DETROIT -- Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland said Tuesday afternoon that he's not likely to make a decision on a backup goaltender until later this week, after he's had an opportunity to speak with Chris Osgood.

Osgood is scheduled to return home on Saturday from a golf trip to Scotland with several teammates, a gift for his 400th win.

Former Red Wing Ty Conklin appears to be the most viable option for the Red Wings.

“Nothing's happened. I want to wait,'' Holland said. “There's not a lot of options, but there are some options. I'm hoping to talk to Osgood in the next few days and then we'll make our decision.''

Conklin, 35, spent the past two seasons with St. Louis, which has opted not to re-sign him.

Other backup goalies looking for work include Marty Turco (Chicago) and Ray Emery (Anaheim).

Buffalo and Columbus might be the only other teams in the market for a backup goalie.

Holland said he's had conversations “with a few people.'' He said if he's forced to act before the end of the week then he'll do so. But for now, he will wait.

He said of a potential trade for a backup goalie, “Nothing intriguing.''

The New York Islanders might look to move Evgeni Nabokov, since they have two other goalies (Rick DiPietro and Al Montoya).

Holland said he also hopes to fill both assistant coaching vacancies by the end of the week.

“It's down to a real short list,'' he said. “I anticipate by the end of the week we'll have everything in place.''