Booster313 138 Report post Posted January 5, 2008 (edited) Don't call it a comeback He's been here for years LMAO!!! Edited January 5, 2008 by Booster313 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted January 5, 2008 and who are you???? He's someone who has a damn good point. It's kind of sad how desperate some people are to get McCarty back that they'll take Cheli's opinion as front-office gospel and completely ignore Mac's play in the past few years besides. Chelios is a hockey player and an ex-teammate, not a GM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Turkey 0 Report post Posted January 5, 2008 in my mind, sirdrake looks a lot like this ... Sir Drake Quixote! That's priceless! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzermaniac192005 0 Report post Posted January 6, 2008 I really think this will happen. I'm having flashbacks of Joe Kocur and I really think Mac will play in the NHL again, preferably with Detroit. Many people underestimate the will to play from a guy that ever since he left has pretty much hit rock bottom. He's out to prove people wrong, only 35 years of age, and if he's healthy, he could be a key playoff component. He was a proven playoff performer and always stepped it up a notch. You can't feel what the man is feeling right now - but you gotta believe that with a chance to become a Red Wing again - he is going to give it his all and not stop until he has to. I really believe he will play here once again. In fact, I'll be surprised if he doesn't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted January 6, 2008 If D can prove he is better than someone else, he gets their spot. If not, he doesn't. That's the way it works all the time. The better unseats the lesser. Sure, he's getting the chance due to who he is, but he will have to do the work himself. If he can improve the team, I want him back. If not, he'll still have a place in my heart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 1,049 Report post Posted January 6, 2008 I don't know if this was pointed out already, but I was listening to the interview on the way home from the office and when Chelios said the "Wings" part of it it was completely in a "you never know what can happen kind of thing" -- in the sense that there's 0.00000000000001% chance it will actually happen. The Grand Rapids thing? Possibly -- but he's got to prove himself in Flint first. Kudos for Draper extending the hand to help get Mac back in hockey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T.Low 1,011 Report post Posted January 6, 2008 (edited) I really think this will happen. I'm having flashbacks of Joe Kocur and I really think Mac will play in the NHL again, preferably with Detroit. Many people underestimate the will to play from a guy that ever since he left has pretty much hit rock bottom. He's out to prove people wrong, only 35 years of age, and if he's healthy, he could be a key playoff component. He was a proven playoff performer and always stepped it up a notch. You can't feel what the man is feeling right now - but you gotta believe that with a chance to become a Red Wing again - he is going to give it his all and not stop until he has to. I really believe he will play here once again. In fact, I'll be surprised if he doesn't. Only 35 yrs old!?!. Thats 35 hockey AND rock n roll years, man, thats like 55 in layman's years. One of the problems with his training routine is that while Cheli is doing work outs with that trainer guy at 6:00 am, Mac is STILL out singing! While Cheli is ridin a bike in the sauna, Mac is STILL out gambling. While Cheli was out skating backwards and poke checkin, Mac was throwin and TAKING punches to the coconut. I know what I feel like after playing in the beer league twice a week, I can't believe grown men can take the abuse of the NHL in the first place, it boggles my mind. Don't get me wrong, I loved Mac's time with Detroit. And I loved all my former girlfriends, too, but that doesn't mean that I want them back. Edited January 6, 2008 by T.Low Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swede40 0 Report post Posted January 6, 2008 I don't know if this was pointed out already, but I was listening to the interview on the way home from the office and when Chelios said the "Wings" part of it it was completely in a "you never know what can happen kind of thing" -- in the sense that there's 0.00000000000001% chance it will actually happen. The Grand Rapids thing? Possibly -- but he's got to prove himself in Flint first. Kudos for Draper extending the hand to help get Mac back in hockey. Still waiting on the NHL to clear him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzermaniac192005 0 Report post Posted January 6, 2008 Don't get me wrong, I loved Mac's time with Detroit. And I loved all my former girlfriends, too, but that doesn't mean that I want them back. haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yc172 3 Report post Posted January 6, 2008 McCarty would bring fans back out to the joe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady in REd 0 Report post Posted January 6, 2008 True, Mac would bring some more fans in but I doubt he'd even get any playing time unless he drastically cleaned up his act and trained his heart out. McCarty has been a childhood favorite of mine but I can't see him coming back to Detroit. But whether he does or not, he'll always be a Red Wing to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DetroitIan Report post Posted January 6, 2008 True, Mac would bring some more fans in but I doubt he'd even get any playing time unless he drastically cleaned up his act and trained his heart out. McCarty has been a childhood favorite of mine but I can't see him coming back to Detroit. But whether he does or not, he'll always be a Red Wing to me. Same here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlakChamber 8 Report post Posted January 6, 2008 Don't get me wrong, I loved Mac's time with Detroit. And I loved all my former girlfriends, too, but that doesn't mean that I want them back. That's gold! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigmike2504 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2008 Lets remember one thing there are players all the time that have to rehab there ways back into a sport. For anyone to say that he is washed up or even never going to make it back to the wings is not a good statement. We as fans cant and shouldnt say that. I hope to god we can bring back one of the Best inforcers that the wings has ever had. Good Luck MAC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mudvayneowns91 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2008 I for one would be extremely pumped to see him back. I don't see why it would be so bad to have him play with GR for a trial. They'd easily be able to tell if he's still got it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zion 93 Report post Posted January 7, 2008 Fact: Sirdrake is a troll. Fact: Ignore him, and he will not go away. Fact: Bears eat beets. Bears. Beets. Battlestar Galactica. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackMallory 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2008 http://blog.mlive.com/flintjournal/savaget...esday.html#more Hopefully this will be a good thing for everyone concerned. Come on up to Flint for Friday's game, all you Detroit fans of McCarty. It's much cheaper than JLA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akustyk 84 Report post Posted January 8, 2008 good luck Mac, you rockstar! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rage 24 Report post Posted January 8, 2008 That's good to hear and I find it pretty funny that the Flint Generals website is down! lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest LivingtheDream Report post Posted January 8, 2008 As long as D-Mac can get his game back, I would love to see him in our system. Whether it be GR or the Wings. I know im being sentimental. But I don't care. Darren did so much for Red Wings hockey. And gave us hundreds of awesome memories. IMO that alone should earn him back into the organization in some way. I have my fingers crossed on this one. I hope Darren proves everyone wrong. I can almost suspend my "let the past die please people" stance on this guy alone, though it is very hard for me to feel anything for a guy who literally blew millions. He may be a hockey legend, but come on. How pathetic does one have to be to have it made and blow it? However, I'm not hopeful it will really happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted January 9, 2008 finally making an appearance, im happy. i hope he gets a hatrick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rice 42 Report post Posted January 9, 2008 Apparently there's some new information on the McCarty situation. Bob Duff: According to a league source, McCarty met recently with the Red Wings' brass and a plan was outlined to see if he could fast track his way back to the big leagues. It's a no-risk proposition for the Wings, who recognize that if McCarty, an unrestricted free agent, still has what it takes to play in the league, he gives them a physical presence and would make Detroit a much unfriendlier opponent. The scenario is very familiar to the winter of 1996, when the Wings rescued Joe Kocur from the beer leagues of Michigan and installed him on a very effective checking line with Kris Draper and Kirk Maltby during Detroit's Stanley Cup wins of 1996-97 and 1997-98. "He made our lives a lot easier," Draper said of Kocur's physical presence. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted January 9, 2008 thats a cool article, from the sounds of it hes already making a deal with GR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grittzkey 1 Report post Posted January 9, 2008 YESS!!!! Time to get more free tickets to the fury game!!!! im so f***ign excited i cant breathe. suite tickets here we come. man im so excited. i have to wake up early really ******* early to get s*** done. the games at like 1130 i think. man i cant wait. the game on sunday was brutal freaking 5 beasty fights, a guy who was smaller then Gionta of the Devils was beatings everyones ass, even challenged some guy from the generals who was a 5th round pick by the islanders who is a giant.. man it was great, best time i had at a low tier game ever.. and D-Mac will make this game even more sweetteeer IM EXCITED. pardon my cussing but its the blood floweing to my brain!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CdnWingsFanEh 2 Report post Posted January 9, 2008 http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article...5/80109009/1053 To add fuel to the fire, Mcarty was at the Avs game last night..... "Appropriately for a game against Colorado, former Wing Darren McCarty was at Joe Louis Arena on Tuesday to see the Wings win, 1-0. The IHL cleared the way for the former Red Wings grinder to resume his hockey career. The league Tuesday approved his contract with the Flint Generals, and McCarty is expected to make his debut on the road tonight against the Muskegon Fury. McCarty, 35, who hasn't played since he was with the Flames in April and whose career has been plagued by injuries, is hoping to find another job in the NHL. Asked what he would say if the Avalanche came calling, McCarty replied, "Beggars can't be choosy. One thing I've learned is, you never rule anything out." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
