Grittzkey 1 Report post Posted February 3, 2008 (edited) I have not been on in a while. But there is no better way to return than this thread. When I found out about such I went nuts. I really hope that Darren can get back with the Wings and if not, I just hope he can get his life back to the way it was. We all felt the same way http://blog.mlive.com/snapshots/2008/02/mc...nt_with_as.html Edited February 3, 2008 by Grittzkey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted February 3, 2008 nice hes coming up to practice with the team tommorrow, i can wait for his home opener Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwfan007 18 Report post Posted February 3, 2008 is it 100% certain that hes going to play with GR now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grittzkey 1 Report post Posted February 3, 2008 i think so, he is practicing with them on monday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zata40 3 Report post Posted February 4, 2008 McCarty joins Griffins for pro tryout from the wings web site Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
imisssergei 0 Report post Posted February 4, 2008 Per TSN, Mac signs with the Griffins. He is set to make his debut on Friday in Cleveland. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwing_sparty 0 Report post Posted February 4, 2008 i was listening to some detroit sports program last week and they said that McCarty had signed a 25 game tryout with grand rapids. He'd be a nice pick up for the playoffs w/o having to spend much money at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnyoski 0 Report post Posted February 4, 2008 i was listening to some detroit sports program last week and they said that McCarty had signed a 25 game tryout with grand rapids. He'd be a nice pick up for the playoffs w/o having to spend much money at all. Lets make sure he can actually HELP the team before talking about what a great pickup he'd be for the playoffs. That said I am pulling for him to make it back into the league one day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akustyk 84 Report post Posted February 4, 2008 it's on TSN now. Mac is coming back. glad too see him coming back on track. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest octopusdank Report post Posted February 4, 2008 what is everyone so worried about? i thoroughly believe theres nothing to lose from signing him. think of the grind line!!! even if he didnt produce offensively you know hes willing to straight f*** someone up and we need that. i think if he comes back he'll have the heart of a lion because itd be "all on the line" for him and he'd have nothing to lose Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillbillywingsfan 794 Report post Posted February 4, 2008 its on the griffs website as well mccarty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grittzkey 1 Report post Posted February 4, 2008 Best News In Awhile. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted February 4, 2008 what is everyone so worried about? i thoroughly believe theres nothing to lose from signing him. think of the grind line!!! even if he didnt produce offensively you know hes willing to straight f*** someone up and we need that. i think if he comes back he'll have the heart of a lion because itd be "all on the line" for him and he'd have nothing to lose he might have the heart of a lion, but the legs and lungs of an 80-year old chainsmoker. He's only been playing hockey what, a couple months now? I'm so glad he's getting his act together and that there's even the potential for him to crack an nhl lineup again. But it would take a miracle for it to happen this season. I'm not worried though, no matter his history, if Mac were to get a shot on the Wings again, it would only be if he absolutely has earned it. Otherwise it would be a waste of a valuable roster spot. Right now it's just cool he's playing in the AHL for the Griffins. Hopefully he keeps improving and stays healthy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IceMunkee 15 Report post Posted February 4, 2008 Yes very Happy for MAC what great news. I will be traveling to see him on the 16th! Go Mac we believe!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwfan007 18 Report post Posted February 4, 2008 i will be there on the 16th as well! w00t! go Mac! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inultus 12 Report post Posted February 4, 2008 Well, bring us back a report of how he looks guys. I really hope he can come back to the Wings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown Red Wings 245 Report post Posted February 4, 2008 I think Mac could possibly have a limited role with the Wings. I dont think he'd be an everyday player, and he's getting old. But we know he has the talent, he seems to have the will, and I'd never count him out. If nothing else, he skates a lot better than Downey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrossCheck24 2 Report post Posted February 4, 2008 NHL.com article The minute I leave Cleveland, something worthwhile happens there.... Good for him though, I can't image the roar of the crowd if/when he steps out onto the ice in a winged wheel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amberlynn25 9 Report post Posted February 4, 2008 i almost jumped out of bed when i saw it. I was watching the UFC pree conference and saw it on the ticker...best news of the day! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted February 4, 2008 YESSS!!! im gonna go get my tix for the 15th soon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackMallory 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2008 Perhaps this is shallow and short-sighted on my part, but I'd love to see McCarty back in Detroit this year if for no other reason than to pound Pronger into a heap. The hate continues..... The so-called tough guys that the Wings have now will not be enough come playoff time against Anaheim. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IceMunkee 15 Report post Posted February 5, 2008 Perhaps this is shallow and short-sighted on my part, but I'd love to see McCarty back in Detroit this year if for no other reason than to pound Pronger into a heap. The hate continues..... The so-called tough guys that the Wings have now will not be enough come playoff time against Anaheim. i am totally with that. I just want pronger wrecked!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auxlepli 17 Report post Posted February 5, 2008 McCarty might be able to make it back in time for the playoffs. It was 11 years ago so maybe the conditioning wasn't as good but Joey Kocur was in a beer league at Christmastime, but on the Wings championship team in 1997. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grittzkey 1 Report post Posted February 5, 2008 can you imagine this 4th line in the playoffs going agasint calgary?anaheim?san jose. Drake-Kopecky-McCarty. Drake and McCarty i have a feeling with them together, They would both have tons of fun just smashing people.. and Kopecky just pitching in like he already does. Bye Bye Downey. Go Hit Yourself In The AHL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CdnWingsFanEh 2 Report post Posted February 5, 2008 can you imagine this 4th line in the playoffs going agasint calgary?anaheim?san jose. Drake-Kopecky-McCarty. Drake and McCarty i have a feeling with them together, They would both have tons of fun just smashing people.. and Kopecky just pitching in like he already does. Bye Bye Downey. Go Hit Yourself In The AHL. Honestly, I'm hoping that if he were to make it, they would sit Drake, rather than Downey. Downey brings a lot more energy to the game for the wings than Drake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
