Goalie News Wednesday May 20, 2009

NHL Goalies

• Hurricanes’ Locker Room: Goalie Ward a steady defender
• SI’s Eliot wonders whether Chris Osgood, Cam Ward’s performances prove that bargain goaltending works in a capped NHL
• Still want to doubt Chris Osgood?

After winning the Cup last season, Chris Osgood wasn’t mentally ready for the climb back. But the Wings goalie is back, showing his critics the playoffs are his time to shine.

• Playoffs are Osgood’s favorite time of the year
• Ward has to be the man
• Jackets’ Mason named SN’s Rookie of the Year
• Mason’s great, but he needs support
• Roy offered Avalanche coaching job: Report
• Roy denies Avalanche of rumours
• Roy would help Avs: ex-teammate

“It’s all about heart with him” says Rychel, referring to report that Hall of Fame goaltender has been offered Colorado coaching post.

• Ball appears to be in Roy’s court to coach
• Roy may still be angling for Canadiens job

Pat Hickey: Is Patrick Roy biding his time while waiting for the Montreal Canadiens to offer him their head coaching job? That seems to be a distinct possibility.

• Rumor Roundup: Theodore’s return

Jose Theodore lost his job as Washington’s starting goalie after Game 1 of the New York Rangers series, but is expecting a bounce back season next year. 

• Will Luongo land in Philly?

Game Reports

• Osgood comes up great

When you are a goalie in overtime, somebody else always gets to be the hero. The Wings’ goalie was outstanding. This was Osgood’s defining moment of the 2009 playoffs.

• It’s Ozzie time again

• Penguins’ unlikely Game 1 hero? Fleury

Heading into the East finals, Carolina was supposed to have the edge in net behind Cam Ward. Apparently, Pittsburgh’s Marc-Andre Fleury didn’t get the memo.

Goalies in the Blogs

• Intro to Goalie Management 101
• Gaudiel Goaltending | Goalie Blog: Western Conference Finals
• KuklasKorner : The Puck Stops Here : No Elite Goaltending Left In the 2009 Playoffs
• Sporting News names Jackets’ Mason top rookie
• Canada’s third Olympic goalie 
• The Daily Hab-it: Let the Price rumour mill begin
• The Flyers Hunt for a #1 Goalie Continues…
• Broad Street Bulletin: Trade Rumors: Briere to Montreal for Price?
• Fleury stole Game One for Penguins
• Red Wings goaltender Chris Osgood, on his rebound