McCarty is alive!

[Chase 0]

Mac playing for the Wings again?? Imagine what the Joe will be like when #25 steps out on the ice wearing a winged wheel jersey for the first time in years. I think the place would explode. Im all for it, why the hell not.

[amberlynn25 9]

even the author said it

If the Wings did re-sign him, there wouldn't be as many empty seats as there were Tuesday night.

[irishtemper14+25 11]

i agree we should pick him up if hes 100% or close to it, ill get tickets for his first game just to see him step on the ice wearin the winged wheel

[po-GoWings 1]

i was sitting about 10 feet away from him in section 110 last night. it was hilarious to look over and see his reaction when they showed a fan with a mccarty jersey on and everyone booed (Because it was a calgary jersey). I kept sneaking glances and he during liljas fight he was quick to sit down and looked like he wanted out there. also mo cheese made mccarty very happy.

[puckloo39 5,686]

I am all for it. Pay him league minimum and put him back in action -- he'd work his butt off for us. I love Mac, and want him to have a chance.

[Viperar 16]

I am all for it, what couldnt mccarty bring that drake does?

Plus mccarty means a lot more to detroit and would draw more fans and him on a line with downey makes me feel nice inside

[Hank 0]

Watching the game last night, the camera guys went on Darren and showed him watching the game alone, and he looked really sad, I felt so bad for the guy. Hes had a tough time the past few years and I wish we could get him back into the lineup. He was happy here and made a lot of people happy, he was one of the most loved Red Wings, even though he wasn't the most talented offensivly, he scored one of the most important goals in Wings history, and he delieved justice to Clude Lepuke, for Draper.

Good hearted guy that got tied up in gambling and let it get the best of him.

Notice he was wearing a lions t-shirt and his grinder hat.

seeing that sad look on his face almost made me want to cry, and I'm not a emotional person.

I'll go to my grave saying that Grinder was the main culprit in his demise. Seeing him still promoting that band makes me believe he hasn't learned his lessen.

I feel bad for his kids and ex-wife.

[WhiteLightning91 105]

I would be ABSOLUTELY ECSTATIC is McCarty was back in the Winged Wheel!!!

No way a 35 year old McCarty can be any worse than a 38 year old Drake. Probably would come even cheaper as well. I just can't believe that the reason his game declined so much in Calgary was because his passion for the game and usefulness as player diminished. I think it had to do a lot more with issues that happened in his personal life and that caused him to not be able to focus on hockey as much in the past. But who can blame him? The guy was losing his marriage and kids. That can bring a lot of stress to anyone.

McCarty is not out there to score. He would know his role better than anyone. I remember McCarty always being a pretty good skater as well. Playing with 2 speedy forwards like Malts and Drapes, you would have to be.

Consider this the OFFICIAL BRING BACK DARREN McCARTY THREAD!!!

:beerbuddy:

Edited November 28, 2007 by WhiteLightning91

[BeeRYCE 2]

Mac playing for the Wings again?? Imagine what the Joe will be like when #25 steps out on the ice wearing a winged wheel jersey for the first time in years. I think the place would explode. Im all for it, why the hell not.

I can't see that happening. Yes, the Joe would explode with his presence, but once he doesn't play up to expectations, then everything would die. The Wings are more for winning games and not being a nostalgic gimmick. At the end of the day, there are guys in the minors that would be more effective than D-Mac, so bringing him back is pointless.

[Chase 0]

I can't see that happening. Yes, the Joe would explode with his presence, but once he doesn't play up to expectations, then everything would die. The Wings are more for winning games and not being a nostalgic gimmick. At the end of the day, there are guys in the minors that would be more effective than D-Mac, so bringing him back is pointless.

Nobody knows that until he actually does come back. You seem to be assuming he won't live up to expectations when he very well could. All we would be expecting him to do is play a 4th line grinding role / depth guy / character guy.

[WhiteLightning91 105]

I can't see that happening. Yes, the Joe would explode with his presence, but once he doesn't play up to expectations, then everything would die. The Wings are more for winning games and not being a nostalgic gimmick. At the end of the day, there are guys in the minors that would be more effective than D-Mac, so bringing him back is pointless.

You're telling me McCarty would bring less to this team than Drake?

[JayUp88 1]

That would be one game i would love to be at. I would Take Mac over Drake any day

[wingslogo19 281]

I would love to see Dmac back in a Wings jersey

[HockeyCrazy3033 168]

I'd take him back in a hearbeat. I miss the hell outta that guy and it was heartbreaking seeing him bummed out last night.

[Hank 0]

I would be ABSOLUTELY ECSTATIC is McCarty was back in the Winged Wheel!!!

No way a 35 year old McCarty can be any worse than a 38 year old Drake. Probably would come even cheaper as well. I just can't believe that the reason his game declined so much in Calgary was because his passion for the game and usefulness as player diminished. I think it had to do a lot more with issues that happened in his personal life and that caused him to not be able to focus on hockey as much in the past. But who can blame him? The guy was losing his marriage and kids. That can bring a lot of stress to anyone.

McCarty is not out there to score. He would know his role better than anyone. I remember McCarty always being a pretty good skater as well. Playing with 2 speedy forwards like Malts and Drapes, you would have to be.

Consider this the OFFICIAL BRING BACK DARREN McCARTY THREAD!!!

:beerbuddy:

I would be willing to bet that he is. In fact, at this piont in both their careers I would say that Dallas Drake is 5x the hockey player that McCarty is. If Mac had anything left in the tank he would be playing right now. But he doesn't. And the baggage that he carries only hurts his cause.

McCarty would be lucky to get a tryout for an ECHL team. He's incredibly injury prone, his hands have hardened to the point that cement is considered soft in comparison and I wouldn't doubt he's still having issues with alcohol, drugs and gambling.

Time to let it go people. Mac isn't even remotely close to what he was even 2 years ago. Time to move on.

P.S. I would be willing to be that Joey Kocur would be the better player if both were to suit up tomorrow night. Might as well start a 'Bring Back Joey" thread.

[Guest jaytan]

I was glad to see him. It's good to know he's still around.

On a related subject, if the fans want his autograph so badly, he should hold one of those signing sessions and charge 'em for it. That would give him at least a few G's, then he could head over to Windsor and double that, and then he could go back to Detroit and triple that, and then maybe out to the Golden Eagle and get some more, then he could easily fly to Atlantic City and make a bunch more.... He'll be a freakin' billionaire!

Edited November 28, 2007 by jaytan

[Izzy24 44]

I would be ABSOLUTELY ECSTATIC is McCarty was back in the Winged Wheel!!!

No way a 35 year old McCarty can be any worse than a 38 year old Drake. Probably would come even cheaper as well. I just can't believe that the reason his game declined so much in Calgary was because his passion for the game and usefulness as player diminished. I think it had to do a lot more with issues that happened in his personal life and that caused him to not be able to focus on hockey as much in the past. But who can blame him? The guy was losing his marriage and kids. That can bring a lot of stress to anyone.

McCarty is not out there to score. He would know his role better than anyone. I remember McCarty always being a pretty good skater as well. Playing with 2 speedy forwards like Malts and Drapes, you would have to be.

Consider this the OFFICIAL BRING BACK DARREN McCARTY THREAD!!!

:beerbuddy:

I don't see how.

[N4C3R 0]

If Mac had anything left in the tank he would be playing right now. But he doesn't.

Do yourself a favor and check your facts. Mac does not expect to receive medical clearance to play until January. Whether he has anything left remains to be seen.

[Hank 0]

Do yourself a favor and check your facts. Mac does not expect to receive medical clearance to play until January. Whether he has anything left remains to be seen.

So a 35 year old player who was injured for half of last year and scratched from every game in the 07 playoffs still might have something left despite the fact that he's injured again until January?

Stick a fork in Mac, he's done. Let it die already people. Might as well ask Harold Snepts to come back.

EDIT: If he does have anything left, he still wouldn't be able to crack the Wings top 14 forwards. He's slow, has no hands and is as fragile as a broken peice of glass. I don't see him usurping Ellis, Kopecky, Downy or Drake to get in this lineup.

He might have a very small shot at making one of the bottom rung teams. But even then, who would you rather give 4 minutes to - a 35 year old drug addict or a 20 something kid with lots of hunger?

Edited November 28, 2007 by Hank

[Mudvayneowns91 0]

I can't see that happening. Yes, the Joe would explode with his presence, but once he doesn't play up to expectations, then everything would die. The Wings are more for winning games and not being a nostalgic gimmick. At the end of the day, there are guys in the minors that would be more effective than D-Mac, so bringing him back is pointless.

Do you really think that Drake and Downey are that much better than Mac? At least when something like Hudler gets hit, we wont have to rely on Lilja to do our fights............

[Viperar 16]

So a 35 year old player who was injured for half of last year and scratched from every game in the 07 playoffs still might have something left despite the fact that he's injured again until January?

Stick a fork in Mac, he's done. Let it die already people. Might as well ask Harold Snepts to come back.

EDIT: If he does have anything left, he still wouldn't be able to crack the Wings top 14 forwards. He's slow, has no hands and is as fragile as a broken peice of glass. I don't see him usurping Ellis, Kopecky, Downy or Drake to get in this lineup.

He might have a very small shot at making one of the bottom rung teams. But even then, who would you rather give 4 minutes to - a 35 year old drug addict or a 20 something kid with lots of hunger?

While bertuzzi wasnt scratched for many playoff games, he was still int he same situation as MAC as far as injuries and that didnt stop us from giving him a chance, or even the Ducks from signing him to a strong 2 year deal. I say whats the hurt in giving this guy a chance?

[Guest jaytan]

Was that thing Lilja did last night really considered a fight?

Anyway, regarding D-Mac, there's no way in hell I'd want the Wings to embarass one of their all-time greats by allowing him to try to play again. He was superb in the past, and definitely one of my faves, but I don't think he's NHL material anymore and he'd do more harm than good for us.

[Mudvayneowns91 0]

So a 35 year old player who was injured for half of last year and scratched from every game in the 07 playoffs still might have something left despite the fact that he's injured again until January?

Stick a fork in Mac, he's done. Let it die already people. Might as well ask Harold Snepts to come back.

EDIT: If he does have anything left, he still wouldn't be able to crack the Wings top 14 forwards. He's slow, has no hands and is as fragile as a broken peice of glass. I don't see him usurping Ellis, Kopecky, Downy or Drake to get in this lineup.

He might have a very small shot at making one of the bottom rung teams. But even then, who would you rather give 4 minutes to - a 35 year old drug addict or a 20 something kid with lots of hunger?

Downey seemed pretty freaking slow to me yesterday. Not just slow, but Hatcher slow when he played for us.

[Hank 0]

Do you really think that Drake and Downey are that much better than Mac? At least when something like Hudler gets hit, we wont have to rely on Lilja to do our fights............

As far as I'm concerned, yes Drake and Downey are way better than Mac is. Both Drake and Downey are better skaters and aren't as fragile. Drake has way better hands than Mac and Downey's a better fighter.

And if Hudler does get hit again, who's to say that Mac is even in the lineup. He'll probably be fighting off one of several injuries.

The point is, Lilja DID stand up for Hudler and I think that does a lot more for this hockey club than if a Downey or McCarty stood up for him.

[omnipotent_hudler 0]

McCarty isn't going to play for the Wings again, team has too much depth at this point for him to crack the roster(unless he somehow magically regains his old form).

Whoever suggested that he work as a broadcaster has the right idea. I mean, it can't be any worse than Larry Murphy can it?