Jake Ryan 1 Report post Posted May 18, 2009 I always wondered why the Red Wings didn't have a goalie who could handle the puck better so they could shave seconds off the time they spend chasing cleared pucks on their power play. I was thinking Turco might be a good pickup after a bad season in Dallas, but that guy is WAY overpaid. The Wings are not going to spend 5 mil plus on their netminder. So is there anyone else out there that has a real good knack for handling the puck and isn't too much of a liability in the net? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmubronco420 25 Report post Posted May 18, 2009 no that sounds like a bad idea Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10 Minute Misconduct 104 Report post Posted May 18, 2009 Chris Osgood? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chase 0 Report post Posted May 18, 2009 What is this guy talking about? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-TownWing 0 Report post Posted May 18, 2009 Chris Osgood? Beat me to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted May 18, 2009 I think we should try to acquire Marty B. during the off season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted May 18, 2009 Ozzie isn't getting any younger, but at this point Turco is a liability coming off a bad season. I wouldn't go after him but I also wouldn't be surprised if Dallas moves him since they seem to like that Stephan goalie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jedi 1,865 Report post Posted May 18, 2009 I'm kinda scratching my head over a couple of things that are implied assumptions in your post... A - That Osgood isn't going to be on the Wings next year. B - That the Wings will have enough cap room to sign ANYONE outside the organization next year. C - That if we got rid of Ozzie, we'd be able to find someone better for the 1.4 million cap space he takes up. Sure, there are goalies out there that are much better at moving the puck than Ozzie. But at 1.4 million, you're not going to find a goalie that has the same credentials as Ozzie. Namely tons of playoff experience, 3 Stanley Cups to his resume, and a calming effect on his teammates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dano33 41 Report post Posted May 18, 2009 (edited) Goaltending Priority 1: Stopping the puck . . . . . . 2: Puck Handling 3: Everything else Having a guy who is a good puck handler and not too much of a liability in net is a horrible idea Edited May 18, 2009 by Dano33 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted May 18, 2009 Um...Ozzie ain't too shabby when it comes to handling pucks. How about we just stick with him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drfnr14 0 Report post Posted May 18, 2009 After a seven-year hiatus, Chris Osgood was the first goaltender to score a goal since Ron Hextall did so in the 1989 playoffs. yeah he cant handle the puck well...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Ryan 1 Report post Posted May 18, 2009 I would just like to see someone who could get the puck up ice quicker on the PP. Osgood always leaves it behind the net. He rarely skates out of his crease and gets it up ice quickly so they can get back in the attacking zone. Then Lidstrom and Rafalski have to skate all the way back behind the net. It would be nice to see a goalie allow the Wings 10-15 more seconds per power play in the attacking zone because he was a good puck handler. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocket Queen 30 1 Report post Posted May 18, 2009 I'm kinda scratching my head over a couple of things that are implied assumptions in your post... A - That Osgood isn't going to be on the Wings next year. B - That the Wings will have enough cap room to sign ANYONE outside the organization next year. C - That if we got rid of Ozzie, we'd be able to find someone better for the 1.4 million cap space he takes up. Sure, there are goalies out there that are much better at moving the puck than Ozzie. But at 1.4 million, you're not going to find a goalie that has the same credentials as Ozzie. Namely tons of playoff experience, 3 Stanley Cups to his resume, and a calming effect on his teammates. There aren't many goal tenders that are much better at handling the puck. Osgood's not the best, but he handles the puck well enough. Other than that I totally agreee with you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weGotTheCup89 41 Report post Posted May 18, 2009 Norm Maracle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xBrave_Heartx 0 Report post Posted May 18, 2009 After a seven-year hiatus, Chris Osgood was the first goaltender to score a goal since Ron Hextall did so in the 1989 playoffs. yeah he cant handle the puck well...... If you believe that a goal, is the end all/be all for a goalie being able to move the puck.. then something is wrong. :\ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparty13 0 Report post Posted May 18, 2009 I would just like to see someone who could get the puck up ice quicker on the PP. Osgood always leaves it behind the net. He rarely skates out of his crease and gets it up ice quickly so they can get back in the attacking zone. Then Lidstrom and Rafalski have to skate all the way back behind the net. It would be nice to see a goalie allow the Wings 10-15 more seconds per power play in the attacking zone because he was a good puck handler. That's the style of PP the Wings play man... They set her up in their own zone and work it into the opposings.... they don't run n gun like Atlanta and some others.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drfnr14 0 Report post Posted May 18, 2009 If you believe that a goal, is the end all/be all for a goalie being able to move the puck.. then something is wrong. :\ oh not at all. but op makes it seem like osgood just sits in the net. never moves the puck up the ice. my point was just 1 of many. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted May 18, 2009 I always wondered why the Wings didn't stack their 4 lines with two-way forwards who can shoot like Ovechkin, pass like Datsyuk, skate like Helm, and fight like Carcillo.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocket Queen 30 1 Report post Posted May 18, 2009 I always wondered why the Wings didn't stack their 4 lines with two-way forwards who can shoot like Ovechkin, pass like Datsyuk, skate like Helm, and fight like Carcillo.. hahahahahahaa! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EuroTwin 240 Report post Posted May 18, 2009 I always wondered why the Wings didn't stack their 4 lines with two-way forwards who can shoot like Ovechkin, pass like Datsyuk, skate like Helm, and fight like Carcillo.. I know. God, our scouts are atrocious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted May 18, 2009 (edited) Ozzie isn't getting any younger, but at this point Turco is a liability coming off a bad season. I wouldn't go after him but I also wouldn't be surprised if Dallas moves him since they seem to like that Stephan goalie. You mean the goalie who started in all of 5 games this season? Edited May 18, 2009 by Hockeytown0001 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drfnr14 0 Report post Posted May 18, 2009 why would the op even think about dumping ozzy for turco??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocket Queen 30 1 Report post Posted May 18, 2009 Am I the only person that realizes Turco is highly overrated? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SDavis35 140 Report post Posted May 18, 2009 Turco... playing FOR detroit? Goodbye playoffs! He can't win at the Joe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
