DetroitWhat 4 Report post Posted April 4, 2010 Has anyone else noticed that Ozzie seems to be hiding ever since he has become the clear cut backup. Usually the backup goalie hangs out on the bench/hallway near equipment manager Paul Boyer and charts the shots during the game. The backup also usually comes out on the ice with the rest of the players after the game to congratulate the winning goalie. I have been to a couple of home games recently and have noticed that Ozzie does not stand on the bench or come out to congratulate Howard after a victory. I have read nothing but positive quotes from Babcock and Howard about how great of a teammate and mentor Ozzie has been for Howard but I am very surprised that he is not being a team player. Even Hasek let his ego go during the 2008 playoff run when he was diminished to a backup role. He continued to be great in practice and sit on the bench and support Ozzie and the rest of his teammates on their run to the cup. I am disappointed in Ozzie and feel that he is being a bit selfish. What are your thoughts? 3 Zetts, T-bone and TheDetroitRedWings reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellowknife Redwing 57 Report post Posted April 4, 2010 I'm sure there's a logical explanation that we're not privy to because we aren't associated with the team and don't know Chris Osgood, but I'll wager the conspiracy theorists and haters will come up with some irrational rumor to satiate you. 1 BuckeyeWingsfan80 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zettie85 106 Report post Posted April 4, 2010 (edited) Ya it's been brought up. He watches the games from the room. Doesn't seem like a big deal and he seems like he is there for Howard, very supportive. Edited April 4, 2010 by zettie85 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miller76 463 Report post Posted April 4, 2010 It seems like every time the camera pans over to him, he is talking to Piet or Bowyer. But everytime Howard gets interviewed, he talks of how Ozzie is supportive and a good team mate. I honestly haven't read into it, like he is hiding out and being a poor sport. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted April 4, 2010 It does seem odd not to see him out there, but as long as he's a good teammate in the locker room like all the Wings players say it doesn't really matter where he sits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zetts 236 Report post Posted April 4, 2010 I doubt it's an issue or Babcock would have dealt with it. If it was an issue, Osgood would either be sitting on the bench or Babcock would have said something to the media. He's not really shy when he discusses his goaltenders with them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingsRox 614 Report post Posted April 4, 2010 Too damn cold sitting around doing nothing. Especially if he is called into duty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dat's sick 1,002 Report post Posted April 4, 2010 Probably busy drinking and snorting cocaine. 2 Skeptikal and T-bone reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted April 4, 2010 Probably busy drinking and snorting cocaine. Hmmm... he did briefly play with Probert so I guess old habits die hard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted April 4, 2010 Has anyone else noticed that Ozzie seems to be hiding ever since he has become the clear cut backup. Usually the backup goalie hangs out on the bench/hallway near equipment manager Paul Boyer and charts the shots during the game. The backup also usually comes out on the ice with the rest of the players after the game to congratulate the winning goalie. I have been to a couple of home games recently and have noticed that Ozzie does not stand on the bench or come out to congratulate Howard after a victory. I have read nothing but positive quotes from Babcock and Howard about how great of a teammate and mentor Ozzie has been for Howard but I am very surprised that he is not being a team player. Even Hasek let his ego go during the 2008 playoff run when he was diminished to a backup role. He continued to be great in practice and sit on the bench and support Ozzie and the rest of his teammates on their run to the cup. I am disappointed in Ozzie and feel that he is being a bit selfish. What are your thoughts? Nobody seems to have a problem with it on the team, Osgood seems to support Howard, it's not a distraction. Not worth reading between the lines into unless we hear something otherwise, which I doubt we will. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superstarsingh 23 Report post Posted April 4, 2010 http://detnews.com/article/20100130/OPINION03/1300386/Chris-Osgood-appreciates-Jimmy-Howard-s-rise Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CenterIce 83 Report post Posted April 4, 2010 http://detnews.com/article/20100130/OPINION03/1300386/Chris-Osgood-appreciates-Jimmy-Howard-s-rise Your link doesn't work. Maybe Ozzie is in the room stretching or riding the bike. Nobody knows, and if Howard is saying he is helping than that is all that matters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted April 4, 2010 I remember one time he was up in the coaches room chatting online during a game on the Wings website. My daughter was asking what he was doing up there and if Howard got hurt was he all ready to step in? I had the same thought. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pucks 66 Report post Posted April 4, 2010 I can't believe you guys don't know this? He's doing a workout tape. It's Richard Simmons - Sweatin to the oldies. It's quite intense though and you need the proper attire. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KKcfANweH4&feature=player_embedded# 3 T-bone, thomaz5 and Barrie reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings1110 184 Report post Posted April 4, 2010 no he waits till everyone else on the team congrats him and then goes and talk to him while hes skating off the ice. they always show it on FSD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holliday 1,888 Report post Posted April 4, 2010 HE'S A WITCH!! BURRNNN HIMMM!!! 1 Frozen-Man reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WizardOfOz30 1,886 Report post Posted April 4, 2010 I think it's good to see the back up goalies on the bench being part of the team, but Ozzie has been in that role all season. He is supportive I'm sure like we've heard from the team. All that really matters is that he's ready to go in if and when he's needed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BUHdactyl 23 Report post Posted April 4, 2010 I've seen him come out and congratulate Howie recently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrie 900 Report post Posted April 4, 2010 (edited) Probably busy drinking and snorting cocaine. I've heard about Ozzie's drinking problems, and I hope that coke comment was a joke. Edited April 4, 2010 by Barrie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zettie85 106 Report post Posted April 4, 2010 no he waits till everyone else on the team congrats him and then goes and talk to him while hes skating off the ice. they always show it on FSD Now that you mention it, I do seem to remember him doing that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8 Legged RedWing 367 Report post Posted April 4, 2010 Yea, I also have seen him skating up to Howard after everyone else congratulates him... I wouldn't be too worried, Ozzie seems like a down to earth kind of guy and I doubt he would let his ego ruin the team that gave him 3 Stanley cups... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sixer 37 Report post Posted April 4, 2010 He should be on the bench with the team in my opinion, Ozzie's backup is always on the bench, supporting the team and showing leadership. With all the Rings he has, he should be kicking Bertuzzi's ass on the bench whenever he makes a bad pass and spurring on any other guy who doesn't have a ring. 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted April 5, 2010 Is this a recent development? I seem to recall Ozzie going out to congratulate Howard all the time, but I admit I haven't noticed lately. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeowingsfan 16 Report post Posted April 5, 2010 Is this a recent development? I seem to recall Ozzie going out to congratulate Howard all the time, but I admit I haven't noticed lately. As wing1110 has stated, he congratulates him after everyone else does. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lidstromboli Report post Posted April 5, 2010 weird that this wasn't really thread worthy prior to the game today huh 1 Frozen-Man reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites