MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted October 20, 2008 According to Bob McKenzie, the Wings have placed Darren McCarty on waivers. Also, the Vancouver Canucks have placed Matt Pettinger & Kyle Wellwood on re-entry waivers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted October 20, 2008 Time to bring up Leino =) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heaton 1 Report post Posted October 20, 2008 Not enough space for Leino but this could mean that Helm is here to stay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted October 20, 2008 Another sign of what the Wings think about toughness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ifonlyicouldskate 11 Report post Posted October 20, 2008 Another sign of what the Wings think about toughness. I think D MAC's tough days have passed him by a few years ago. At least as far as being on the ice goes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted October 20, 2008 I think D MAC's tough days have passed him by a few years ago. At least as far as being on the ice goes. He's still tougher than marshmallows like Hudler, Sammy, Lebda or Kopecky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted October 20, 2008 He's still tougher than marshmallows like Hudler, Sammy, Lebda or Kopecky. True, but he can't currently play the sport of *hockey* at the level those 4 you just mentioned can. Not every move the team makes with players like Mac has to do with how they feel about toughness, yet you constantly ascertain that it does. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ifonlyicouldskate 11 Report post Posted October 20, 2008 True, but he can't currently play the sport of *hockey* at the level those 4 you just mentioned can. Agreed. I like the man, as most do. His comeback last year, was a great story. But the truth is, thats all it was...... A story. He is not the player he once was! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heaton 1 Report post Posted October 20, 2008 Another sign of what the Wings think about toughness. Even with the speculation of this making room for Helm there's been no reports that he's even going to be assigned to GR. Kinda like how they waived Downey multiple times last year but never reassigned him. This probably has all to do with cap space. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted October 20, 2008 Even with the speculation of this making room for Helm there's been no reports that he's even going to be assigned to GR. Kinda like how they waived Downey multiple times last year but never reassigned him. This probably has all to do with cap space. Yah, i would bet that D-Mac stays on the Wings once he clears waivers to be that 13th press box forward. Then once Zata is able to play Helm will probably be sent down to the Griffins with D-Mac being and insurance policy to be sent down if needed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chase 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2008 Another sign of what the Wings think about toughness. Oh for Christs sake... This again... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted October 20, 2008 Oh for Christs sake... This again... Yes, this again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2008 Not enough space for Leino but this could mean that Helm is here to stay. I hope so. Helm deserves to stay. He's been terrific in every game so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Proud 2 B a Wings Fan 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2008 McCarty's had a great career with ups and downs throughout. The time comes though when the Wings have to start looking at the situation for the better of the organization and maybe that time is here. If so I wish Carts all the best and thank Him for the years of entertainment He has provided. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maltbymaniac 13 Report post Posted October 20, 2008 Yes, this again. i feel the same way,we need a enforcing enforcer. not them marshmellow's out there now.(srry had to reuse marshmellow) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
po-GoWings 1 Report post Posted October 20, 2008 having an enforcer is fine if you dont have goal scorers & playmakers waiting to come up from the minors. keep your enforcer in grand rapids until you need them (established bitchassness like jordan tootoo) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShanahanMan 473 Report post Posted October 20, 2008 Sorry guys.....I'd take D-Mac over Kopecky any day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted October 20, 2008 Sorry guys.....I'd take D-Mac over Kopecky any day. I'd take a bag of pucks for Kope any time. Make it happen Kenny! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mors 201 Report post Posted October 20, 2008 Sorry guys.....I'd take D-Mac over Kopecky any day. +1 Kopecky is the only player on this team who really hasn't done ANYTHING worth merit and still gets a roster spot. You can say Sammy puts up points for the money, you can say Maltby is a top PKer and a definite agitator, but Kopecky? I got nothin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingfan1991 221 Report post Posted October 20, 2008 He's still tougher than marshmallows like Hudler, Sammy, Lebda or Kopecky. i'd like to watch a game with you seeing as we both have the EXACT same opinion on thise 4.. but you forgot to add our favorite whipping boy lilja to that list. man those 5 make me cringe! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaKineMaui 8 Report post Posted October 20, 2008 McCarty's had a great career with ups and downs throughout. The time comes though when the Wings have to start looking at the situation for the better of the organization and maybe that time is here. If so I wish Carts all the best and thank Him for the years of entertainment He has provided. Carts? One minute please. Carts who? In general, LGWers have an awful time coming up with nicknames. Or using the right one. But Carts? That is just......... No more saying Carts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ilmickeyli 40 Report post Posted October 20, 2008 Carts? One minute please. Carts who? In general, LGWers have an awful time coming up with nicknames. Or using the right one. But Carts? That is just......... No more saying Carts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maltbymaniac 13 Report post Posted October 20, 2008 Carts? One minute please. Carts who? In general, LGWers have an awful time coming up with nicknames. Or using the right one. But Carts? That is just......... No more saying Carts. lmao @dakine. nice call on that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted October 20, 2008 So "Downey" goes to Grand Rapids I joke...BRING BACK DOWNEY!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motorcitykid 42 Report post Posted October 20, 2008 Indeed maybe the time has come. I for one, don't want to let go of the past when it's D-Mac we're talking about. The memories ... memories of what he means wearing that #25. Where he's been, both on and off the ice. Seeing Lemieux turtle!!!! I have a hard time letting go, too. I was so behind him last year, with the hopes he might just stick around long enough to see another Cup win wearing the Winged Wheel. Then he did. Then I wondered if there was a way, he'd return on a contract even if he likely was destined for GR. Management does alot to keep their family close, and help them out. Indeed. As for Kopecky, I think we've seen about as much as we're going to see. Depth guy, yes. But that seems to be all he offers. Management isn't writing his name down, beside D-Mac's and Downey's when they're trying to decide who's offering us toughness. It just isn't going to be that type of team. But D-Mac ... ahh the memories. I love ya, man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
