VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted January 15, 2011 http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2011/01/red_wings_recall_tomas_tatar_t.html The first comment after the article admits things are hazy, but things like the Wings re-activating Larsson's profile on the website do seem to back up what they're saying. Basically, it says Ozzie is done for the year and Larsson will be brought in to be Howard's backup. Which terrifies me. Honestly, I'd rather have MacDonald stay up as backup, since he actually does have NHL experience, than an unproven Larsson to back up a shaky Howard... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjm502 165 Report post Posted January 15, 2011 I think one of the best, most consistent, and most skilled goalies in Elitserien could hold his own in the NHL if he gave it his all. I dont think NHL experience would be a problem, he has been pulling HV-71 all season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings_fanatic 677 Report post Posted January 15, 2011 Ozzie is coming back in mid- march so I do not think there is much truth to that, especially after the way Larsson trashed the Red Wings organization not too long ago... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miss Wing Queen 154 Report post Posted January 15, 2011 (edited) Honestly, I don't believe anything unless there is a source. And that is just a poster in the MLive article who claims he read an online story detailing all this (which I have yet to locate). I understand there is some discretion used by management in the NHL, but I really don't think it sounds like Holland to hide such drastic of news about Ozzie, or to pursue a guy who dismissed the Wings' organization the way Larsson did, or to want to go through all the hassle of trying to bring Larsson back when MacDonald is a more proven NHL goalie, who is showing signs of meshing well with the team. Besides, the money it would take for Larsson to return would be better spent on a veteran goalie on the NHL market before it would be spent on an ex-AHLer. The other flaw in the article is that Larsson's profile is not on the Wing's website currently. No offense to the OP, but this just sounds like a load of manure, and "I hate manure!" Edited January 15, 2011 by Miss Wing Queen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted January 15, 2011 If Ozzie truly is out for the season, I honestly don't think we have much to look forward to when it comes time for the postseason. After Larsson's comments, though, I don't see Holland trying to bring him back in. Would be more trouble than he's worth. Might as well bring in Ray Emery at that point. 1 Vladifan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brett 1,029 Report post Posted January 15, 2011 his stats are nice but i dont believe it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MCleveland89 122 Report post Posted January 15, 2011 From the comment: Holland was seen yesterday in the Detroit Metro Airport, but there is no report as to which gate he was at or what airline he was flying (he could have been just going to tonight's game in Columbus). Last time I checked, tonight's game was in Detroit. Chris Osgood (who is not expected to retire before the start of next season) may not be returning after (what appears to be) season ending hernia surgery Tuesday. Osgood is due back in mid-March. Jordan Pearce has more victories with the Griffins this season than McCollum McCollum is 5-10-2. Pearce is 3-2-1. There is way too many bad facts in a random comment from an unnamed source for me to believe this. Thanks OP for posting, but I call bulls***. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted January 15, 2011 I could have sworn due to transfer arrangements he wouldn't be able to come over until the next international transfer window? If we only had someone who lives in Sweden and could read Swedish reports to clue us in. If Ozzie truly is out for the season, I honestly don't think we have much to look forward to when it comes time for the postseason. After Larsson's comments, though, I don't see Holland trying to bring him back in. Would be more trouble than he's worth. Might as well bring in Ray Emery at that point. Coaches and owners have shown that if you have talent and are a prick, the latter is oftenly ignored. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broken 16 381 Report post Posted January 15, 2011 (edited) If Ozzie truly is out for the season, I honestly don't think we have much to look forward to when it comes time for the postseason. After Larsson's comments, though, I don't see Holland trying to bring him back in. Would be more trouble than he's worth. Might as well bring in Ray Emery at that point. Lol... really? Our playoff hopes lie with a semi-washed up back-up? Bummer. As far as your second comment, Larsson has confidence and, apparently, something to prove. Give me that guy every time over the complacent old guy that accomplished everything already. Pretty sure Holland has zero time or desire to get involved in petty pissing matches between goalies. Lol. Edited January 15, 2011 by Broken 16 4 Rick D, Hockeymom1960, The Secret and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dat's sick 1,002 Report post Posted January 16, 2011 Larsson wasn't doing great in the AHL before leaving, but has been awesome in the SEL and should have a lot of confidence. I certainly wouldn't feel much worse with him backing Howie up than Macdonald. And just as I say that it's 2-0 Columbus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ogreslayer 1,069 Report post Posted January 17, 2011 I really don't see that happening. God forbid the Wings lose another goalie this year, but if they do I think we would see Jordan Pearce suit up before they would bring Larsson back stateside. Or more likely Kenny would look to sign or trade for a cheap stop-gap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted January 17, 2011 I really don't see that happening. God forbid the Wings lose another goalie this year, but if they do I think we would see Jordan Pearce suit up before they would bring Larsson back stateside. Or more likely Kenny would look to sign or trade for a cheap stop-gap. Maybe Kenny will suit up? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ogreslayer 1,069 Report post Posted January 17, 2011 Maybe Kenny will suit up? Probably an equal change of that to seeing Larsson in the Winged Wheel this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newfy 695 Report post Posted January 17, 2011 I could have sworn due to transfer arrangements he wouldn't be able to come over until the next international transfer window? If we only had someone who lives in Sweden and could read Swedish reports to clue us in. Coaches and owners have shown that if you have talent and are a prick, the latter is oftenly ignored. Mindfly sure would be useful.... And I really think Larsons comments are blown way overboard. If he's a solid tendy, they wont care about some comments said in Sweden Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragonballgtz 273 Report post Posted January 17, 2011 Lol... really? Our playoff hopes lie with a semi-washed up back-up? Bummer. As far as your second comment, Larsson has confidence and, apparently, something to prove. Give me that guy every time over the complacent old guy that accomplished everything already. Pretty sure Holland has zero time or desire to get involved in petty pissing matches between goalies. Lol. If MacDonald cannot handle being backup it will hurt. Howard will have to play in more games because the confidence in Mac won't be high enough for Babs to put him in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Anderson 0 Report post Posted January 17, 2011 Mindfly sure would be useful.... And I really think Larsons comments are blown way overboard. If he's a solid tendy, they wont care about some comments said in Sweden Larsson definitly didn't realize his comments would make it all the way to Detroit. Even well spoken Swedish hockey players like Alfredsson tend to express themselves quite differently in Swedish media compared to North American. As for his play, he leads the SEL in save percentage and has easily been the best goalie in the league. There's no reason to think he isn't ready for the NHL. There's been nothing about it in Swedish media so far though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted January 17, 2011 Those who have access to watch the SEL definitely gotta chime in here because from what I remember, Larsson is still small and "skinny as a rake" as they described last he was in GR. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmamolo 287 Report post Posted January 17, 2011 (edited) Despite the comments Larsson made about the Wings organization (whether they translate from in tone and harshness accurately or not) I've always been a big Larsson supporter and was glad the Wings retained his NA rights for the next 3 years. I've always felt he had the skills to potentially become a solid goaltender. THat doesn't mean he'd pan out but I always liked his game. That being said, I just don't see how this whole scenario would come to fruition. I think what would be more likely to happen (if anything) would be for Larsson to get a training camp invite next season and compete for the back up role since his SEL season has been so strong (assuming Osgood retires this year). Daniel Larsson - Detroit Red Wings Edited January 17, 2011 by mmamolo 1 stevkrause reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WMUCarGuy 8 Report post Posted January 17, 2011 What about Nabokov? He wants back in the NHL. Could we afford him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmamolo 287 Report post Posted January 17, 2011 What about Nabokov? He wants back in the NHL. Could we afford him? I sincerely doubt it. I don't know how much money he ended up walking away with from his KHL deal but no matter how much he got I still doubt he'd sign for cheap. Honestly, I don't really understand how the Wings could bring anyone in. Osgood seems as though he'd be coming back mid-March. Even if the Wings for the LTIR route, once he comes back they'd have to re-adjust the cap and roster spots to fit ppl back in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maltbymaniac 13 Report post Posted January 17, 2011 what were larsons comments? i must have missed this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted January 17, 2011 If Ozzie truly is out for the season, I honestly don't think we have much to look forward to when it comes time for the postseason. After Larsson's comments, though, I don't see Holland trying to bring him back in. Would be more trouble than he's worth. Might as well bring in Ray Emery at that point. You don't honestly believe Ozzie's gonna be between the pipes come mid-April, do you? 1 Rick D reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick Zombos Ghost 82 Report post Posted January 17, 2011 i posted about this last week and the thread was moved to the rumor mill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Secret 304 Report post Posted January 17, 2011 I would love this personally... Would be a goal tending tandem that would demand performance. Howard knowing that Larsson is right behind him pushing to take his spot would be the perfect motivating factor for both to continually do better... moreso then an old Ozzie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweWings 45 Report post Posted January 17, 2011 I would love this personally... Would be a goal tending tandem that would demand performance. Howard knowing that Larsson is right behind him pushing to take his spot would be the perfect motivating factor for both to continually do better... moreso then an old Ozzie. If Larsson has a good play-off in Sweden and a good training camp after summer then this is possible scenario. But Larsson does need to prove himself, the best thing would be for him to somehow grab the No. 1 spot with the national team during the world championship, but given the glut of goalies Sweden seems to have right now, that seems unlikely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
