GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted August 26, 2009 Normally I would be pretty pissed off after hearing of yet another NHLer moving to the KHL. But in this case, I actually hope it happens. McCarty is obviously not good enough anymore to play in the NHL. So I think he should definitely go to the KHL. That way he can still make a living playing hockey. I wish D-Mac the best. Hope he plays somewhere. What? If he was in our lineup last year, we would have won the Stanley Cup. He would have punched Talbot in the face early in game 7, and we would have won 1-0 on Ericsson's only goal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest micah Report post Posted August 26, 2009 What? If he was in our lineup last year, we would have won the Stanley Cup. He would have punched Talbot in the face early in game 7, and we would have won 1-0 on Ericsson's only goal. Bulls***. With Mac's hat trick it would have been 4-0. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted August 26, 2009 Long live Mac, but f*** the KHL. x 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted August 26, 2009 Bulls***. With Mac's hat trick it would have been 4-0. or better yet, had we dressed him from the beginning, he would have single handedly killed Crosby and Malkin and we would have swept the series 4-0, setting a record as we won every game by a shutout score of 4-0 or better Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arentino 1 Report post Posted August 26, 2009 Am I the only one thinking.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWings Gone Wild 6 Report post Posted August 26, 2009 Let's not forget that this is the guy who was pawning his cup rings to pay off his debters. The guy isn't going to make money in the NHL anymore, and the AHL/IHL and other minor North American leagues don't exactly dish out big time paychecks..... the guy should get his money while he can. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted August 26, 2009 Let's not forget that this is the guy who was pawning his cup rings to pay off his debters. The guy isn't going to make money in the NHL anymore, and the AHL/IHL and other minor North American leagues don't exactly dish out big time paychecks..... the guy should get his money while he can. I think he'd get an ok paycheck doing broadcasting and with his personality, could develop into a major network gig... which would not only big a big paycheck.... but a long time paycheck... if he bolts to the KHL for a year or 2, he might not capitalize on the limited broadcasting he did last year... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest E_S_A_D Report post Posted August 26, 2009 The guy could use the dough. Sign him up KHL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWings Gone Wild 6 Report post Posted August 26, 2009 I think he'd get an ok paycheck doing broadcasting and with his personality, could develop into a major network gig... which would not only big a big paycheck.... but a long time paycheck... if he bolts to the KHL for a year or 2, he might not capitalize on the limited broadcasting he did last year... He's got the rest of his life to sit in a press booth, or on the radio, or working in some other hockey capacity. His chances of earning a paycheck for playing the game are diminishing every day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted August 26, 2009 Come on LeftWinger, I'm on the edge of my seat just waiting for the laughter post on your part. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltgator333 3 Report post Posted August 27, 2009 (edited) To everyone saying he doesn't know anyone in Russia- He doesn't know Federov at all? What about this guy? He's only the minister of sport or some crap.. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/comm...lav_Fetisov.jpg Edited August 27, 2009 by ltgator333 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carman 387 Report post Posted August 27, 2009 The guy could use the dough. Sign him up KHL. Exactly what I was going to write. Hopefully he can have some fun as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted August 27, 2009 Long live Mac, but f*** the KHL. Amen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pskov Wings Fan 71 Report post Posted August 27, 2009 I agree with the above posters who don't think it's a good idea for a guy who's had money and substance abuce problems in the past to go live in Russia. I am being 100% serious when I say I would rather make $20k/yr at McDonnald's than move to Russia and make $3 mil/yr doing my dream job. Thanks but no thanks. Western europe, Scandanavia, australia, Canada? In a heartbeat. Russia? Hell no. No good comes from being a well-known wealthy public figure in Russia with no strong local connections. I think you make it sound worse than it is. He would need somebody he can trust to take care of him. But he is not first foreign player to go there. I did not hear that Ray Emery got into any trouble over there so McCarty should be able to last a season. And he is not without local connections. Fedorov and Fetisov probably are not his close personal friends but he should be able to turn to them for advise regarding life in Russia. $3mil vs $20k would not do it for you, really? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings1110 184 Report post Posted August 27, 2009 I would say the best decision for HIM would be to stay here and try to get a job in the front office....or a job as an anylist on tv or radio. who knows he may be the next mickey redmond Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted August 27, 2009 Best of luck to D-Mac. One will have to wonder what will happen to the NHL 10 years down the road they continue to pull more and more players each year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
