Gnredwing 10 Report post Posted March 25, 2009 As I see it this will probably be McCartys last year on the Wings. I am very hopeful he will play in the playoffs as he did last year. But it seems there are better players that the Wings could call up instead of Mac (Leino, Helm) McCarty has always been my favorite Red Wing and I would love to see him play again this spring, anyone think he will be in the lineup for some games this playoff year, or have we seen the end of Mac in a Wings sweater? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted March 25, 2009 I adore Mac with every fibre of my being (in a Manly Hockey sort of way), but to be brutally honest, I think they'll give the nod to Leino, Helm, or possibly even Kader over Mac. I wish him the best, but no, barring injuries, I don't think we'll be seeing him. The playoffs is when you have to ice your best team night in and night out. There's no room for nostalgia or matters of the heart when the Cup is at stake. Believe me, I'd love to be wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T.Low 1,011 Report post Posted March 25, 2009 I'ma Big Mac fan... , you know what I mean. But when he skates he looks like Yzerman did while he was injured and playing on one leg. He just looks old and broken down. Is it just me? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b.shanafan14 733 Report post Posted March 26, 2009 As I see it this will probably be McCartys last year on the Wings. I am very hopeful he will play in the playoffs as he did last year. But it seems there are better players that the Wings could call up instead of Mac (Leino, Helm) McCarty has always been my favorite Red Wing and I would love to see him play again this spring, anyone think he will be in the lineup for some games this playoff year, or have we seen the end of Mac in a Wings sweater? No and Yes. Love Mac, but its over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted March 26, 2009 (edited) Yep, Mac is always a Wing in my eyes but we have so much better talent on our Wings and even the Griffins than he can produce. Edited March 26, 2009 by Shoreline Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrie 900 Report post Posted March 26, 2009 I'm a big Mac fan, as you can tell from my pic, but I hope him and Chelios watch the playoffs, unless there's an injury. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted March 26, 2009 We need him in the lineup, because we can't win the Cup without an enforcer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CaliWingsNut Report post Posted March 26, 2009 Who knows... with this cap, he may make it next year. He's cheap, and he's doing well in the AHL. Yes several others will get the nod first, I just think he maybe lucky with this market and the fact he's already on the team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holiday 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2009 We need him in the lineup, because we can't win the Cup without an enforcer. Is it weird that I don't think our team needs an enforcer to win but I want to see Downey dress in the playoffs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted March 26, 2009 Is it weird that I don't think our team needs an enforcer to win but I want to see Downey dress in the playoffs? Not in the least. It just proves you are a fine man (or person as the case may be) with great taste. Thanks for the pic. I just snarked if for my collection. Hope you don't mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ManLuv4Clears 7 Report post Posted March 26, 2009 Is it weird that I don't think our team needs an enforcer to win but I want to see Downey dress in the playoffs? You're good in my book Doc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ComradeWasabi 109 Report post Posted March 26, 2009 We need him in the lineup, because we can't win the Cup without an enforcer. If I didn't know any better, then I would say that you actually enjoyed sparking the enforcer debate everywhere humanly possible... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spyder 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2009 Chelios has been amazing in every game hes played lately. I dont get the hate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted March 26, 2009 I love McCarty, the fan would me would thoroughly enjoy if he's able to contribute in the playoffs given where he was and how he has turned himself around. Even when some forwards were injured off/on recently, he was nowhere to be found in the depth chart of forwards. Helm, Leino, even utility-man Meech probably are one-upping him on the depth chart. If there is a scenario that is urgently needed to keep the flies off, he might play, but given how that mentality usually is not as apparent in the playoffs, it's slim-none that he's playing I think unless injuries hit the roster. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsMyWings13 4 Report post Posted March 26, 2009 He was a penalty waiting to happen last year in the playoffs so I sure hope he doesn't touch the ice in this years playoffs. It's sad to say but he just doesn't have what it takes now a days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted March 26, 2009 For every penalty minute McCarty gets Leino will get a point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrie 900 Report post Posted March 26, 2009 Chelios has been amazing in every game hes played lately. I dont get the hate. I don't get when someone says something against a player it's called "hate". I'm a big Chelios fan, but the playoffs are a grind. Chelios didn't play a game in the Finals last year, and I'm ok, due to his age, if he only plays in the playoffs due to an injury or someone else not playing up to par. Lidstrom, Rafalski, Kronwall, Stuart, Lebda, and Ericsson should be the starting 6. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DMAC 25 18 Report post Posted March 26, 2009 who knows if hes gonna play, my opinion is that either him or downey should just because i think they'd need an enforcer. i know people say all the time that they dont need an enforcer but just look at our team if someone is gonna try and take a shot at hossa, hank, datsyuk are we gonna have no one try and make sure it doesnt happen again? yes lilja will hopefully be back but isnt he gonna be a little careful since he just got a concusion. yes downey and mccarty dont do much when it comes to scoring goals but their never afraid to drop the gloves when they need to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny Law 15 Report post Posted March 26, 2009 Downey needs to be in, Mac was a huge part of this team's past but Downey is a more complete player now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PROBIE4PREZ 58 Report post Posted March 26, 2009 Whats the next step for Mac after the playoffs? Does Detroit have to offer him a 1 way deal and thats strickly minors ? or do the Griffins deal with him directly? I know hes done in the NHL but hes quoted as saying that hell stay in the Griffins system to mentor soon to be wings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NomadFromKazoo 42 Report post Posted March 26, 2009 I predict Mac will be in the NHL next year, but not a Winged Wheel. We have too many good young players who need to be in Detroit next year, not Grand Rapids. The only way he stays is if we trade enough mid-tier players to free the cap space to sign Franzen and Hossa and there's room for both him and the youngsters to fill out the roster cheaply. Other then that, he is good enough to play in the NHL, but doesn't crack our roster anymore. I think the whole "enforcer" thing is overrated. Our players are hockey players, none of them are sissies. They were a lot more physical in the playoffs last year then anyone gave them credit for going into it and it'll be the same this year. Playing different teams every night is just a different thing then playing a best of seven war with one where you can do like the Flames did a few years ago and give up a bunch of goals at the end of a game and absorb a hundred penalty minutes running our goalie and fighting everyone on the ice to intimidate for the rest of the series. Babcock has toughened the team, but fighting through 82 is stupid, not soft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrie 900 Report post Posted March 26, 2009 Whats the next step for Mac after the playoffs? Does Detroit have to offer him a 1 way deal and thats strickly minors ? or do the Griffins deal with him directly? I know hes done in the NHL but hes quoted as saying that hell stay in the Griffins system to mentor soon to be wings I thought Mac did a good job on radio those few games when Ken Kal was sick. I'd like to see/hear McCarty in the broadcast booth someday soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest E_S_A_D Report post Posted March 26, 2009 Mac will see playoff time. Holland has an insatianable love for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smosier 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2009 Then why Ozzie.... I adore Mac with every fibre of my being (in a Manly Hockey sort of way), but to be brutally honest, I think they'll give the nod to Leino, Helm, or possibly even Kader over Mac. I wish him the best, but no, barring injuries, I don't think we'll be seeing him. The playoffs is when you have to ice your best team night in and night out. There's no room for nostalgia or matters of the heart when the Cup is at stake. Believe me, I'd love to be wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GROwl 5 Report post Posted March 26, 2009 I predict Mac will be in the NHL next year, but not a Winged Wheel. We have too many good young players who need to be in Detroit next year, not Grand Rapids. The only way he stays is if we trade enough mid-tier players to free the cap space to sign Franzen and Hossa and there's room for both him and the youngsters to fill out the roster cheaply. Other then that, he is good enough to play in the NHL, but doesn't crack our roster anymore. How many times has he cleared waivers this year...with no bites...and making just about the league minimum in salary? He'll be even a year older next year. Which NHL team do you predict? I'd love to continue to see him as a player/coach in Grand Rapids. Sounds like he had a ball the other day at ChuckECheese in Wilkes-Barre-Scranton with the GR boys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
