Ty Conklin, welcome back to Detroit—it's been a long time coming.
Even before Chris Osgood retired July 19, Detroit fans have been eagerly awaiting the announcement of signing a backup goalie.
There were numerous names thrown around like Tomas Vokoun, Jose Theodore and Brian Boucher, but Conklin, for some reason, seems to be the right fit in Detroit.
Maybe it's because he's been here before.
Perhaps it's because he's succeeded here before.
But my personal opinion is that it's because he is content to be a journeyman backup goalie.
Now, the word "journeyman" (according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary) refers to someone who is, "an experienced reliable...athlete...especially as distinguished from one who is brilliant or colorful."
Conklin fits the description wonderfully; he is not cocky, arrogant or boisterous like other players and goaltenders in the NHL. He simply does the job and does what is asked of him.
Conklin has been to Detroit for a season before, and he made the most of it, going 25-11-2 in 40 games played with a 2.51 GAA and 90.9 save percentage.
While those aren't ...
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