Kira 451 Report post Posted July 19, 2011 I just read that piece of tripe from Puck Daddy...he says Ozzie's career isn't "Hall worthy". Excuse me, but three Cups, a Jennings, and 400 career wins isn't "Hall worthy"???? What planet are you living on??? 3 Vladifan, Motown4013 and Majsheppard reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted July 19, 2011 I'm guessing both Osgood, and Holland are in their respective off-season homes in BC - hence the conference call. I can see the reasoning, also with the fact that Ozzie is a soft spoken guy and never really seemed to be a "spotlight on me" kinda guy, so it makes sense in that respect, but it's still odd to me for such a storied career to end in such a fashion... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kira 451 Report post Posted July 19, 2011 Well, you know Ozzie...never one to be flashy or obvious. So how long after the word comes down do you think it will take for Ken Holland to have Ty Conklin under contract? I give it two hours at the most. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kook_10 1,705 Report post Posted July 19, 2011 Maybe he didn't want to boo-hoo-cry in front of the cameras. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pucktividi 472 Report post Posted July 19, 2011 Love Ozzie,but he(&Ken)made a right decision.Thank you #30 btw could they somehow announce Hudler trade on the same call as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kira 451 Report post Posted July 19, 2011 (edited) Maybe he didn't want to boo-hoo-cry in front of the camera. That sounded rather snarky. I prefer to think that it's because he is at his summer place and didn't want to take away from family time to make a big fuss. He's always been a quiet soul. Edited July 19, 2011 by Kira 1 Vladifan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted July 19, 2011 So much this. HoF goalie for me. He has the stats and the rings. Wonder what the +/- will be on the "I could play goal for those Wings teams" comments. Ryan Lambert's probably gone through at least five changes of shorts since hearing the news. That idiot has such a ridiculous hate-on for Osgood, it's embarrassing. Especially since he's a Puck Daddy blogger. 2 wingnut40 and stevkrause reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut40 176 Report post Posted July 19, 2011 He never got to 403 like he wanted, but I think it was time he hung em up... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jusek 437 Report post Posted July 19, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BJCxdkoIxc 4 MTechWingsFan, Namingway, Vladifan and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gizmo 21 Report post Posted July 19, 2011 I'm bummed... In addition to being a good goalie, his sense of humor sill be sorely missed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kook_10 1,705 Report post Posted July 19, 2011 That sounded rather snarky. I prefer to think that it's because he is at his summer place and didn't want to take away from family time to make a big fuss. He's always been a quiet soul. Semi-snarky. I love Ozzie, but I would bet he would be a blubbering mess at a retirement press conference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmubronco420 25 Report post Posted July 19, 2011 Put number 30 in the rafters, the guy deserves it. After all the criticism he gets, he os still one of the few guys with 400 wins. 1 Majsheppard reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted July 19, 2011 As much as anyone ever was, Chris Osgood is The Consummate Red Wing. Anyone that can remember all the time he put in with this organization, through the highs and lows, especially winning Cups, and especially after being dumped and coming back undeterred and winning another, knows what this guy means to the Winged Wheel. Farewell and bon voyage, old buddy. 7 GoWings1905, Veery, Majsheppard and 4 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sputman 1,268 Report post Posted July 19, 2011 Semi-snarky. I love Ozzie, but I would bet he would be a blubbering mess at a retirement press conference. i bet he short-circuits the telephone. thanks for the memories. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted July 19, 2011 (edited) I'm bummed... In addition to being a good goalie, his sense of humor sill be sorely missed. He'll still be in the locker room with the team in his new role and I would guess very visible around the rink... Anyone want to set the over under on how much weight he gains once the retirement becomes official? Ozzie strikes me as the kinda guy that is going to kinda enjoy the retired life and without hockey, fitness not being a top priority... not that that's a bad thing, the guy's earned it and I don't think he'll Keith Tckachuk it and gain 100lbs, but I wouldn't be surprised at all if Ozzie put on 20lbs... Edited July 19, 2011 by stevkrause Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted July 19, 2011 As much as anyone ever was, Chris Osgood is The Consummate Red Wing. Anyone that can remember all the time he put in with this organization, through the highs and lows, especially winning Cups, and especially after being dumped and coming back undeterred and winning another, knows what this guy means to the Winged Wheel. Farewell and bon voyage, old buddy. And how many guys win Cups ten years apart with the same team? I know that the HoF committee is probably going to be on the side of the haters, but I doubt Ozzie cares. He knows what's he's done and WE know what he's done. 2 GoWings1905 and WizardOfOz30 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rrasco 1,312 Report post Posted July 19, 2011 I know it's not a presser, but is this gonna be streamed anywhere, or do we just wait to hear what happens? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WizardOfOz30 1,886 Report post Posted July 19, 2011 He'll still be in the locker room with the team in his new role and I would guess very visible around the rink... Anyone want to set the over under on how much weight he gains once the retirement becomes official? Ozzie strikes me as the kinda guy that is going to kinda enjoy the retired life and without hockey, fitness not being a top priority... not that that's a bad thing, the guy's earned it and I don't think he'll Keith Tckachuk it and gain 100lbs, but I wouldn't be surprised at all if Ozzie put on 20lbs... I have a feeling he'll keep in shape, especially if he's still going to be working for the Wings and with the goalies. Plus his wife is co-owner of a yoga studio and he said that she got him into that and it really helped him with his conditioning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted July 19, 2011 (edited) i am seriously so depresed. i knew it was inevitable and he was bound to retire some day but i guess i thought and hoped he'd sign on for one more year. it's hard knowing that i'll never see my favorite player and the guy ive been a fan of since i was a little kid never play again. Edited July 19, 2011 by HockeyCrazy3033 7 Majsheppard, LidsFan, Cruiser008 and 4 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nyquistfan14 489 Report post Posted July 19, 2011 is there a link to listen to the call between Kenny and Ozzy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatZetterfanfromSC 2 Report post Posted July 19, 2011 He Retired....Damn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeytownRules19 902 Report post Posted July 19, 2011 It's Official... Ozzie has retired "It's the hardest thing I've ever done. I thought it would've been easier." Thank you Mr. Osgood for all the great and memorable years! 1 Majsheppard reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WizardOfOz30 1,886 Report post Posted July 19, 2011 1 Majsheppard reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingsDC2B 0 Report post Posted July 19, 2011 link??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Majsheppard 203 Report post Posted July 19, 2011 Seriously where is a link to this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
