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DETROIT – Update on the Detroit Red Wings' pursuit of a backup goaltender:

General manager Ken Holland said Thursday that he will meet this weekend with Chris Osgood in Vernon, British Columbia, where both have summer homes, and that no decision will be announced before Monday.

Holland reiterated that he wants to determine Osgood's health and motivation in a face-to-face meeting before deciding what to do.

“I anticipate early next week I'll know what I'm going to do in goal,'' Holland said.

The Red Wings pursued several goalies through free agency, including Tomas Vokoun, who signed with Washington, Jose Theodore (Florida) and Mike Smith (Phoenix). But all wanted starting roles and weren't interested in backing up Jimmy Howard and playing only 20-25 games.

Holland has talked with the agent for former Red Wing Ty Conklin, who remains an option. Marty Turco and Ray Emery are among the few other free-agent goalies still unsigned. Holland said he also was offered a goalie through a trade.

“I have been in contact with agents of other goalies,'' Holland said. “They know where I'm at, but right now the goalie market is pretty settled. We have time on our hands.

“If some team decides to get in the mix with one of those goalies then that could accelerate the process.''

The Red Wings are in no rush because it doesn't appear that any other team is in the market for a goalie.

“We have a backup plan,'' Holland said. “Part of that plan was to sign Joey MacDonald (who they inked on Monday to a two-year deal). He's a bit of an insurance policy.''

Holland also remains in contact with forward Kris Draper, another long-time Red Wing who would like to return for his 18th season in Detroit. No decision has been made.

“I have been in communication with Kris Draper,'' Holland said. “We'll talk again early next week.''