The Detroit Red Wings drafted Chris Osgood back in 1991 with a third round selection. Osgood did fly out of the gate running. Finding success early on in his career with the Detroit Red Wings. The call to the “show” came in 1993/94. Osgood 21 years of age posted a 23-8-5 record after the call-up.
The lack of league-wide respect came two seasons later though in 1995/96. Osgood posted a league leading 39 wins. His total line for the season was 39-6-5. Osgood would go on to finish 2nd in the Vezina Trophy race. So you may ask yourself who won and with what record.