DatsyukownzU13 1 Report post Posted July 4, 2008 (edited) I just saw this video up on youtube. It's pretty cool and nice to know that he's got a fight in him if we ever have a '96-esque brawl with anyone. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbxUayigeh0...feature=related Edited July 4, 2008 by DatsyukownzU13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest NHLFan Report post Posted July 4, 2008 I also liked Ty Conklin. Good find. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted July 4, 2008 (edited) WOOO CONKBLOCK! The save around 1:40 LOVE IT!!! Edited July 4, 2008 by HockeyCrazy3033 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukownzU13 1 Report post Posted July 4, 2008 WOOO CONKBLOCK! haha conkblock nice.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Four Report post Posted July 4, 2008 The only problem I see with him is that he has bad rebound control and that he gets a little too out of position. I honestly think Howard could outplay Conklin for the most part. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valas19 50 Report post Posted July 5, 2008 The only problem I see with him is that he has bad rebound control and that he gets a little too out of position. That right there sums up Osgood's early career. Hopefully he can adjust like Ozzy has and if so, we'll be just fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
58Miles2Joe 12 Report post Posted July 5, 2008 Gawd, I hate GnR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
octopusonice 0 Report post Posted July 5, 2008 Although a couple of minutes of highlights don't tell the whole story, this was a fun video to watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman54 91 Report post Posted July 5, 2008 Gawd, I hate GnR are u serouis...I hate you!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Izzy24 44 Report post Posted July 5, 2008 Gawd, I hate GnR This may be the stupidest thing I've ever read. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FireCaptain 563 Report post Posted July 5, 2008 Same thing I saw. Also, think about this.. someone made this a Conklin HIGHLIGHT reel.. Just think what happens when he's not making the highlights. The only problem I see with him is that he has bad rebound control and that he gets a little too out of position. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cern 0 Report post Posted July 5, 2008 I'm having Youtube problems, it'll play two seconds then freeze. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman54 91 Report post Posted July 5, 2008 This may be the stupidest thing I've ever read. Its clearly a mistake! I know he didn't actually mean it. Its wrong, just a grammer error... no way! its just a joke, A JOKE..... he doesn't really h-h-h-hate them...... ITS JUST A MISTAKE!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lidstromfan5 3 Report post Posted July 5, 2008 Did you say steak? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Booster313 138 Report post Posted July 5, 2008 The only problem I see with him is that he has bad rebound control and that he gets a little too out of position. I honestly think Howard could outplay Conklin for the most part. Well then it's probably a good thing that Scotty Bowman, Jim Nill, Stevie Y, and Kenny Holland disagree with you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Booster313 138 Report post Posted July 5, 2008 Great video...I am excited to see him play in person. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Four Report post Posted July 5, 2008 Well then it's probably a good thing that Scotty Bowman, Jim Nill, Stevie Y, and Kenny Holland disagree with you. They never said Conklin was better. He has more experience, yes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Booster313 138 Report post Posted July 5, 2008 They never said Conklin was better. He has more experience, yes. Sorry I hope I am wrong but I just get the feeling that the Red Wings brass don't have a ton of confidence that Howard will end up being the NHL starter they thought he would become. If they don't even trust him to play back up how can he be a starter one day? Then there is the fact that the drafter McCollum this year and they have the swedish prospect coming over this year. Things don't look good for Jimmy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted July 5, 2008 If they don't even trust him to play back up how can he be a starter one day? Conklin is being brought in to keep Howard on his toes (remember, he has had work ethic problems -- specifically, regarding conditioning habits) and to replace Howard should he crash and burn. It's a smart, safe move. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Booster313 138 Report post Posted July 5, 2008 (edited) Conklin is being brought in to keep Howard on his toes (remember, he has had work ethic problems -- specifically, regarding conditioning habits) and to replace Howard should he crash and burn. It's a smart, safe move. Again I hope that Howard proves me wrong...but those are not qualities that you want in a future franchise goalie. I was super excited for Jimmy and thought we had the future locked in goal but given the Wings recent decision with drafting and Howards position within the organization I am beginning to doubt that he's going to be the star I once thought. Only time will tell. Edited July 5, 2008 by Booster313 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted July 5, 2008 Howard is still the future franchise goaltender. Conklin is just insurance and depth; before Conklin was signed, the Wings had no one in the goalie pipeline that could reasonably challenge Howard for the backup spot, let alone assume that position should Howard somehow fail catastrophically. People are overanalyzing this signing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Booster313 138 Report post Posted July 5, 2008 Howard is still the future franchise goaltender. Conklin is just insurance and depth; before Conklin was signed, the Wings had no one in the goalie pipeline that could reasonably challenge Howard for the backup spot, let alone assume that position should Howard somehow fail catastrophically. People are overanalyzing this signing. Then why sign two goalies with "future franchise" tags in the same year? Larsson and McCollum? AGAIN...I am not saying he won't be...I am just saying all these decisions raise concern. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted July 5, 2008 They do not "raise concern." Neither of those guys can challenge Howard for his spot right now. Conklin is the only one in the system who can. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Booster313 138 Report post Posted July 5, 2008 To each his own opinion...I guess one of us will eat crow eventually. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted July 5, 2008 I don't mean to sound like an *******, but it's not even a matter of opinion. Any GM in Holland's position would make sure he has a fallback option in the unlikely event that Howard doesn't work out. Neither Larsson nor McCollum is a viable fallback option at this point in time, so Kenny needed to go out and get someone to fill that role. Thus, the Conklin signing. The current backup spot and future #1 spot is still Howard's to lose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
