WingNut722 Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 The Detroit Red Wings have put backup goalie Ty Conklin on waivers today, confirming what many believed that Joey MacDonalod is deserving of the Number 2 position in the Red Wings netminders. Joey Mac's incredible play of late only solidified him for the positon, and Mike Babcock's confidence was well-placed in granting him starting duties yesterday vs. San Jose and not rushing Jimmy Howard's return. In his current eight geam record, JoeMac has posted 1.66 goals against and 0.934 save percentage. That's almost worthy of a starter's numbers, much less a back-up. The story here from Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press.http://www.freep.com/article/20120220/SPORTS05/120220036/Red-Wings-place-goaltender-Ty-Conklin-on-waivers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yave1964 Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Smart move, only move that could have been made really. Joey Mac is coming off the best two weeks of his life, has earned the backup role for the remainder of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digityman Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 A .934 & 1.66.Wow. I'd say he earned it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikeDDS Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 The Detroit Red Wings have put backup goalie Ty Conklin on waivers today, confirming what many believed that Joey MacDonalod is deserving of the Number 2 position in the Red Wings netminders. Joey Mac's incredible play of late only solidified him for the positon, and Mike Babcock's confidence was well-placed in granting him starting duties yesterday vs. San Jose and not rushing Jimmy Howard's return. In his current eight geam record, JoeMac has posted 1.66 goals against and 0.934 save percentage. That's almost worthy of a starter's numbers, much less a back-up.The story here from Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press.http://www.freep.com...klin-on-waiversDid they really have any other choice? This was CLEARLY what should have happened. Good teams reward players who answer the call with great play.MAC-sanity, anyone? ;-) (I'm trademarking that one right here and now!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingNut722 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Did they really have any other choice? This was CLEARLY what should have happened. Good teams reward players who answer the call with great play.I'm just glad they didn't drag out the decision. Hurts for Ty, but that's the nature of the game. This should also give Jimmy Howard a bit more confidence too, knowing he's got a capable backup. Hopefully Mike Babcock will start to change them out a little more regularly and keep them both fresh for the springtime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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