Wing Across The Pond 196 Report post Posted March 14, 2011 (edited) Looks as if Ozzie's back now, according to Official Detroit Red Wings on Facebook. http://www.facebook.com/#!/DETROITREDWINGS Doesn't say if Joey's down again which I assume he is, or when he's going to be really ready for action. EDIT: Confirmed on Twitter too http://twitter.com/detroitredwings Edited March 14, 2011 by Wing Across The Pond 3 Vladifan, InKennyWeTrust and Xitium reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted March 14, 2011 @Detroit Red Wings The Red Wings have activated goaltender Chris Osgood and reassigned goaltender Joey MacDonald to Grand Rapids. Good deal. A capable backup to give Howie the rest he needs. 2 Nightfall and Vladifan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wing Across The Pond 196 Report post Posted March 14, 2011 Good deal. A capable backup to give Howie the rest he needs. Looking good after a few good results! A fresh goalie and one who will get some rest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PrairieDawg 52 Report post Posted March 14, 2011 Safe to assume he'll be playing Wednesday or Thursday? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InKennyWeTrust 126 Report post Posted March 14, 2011 Looks as if Ozzie's back now, according to Official Detroit Red Wings on Facebook. http://www.facebook.com/#!/DETROITREDWINGS Doesn't say if Joey's down again which I assume he is, or when he's going to be really ready for action. EDIT: Confirmed on Twitter too http://twitter.com/detroitredwings Hooray! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WizardOfOz30 1,886 Report post Posted March 14, 2011 Can't wait to see him back in net! 1 Vladifan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xitium 272 Report post Posted March 14, 2011 Safe to assume he'll be playing Wednesday or Thursday? Assuming the Wings usual goalie setup for back to backs, it will be Howie on Wednesday and Ozzie on Thursday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holliday 1,888 Report post Posted March 14, 2011 And so, the Osgood vs. Howard debates may continue again. 2 Xitium and DatsyukianDekes reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zombi 43 Report post Posted March 14, 2011 Great news. I assume that they'll put Ozzie in against the BJs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dimaline312000 51 Report post Posted March 14, 2011 That's real good news. I sure hope to see him back in net ready to play an NHL Game soon. Hopefully Wednesday manybe!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zombi 43 Report post Posted March 14, 2011 Joey has been sent down per MLive: http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2011/03/red_wings_activate_goaltender.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted March 14, 2011 Joey has been sent down per MLive: http://www.mlive.com...goaltender.html And per other posts above Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilzyme 769 Report post Posted March 14, 2011 Very good news, I'm hoping this gives Osgood a real fresh mindframe coming back into the season. Already hit his 400 win mark, fixed his pain that he overcame and played with and had time to practice for awhile now. He's very capable of being one of the best when you need him, I hope he comes back swinging! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WizardOfOz30 1,886 Report post Posted March 14, 2011 I'm always happy to see positive articles about him. Of course this is pretty much what we all know but still... My link The Red Wings are virtually back to full health now and the guy most excited about their latest development might be Jimmy Howard. Detroit activated goalie Chris Osgood from injured reserve after Osgood missed the last few weeks recovering from sports hernia surgery.With Osgood back, Joey MacDonald heads back to the AHL but more importantly Osgood provides coach Mike Babcock with a more viable option to give Howard a rest heading into the playoffs. Ideally Osgood gives the Red Wings a better chance to win games than MacDonald did and before suffering from the hernia, Osgood had been playing reasonably well compared to last season. With a 2.77 goals against average and a .903 save percentage his numbers weren’t all that different from Howard’s. Making sure that Howard is energized for the postseason could be a priority for the Wings.Detroit has an eight point lead on Chicago in the Central Division and trail Vancouver by nine points for the top spot in the Western Conference while staying ahead of San Jose for the two seed by four points. Provided they can keep the Blackhawks and Sharks far enough in their rear view mirror and not eke any closer to the Canucks, Detroit would essentially be staying warm for the playoffs at that point. With Osgood back in the fold, expect to see him get his fair share of action in Detroit’s final 13 games. The Wings have two sets of back-to-back game days (March 16-17, April 2-3) so you’d think that Osgood at least has two guaranteed starts there in that mix. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brett 1,029 Report post Posted March 14, 2011 Our savior Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WizardOfOz30 1,886 Report post Posted March 14, 2011 Our savior Until he lets in a soft goal or two. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted March 14, 2011 I'm VERY surprised... I honestly thought he was done for good... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Din758 371 Report post Posted March 14, 2011 Can't wait to see him back in net! I can... 1 Uncle Danny reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzermania 156 Report post Posted March 14, 2011 It's funny as disappointed as I've been with him in the recent past(though the little he has played this season has been much better), I still get excited to hear he's coming back. Also...13 games left? damn, playoffs are coming up quick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted March 14, 2011 I think Babcock HAS to run a 50-50 split going into the playoffs. We don't want a tired Howard and we don't want a rusty Ozzie trying to salvage the playoffs if Howard falters. With 13 games left I want to see 7 for Howard and 6 for Ozzie. 4 Miss Wing Queen, redwings4life, Vladifan and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilzyme 769 Report post Posted March 14, 2011 I think Babcock HAS to run a 50-50 split going into the playoffs. We don't want a tired Howard and we don't want a rusty Ozzie trying to salvage the playoffs if Howard falters. With 13 games left I want to see 7 for Howard and 6 for Ozzie. This exactly. As Osgood himself explained during Wingspan I believe it was, you can always practice non-stop during practice with the team but you can expect the shots and have a clear view, almost anticipate each shot. In real games, it's A LOT different. Osgood needs practice following the puck and moving to the speed of the game since his injury, the only way to warm him up and give Howard some time to get ready for the task ahead of him is to play Osgood. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted March 14, 2011 Eaves cleared to play Raf back on Wednesday. Excite Detroit Red Wings coach Mike Babcock said forward Patrick Eaves (groin) has been cleared to play, but he hasn't set his lineup yet for Wednesday's game against the Washington Capitals (7:30 p.m., FSD). Eaves has missed the past eight games.“Once we know who's available we'll decide on the roster after that,'' Babcock said.Defenseman Brian Rafalski (back spasms), as expected, will return to action in that game, after missing seven games. Chris Osgood will dress as Jimmy Howard's backup. mlive Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pucks 66 Report post Posted March 14, 2011 I think Babcock HAS to run a 50-50 split going into the playoffs. We don't want a tired Howard and we don't want a rusty Ozzie trying to salvage the playoffs if Howard falters. With 13 games left I want to see 7 for Howard and 6 for Ozzie. Not gonna happen. 2 thomaz5 and T-bone reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brett 1,029 Report post Posted March 14, 2011 a 100% full line up? bulls*** not possible Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LadyInRed 33 Report post Posted March 15, 2011 Love to hear this. I'm happy to see both goaltenders healthy and alive. should be exciting to watch both of them perform I just wonder when they hear all the Howie vs Ozzie debates, if they're way more competitive with eachother Share this post Link to post Share on other sites