Ozzie hides when backing up

[DetroitWhat 4]

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?

[Yellowknife Redwing 57]

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.

[zettie85 106]

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

[miller76 463]

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.

[Drake_Marcus 890]

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.

[Zetts 236]

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.

[RedWingsRox 614]

Too damn cold sitting around doing nothing. Especially if he is called into duty.

[dat's sick 1,002]

Probably busy drinking and snorting cocaine.

[Drake_Marcus 890]

Probably busy drinking and snorting cocaine.

Hmmm... he did briefly play with Probert so I guess old habits die hard.

[SouthernWingsFan 854]

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.

[superstarsingh 23]

http://detnews.com/article/20100130/OPINION03/1300386/Chris-Osgood-appreciates-Jimmy-Howard-s-rise

[CenterIce 83]

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.

[Hockeymom1960 5,107]

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.

[Pucks 66]

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#

[wings1110 184]

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

[Doc Holliday 1,888]

HE'S A WITCH!! BURRNNN HIMMM!!!

[WizardOfOz30 1,886]

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.

[BUHdactyl 23]

I've seen him come out and congratulate Howie recently.

[Barrie 900]

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

[zettie85 106]

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.

[8 Legged RedWing 367]

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...

[sixer 37]

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.

[VM1138 1,921]

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.

[Zeowingsfan 16]

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.

[Guest Lidstromboli]

weird that this wasn't really thread worthy prior to the game today huh