Scotty 0 Report post Posted September 20, 2008 (edited) I was just curious as to what other Wings fans are thinking. Who would you rather see as Osgood's backup this year? Edited September 20, 2008 by Scotty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,232 Report post Posted September 20, 2008 Conklin. Howard's not going to wilt away and die just because he has to spend another year on the farm -- quite the opposite, in all likelihood. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soultrain 43 Report post Posted September 20, 2008 the conk-roach. that is why we picked him up. jimmy is a bit green, he will be a solid goaltender in a few years...like everything it is gonna be hard work. if he doesn't get the spot detroit will bring him up in a year or so anyways and trade him to a team that could make better use of him. i've been hearing jimmy howards name for years, he should be able to get a job...if not the wings..vancouver! ha! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted September 20, 2008 Conks. Howie's spending another year in GR. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted September 20, 2008 Conklin....without a doubt. the conk-roach. that is why we picked him up. jimmy is a bit green, he will be a solid goaltender in a few years...like everything it is gonna be hard work. if he doesn't get the spot detroit will bring him up in a year or so anyways and trade him to a team that could make better use of him. i've been hearing jimmy howards name for years, he should be able to get a job...if not the wings..vancouver! ha! It's Conkblock, to you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedisappearer 291 Report post Posted September 20, 2008 ZOMG we need Greg Hanlon back!!!!!1!!!11!!!1!!one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jocu 0 Report post Posted September 20, 2008 Kevin Hodson. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted September 20, 2008 Ken Wregget Unless one just completely outplays the other during camp and pre-season, Conklin by default. As others have stated already, Howard can go up-down from the Red Wings to the minors if necessary without having to worry about being claimed off waivers, hence it being better for him to play more as #1 in the AHL vs. not play as much as a backup with the Wings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmorland 16 Report post Posted September 20, 2008 norm maracle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lets go pavel 2 Report post Posted September 20, 2008 Conklin. What would be the point of having the potential future goaltender of the franchise sitting on the bench in Detroit most nights, not playing and not improving, while a guy we specifically got to be the backup and who we know isn't going to be the future goalie of the franchise plays every game in GR? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted September 20, 2008 Peter Ing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted September 20, 2008 Conklin easily. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dawgs 0 Report post Posted September 20, 2008 Conklin. Howard has another year left before waivers and the best way to maximise that time is to let him play 50 games in GR. Next year Larrson steps into the starting GR job and Howard is with the big club. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcom007 1,465 Report post Posted September 20, 2008 Conklin. Howard needs more ice time if he's going to be half a Wings goalie ever. He still has MUCH to learn and prove if you ask me about what it really takes to play at the NHL level day in and day out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skippy_kenn 0 Report post Posted September 20, 2008 (edited) ZOMG we need Greg Hanlon back!!!!!1!!!11!!!1!!one! Do you mean Glen Hanlon? or Greg Stephan?? Truthfully I think we need Bill Ranford or Mike Vernon back But I say the Conkulater will be fine as a backup he did a decent job when in Edmonton Edited September 20, 2008 by skippy_kenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwings1914 18 Report post Posted September 20, 2008 (edited) Do you mean Glen Hanlon? or Greg Stephan?? Truthfully I think we need Bill Ranford or Mike Vernon back But I say the Conkulater will be fine as a backup he did a decent job when in Edmonton Yeah.......REAL well! Edited September 20, 2008 by redwings1914 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vangvace 12 Report post Posted September 20, 2008 Conklin I know what Detroit's weakness is... goalie development Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soultrain 43 Report post Posted September 20, 2008 Conklin....without a doubt. It's Conkblock, to you. more so a conkblock for jimbo. my good buddy's last name is also conklin. his families cars all have licence plates like: conk1 or conk2. conk-roach is what he always called himself...he was the first person i knew who called hossa: the hoss...quite a wildman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukownzU13 1 Report post Posted September 20, 2008 more so a conkblock for jimbo. my good buddy's last name is also conklin. his families cars all have licence plates like: conk1 or conk2. conk-roach is what he always called himself...he was the first person i knew who called hossa: the hoss...quite a wildman I am going to go ahead and doubt this claim here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LIDDYGIBBY5 1 Report post Posted September 20, 2008 (edited) Who ever has the better camp and preseason. If it is Howard, I have no problem. If it is Conk, that is great too. Just as long as it is the player who played the best. Edited September 20, 2008 by LIDDYGIBBY5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
po-GoWings 1 Report post Posted September 20, 2008 Vincent Riendeau Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T.Low 1,011 Report post Posted September 21, 2008 The 7 figure beach bum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted September 21, 2008 Vincent Riendeau Are you kidding me? Alain Chevrier is a much better choice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted September 21, 2008 How about Tim Chevelde or Bob Essensa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jawbreaker 0 Report post Posted September 21, 2008 Dom Hasek Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
