It seems Chris Osgood has come down with bitter old man syndrome.
Being displaced as starting goaltender by Jimmy Howard has definitely rubbed Ozzy the wrong way. In a recent article by Chris McCosky, he voiced his displeasure with how coach Mike Babcock has handled the situation.
“You have to get into some games and get into a groove and then I can play like I can. It’s not that I don’t know how to do it. But if you don’t play, it’s impossible to get to that point. I’m a goalie, ok, and I’ve been playing for 20-some years since juniors. What I say (about goaltending) is closer to the facts than what he (Babcock) would say.”
Yikes.
Normally, I would agree with the first half of Ozzy’s quote. Giving goaltender ...
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Chris Osgood Not Happy with New Role on Detroit Red Wings
Posted: 2nd January 2010 by Jim Balint in NHLComments Off on Chris Osgood Not Happy with New Role on Detroit Red Wings