Goalie News Saturday April 4, 2009

By David Hutchison On April 4, 2009

Devils, NHL honor Brodeur’s 552nd win | VIDEO

He Stands Alone – Great article in SportsnetPLUS on Brodeur

Brodeur honored, then helps bail out Devils

After ceremony, winningest goalie comes off bench as New Jersey ends six-game skid.

Goalies in the Blogs

Goalie Montoya keeps impressing
Penguins sign Hobey Baker finalist, Northeastern goalie Brad Thiessen
Update on Marty Turco and the goalie situation – Defending Big D
Dallas Stars – News: Stars Recall Goaltender Climie
Stars goalie Turco likely out Saturday against St. Louis with a lower-body injury
Goalie of the Future – Penguins Insider – Community Server
five for fighting: Stars goalie Turco likely out Saturday
Thomas signs deal to remain Boston’s temperamental goalie

Pairodice Lost » Timmmaay!!!!
Rinne, Mason make huge impact for Preds, Blue Jackets
Tocchet: Brodeur’s the best
Greatest Sharks: Mind Yo’ Netminders – Fear The Fin
Hound Central 4.0: Brodeur is better, but …
Azarenka has valuable mentor in Chicago Blackhawks goalie
Post-Game: Leafs/Flyers – Ghastly Goaltending
Quest for the Crown 2

NHL Goalies

Goalie Montoya keeps impressing

Roy to rescue busted Avalanche?

The Straight Edge: Underdog tag fits Dubielewicz’s Blue Jackets just fine

At 5-foot-10, 185 pounds, the 30-year-old backup – who was picked up on waivers by Columbus when the Blue Jackets were in the midst of an injury crisis – may not seem like the traditional leading man, but he has his place in modern hockey lore.
After all, Dubielewicz was the catalyst of one of the most amazing stretch runs in recent history, culminating in his backstopping the New York Islanders to four straight victories to end the 2006-07 season to overtake the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens for the final playoff spot in the East.
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Luongo’s energized to play down the stretch

Luongo said. “When you’re winning, you stay energized. You don’t look at the number of games you’ve played or getting a breather here or there. You want to be in there every night.

Canucks proving this writer wrong

Last month, Roberto Luongo scoffed at our suggestion that the Canucks were a playoff dark horse. Vancouver and its captain have proved us wrong.

Osgood says he is ready to lead Wings in playoffs

Detroit Red Wings goalie Chris Osgood has seen enough to know his beliefs aren’t off-base at all.
No matter how they finish the regular season, Osgood says, the Red Wings will be confident, prepared and fired up for the start of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Osgood expected to start for Wings in playoffs

Update from Joe Louis Arena: Mike Babcock confirmed Chris Osgood is expected to start in net in the playoffs. “I’m pretty sure he is going to start,” Babcock said today.

Thomas’s deal: four years, $20 million Boston Globe
Bruins sign Thomas to multi-year extension
Bruins sign Thomas to extension

Southeast: Ward appreciates his backup Leighton

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