McCarty

[HockeyCrazy3033 168]

I was watching part of the Flames game tonight and I was wondering where D-mac was?! I see he's only played 31 games so far and has no points at all! I feel bad for the guy. Has he been benched? Anyone know what's going on? I know he hurt his hip in December but is he STILL out from that?

[bcwingsfan19 0]

On yahoo sports it says that he is injured with a sports hernia:

http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/injuries;_ylt=...vFCNpQIIrl7vLYF

[some kid 0]

He had sports hernia surgery, maybe the end of January or start of February, so he's out for a while now.

[Jackliveshere 0]

Yep - he's still out. He had surgery on his hip and was going to be out another 6-8 weeks from then.

[HockeyCrazy3033 168]

Oh I didn't know it was that bad!

Hopefully when he comes back he'll be ready to go and will do great in the post season. Gotta love D-Mac.

[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

Maybe when he finally comes back to the line-up ... its playing for Detroit.

You never know

[Aussie_Wing 354]

Maybe when he finally comes back to the line-up ... its playing for Detroit.

You never know

Do we really need him back though? Sure he was a great player for this hockey club, but I think it’s time we moved on. Injuries have taken their toll and he’s clearly past his best. He averages 5:24 of TOI, is pointless and is out injured.

[eva unit zero 271]

Do we really need him back though? Sure he was a great player for this hockey club, but I think it’s time we moved on. Injuries have taken their toll and he’s clearly past his best. He averages 5:24 of TOI, is pointless and is out injured.

And still, many on this board would rather have him than Fedorov, Drake, or Lapointe.

[Heaton 1]

McCarty in all likely hood will not see the ice in the playoffs, healthy or not.

[wingslogo19 281]

Maybe when he finally comes back to the line-up ... its playing for Detroit.

You never know

I would say NO, i love Dmac but his stint with the wings is over and i don't really see him as a scoring threat sorry to say

[dragonballgtz 273]

And still, many on this board would rather have him than Fedorov, Drake, or Lapointe.

Fedorov, Lapointe, McCarty.

[interminded 1]

Mac was a awesome player and still is a great great personality, on and off the ice.

However, it seems he lost his edge over the last 2 years.

It's just Mac as we know him..

[Zetter is Better 0]

Maybe when he finally comes back to the line-up ... its playing for Detroit.

You never know

I have my fingers crossed.

[Lou_Siffer 1]

On the brightside at least he's having alot of time for his face to recover after all the beatings he's taken this year

[WingMachine91 0]

when is his contract up? is he a free agent after this year, cause if thats the case..u never know

[haroldsnepsts 4,826]

Maybe when he finally comes back to the line-up ... its playing for Detroit.

You never know

I hope not.

I loved DMac when he was here, but he's just not that same player anymore.

27-Dec-06: Hip injury, sidelined indefinitely.

19-Oct-06: Missed 2 games (groin).

14-Oct-06: Groin, day-to-day.

07-Apr-06: Missed 3 games (groin).

01-Apr-06: Groin, day-to-day.

31-Mar-06: Missed 2 games (back injury).

26-Mar-06: Back injury, day-to-day.

09-Mar-06: Missed 1 game (flu).

07-Mar-06: Flu, day-to-day.

31-Dec-05: Missed 3 games (hip flexor).

26-Dec-05: Hip flexor, day-to-day.

01-Nov-05: Missed 4 games (head injury).

23-Oct-05: Head injury, day-to-day.

Chronic back problems, now add to that chronic groin problems.

We can't bring back everyone former Red Wings player for a reunion tour just because the fans love them. At least not if we want to win a Cup.

Edited February 11, 2007 by haroldsnepsts

[clutchngrab 12]

tick tock, is the sound of a clock. Time waits for no man. Especially professional athletes who's better days are past. No to D-Mac, Feds, LaPointe, Drake, Gordie Howe, Sid Abel, Alex Delvecchio, etc.

I have great memories of all of these players. Don't ruin my memories by bringing them back.

[Guest Crymson]

Maybe when he finally comes back to the line-up ... its playing for Detroit.

You never know

Never gonna happen. He's another Maltby--too old to check, fight, or score.

I know that there are people here who are absorbed by nostalgia. Those who want McCarty back--a McCarty who can no longer play at a worthwhile level--because he has a history with the Wings are the same people who want to pay $6m for a mediocre Fedorov for the same reason. Sorry--want to win or want to ride the nostalgia train?

The funny part? Inside of 5 games, when those people saw how little the two aforementioned players can do now, they'd be bitching left and right about them.

Edited February 11, 2007 by Crymson

[Valtteri Filppula 0]

I have great memories of all of these players. Don't ruin my memories by bringing them back.

Many people said the same thing about Dom before this season.

[Rice 42]

Ironic how so many people want to crucify Holland for bringing back old Wings but then suggest bringing back McCarty.

[Kp-Wings 3]

McCarty is a dinosaur now. I do remember him getting into a few fights early in the season, but those were only minor Brad Norton caliber fights. Considering his apparent injury problems, we'd have better luck with Eric Daze playing a full season over McCarty.

[interminded 1]

Many people said the same thing about Dom before this season.

let's not begin to compare... it's useless..

[Barrie 900]

You gotta hand it to Holland for buying out McCarty when he did. Mac will always be one of my All-Time Favorite Wings, I wanted to keep him because of centimental reasons, but buying him out after the lockout, no question, was the right thing to do.

[Lou_Siffer 1]

You gotta hand it to Holland for buying out McCarty when he did. Mac will always be one of my All-Time Favorite Wings, I wanted to keep him because of centimental reasons, but buying him out after the lockout, no question, was the right thing to do.

Buying out McCarty was the right move, however, not replacing him was the wrong move.

[NeverForgetMac25 483]

You gotta hand it to Holland for buying out McCarty when he did. Mac will always be one of my All-Time Favorite Wings, I wanted to keep him because of centimental reasons, but buying him out after the lockout, no question, was the right thing to do.

Even though Mac was my second favorite Wing (behind Stevie Y), this statement is dead on. Holland did the absolute right thing in buying him out.

Sidenote: That's why my screen name is "Never Forget Mac #25" rather than "Bring Back Mac #25".

I love you Mac, but I want to remember you as the Red Wing that you were. Godspeed, and here's hoping you can get back on track and start playing healthy again.