zettie85 106 Report post Posted January 9, 2010 Not sure if I agree with this. I know we need every point to keep in the hunt but we're going to burn the kid out. Away game, perfect time to let Ozzie have some time in goal. Not like we're going to win with either one of them ... I know pessimistic but realist. Ozzie will play against the Isle for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinWing 26 Report post Posted January 9, 2010 http://www.nhl.com/ice/playerstats.htm?fet...mp;viewName=wlt 5th in save % (92,7%) and 8th in GAA (2,19). :beerbuddy: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holliday 1,888 Report post Posted January 9, 2010 At this point in the season I would agree with you but don't you think that if Jimmy can get us there he deserves at least a sniff of playoff time. We pulled Hasek in game 3 and Ozzie shined and everything worked out OK. Why can't he get the chance if he gets us there? I think it's only fair. Hasek was pulled because of his performance in game four. He wasn't pulled in game three. If Osgood does what Hasek did then Howard will play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Statts 4 Report post Posted January 9, 2010 http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=512925 Good article on Howard. I especially liked this part: Good read. I liked the part about him learning the mental aspect of the game from Ozzie and the rest of the vets on the team. J-Ho seems to have a good head on his shoulders. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pavel Hossyukstrom 2 Report post Posted January 9, 2010 If he keeps playing like this? Yes. If he dips? No. Don't forget that Rask is posting insane numbers. Howie would have to post these numbers but with significantly more wins. Yeah but Rask hasn't played enough. He only has 10 wins and Howard has 15. So why is he even in the conversation? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zettie85 106 Report post Posted January 9, 2010 Hasek was pulled because of his performance in game four. He wasn't pulled in game three. If Osgood does what Hasek did then Howard will play. Yeah sorry game 4. My point is Howard needs to get playoff experience eventually. Why not now? Like I said in a previous post, if he continues to play well all season long we need to take advantage of that. We do always have Ozzie but as much as everybody does love Ozzie he isn't a guaranteed game changer. He has played great the last two playoff years but does that mean he can do it again this year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingsRox 614 Report post Posted January 10, 2010 (edited) WOW ... just wow. His statistical standing is getting better and better every game !!! NHL Stats on Goalies #5 on GAA (#3 if you only count goalies with 20 games or more) #3 on SV% (#2 if you only count goalies with 20 games or more) Calder trophy candidate watch Edited January 10, 2010 by RedWingsRox Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingsRox 614 Report post Posted January 10, 2010 Damn ... even in the Compuware Three Stars Howie is right up there !! Another selection for tonight as 3rd star !! Compuware Three Stars Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holliday 1,888 Report post Posted January 10, 2010 Yeah sorry game 4. My point is Howard needs to get playoff experience eventually. Why not now? Like I said in a previous post, if he continues to play well all season long we need to take advantage of that. We do always have Ozzie but as much as everybody does love Ozzie he isn't a guaranteed game changer. He has played great the last two playoff years but does that mean he can do it again this year? If you have a veteran who has done it before and can play in that situation then you don't give it to the rookie just so he can get playoff time. He will get his if he continues to play well through the next few years so there is no need to rush him into anything. They didn't rush him into a steady NHL gig, did they? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miller Brew 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2010 Howard is starting to look like an awesome 64th overall pick. The only other goalie that went before Howard was Corey Crawford who was 52nd overall. Howard was Wings' first pick because they traded away the 1st rounder in 2003. http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/draft/nhl2003e.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheOwl 77 Report post Posted January 10, 2010 Howard will win the Calder by a landslide if he keeps these kind of numbers up. He's been playing OUTSTANDING! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miller Brew 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2010 When was the last time a goalie won the calder? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingsRox 614 Report post Posted January 10, 2010 The only other goalie that went before Howard was Corey Crawford who was 52nd overall. http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/draft/nhl2003e.html Did you overlook the #1 pick of that year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted January 10, 2010 (edited) Don't look now, but Jimmy has the best save % and GAA in the Western conference Edited January 10, 2010 by Echolalia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheOwl 77 Report post Posted January 10, 2010 When was the last time a goalie won the calder? hahaha Don't know if you're joking so: Last season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted January 10, 2010 hahaha Don't know if you're joking so: Last season. I hate those. You wonder about something and an obvious answer just completely slips by you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theophany 110 Report post Posted January 10, 2010 I hate those. You wonder about something and an obvious answer just completely slips by you. His name is HOMER! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted January 10, 2010 His name is HOMER! This is killing me. I can't remember what episode that was from. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheOwl 77 Report post Posted January 10, 2010 I hate those. You wonder about something and an obvious answer just completely slips by you. Yeah happens all the time, but still wikipedia is just a few clicks away. Before Mason, I bet no one would get Raycroft as a calder winner. Brodeur was next interestingly. On a side note, whenever I see that Barret Jackman won the calder over Zetterberg, I almost throw up a little. What a god damn travesty. They should actually consider revoking the trophy. Can they do that? Stats: Jackman, D- 3G 16A 19P Zetterberg, F- 22G 22A 44P Nash, F- 17G 22A 39P What a joke. I mean seriously. He sucks. He sucked then, and he sucks now. Zetterberg and Nash lead rookies in points and goals. Give it to Nash at least, that would've been better. But Jackman. Holy crap, what were they thinking!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest zackmorris Report post Posted January 11, 2010 51 shots last night. Wow. They say Roy really developed by playing on minor league teams that left him hanging out to dry defensively. Maybe this is great training for Howard? Yeah....that never happened. Roy never played behind bad teams and never carried ANY of them. That myth needs to die. French Cdn goalies could punch puppies and kick nuns and be loved by all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest zackmorris Report post Posted January 11, 2010 Oh and if Howard keeps at this pace, and Osgood keeps bombing every rare occasion we put him in there...it's not entirely insane to think he could be a Vezina candidate. I'm talking almost every start from here on out but that's not insane to think. The only thing that'd hurt his chances might be wins. His stats are spectacular otherwise. I just can't stomach another Vezina going to Brodeur. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pucks 66 Report post Posted January 11, 2010 A nice read with thoughts from Ken Holland. http://www.detnews.com/article/20100109/SPORTS0103/1090359 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted January 11, 2010 NHL don't agree that he's been that hot; http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=513206 Not among this weeks 3 stars... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
interminded 1 Report post Posted January 11, 2010 Oh and if Howard keeps at this pace, and Osgood keeps bombing every rare occasion we put him in there...it's not entirely insane to think he could be a Vezina candidate. I'm talking almost every start from here on out but that's not insane to think. The only thing that'd hurt his chances might be wins. His stats are spectacular otherwise. I just can't stomach another Vezina going to Brodeur. Better yet, I think Jimmy Howard will end up in the Hall of Fame. I think it's safe to say that at this point in the season... Get real, sir Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theophany 110 Report post Posted January 11, 2010 Howard is 3rd in the NHL in both GAA (2.14) and Sv% (.928), for the record. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
