Osgood proved key component of Wings' dynasty
Of the 20 goaltenders Chris Osgood called teammates during his now completed 18-year NHL career, Tim Cheveldae, Mike Vernon and Dominik Hasek are the three that made an indelible and lasting impression on him.
Cheveldae taught him perseverance....
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