2/2 GDT: Blues 3 at Red Wings 4, (SO)

[YoungGuns1340 1]

"FACT: None of you haters (osgood or otherwise) were around when they were playing very well around the Winter Classic."

Doesn't that indicate they are NOT haters, then? Since they supported the team?

Look, I'm not among the extremist bitchers, but yes, there are serious issues becoming clear since mid-January. Do I think we will win the Cup? Honestly, yes. We seem to be able to "turn it on" at the start of the playoffs, but RIGHT NOW, what we are seeing, is NOT a extremely good hockey club. We are mediocre at best. There is no intensity, and whehter or not you blame "bad ice", pucks are finding the back of the net, regardless of whose fault it is, if anyone's. Some things need to change.

But again, since I'm sure someone will turn me into a hate-spewing, angry hater who is only a bandwagon fan (despite my history which proves the opposite), so let me restate that we WILL win the Cup this year, but not playing like we are.

Using logic if futile.

Ozzie's actually having a good period. Most importantly, hes holding on to the puck, not letting up so many rebounds.

[#18 the _Hoss_ 2]

oooooowww

Edited February 3, 2009 by #18 the _Hoss_

[HockeyCrazy3033 168]

OZZIE CHANTS!!!!!!

[gcom007 1,465]

I would start Conklin over Osgood right now. No contest.

Still, at the midpoint of the season, you have to give Osgood his opportunities.

I'd start Osgood far more, at least 2-3 games to 1 for Conklin and he goes in the playoffs no matter what. If Osgood's falling apart after 2-3, peace out, hope Conklin pulls an Ozzie08...

[puckloo39 5,686]

we are still only ahead by 1 goal. Let's not get too cocky... but they're doing a great job of killing a bogus slap in the face penalty on Lils.

I thought they were playing hockey out there, but I was wrong.

[Wingsallwin 0]

This is the PK we really want to watch even though we are playing against the Blues

[RedArmy 4]

How do you figure? I said Conklin has looked better. Blatantly. Read it again.

I said I don't think Conkln's looked great. I think that's fair. He's got more 3+ GA games than he does 2+ and less. Is that great? I don't think so. And furthermore, it's not like I even blamed him. I think he's played pretty well this year. But I think Osgood's played better than his stats suggest especially since coming back from injury. I think and I believe that I am absolutely correct when I say that the problem with this team starts and ends with defense. When it gets going, Osgood and Conklin's stats will soar. Both goalies will look good every night and Osgood will return to form when he finally gets a chance to play in some games worth building upon.

And he's looking good thus far this period...if he sucked as bad as y'all suggest, wouldn't they have already scored twice on this power play?

Conklin has been solid, maybe not great but certainly good. Did wings suck defensively this season? YES did Ozzie suck this season as well? YES

Does that mean we shouldn't start Ozzie against crappy teams like blues to get him going? NO, let's let him get back into shape...

I would ride Conklin though in important games until Ozzie can prove he can be the starter...

[YoungGuns1340 1]

Who is this goalie out there? He actually looks really good.... glad to see Ozzie picking it up.

This is Ozzies best period in WEEKS.

[Never_Retire_Steve 35]

"FACT: None of you haters (osgood or otherwise) were around when they were playing very well around the Winter Classic."

Not a fact

Edited February 3, 2009 by Never_Retire_Steve

[BuckeyeWingsfan80 209]

Using logic if futile.

Ozzie's actually having a good period. Most importantly, hes holding on to the puck, not letting up so many rebounds.

And his defenders are possessing the puck, they are making it hard on the Blues to get room....

And f***....

[VM1138 1,921]

#3.

[hankzet40 233]

God damn it, all that work wasted.

[Wings_Rule_1010 4]

Damn... way to win that faceoff there Draper. Nothing Ozzie could do there.

[BlueMonk 102]

Ah f**k.

[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

After all the good, a friggin screened tip off a faceoff win, bulls***.

[Guest mindfly]

Red wings in a nutshell.. killing 90% of the penalty and a few seconds left and they score, per usual

Osgood with YET ANOTHER 3+ goal against game

Edited February 3, 2009 by mindfly

[syntax 359]

*sigh*

[Systemfel 33]

Congratulations, NHL.

[ComradeWasabi 109]

No blame for that goal. 4:30 of excellent penalty killing, a screen on Ozzy, on a bulls*** call to begin with.

[Guest Crymson]

Cue people blaming Osgood for no reason.

I've no idea why someone wasn't all over Tkachuk at the front of the net.

[YoungGuns1340 1]

Whose fault is it? Whoes fault is it?

[gcom007 1,465]

Nice...I love that Tkachuk is just chilling their in front. Did anyone touch him even?

[russianswede919293 95]

And still shorthanded since it was a major...screw these refs...

Ozzie has been brilliant this period...

and btw if tkachuk's jersey said holmstrom that would have been disallowed because their skates touched.

[BuckeyeWingsfan80 209]

Whose fault is it? Whoes fault is it?

Wait for it, I'm sure it's coming.....

[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

Boy, I hate Barret Jackman.