Datsyerberger 279 Report post Posted May 26, 2008 Lol, who voted Franzen sits? Some Pens fan? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rice 42 Report post Posted May 26, 2008 Absolutely McCarty. It's been nerve racking every time he's on the ice. He just doesn't have the footspeed, stamina or strength to keep up right now. Yep. McCarty, no question. It seems like every time he's on the ice it's the only time the other team can sustain a cycle in our zone. Then someone takes a penalty or ices the puck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted May 26, 2008 The real question is.... Franz-IN or Franz-OUT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted May 26, 2008 I seriously hope you're kidding. If you're calling those three fights "wins" for Lilja this year then we're done talking. The only one even close to a win for Lilly is the one against Phaneuf (but still a draw). Laraque would kill Lilly. Plain and simple. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DraperFan MN 0 Report post Posted May 26, 2008 The real question is.... Franz-IN or Franz-OUT Ha Ha Os! Yeah, while I have been cheering for him. He isn't up to speed right now. He'll be better next year, but everyone is just a step ahead of him right now.........even Sammy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
up2here 41 Report post Posted May 26, 2008 Lol, who voted Franzen sits? Some Pens fan? I noticed that too. They were conspicuosly absent from the message board section. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoWings1905 2,694 Report post Posted May 26, 2008 McCarty. Great comeback story, but rather ineffective on the ice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cupcrazy 13 Report post Posted May 26, 2008 Barring any futher injuries on the team,McCarty has played in his last playoff game this year. I'am sure it will not tarnish to feeling of hoisting the cup to much given we win it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuckeyeWingsfan80 209 Report post Posted May 26, 2008 I hate to say it, but the only logical choice here is to sit Mac. Maltby's contributions on the PK outweigh any physical presence he would bring at this time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaVel DaTsYuK fan13 0 Report post Posted May 26, 2008 McCarty, he really hasn't made any contributions, Maltby is a very valuble on the PK, and Helm has been too good to bench Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vincanni 1 Report post Posted May 26, 2008 I absolutely love how McCarty came back for us and greatly assisted our depth but he's definitely the odd man out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted May 26, 2008 I seriously hope you're kidding. If you're calling those three fights "wins" for Lilja this year then we're done talking. The only one even close to a win for Lilly is the one against Phaneuf (but still a draw). Laraque would kill Lilly. Plain and simple. Laraque is a hugger who's afraid to open up in fights. He fights not to lose rather than win, which is why at the first sign of trouble he wrestles his opponent down to the ice, and lands a couple of punches to the back of the head, which in some people's minds makes him a great enforcer. Lilja, on the other hand........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Booster313 138 Report post Posted May 26, 2008 It was a really though call but I say that Maltby sits. It was between he and Mac and they both have their up and down sides. Maltby can PK, is faster, and can move the puck pretty well. Mac has a slighty better goal scoring touch, but is much slower...he can (albeit not as effective as he was) and still will drop the gloves if necessary. In the end it came down to, there are many players on the Wings that can do what Maltby does, and in fact even better than he does it but there are only a few that can do what Mac is out there to do and he is still arguably the best at it. Lilja although willing has only 3 fights under his belt and Drake was always a checker. For better or worse Mac is our enforcer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
omnipotent_hudler 0 Report post Posted May 26, 2008 It was a really though call but I say that Maltby sits. It was between he and Mac and they both have their up and down sides. Maltby can PK, is faster, and can move the puck pretty well. Mac has a slighty better goal scoring touch, but is much slower...he can (albeit not as effective as he was) and still will drop the gloves if necessary. In the end it came down to, there are many players on the Wings that can do what Maltby does, and in fact even better than he does it but there are only a few that can do what Mac is out there to do and he is still arguably the best at it. Lilja although willing has only 3 fights under his belt and Drake was always a checker. For better or worse Mac is our enforcer. who is McCarty going to fight Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
up2here 41 Report post Posted May 26, 2008 who is McCarty going to fight You could argue that Ruutu could go hog wild on our superstars knowing Mac isnt there. Having said that I wouldnt be terribly upset if it was Mac who sits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted May 26, 2008 who is McCarty going to fight Crosby. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted May 26, 2008 Mac sits. This isn't even a question. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted May 26, 2008 Laraque is a hugger who's afraid to open up in fights. He fights not to lose rather than win, which is why at the first sign of trouble he wrestles his opponent down to the ice, and lands a couple of punches to the back of the head, which in some people's minds makes him a great enforcer. Lilja, on the other hand........ I couldn't agree more about Laraque, but Lilly just doesn't throw any good punches and mainly holds on as well. Now MAC on the other hand... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
omnipotent_hudler 0 Report post Posted May 26, 2008 (edited) You could argue that Ruutu could go hog wild on our superstars knowing Mac isnt there. Having said that I wouldnt be terribly upset if it was Mac who sits. SCF Game 2 GDT: Ruutu could go hog wild! Edited May 26, 2008 by omnipotent_hudler Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted May 26, 2008 I was rooting for Mac to come back all year, and he did that. He did what he needed too, and now his name will be on the cup again. He'll be the one sitting. I have a feeling if Mac gets a summer of training and then a training camp under his belt he'll be better next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
digitaljohn88 4 Report post Posted May 26, 2008 (edited) I was rooting for Mac to come back all year, and he did that. He did what he needed too, and now his name will be on the cup again. He'll be the one sitting. I have a feeling if Mac gets a summer of training and then a training camp under his belt he'll be better next year. Definitely. Mac has been OUTSTANDING for a 36 year old with no training camp, and one month to prepare for the NHL... I think we'll see more if he comes back next year. Edited May 26, 2008 by digitaljohn88 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrie 900 Report post Posted May 26, 2008 I vote McCarty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miller76 463 Report post Posted May 26, 2008 Its always hard to pick a player you like, but i picked McCarty to sit. I think Maltby and Helm are contributing in different ways. I think Helm is great right now. If there was much fighting rather than just skirmishes in front of the net, my vote would be different. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
