WingsZR2 1 Report post Posted April 29, 2008 http://www.nationalpost.com/sports/story.html?id=478013 How often do you hear about a seasoned goalie rehoning their skills? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheCaptain19 49 Report post Posted April 29, 2008 sheds some light on the new style and technique we've been seeing. he's like a different guy out there. a better guy, too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted April 29, 2008 Osgood is a selfish player who only cares about himself. Seriously, that guy is incredible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Real1 2 Report post Posted April 29, 2008 I think that he has always been great, he just didn't have a team that was just as good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinbin 3 Report post Posted April 29, 2008 A goalie who is smart enough to hone what is already polished....BRILLIANT!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted April 29, 2008 I think that he has always been great, he just didn't have a team that was just as good. Are you referring to the very beginning of his career, because the team he had in front of him in '98 is quite comparable to the one he has now. That's absolutely no knock on Ozzie, because he has always been very good. The way he's been playing the past couple years....he's been great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
digitaljohn88 4 Report post Posted April 29, 2008 Some of the older goalies who still play that older style could learn from him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaman 713 Report post Posted April 29, 2008 I hope that we ride him the rest of the way or until he shows signs of slowing down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Real1 2 Report post Posted April 29, 2008 How many years does he have left on his contract? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McCartyFanForLife 17 Report post Posted April 29, 2008 How many years does he have left on his contract? Think the Wings signed him to a 3 year contract extension; I could be wrong though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeRYCE 2 Report post Posted April 29, 2008 Yeah, 3 year contract. Ozzie has never been bad, but he hasn't been THIS good since the 90's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcom007 1,465 Report post Posted April 29, 2008 This is why I've been more or less an Osgood supporter throughout most of the season. I was a little wary of both goalies February-March, but in retrospect, we did have the Griffins on defense which doesn't really help. I've seen hints of this since he returned to the Wings but until Hasek went down, he hasn't really had a chance to really show it. It's a situation almost similar to Franzen. Hints of brilliance here and there but no stage to really show it off. Now that they've got their chance, they're making waves. You've gotta pay a bit of extra respect to his Sv. % as well because the reality of the matter is that Detroit doesn't give up a ton of shots and when they do give up shots, the opposing teams have to work pretty hard to generate legitimate scoring chances. He doesn't get 10 or so extra soft shots a game to pad his numbers like most goalies. You could say the strong D helps the numbers and that's certainly the case with GAA, but again, with Sv. %, you've gotta look at the fact that opposing teams have to make great plays to get shots which puts him on the spot more. But he's so strong positionally most of the time that he's right there to take care of business. GAA can lie about a goalie, Sv. %, not so much... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted April 29, 2008 This is why I've been more or less an Osgood supporter throughout most of the season. I was a little wary of both goalies February-March, but in retrospect, we did have the Griffins on defense which doesn't really help. I've seen hints of this since he returned to the Wings but until Hasek went down, he hasn't really had a chance to really show it. It's a situation almost similar to Franzen. Hints of brilliance here and there but no stage to really show it off. Now that they've got their chance, they're making waves. You've gotta pay a bit of extra respect to his Sv. % as well because the reality of the matter is that Detroit doesn't give up a ton of shots and when they do give up shots, the opposing teams have to work pretty hard to generate legitimate scoring chances. He doesn't get 10 or so extra soft shots a game to pad his numbers like most goalies. You could say the strong D helps the numbers and that's certainly the case with GAA, but again, with Sv. %, you've gotta look at the fact that opposing teams have to make great plays to get shots which puts him on the spot more. But he's so strong positionally most of the time that he's right there to take care of business. GAA can lie about a goalie, Sv. %, not so much... Unless you're the goalie facing Detroit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris L 0 Report post Posted April 29, 2008 My wife and I have always been Ozzie supporters. We loved him back in the day, and we love him now. She wears her #30 jersey with pride. He was always smart and competitive, now he's confident, tempered by age and humility that is, frankly, inspiring. Ozzie rules, he can retire in Detroit, I'd be happy with that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
interminded 1 Report post Posted April 29, 2008 Great article. Never knew this side of his 'change' . Great goaltender, great human being. I can't say it enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted April 29, 2008 Ozzie is amazing. I can't love this guy anymore than I already do! lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stormboy 47 Report post Posted April 29, 2008 ozzie rocks. i really hope he stays hot. if not, he's still a first-rate guy in my book. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dallas27 7 Report post Posted April 29, 2008 Good article, movement is the main reason why Osgood made that game-saving save with 8 seconds to go, he could not have done a better job anticipating that shot and getting over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redwingsfan18 1 Report post Posted April 29, 2008 Too bad he didn't do this years ago... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
digitaljohn88 4 Report post Posted April 29, 2008 Too bad he didn't do this years ago... I think he did it at about the right time, his "style" wasn't really that outdated until a couple of years ago. Plus he had the lockout to rework his game, it might be hard to do mid-season or in one off-season Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creasemonkey 30 Report post Posted April 30, 2008 Whatever he's done has worked like gangbusters. I'd like to know how to write to him, so I can thank him for the win in Game 3 tonight. If he wasn't #1 star, he deserved to be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yak19 303 Report post Posted April 30, 2008 the thread title made me LOL so i had to come in, Ozzie is a solid goalie through and through. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzerfan1999 81 Report post Posted April 30, 2008 I did not want to make a new thread about this - but I came across an awesome picture of ozzie from tonights game on yahoo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
