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No Change Needed For Red Wings
by Paul on 11/15/07 at 08:27 AM ET
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from Bruce MacLeod of the Macomb Daily,
Hasek described his play after Tuesday’s loss in St. Louis as “not being able to get in the game.” He doesn’t see action for minutes, then lets in a quickie ... which is another way to say that he’s playing like a No. 2 goalie. Osgood plays behind the same tight defense and manages just fine.
Tuesday’s game was a good example of the difference between the two netminders. Hasek was pulled after allowing four goals, including two off big rebounds. Osgood came in and looked a lot sharper.
All of that said, it would seem obvious that the correct thing to do would be to make a change, to play Osgood more often and give the Red Wings a better chance to win.
But not doing anything right now would be better than doing something like making a change.
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Bruce always makes great points, but it is certainly frustrating as a fan. Hasek has been fighting the puck all year. His horrid rebound control cost the Wings the game the other night in St. Louis. Certainly, the D has a responsibility to clear the crease, but when you take a couple of shots right in the bread basket, including one that actually rolls into your glove, you can’t give up a rebound if you’re an NHL goaltender.
It’s especially frustrating being that four of the five losses the Wings have this season are to mediocre teams. Yes, I know. The Hawks have a lot of young talent. The Blues have a good mix of veterans and young guys. But when you shake it down, you can’t honestly tell me that the Wings absolutely should not win when they play these two teams.
If I put my fan feelings aside, then yes, I agree with Bruce. Hasek always starts slow, and one of two things will happen—he’ll get a lot better over the next few weeks, or he’ll get hurt.
Posted by Nathan on 11/15/07 at 08:44 AM ET