Chris Osgood

Photo by Paul Gilham/NHLI via Getty Images The Wings open their season this afternoon (3 p.m. EDT) on Versus against the St. Louis Blues in Stockholm, Sweden. The two biggest question marks for this game is whether Chris Osgood will be well enough to play and who will get the final spot on the fourth line (Kirk Maltby or Patrick Eaves). Detroit finished up its preseason with a 6-2 victory over Farjestad on Wednesday afternoon. Due to Chris Osgood being under the weather, netminder Jimmy Howard started in goal and had a very strong outing, making some key saves right off the bat. Henrik ... Read Full Story

Osgood knows he’ll need to come up big because the Red Wings lack last year’s potent offense and a proven, experienced backup. Related posts: Pressure’s on Red Wings goalie Chris Osgood, who feels confident and energized The Detroit Red Wings need Chris Osgood more than ever this season All’s good with Red Wings goalie Chris Osgood Chris Osgood: ‘Ridiculous’ early-season calls mean too many 2-man advantages Goalie trio tries to attract Wings’ attention Read Full Story

One team was faster, stronger, hungrier and more efficient on both sides of the ice — kind of like the Red Wings on many nights. Related posts: Goalie Chris Osgood chased as Sabres dominate Red Wings in 6-2 win Red Wings’ Chris Osgood to start vs. Sabres; Darren Helm says he’s ready to return Panthers Begin Informal Workouts Chris Osgood: ‘Ridiculous’ early-season calls mean too many 2-man advantages The Detroit Red Wings need Chris Osgood more than ever this season Read Full Story

Osgood knows he’ll need to come up big because the Red Wings lack last year’s potent offense and a proven, experienced backup. Related posts: All’s good with Red Wings goalie Chris Osgood The Detroit Red Wings need Chris Osgood more than ever this season Goalie trio tries to attract Wings’ attention Scouting the Detroit Red Wings: Chris Osgood Chris Osgood: ‘Ridiculous’ early-season calls mean too many 2-man advantages Read Full Story

The jersey number retirement debate is back on thanks to a blog post by Greg Eno. Eno suggests that the Wings should retire #30 for Chris Osgood. Related posts: The Detroit Red Wings need Chris Osgood more than ever this season Osgood and penalty killers shine in Red Wings 3-2 win over Blackhawks Misconduct » Red Wings Confirm Negotiations with Bertuzzi Misconduct » Zetterberg Out Against Rangers Osgood, Red Wings top Blackhawks, 3-2 Read Full Story