uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted August 21, 2009 Former Red Wing Aaron Downey spoke to The Fan 590's Don Landy and Elliotte Friedman on Thursday, discussing the following topics: His hopes of latching on with the Phoenix Coyotes, who gave him an amateur try-out contract; The fact that the AHL may be a harder league to play in than the NHL due to its travel and back-to-back-to-back games; His off-season training program at his farm in Shelburne, Ontario (he's helping Wings prospect Jamie Tardif bulk up); The strongest Red Wings (he suggests that Kris Draper is the best-conditioned athlete he's ever seen, with Pavel Datsyuk a close second); And his belief his House9 charity can help promote hockey all over the world, at least eventually Listen here: http://blog.mlive.com/snapshots/2009/08/fo...ron_downey.html Its a good listen. Am very intruiged about the work hes doing with Tardif (Whos contracted to Detroit, in GR). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skacore 2 Report post Posted August 21, 2009 Am very intruiged about the work hes doing with Tardif (Whos contracted to Detroit, in GR). not for long i'll bet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted August 21, 2009 not for long i'll bet Hes already in GR. He cant get demoted any further ...nah Detroit will find a way. Send him to the IHL where all the other goons are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest micah Report post Posted August 21, 2009 I hope he lands with someone this season. He's one of the few guys in the league that really seems like a genuinely good man. Very giving with his money, and more importantly, his time. Always willing to stick up for a teammate, even if it means taking a fw fists to the face, never loses his composure. He's also a fan favorite and a popular guy in the lockerroom. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dominator2005 558 Report post Posted August 21, 2009 I hope he lands with someone this season. He's one of the few guys in the league that really seems like a genuinely good man. Very giving with his money, and more importantly, his time. Always willing to stick up for a teammate, even if it means taking a fw fists to the face, never loses his composure. He's also a fan favorite and a popular guy in the lockerroom. Good luck Downey!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peleshob 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2009 I'm a bummer that the Wings can't really fit him into a regular spot on the roster. I really liked the guy during his time here, but he's just such a poor skater that it's hard to justify giving him ice time. I wish the best to him; he's a character guy and a decent enforcer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jollymania 162 Report post Posted August 21, 2009 They better hope he doesn't injure Turris or anyone like he injured Filppula, I would he would imagine he would be playing harder on a tryout. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted August 21, 2009 Listen here: http://blog.mlive.com/snapshots/2009/08/fo...ron_downey.html Its a good listen. Am very intruiged about the work hes doing with Tardif (Whos contracted to Detroit, in GR). I wish the best of luck to Downey.although i'd rather see him wearing a wings sweater,he cant help it if Kenny wont re-sign him.hes a good guy and i hope to see him get a regular spot in a lineup somewhere.good luck,Aaron Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Williams29fan 6 Report post Posted August 21, 2009 Good Luck Downs! Definitely a favorite in my book. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted August 21, 2009 Interesting that he says Tardif is going to get some games in the NHL this year. Cant wait for that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AD2044 0 Report post Posted August 22, 2009 class act who is great with young players. i'm thinking that he was offered a 2 way deal by us but choose to go on a pro try out like he said. If he does accept a 2 way deal this year it will be with us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest micah Report post Posted August 22, 2009 class act who is great with young players. i'm thinking that he was offered a 2 way deal by us but choose to go on a pro try out like he said. If he does accept a 2 way deal this year it will be with us. I think Holland already announced that Downey would not be offered a contract, that would presumably include a 2way contract. Besides, he'ss rot here. I'd rather see him somewhere that he might see more than 4 games with the big team in a year. Also, the Wings have no room on their roster for him. To keep him up, they'd have to lose either Draper or Maltby, and those guys are crucial to the Wings success in '09. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AD2044 0 Report post Posted August 22, 2009 (edited) Downey said he turned down all 2 way deals this year because he did not want to play in the minors anymore so basically he is either playing in the nhl or nothing. my point is he told holland this and turned down his two way offer. If he was willing to reprise the same roll he did last year for the wings then he would be a Griffin/ depth red wing right now. Edited August 22, 2009 by AD2044 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest micah Report post Posted August 22, 2009 Downey said he turned down all 2 way deals this year because he did not want to play in the minors anymore so basically he is either playing in the nhl or nothing. my point is he told holland this and turned down his two way offer. If he was willing to reprise the same roll he did last year for the wings then he would be a Griffin/ depth red wing right now. I doubt he's interested in reprising his role from last year. 4 games seems like more of a tease than a job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted August 22, 2009 Thanks for the link. Glad to see he's getting a chance with Phoenix. Aaron's a great guy, I only wish him the best. I feel really bad that he couldn't stick around with Detroit last year due to cap issues, but at least he won a Cup with us, so it's not like he can call his stint in Detroit a bust. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted August 22, 2009 He'll love Hamilton. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadaBoy 151 Report post Posted August 22, 2009 He'll love Hamilton. I've actually seen him play in Hamilton! (Against the Bulldogs) Pretty cool guy, I was watching him through the glass when all of a sudden he checked into me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted August 22, 2009 Go Downey Go!!!!! :beerbuddy: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AD2044 0 Report post Posted August 22, 2009 I doubt he's interested in reprising his role from last year. 4 games seems like more of a tease than a job. dude I'm not trying to be a prick but read what I write before you quote me and say the exact same thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted August 22, 2009 I wish nothing but the best for him, wasn't a good on ice fit here, from what I heard was a great fit in the locker room though. Sounds like another guy who will be a great prospect coach in the future. Good Luck Downey! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RememberStevieY 5 Report post Posted August 22, 2009 Good to see Aaron being picked up by a team. When the wings play at home Aaron Downey and a few others stay at a hotel I work for. Aaron is one of the nicest wings i've met. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted August 23, 2009 Congrats to Aaron, he'll be missed around here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted August 23, 2009 Congrats to Aaron, he'll be missed around here. No doubt..hope he gets a regular spot in a lineup somewhere..hes a good guy in the locker room and he plays 110% every shift....u cant have too many of those type of players on ur roster Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted August 23, 2009 Glad he's not here anymore after that stunt he pulled in the playoffs for the Griffins, or was it the regular season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
savaking72 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2009 Glad he's not here anymore after that stunt he pulled in the playoffs for the Griffins, or was it the regular season. What did Downey do? Anyway, good luck down in Pheonix. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
