Xitium 272 Report post Posted March 23, 2011 http://www.usatoday.com/community/profile.htm?UID=7f199720956b03f0&plckPersonaPage=BlogViewPost&plckUserId=7f199720956b03f0&plckPostId=Blog:7f199720956b03f0Post:fd3bca87-b013-4707-9e20-b0a473422a59&plckController=PersonaBlog&plckScript=personaScript&plckElementId=personaDest Junior goalie gets unexpected call-up to Red Wings Ontario Hockey League goalie Troy Passingham was hanging out with his girlfriend Monday when he received the call that every junior goalie would love to get: The Detroit Red Wings wanted him. With Joey McDonald down in the minors and Chris Osgood possibly unavailable, the Red Wings brought in Passingham on a 24-hour tryout contract to possibly be Jimmy Howard's emergency backup Wednesday for a game against the Vancouver Canucks. At the morning skate, Passingham said he didn't even know how much money he will receive, although that seemed to be the least of his concerns. "My mindset will be to be prepared, and hopefully I will just watch, but you never know," said Passingham, who was an overage junior goalie for the Sarnia (Ontario) Sting who didn't make the playoffs. Early in the afternoon, the Red Wings still weren't sure of Osgood's status. He has been recovering from surgery. The Red Wings sent down McDonald when they recalled Jan Mursak. Tight against the salary cap, the Red Wings ey have short-term injuries/illnesses with Pavel Datsyuk, Johan Franzen and Jiri Hudler. Coach Mike Babcock will make a decision on Hudler after the pre-game skate. Passingham hopes to be signed by a pro team, but if he doesn't receive any offers, he plans to play Canadian college hockey. "Still chasing the dream," he said. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted March 23, 2011 Birmingham? Pass me the ham? Passing the ham? Sounds like Christmas Dinner all over again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted March 23, 2011 So if Howie has another stinker, we can say that he will be Passingham? No? Anyone? K, carry on. 3 Din758, WizardOfOz30 and WingZNut13 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wingzman91 134 Report post Posted March 23, 2011 I'm available for 4th line LW, Kenny, just incase Hudler can't go. 3 WingZNut13, Din758 and LeftWinger reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Din758 371 Report post Posted March 23, 2011 "...hopefully I will just watch..." ya no s*** Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WizardOfOz30 1,886 Report post Posted March 23, 2011 This is a good way to work around the cap though. I'm sure Howard will do fine in net tonight and it's better to have him as back up than Ozzie if he's not ready. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WorkingOvertime 536 Report post Posted March 23, 2011 I'm available for 4th line LW, Kenny, just incase Hudler can't go. I'm also available to go tonight, just in case. I'll even be a punching bag for a Canuck if the Wings need some momentum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,936 Report post Posted March 23, 2011 I'm available for 4th line LW, Kenny, just incase Hudler can't go. you'd probably play with more heart.... I'm also available to go tonight, just in case. I'll even be a punching bag for a Canuck if the Wings need some momentum. I'm available to shove my louisville down the throat of the first player to give a Wing a headshot or knee to knee. I don't care, suspended me! First canuck to elbow someone gets a two hander to the throat... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted March 23, 2011 odd... Holland and his trickery at it again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RusDRW 155 Report post Posted March 23, 2011 Hey, English gurus What does "overage" mean? Is it typo? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xitium 272 Report post Posted March 23, 2011 Hey, English gurus What does "overage" mean? Is it typo? Over-age. Means 20 or older on the team. Usually there is a cap as to how many you can have on a team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nate94gt 134 Report post Posted March 23, 2011 honestly, im a sucker for stories like this. i'd love to see the kid get a s*** in net. Now i dont wish any harm to howie, but it would be cool. kinda like how the coyotes called in that dude to back them up earlier this year. 2 Rick D and VikingMark reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ilmickeyli 40 Report post Posted March 23, 2011 honestly, im a sucker for stories like this. i'd love to see the kid get a s*** in net. Now i dont wish any harm to howie, but it would be cool. kinda like how the coyotes called in that dude to back them up earlier this year. get a s*** in net FTW 5 HankthaTank, VikingMark, PenaltyShot 96 and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted March 23, 2011 get a s*** in net FTW I am a simpleton. This honestly has me rolling right now.... +1 for "s***" in the net. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevieisthebest 80 Report post Posted March 23, 2011 (edited) So wheres MacDonald? Edited March 23, 2011 by stevieisthebest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xitium 272 Report post Posted March 23, 2011 So wheres MacDonald? The Wings sent down McDonald when they recalled Jan Mursak. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nate94gt 134 Report post Posted March 23, 2011 get a s*** in net FTW i see what i did there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick Zombos Ghost 82 Report post Posted March 23, 2011 starting to get pissed at ozzie......we could have picked up a back-up. he said he felt great.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted March 23, 2011 honestly, im a sucker for stories like this. i'd love to see the kid get a s*** in net. Now i dont wish any harm to howie, but it would be cool. kinda like how the coyotes called in that dude to back them up earlier this year. Average OHL-er by his stats, so if he gets into an NHL game, we very well just may see him get a s*** in net, haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingZNut13 99 Report post Posted March 23, 2011 I'm available to shove my louisville down the throat of the first player to give a Wing a headshot or knee to knee. I don't care, suspended me! First canuck to elbow someone gets a two hander to the throat... I'm available also. We could be the modern day bash bros. Ya know....brothas from another motha. I'd be all for taken out the Sedin twins and who ever else get the end of my Reebok stick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WorkingOvertime 536 Report post Posted March 23, 2011 ...not. Unfortunately, the kid isn't getting his chance tonight. http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2011/03/red_wings_chris_osgood_on_long.html I'm available also. We could be the modern day bash bros. Ya know....brothas from another motha. I'd be all for taken out the Sedin twins and who ever else get the end of my Reebok stick I use Eave's stick (got it from his Carolina days), so I'd naturally be the first choice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted March 23, 2011 Possible J-Mac gets called back up though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings1110 184 Report post Posted March 23, 2011 A. 2 bad Bert is hurt get him in there! B. why not try mrazak one of our prospects. C. should we give daniel larsson a chance now that ozzy is on IR again D. god dammit islanders E. ozzy is gunna have a remarkable comeback a week before playoffs and lead the wings to the cup Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordie Howe hat trick 110 Report post Posted March 23, 2011 A. 2 bad Bert is hurt get him in there! B. why not try mrazak one of our prospects. C. should we give daniel larsson a chance now that ozzy is on IR again D. god dammit islanders E. ozzy is gunna have a remarkable comeback a week before playoffs and lead the wings to the cup C would work if he weren't back in Sweden playing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted March 23, 2011 May not have talked to Mrazak due to him starting the OHL playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
