Holland to offer McCarty a contract?

[HockeytownRules19 902]

Wow, this should be very interesting! I love it though!!!

http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/columns/stor...&id=3254008

[kylee 727]

do it Holland!!!! :DDDDDD

[Guest LivingtheDream]

I'm on the fence here. What if he comes back and just plain plays lousy? It will be hard on the fans, on him... I guess I am the type who likes to move on - no going back to old girlfriends, jobs or legendary Wings either!

[Guest Hatethedrake!]

Wow, this should be very interesting! I love it though!!!

http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/columns/stor...&id=3254008

I like it too! GO DMAC! Re-unite the Grind Line! #25!

[miller76 463]

do it Holland!!!! :DDDDDD

I hope there is truth to that story.

[umredwing11 2]

If this whole thing ends up well, this is such a great story. I love D-Mac. That said, I am slightly apprehensive only because he hasn't played at the NHL level in a while, and this is a tough time of year to jump back in it. He'll be good for depth, regardless.

[Guest Hatethedrake!]

I'm on the fence here. What if he comes back and just plain plays lousy? It will be hard on the fans, on him... I guess I am the type who likes to move on - no going back to old girlfriends, jobs or legendary Wings either!

Well if he stinks then no big deal. He'll be making league minimum anyway. It's a risk worth taking. Mac's heart alone is worth bringing back. He'll go through a wall for his teammates and he has proven that. You can't teach heart and Mac has it in spades. Hopefully his teammates will see that and it will make them play harder as well. Like Babcock says we need to play GREASY HOCKEY from time to time. Especially against teams like the Ducks. Now if we get Lapointe back I'll REALLY be happy!

[Redwingsfan18 1]

I've seen this coming from a mile away, but I'm glad its finally being talked about. Get him signed, get him ready and use him for depth. Also if we gotta play "bigger" teams, umm I'd rather have Mac in then Hudler or someone smaller that can't get past the big guys.

[Guest Canadian Wings]

God i hope not. People need to get over McCarty, seriously.

[chelios4eva 0]

I'm happy as hell, but I'd be 10 times happier if you gave me another site

[HkyTwn 5]

God i hope not. People need to get over McCarty, seriously.

I'm skeptical about it. That being said, your signature is pure...pure brilliance!

[Viperar 16]

yesssssssssssssss pull the trigger holland

[Booster313 138]

I can't wait to see this happen, as long as people expect a player comparable to Downey they will probably be pleasantly surprised, if they expect Mac from 5 years ago...well that remains to be seen.

[Lidstromrules16 7]

I am super happy for DMac. He will definently give our team energy, and him and Downey make a good 1 2 enforcer combo.

[T-Ruff 47]

I hope not...... I don't think he has anything to offer anymore....

[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

http://stats.theahl.com/stats/player.php?id=2240

Good stats for a 4th liner/enforcer in the NHL....

[Kp-Wings 3]

McCarty > Drake

Just remember that.

[Barrie 900]

Well if he stinks then no big deal. He'll be making league minimum anyway. It's a risk worth taking.

I agree, there's really no risk at all signing him. If he stinks, don't play him, plain and simple.

Another team will sign him for the playoffs if we don't. You don't want DMac playing for Dallas or Anaheim.

Edited February 20, 2008 by Barrie

[LeftWinger 4,953]

...while he has been out of the league for the entire season and most of last season (injured) one would think that he wouldn't bring much more to the table than Aaron Downey does. He would bring chemistry (with Draper and Maltby) and playoff experience. Why not give him a try for some playoff depth, but I hope it is not at the expense of Downey who has earned his spot on our roster...

[Jericho613 74]

The way I see it, i'd rather have a guy like McCarty out there than Kopecky, I mean he can't be worse than him. But thats just my opinion.

[Booster313 138]

...while he has been out of the league for the entire season and most of last season (injured) one would think that he wouldn't bring much more to the table than Aaron Downey does. He would bring chemistry (with Draper and Maltby) and playoff experience. Why not give him a try for some playoff depth, but I hope it is not at the expense of Downey who has earned his spot on our roster...

I have love for Downey I really do, but Darren earned a spot on this roster for ten years. If he can come back and be a factor he deserves the spot.

[Grittzkey 1]

McCarty > Drake

Just remember that.

Id rather have a guy that Checks/Fights

then a guy who sucks at fighting and doesnt check.

[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

Id rather have a guy that Checks/Fights

then a guy who sucks at fighting and doesnt check.

You watched him play one game. Besides, Drake does none of that anyways.

[DaWingsin071 4]

Mac and Downey all I have to say. Anyone for an azz woopin.

[Grittzkey 1]

You watched him play one game. Besides, Drake does none of that anyways.

Two thank you very much.

Drake has been banging as of late.. and what do you call drakes 5 fights this season?