VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted January 4, 2011 Go Ozzie! I realize that I'm biased, being a huge Ozzie fan, but I am also strong in my feelings that Howard is the Goalie of the Future for this team. Still, I feel it is in the best interest of both the goalies and the team that both start as much as possible (edge to Howard) so that Howard is fresh for the playoffs and Ozzie is ready in case of the unthinkable. Go Wings!!!!! Ozzie with the double hat trick and a Gordie Howe to boot! Exactly, so many people around here think it has to be either or. People arguing for more starts for Ozzie aren't arguing for Howard to be dumped or traded, just that he needs some time to clear his head while we see if Ozzie can continue to play big for us. 1 Vladifan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrie 900 Report post Posted January 4, 2011 Enough Canada-USA talk, back to real hockey and the quest for a 5th Stanley Cup since 1997. I'll be out a bit tonight, but should be home for the last half of the game. We've been playing well on the road lately and I expect it to continue. I'm saying 5-2 Wings! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted January 4, 2011 Great GDT again Hockeytown.. Just an update for you if you want, Ozzie is starting tonight Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrie 900 Report post Posted January 4, 2011 Well apparently it won't be Jimmy tonight. I guess LGW is a reference point for the Babs lol. I figured after Jimmy got the hook last game, Ozzie would get the start tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown_Ryan 119 Report post Posted January 4, 2011 I figured after Jimmy got the hook last game, Ozzie would get the start tonight. Possible that Babs wants Osgood in vs. a weak and struggling EDM offense and Howard in vs. the Flamers? just thinking out loud here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwingfan19 293 Report post Posted January 4, 2011 I love Miller, and i think he was a fine addition to this team, but he is one of the players that can be replaced without this team missing a beat. Hasn't Sauce already shown he can contribute more than Miller? We have Abdelkader/Eaves/Helm/Franzen/Filppula/Draper that can easily take Miller's place on the PK. fully agree. I want to see more of tommy tats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings_fanatic 677 Report post Posted January 4, 2011 Also possible that Babs looked over Howard's performance the past month and realized he better start Ozzy some more here... just saying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted January 4, 2011 Also possible that Babs looked over Howard's performance the past month and realized he better start Ozzy some more here... just saying. He would have a pretty good view of something like that wouldn't he? 1 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Sample 31 Report post Posted January 4, 2011 This game is a must win. With Calgary and Vancouver up next we need these two points bad. Calgary has been playing alot better and Vancouver will be a very tough win. A full 60 mins is needed. Lets Go Wings! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcom007 1,465 Report post Posted January 4, 2011 Go Ozzie! I realize that I'm biased, being a huge Ozzie fan, but I am also strong in my feelings that Howard is the Goalie of the Future for this team. Still, I feel it is in the best interest of both the goalies and the team that both start as much as possible (edge to Howard) so that Howard is fresh for the playoffs and Ozzie is ready in case of the unthinkable. Go Wings!!!!! Ozzie with the double hat trick and a Gordie Howe to boot! Well said about the Ozzie-Howard thing. I don't know how you can really not really like both of these guys. I think Howard's got a ton of potential and I really hope he is the goalie of the future and successful at that. But that said, I think Osgood needs to be starting more and I think they need to get back to developing Howard instead of trying to force him into a starting role that he wasn't quite ready for yet. It's absolutely no knock on him as a goalie. We're really, really, really lucky to have a couple guys that aren't head cases, who are humble and team guys that seem to love playing here. It's a great situation. I just hope Babcock doesn't drive Jimmy into the ground this year. That's why I want to see a shift back to a real rotation and Osgood starting in the playoffs for Jimmy to observe so he can really be ready in 1-2 years. Patience is cool. It's why Osgood has got a lot of Cups and 400 wins. Jimmy's too talented and too good of a guy to waste by burning him out early. 5 WizardOfOz30, GoWings1905, HankthaTank and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WMUCarGuy 8 Report post Posted January 5, 2011 (edited) I played baseball with Jeff Petry's brother, Matt (who's now in an MLB farm team) when I was a kid. Their dad is ex-Tiger Dan Petry. They're one of those families that are crazy talented at everything. Edited January 5, 2011 by WMUCarGuy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted January 5, 2011 Go Ozzie, go Wings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACallToArms 270 Report post Posted January 5, 2011 Ozzie starts going for #500 tonight. Go Wings! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcom007 1,465 Report post Posted January 5, 2011 Larry Murphy, while praising Flip's recent play, telling it how it's been historically: "He's been a good two-way player but he hasn't put up the numbers the team wants from him." I note this for those who try to suggest that the team hasn't been disappointed with his offensive output the last few years, despite the fact that it's mentioned in the press almost every other month it seems. He's been playing well the last few games, it's a good streak. Let's see if he can do what he's yet to do and turn it into something that doesn't end up being just another streak. Here's hoping. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted January 5, 2011 Red Wings lines have been updated, opposition gdt is now available in the OP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted January 5, 2011 Red Wings lines have been updated, opposition gdt is now available in the OP. thanks, HT. The Oils GDT seems like a bunch of reasonable fans. I am going over there, if this place implodes at some point. LOL~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WizardOfOz30 1,886 Report post Posted January 5, 2011 Not too many people here. I hope I can make it through the game, feeling like crap with my stomach. Lets Go Wings! Go Osgood!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drumnj 459 Report post Posted January 5, 2011 No Eaves Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kook_10 1,705 Report post Posted January 5, 2011 Gimme the sauce! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukianDekes 2,428 Report post Posted January 5, 2011 Red Wings lines have been updated, opposition gdt is now available in the OP. Miller playing on the third line... We want Tatar who is actually a offensive threat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted January 5, 2011 No Eaves and no Tatar. I like what little I have seen of Mursak, but I really was looking forward to a little spuds action tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragonballgtz 273 Report post Posted January 5, 2011 (edited) Murphy already sounds like he is sloshed lol and no Tatar. what you talkin bout willis? Who haves Eave spot then? Edited January 5, 2011 by dragonballgtz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Namingway 146 Report post Posted January 5, 2011 Watching this game from work again I didn't get to see all of the last game but I'm hoping things are different this time around. The Oilers can be a good team with their young players but I think the Wings should have no problem matching them as long as they play a full 60 minutes, even without Datsyuk and Cleary. Here's to a good game! Red Wings 5 (Bertuzzi, Franzen, Zetterberg, Filppula, Ericsson) Oilers 2 LET'S GO RED WINGS!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toefuzz 58 Report post Posted January 5, 2011 Everytime we see Tatar my wife starts quoting Mr. Burns from The Simpons... "Let the fools have their tartar sauce" I don't know why it's funny but it makes me laugh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukianDekes 2,428 Report post Posted January 5, 2011 Edmonton is going to be skating fast... hopefully Detroit can match them from the start. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
