StormJH1 231 Report post Posted February 1, 2013 (edited) Buried in a Freep story about Ian White's eventual return was this nugget from Babcock about Gustavsson: http://www.freep.com/article/20130201/SPORTS05/130201046/1053/rss17 And as for backup goaltender Jonas Gustavsson and his groin injury, "There doesn't seem to be any light at the end of the tunnel. Whitey is the only one making any noise." Obviously, groin injuries are a big deal for goaltenders, but this is starting to sound like months, not weeks. Unfortunate because McCollum is not ready by any stretch of the imagination, MacDonald's got that back injury dating back to 10 months ago, and the Wings schedule in February will be BRUTAL. I count 8 games that are back-to-back and many others on two days rest. So that's at least 4 games that Monster probably would've played for Howard. Seriously, any type of injury to Howard right about now, and this season could come off the rails in a hurry. Edited February 1, 2013 by StormJH1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,475 Report post Posted February 1, 2013 I thought I read somewhere that Jimmy is injured and won't be in tonight, I will see about locating the article... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted February 1, 2013 With a short season, a lot of injuries are expected... I really do not expect much from the Wings this year due to this, but we shall see how the tending works out... This team really never rode one goalie and I think hat was the reason for being successful in the past; of course just my view Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canadian wings fan 305 Report post Posted February 1, 2013 ok this is very bad....the team does not have a capable backup. What do you guys propose? We can't play Jimmy every single game Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooon 1,089 Report post Posted February 1, 2013 I thought I read somewhere that Jimmy is injured and won't be in tonight, I will see about locating the article... Be kidding, please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,475 Report post Posted February 1, 2013 ok this is very bad....the team does not have a capable backup. What do you guys propose? We can't play Jimmy every single game Petr Mrazek Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BottleOfSmoke 5,965 Report post Posted February 1, 2013 "Gustavsson's Lingering Groin" would make a great band name. Just sayin'. 1 Rebound reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,475 Report post Posted February 1, 2013 Be kidding, please. I'm not kidding, but I can't seem to locate it, or anything related to it, so maybe I am wrong, I hope I am "Gustavsson's Lingering Groin" would make a great band name. Just sayin'. So would Zetterberg's coconut balls Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted February 1, 2013 Throw Mrazek into the fire if you have too. Better then giving McCollum a start (dear god) and Joey isn't any closer to coming back then Gus like what was stated. We can't ride the hell out of Howard like last year, because he'll get hurt again. And if Howard gets hurt during a 48 game season, say goodnight. 1 Nev reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest RedWingsDad Report post Posted February 1, 2013 "Gustavsson's Lingering Groin" would make a great band name. Just sayin'. Or a spooky story. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BottleOfSmoke 5,965 Report post Posted February 1, 2013 Or a spooky story. LOL it does sound like a ghost story! I would not want my house haunted by someone's lingering groin, thank you very much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted February 1, 2013 Some girl I used to fool around with in college gave me Lingering Groin once. Takes weeks to get rid of. 4 evilmrt, Rebound, dirtydangles and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BottleOfSmoke 5,965 Report post Posted February 1, 2013 Some girl I used to fool around with in college gave me Lingering Groin once. Takes weeks to get rid of. Did you have to use the special shampoo? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted February 1, 2013 How come so many NHL teams have goalies in the minors no one has heard of, who can instantly come into the lineup and hold their own? We see that every year from several teams. Yet, this team has McCollum to fall back on from the AHL. Figures. The Wings need to do a better job developing goalies in their farm system. Then we don't have to scramble for s***ty or injured backups every year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted February 1, 2013 Of course we finally get a backup I'm excited about and now this.... get well soon monster Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted February 1, 2013 Did you have to use the special shampoo? Yeah. Totally works though. Gets rid of all that lingering groin smell. 1 Rick D reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kook_10 1,705 Report post Posted February 1, 2013 Scooby Doo and the Monster's Lingering Groin 2 Nev and number9 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shoobiedoobin 138 Report post Posted February 1, 2013 How come so many NHL teams have goalies in the minors no one has heard of, who can instantly come into the lineup and hold their own? We see that every year from several teams. Yet, this team has McCollum to fall back on from the AHL. Figures. The Wings need to do a better job developing goalies in their farm system. Then we don't have to scramble for s***ty or injured backups every year. 4 Jesusberg, Namingway, canadian wings fan and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jusek 437 Report post Posted February 1, 2013 Almost forgot that Sammy is a Red Wing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canadian wings fan 305 Report post Posted February 1, 2013 Is Todd Bertuzzi our super backup if all else fails? I vaguely recall Ken and Micky mentioning this at one point years ago... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilzyme 769 Report post Posted February 2, 2013 Is Todd Bertuzzi our super backup if all else fails? I vaguely recall Ken and Micky mentioning this at one point years ago... 1 canadian wings fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dat's sick 1,002 Report post Posted February 2, 2013 How come so many NHL teams have goalies in the minors no one has heard of, who can instantly come into the lineup and hold their own? We see that every year from several teams. Yet, this team has McCollum to fall back on from the AHL. Figures. The Wings need to do a better job developing goalies in their farm system. Then we don't have to scramble for s***ty or injured backups every year. Hasn't McCollum been playing pretty well in the AHL lately? Then there's Mrazek. We've also had McDonald who has jumped in and played great for us when Howie's been injured. I pray Howard's body holds up, but sooner or later he needs a rest anyway. If Gus is out a long time it's a great time for McCollum or Mrazek to prove themselves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,475 Report post Posted February 2, 2013 Hasn't McCollum been playing pretty well in the AHL lately? Then there's Mrazek. We've also had McDonald who has jumped in and played great for us when Howie's been injured. I pray Howard's body holds up, but sooner or later he needs a rest anyway. If Gus is out a long time it's a great time for McCollum or Mrazek to prove themselves. McCollum is there just in case, they know he is not good, I feel if howie needs a night off they will bring Mrazek in to sit between the pipes considering he is much better than McCollum. MacDonald is still suffering from that back injury he suffered last year, which is why McCollum is up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebound 22 Report post Posted February 2, 2013 (edited) I thought I read somewhere that Jimmy is injured and won't be in tonight, I will see about locating the article... This is all I can find - from and article in the Freep (Saturday's edition) titled "Jimmy Howard grinds it out night after night as only healthy Red Wings goaltender." Coach Mike Babcock said Howard will get his eighth straight start of the season tonight at Columbus. http://www.freep.com/article/20130202/SPORTS05/302020031/Jimmy-Howard-grinds-it-out-night-after-night-as-only-healthy-Red-Wings-goaltender?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Detroit%20Red%20Wings Edited February 2, 2013 by Rebound Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted February 2, 2013 (edited) I don't know...I'd hate to throw Petr in there just yet. I'm sure he would relish the challenge but... hate to ruin his confidence if it doesn't go well. Then again, I'm not sure that Petr is that kind of person that wouldn't just bounce right back and shrug it off.. Edited February 2, 2013 by Hockeymom1960 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
