55fan 5,133 Report post Posted March 7, 2008 This makes me happy. Reunite the Grind Line, then when someone is asking for it, send out the D Line (Darren, Drake, Downey) to put the fear of the deity or non-supernatural entity of your choice into the opposition. Alternate sitting Huddie and Koko and tell them whomever does the better job now gets to play with the big boys in the playoffs. Oh, Mac, my Mac. Best wishes to you. I couldn't be happier for you. I'm gonna go get a tissue now...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 5,140 Report post Posted March 7, 2008 he better be in for downey... im tired of seeing downey learn to skate each night. all he can do is fight, if he doesn't slip and fall. McCarty has skill, hands, and ice-sense... oh, and will fight. Downey should go back to the minors and learn a new, more-valuable dimension to his game that McCarty already doesn't do. ...anyhow, I am happy for Mac from a personal standpoint and the Joe will be electric the first time he steps on the ice in front of the home fans. Makes for a great NHL perseverance story. In all seriousness though, is Darren McCarty the man you are hanging your playoffs hopes on? Does this address your secondary scoring issues that more than likely will dissappear in the playoffs again? Yes the Wings have played and looked better the last 2 game and sure he will provide some spark for the fans, but how much is he really gonna help your team? ...with that being said, they should sit Hudler, he is invisible out there and they could put the Drake/Kopecky/Downey line together and plug McCarty in with Draper/Maltby and they would have have two hard hitting, grinding lins along with, dare I say, two scoring lines, although I am still very skeptical about the secondary scoring issues... Holmstrom/Datsyuk/Zetterberg Franzen/Filpulla/Cleary(when healthy) Maltby/Draper/McCarty Drake/Kopecky/Downey ...notice I left Sammy out of the lineup, I know this won't happen, so Babcock is gonna have to plug him in somewhere. Probably makes Drake the 13th forward and move Franzen down to Kopecky's line, but I think he has played well enough to be get some #2 line playing time. Oh well, either way that's your playoff forward lineup (unless for some putrid reason they keep Hudler in there.) Good luck Wings, in my opinion that just is not gonna get you a Cup, but hey, you cannot win it every year and like we've discussed, you cannot be raped by a desperate team in order to secure your 2nd line scoring, and Fedorov wasn't even a lock for that. Wings fans will have fun watching, but it will end with dissappointment unfortunately, if it doesn't, then good for you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cicada 4 Report post Posted March 7, 2008 i'd love to see a Downey/Drake/McCarty line just go out there and beat the s*** out of someone... i'd laugh my ass off... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DEVILSWATERBOY 10 Report post Posted March 7, 2008 Welcome home Mac,and now its time for some oldtime hockey !!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
96warrior 11 Report post Posted March 7, 2008 From Kuklas Korner: Darren McCarty is coming to Detroit quicker than expected but not to play. McCarty is bothered by a rib cartilage injury suffered last weekend while playing with Grand Rapids of the American Hockey League. He will be examined by Wings trainers Friday and will not be on the ice. General manager Ken Holland said trainers will determine whether McCarty is able to play with the Griffins Saturday in Cleveland. McCarty was held out of Thursday’s Griffins game in Milwaukee. “We’re going to see if he’s able to play,” Holland said. “Right now, he’s not able to play. It’s nothing more than day to day.” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mors 201 Report post Posted March 7, 2008 he better be in for downey... im tired of seeing downey learn to skate each night. all he can do is fight, if he doesn't slip and fall. McCarty has skill, hands, and ice-sense... oh, and will fight. Downey should go back to the minors and learn a new, more-valuable dimension to his game that McCarty already doesn't do. Have you been watching the same games as the rest of us? Downey has done exactly what he needs to do, and done it right. I'm all for McCarty coming back, but we haven't even seen him play in an NHL game this season, let's hold off s***ting on Downey until we see how this pans out... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou_Siffer 1 Report post Posted March 7, 2008 he better be in for downey... im tired of seeing downey learn to skate each night. all he can do is fight, if he doesn't slip and fall. McCarty has skill, hands, and ice-sense... oh, and will fight. Downey should go back to the minors and learn a new, more-valuable dimension to his game that McCarty already doesn't do. Unless theres a big turnaround, McCarty is no longer an enforcer caliber fighter....Downey is. Swapping him in for Drake is the obvious answer, since its not really likely that Kopecky or Hudler would be scratched. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest YzermanForever19 Report post Posted March 7, 2008 Unless theres a big turnaround, McCarty is no longer an enforcer caliber fighter....Downey is. Swapping him in for Drake is the obvious answer, since its not really likely that Kopecky or Hudler would be scratched. Exactly my thought process. In no way should Mac replace Downey. Downey is the best we have when it comes to dropping the gloves(unless we're talking about D-Mac in his prime). Drake will most certainly be the odd man out. My expectations have risen for McCarty of late. So I would imagine that Mac will bring more to the table than Drake can. We'll soon find out. And I can't wait. It's gonna be great to see number #25 out there again. Grindline reunion maybe?... -Ian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted March 7, 2008 Oh you're right I forgot that success in the AHL always and I mean always equals success in the NHL right ..... Soo....we SHOULDN'T bring him up because he's playing well, is that it? Then what's your criteria for "bringing a player up"? Him NOT playing well in the AHL? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest GordieSid&Ted Report post Posted March 7, 2008 I say sit kopecky, his play lost the physical edge lately. and downey needs to play more.. McCarty Downey Drake I want all 3 of them in the lineup vs Nashville. I hate Nashville so much, moreso than even Anaheim I think. 1. McCarty fights Hordichuk 2. Downey fights Tootoo 3. Drake fights Nichol 4. Brad Stuart rocks somebody, doesn't fight but at least gets his nose dirty. Please hockey gods, make it happen! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinbin 3 Report post Posted March 7, 2008 ...anyhow, I am happy for Mac from a personal standpoint and the Joe will be electric the first time he steps on the ice in front of the home fans. Makes for a great NHL perseverance story. In all seriousness though, is Darren McCarty the man you are hanging your playoffs hopes on? Does this address your secondary scoring issues that more than likely will dissappear in the playoffs again? Yes the Wings have played and looked better the last 2 game and sure he will provide some spark for the fans, but how much is he really gonna help your team? ...with that being said, they should sit Hudler, he is invisible out there and they could put the Drake/Kopecky/Downey line together and plug McCarty in with Draper/Maltby and they would have have two hard hitting, grinding lins along with, dare I say, two scoring lines, although I am still very skeptical about the secondary scoring issues... Holmstrom/Datsyuk/Zetterberg Franzen/Filpulla/Cleary(when healthy) Maltby/Draper/McCarty Drake/Kopecky/Downey ...notice I left Sammy out of the lineup, I know this won't happen, so Babcock is gonna have to plug him in somewhere. Probably makes Drake the 13th forward and move Franzen down to Kopecky's line, but I think he has played well enough to be get some #2 line playing time. Oh well, either way that's your playoff forward lineup (unless for some putrid reason they keep Hudler in there.) Good luck Wings, in my opinion that just is not gonna get you a Cup, but hey, you cannot win it every year and like we've discussed, you cannot be raped by a desperate team in order to secure your 2nd line scoring, and Fedorov wasn't even a lock for that. Wings fans will have fun watching, but it will end with dissappointment unfortunately, if it doesn't, then good for you! I can see this,but......right now ,unfortunately Sammy is in and later, Kopecky is out. The Grindline is back, babeeee! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kylee 727 Report post Posted March 7, 2008 2 minutes ice time= 20,000 sold seats is the only logic i can really see for this at all. i cant find any tickets for sunday's game Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 5,140 Report post Posted March 7, 2008 I can see this,but......right now ,unfortunately Sammy is in and later, Kopecky is out. The Grindline is back, babeeee! ...well I have a feeling that Kopecky will play and Drake will be out if that was the case. But Drake does have the more playoff experience, but Kopecky can net some goals better than Drake. It's a toss up! But you Wings fans are gonna be dissappointed either way I believe... I hope not though! Opie, I tried to re-apply for my card, but the Wings denied me. I am on probabtion until Fedorov is either signed by Detroit or by someone else and he is no longer available! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dallas27 7 Report post Posted March 7, 2008 Blah, blah, blah. He will never make it back to the NHL level. He is washed up. I loved him but lets let it go. All things I read a couple months ago, debates I had. I am just saying I have eaten crow before no it is all you Mac haters turns. Get your fork, crow is served. I could not be happier! He will be great. GO MAC!!!!!!!!! I am all for Mac returning but don't tell all the Mac haters to eat crow quite yet. I'm sure this is mostly the Wings wanting to give Mac, who's been through some tough times, a second shot just because he is Mac. Don't expect him to be scoring goals or anything remotely close to that. He's going to serve his role which will be just like Downey's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Never_Retire_Steve 35 Report post Posted March 7, 2008 I've been waiting for this moment all year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillbillywingsfan 794 Report post Posted March 7, 2008 Soo....we SHOULDN'T bring him up because he's playing well, is that it? Then what's your criteria for "bringing a player up"? Him NOT playing well in the AHL? dude don't even try. you wont win. it's like talking to my 5 year old and trying t get him to help clean his room. It's not going to happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cirov19 1 Report post Posted March 7, 2008 (edited) There is an article on the wings site about Lidstrom coming back soon, and D-Mac visiting the Joe to meet up with the players and all that good stuff (along with other less important things): http://redwings.nhl.com/team/app/?service=...rticleid=356202 I like how the reporter copied down Hasek's statement word for word - “I was surprised when I see him,” goaltender Dominik Hasek said. “It’s been a long time. Everybody’s excited. It’s very special to have a player, a person like that back in the locker room.” Hahaha. Edited March 7, 2008 by cirov19 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dallas27 7 Report post Posted March 7, 2008 I like how the reporter copied down Hasek's statement word for word - Hahaha. Unfortunately for Dom they teach us that you NEVER change a direct quote, no matter if it makes ZERO sense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Never_Retire_Steve 35 Report post Posted March 7, 2008 Over/Under on how many games he will play before a fight? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dallas27 7 Report post Posted March 7, 2008 Over/Under on how many games he will play before a fight? A while, I'd be more concerned about getting him up to NHL's game speed than fighting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Danny 155 Report post Posted March 7, 2008 i cant find any tickets for sunday's game http://www.stubhub.com/detroit-red-wings-t...event_id=422670 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gizmo 21 Report post Posted March 8, 2008 (edited) McCarty has been recalled from GR... http://hockeytownforum.detroitredwings.com...mp;showentry=50 Edited March 8, 2008 by Gizmo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
datsyukismyfriend 4 Report post Posted March 8, 2008 well this is about as excited about hockey as i've been in a while. i really hope he's in good form. i can't wait to see him on the ice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KronwallCRUNCH 5 Report post Posted March 8, 2008 http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=231483&hubname=nhl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Never_Retire_Steve 35 Report post Posted March 8, 2008 A while, I'd be more concerned about getting him up to NHL's game speed than fighting. Looks fine in the A Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
