Xitium 272 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article...0359/1053/rss17 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Chris Osgood allowed just one goal to the Predators after joining the series in progress, and that's going to lead to him starting the next series. Advertisement Osgood made 20 saves Sunday to shut down Nashville, 3-0, and clinch the series in Game 6. Osgood took over midway through Game 4 after a poor stretch by Dominik Hasek, who has been relegated to backup status. "I thought goaltending was a big difference," coach Mike Babcock said. "Dom would tell you he was really good in Game 2, he got us the win in Game 2, but the puck didn't hit him as good here in Nashville. So when Ozzie came in, it gives you a change and it gives you a boost, and he's done a good job. "Ozzie's obviously got the net right now, and it's his job to make sure Dom doesn't get back in it. But Dom's going to do everything he can to be ready." So will Osgood. He knew coming into the season that he'd back up Hasek, so he stayed sharp through every practice and never complained. When Babcock went to him, Osgood couldn't have been readier. "When Babs called me, I just went and played, because I didn't have any other thought in my head other than that I feel good and confident and am going to play well," Osgood said. "It was great to get a chance to play." More relaxed than Hasek on and off the ice, Osgood's calmness spread to his teammates. "He looks real relaxed in net, and I think it gives the whole team confidence and comfort, too," captain Nicklas Lidstrom said. "He doesn't seem to get rattled. Even when he came in in the game here, Game 4, he played real well." I'm glad Babs answered this early, now we wont get 4000 threads on it. :ph34r: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
digitaljohn88 4 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article...0359/1053/rss17 I'm glad Babs answered this early, now we wont get 4000 threads on it. :ph34r: Babs said this yesterday in a post-game interview. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xitium 272 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 (edited) Yes. The article quotes him. Not everyone saw, or could see the post-game. This is just an effort to get info out there. Edited April 21, 2008 by Xitium Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dominator2005 558 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 I'm ok with that - he earn it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maltbymaniac 13 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 Babs said this yesterday in a post-game interview. indeed he did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheWestWing 71 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 Dom Is Done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzerfan1999 81 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 As expected. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zata40 3 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 :goalie1: ~the great and powerful OZ has spoken!~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillbillywingsfan 794 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article...0359/1053/rss17 I'm glad Babs answered this early, now we wont get 4000 threads on it. :ph34r: well we did have an ozzie thread that this could have went in........so you added to that thread count. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 I defer to my signature Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 (edited) No surprise here. Babs would be crazy to not start him. Edited April 21, 2008 by Never Forget Mac #25 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheWestWing 71 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 I defer to my signature I have officially changed my chants at the TV from NoGood to your sig. Oh, and also MUUUUUUULLLLLLEEEEEEEE! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jvxp 0 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 That is great news but I'm not suprised. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 There is no other choice ATM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sergei_is_still_a_wing 1 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 not surprised but still relieved. i just feel a sense of calm with him in that i don't get with DOM. and i'm sure after the way he played in those last 3 games, so do the guys in the red and white sweaters... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteLightning91 105 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 (begin hi-jacking of thread) I'm getting a little ahead of myself here, but if Osgood wins another 34.5 lb, shiny, silver chalace, and gets to 400 wins by the end of his career, it will make for an interesting HOF debate... (end hi-jacking of thread) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seraph 240 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 I'm definitely an Osgood believer now. I must admit I wasn't before. Very impressed by him right now. He's aged like a fine wine. P.S. This thread is old news. Be sure you guys check out this site before and after the game for this kind of info: http://redwings.nhl.tv/team/console?type=f...d=849&tab=1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 Ozzie won the job, and I have no problem with this move at all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 Possibly the smartest coaching move Babs has made all season in terms of goaltending. I dont care who you are or how few games you play, how many shots you face, etc. It is DAMN hard to only let in 1 gol in 2.5 games worth of playoff hockey. This is shaping up to be a storybook playoff run, with Mac and Osgood having stand-up roles in this run.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwing_sparty 0 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 glad to hear this, though i kind of just assumed that ozzie would get it. he def looks calm and in control out there, and i love the fact that he doesn't snow angle everytime the puck is loose in front of him. good thing there are two game 7's this week or i'd be bored outta my mind! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjgj13 30 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 (begin hi-jacking of thread) I'm getting a little ahead of myself here, but if Osgood wins another 34.5 lb, shiny, silver chalace, and gets to 400 wins by the end of his career, it will make for an interesting HOF debate... (end hi-jacking of thread) I agree, if he wasn't relegated to a back up role or playing for an average to cellar dweeling team (Isles), he would damn near be in the top 10 in all time wins. All of the top 10 in wins are either in the HOF or not eligible yet. I think he deserves it when he retires. Everyone would say "he played on great Wings teams". Well, Brodeur, Roy and others played on great teams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman54 91 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 Babs would have to be taking crazy pills to put in Hasek, after Ozzie's soild performance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dallas27 7 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 Take us to the promised land Oz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viperar 16 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 Take us to the promised land Oz man I hope he does Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blaayze 25 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 OZZIE!OZZIE!OZZIE!OZZIE!OZZIE!OZZIE!OZZIE! Ok, now that I have that out of the way. This is an amazing decision. No offence to dom or anything... , but the team rallied around Ozzie, and so did the fans. It was so loud when I was at game 5, it was amazing. In my opinion ozzie earned enough to start the playoffs this year, but I understand why babs had to start dom. That whole loyalty/age/lastyearhopefully thing. Anyways, KEEP IT UP OZZIE!!! Your playing amazing. Keep 'em stonewalled baby! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
