that "flu" bug is still biting him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted April 3, 2008 Neither Ozzie nor Dom looked ultimately spectacular and playoff ready last night (though Ozzie did make a couple spectacular saves in the 2nd period; Dom didn't have the chance). However, neither did the team in front of them. The team was bad last night, from the goaltending to the defensemen to the forwards, simple as that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted April 3, 2008 Neither Ozzie nor Dom looked ultimately spectacular and playoff ready last night (though Ozzie did make a couple spectacular saves in the 2nd period; Dom didn't have the chance). However, neither did the team in front of them. The team was bad last night, from the goaltending to the defensemen to the forwards, simple as that. I agree. It's easier to save a puck you can see. They'll do fine tonight. I do wish we had Homer and Draper back, though. Last night was a test, and the team failed. It happens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman54 91 Report post Posted April 3, 2008 A unfortunate game last night for Dom, it really just wasn't his luck...He knows he as to come out strong tonight and that he will!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted April 3, 2008 Both goalies have been nowhere near as consistent as they were earlier in the season. Yeah, the team was playing out of its mind then, but I'm not very confident with these goalies right now. We're always going to outshoot the other team badly, which means that every shot we face becomes that much more magnified. Ozzie and Hasek have to be able to stop those shots, or else they're going to get blamed for the losses, plain and simple. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 1,048 Report post Posted April 3, 2008 Both goalies have been nowhere near as consistent as they were earlier in the season. Yeah, the team was playing out of its mind then, but I'm not very confident with these goalies right now. To me, injuries have played a big part of that "consistency" aspect as well. It's no secret that Detroit "protects their goaltenders" very well, I think the disruption on a night-to-night basis with the injuries has thrown that cohesiveness of the lineup in a flux. You don't usually see the defensive blunders out there that have happened over the last month or two, but they're there. A healthy lineup at the start of the playoffs should (hopefully) solve that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrozenPuck 0 Report post Posted April 3, 2008 Dom is a money goalie. The Playoffs are a totally different bird for him - he usually comes to play in the post-season and comes to play hard. I expect he'll steal a few this playoffs on his own. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcom007 1,465 Report post Posted April 3, 2008 Team has been abyssmal. Goaltending hasn't been much better from either. Dom's been yanked twice in his last five starts in the first period no less. Defense doesn't know what coverage is anymore. Like I said last night, it's nice in theory to think that they'll all just turn it on come playoff time, but practically, I don't think any coach likes to see their team play this bad this close to the start. It's just silly to suggest otherwise. Even coasting with injuries, the team has enough talent to win more of these games and they haven't put forth a remotely respectable effort on any sort of consistent basis. I'm not freaking out or just being negative, I'm just trying to be realistic. They very well could come out and play strong in a week, but let's just say if we do go out early, I'm not going to be shocked. At the very least, they've given us more than a few reasons to be open minded about the idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sergeiwasmyfav 0 Report post Posted April 3, 2008 The Wings played a fairly strong game on Sunday, and Dom was great. Why does the bad game last night get all of the attention, and totally outweigh the games the Wings have played well lately? Shouldn't they be equal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinbin 3 Report post Posted April 3, 2008 Hasek is in denial of his own mortality. Age has caught up with him. Mentally he's there but his body says differently. I hope Babs considers Ozzie! I always liked Dom, but......I hope I'm wrong! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwings56 1 Report post Posted April 3, 2008 Red Wings will be fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted April 3, 2008 (edited) THought I'd throw this one out for you boys to chew on for a day or so Hasek looks horribly inconsistent as of late THe Brainiacs on TSN figure we've got goaltending trouble in spite of our league leading GAA.So what's the consensus: is Hasek shaky (like tonight),hurt , or just disinterested till the playoffs start I'm really unsure myself whether I'd start him or Osgood in game one Flame Away ! Well of course they do... their baby boy bobby luo is sitting somewhere under our goalies on the league leaders list... its inconceivable.... he is supposed to be the best in league... although he will be golfing while ours are still playing but that is besides the point Go Neuvirth Go Go GENS Go Edited April 3, 2008 by OsGOD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted April 3, 2008 I am pretty sure Dom will be prepared come playoffs and will give us a chance to win every game Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dallas27 7 Report post Posted April 3, 2008 I highly doubt Hasek is "just disinterested," he just isn't the same goalie he used to be. Granted he still is a very capable one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted April 3, 2008 Im sure Hasek will bring his A game come playoff time, that or he will be replaced by the wonderful Oz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcom007 1,465 Report post Posted April 3, 2008 The Wings played a fairly strong game on Sunday, and Dom was great. Why does the bad game last night get all of the attention, and totally outweigh the games the Wings have played well lately? Shouldn't they be equal? Because it seems like every other game we don't play very well and either eek by or lose. If we weren't talented, they wouldn't get attention but we are yet we're still consistently making a lot of stupid mistakes. And like I said, Hasek's been pulled in the first after a flurry of goals 2 times in his last 5 starts. That's pretty, well, awful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
