Mike 0 Report post Posted April 3, 2009 Update from Friday's practice: This comes as no surprise, but Wings coach Mike Babcock made it official by saying Chris Osgood will be his starting goaltender in the playoffs. Osgood will start Sunday against Minnesota, as the Wing, who are pretty much locked into second place in the Western Conference, try to snap a three-game losing streak. Osgood has lost his last two starts and the team has lost the last three games that Osgood has started. His last win was March 20 in Atlanta. Forward Tomas Kopecky did not practice due to a shoulder injury and Babcock said he won't play Sunday. Kopecky said he hurt his right shoulder late in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Blues on a hit from David Backes (as if he didn't enough damage). He doesn't believe it's serious, though, and said he might skate on Saturday. MLive Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SDavis35 140 Report post Posted April 3, 2009 This is going to be VERY interesting come playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted April 3, 2009 *shakes head* If the wings make it past the first two rounds I'll be very surprised. That said, with our goaltending the way it is at the moment, Babs has just chosen the best of the bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted April 3, 2009 (edited) I guess they go with playoff experience, fair enough, since conklin failed to take over the no.1 spot they go with osgood... time will tell if he really is the playoff goalie he can be in alot of playoffs... Edited April 3, 2009 by mindfly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lets go pavel 2 Report post Posted April 3, 2009 No surprise here. He'll no doubt be on a short leash, but hopefully Babs won't need it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blueliner 69 Report post Posted April 3, 2009 *shakes head* If the wings make it past the first two rounds I'll be very surprised. That said, with our goaltending the way it is at the moment, Babs has just chosen the best of the bad. Make that the first round. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted April 3, 2009 Make that the first round. Liek, make it they won't make the playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsMyWings13 4 Report post Posted April 3, 2009 Did anyone expect anything different? I fully expect the Wings to step things up in the playoffs and I think Ozzie can be solid enough to get the job done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dimaline312000 51 Report post Posted April 3, 2009 Come on Ozzie!! Let's Go Wings!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted April 3, 2009 The lesser of two evils is still evil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted April 3, 2009 He should start, and if by any chance he falters Ty should be put in right away. That being said, I of course am behind Ozzie 100% and think he'll be just fine! GO OZZIE!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z Winged Dangler 2,082 Report post Posted April 3, 2009 My guess is we'll see Conklin start the 3rd period of game 1 and the wings COME BACK to win game 1 in OT. Ozzy rides the pine Hasek style this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PROBIE4PREZ 58 Report post Posted April 3, 2009 I totally agree with Hockeycrazy ... just keep Ozzie on a short leash like Babcock did with Hasek last playoffs .. worked out fine xD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casey 145 Report post Posted April 3, 2009 Logo on the front, not the name on the back. Go Wings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown Red Wings 245 Report post Posted April 3, 2009 Logo on the front, not the name on the back. Go Wings. Yep, no other choice. And right now it doesn't seem to matter who plays goal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheOwl 77 Report post Posted April 3, 2009 It would be very unsurprising if Osgood plays mediocre in Game 1-2 and still wins, but loses Game 3-4. As long as Babcock makes the change to Conklin sooner then later if needed, no reason to worry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mors 201 Report post Posted April 3, 2009 Not to start a s***storm of debate or anything...but can we stop with the Kopecky yet? (-9 in the last 9 games I believe including -2 last night). Come playoff time it certainly seems justifiable to give Helm & Leino some opportunities. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HOCKEY MATTERS 167 Report post Posted April 3, 2009 The entire D sucks right now. Babs should line them all up, turn around, drop em, and have Oz and Conks give them a little red-ass with the goalie sticks. Paddle their bottoms for stinkin up the rink. That should fix em. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted April 3, 2009 Not to start a s***storm of debate or anything...but can we stop with the Kopecky yet? (-9 in the last 9 games I believe including -2 last night). Come playoff time it certainly seems justifiable to give Helm & Leino some opportunities. This I have to agree with even though it has nothing to do with stats, but observation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted April 3, 2009 Agreed on Kopecky. He got hot and was good for about a half dozen games and hasn't done anything since. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
interminded 1 Report post Posted April 3, 2009 Ozzie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted April 3, 2009 Good news on both fronts. Kopecky finds a way to get hurt at the worse times, and I dont have a problem with it! Leino and Helm need some playing time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Ruff 47 Report post Posted April 3, 2009 I remain opitmisitc that the team will start playing 100% when the playoffs roll around and guys like Helm and Leino and Rafalski get back in the lineup good luck Osgood Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j.hoop 64 Report post Posted April 3, 2009 Liek, make it they won't make the playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maltbymaniac 13 Report post Posted April 3, 2009 they shoulda started conklin,and then let ozzie step in if needed,kinda like last year,then maybe ozzie would get the spark he needs wishful thinking anyways this is not how i had planned this at the begining of the year.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
