wings1110 184 Report post Posted September 2, 2009 i hope when we play them at the joe he gets a standing O Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted September 2, 2009 Good for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miller76 463 Report post Posted September 2, 2009 Good for him. I was wondering who would fill that role there in Phoenix, since Carcillo left. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings1110 184 Report post Posted September 2, 2009 theres not many guys that are pro athletes that are so good hearted. that is of course u mess with him or his teamates then he'll kick ur ass Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zaxx 0 Report post Posted September 2, 2009 I very happy for Downey and I hope he does alright this season. As for a standing O, well I hope he is cheered but a standing O is a bit over the top for the guy. He deserves some credit but he is not Yzerman. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swayze 81 Report post Posted September 2, 2009 I doubt he'll even be dressed against the Wings unless they have some injuries. Gonna miss him though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skacore 2 Report post Posted September 2, 2009 I knew he had a try out but already signed? Can you provide a link? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted September 2, 2009 Nice! I hope it's to a one way and he ends up earning himself a multi-year contract this coming offseason. Best of luck Downey. We'll miss ya. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted September 2, 2009 Very good. Hope he kicks some ass in whatever role/time he gets there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted September 2, 2009 They need all of the help they can get. Best wishes, Mr Flexible! You know the ladies will miss you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted September 2, 2009 Are you sure he signed? Pretty unlikely if you ask me. I think he was offered a few 2-way contracts that he declined, but was invited to try out with the Coyotes, with the hopes of impressing an earning a 1-way deal. He has no interest in going back to the AHL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Secret 304 Report post Posted September 2, 2009 I'm happy he is gone... we don't need a pure goon with average fighting skill and hands made of cement! Sure he might have been a great locker room guy but our room is filled with them. ...I'm glad he found a home, I'm glad its not in Detroit! Cya! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AD2044 0 Report post Posted September 2, 2009 It is a pro tryout offer iirc. He said he did not accept any two-way offers because he did not want to play in the minors again. it is either pro or nothing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egroen 384 Report post Posted September 2, 2009 May as well hand Phoenix the Cup now.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Secret 304 Report post Posted September 2, 2009 May as well hand Phoenix the Cup now.... You might be right.... with that type of enforcer on the bench no one will ever think about stepping out of line in Pheonix.... add his 3 goals and 4 assists and I think that puts them over the top! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chelios57 31 Report post Posted September 2, 2009 Congratulations Downey. Always been a fan. Extremely nice when I met you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest micah Report post Posted September 2, 2009 I don't think Downey has signed with anyone yet. I suspect he would be a good fit in Phoenix though. He's a great team and community guy, and non hockey cities need all the great community guys they can get. Also - Phoenix is sexy and Downey is sexy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lancz 0 Report post Posted September 2, 2009 I'm happy he is gone... we don't need a pure goon with average fighting skill and hands made of cement! Sure he might have been a great locker room guy but our room is filled with them. ...I'm glad he found a home, I'm glad its not in Detroit! Cya! You might be right.... with that type of enforcer on the bench no one will ever think about stepping out of line in Pheonix.... add his 3 goals and 4 assists and I think that puts them over the top! I always thought of him as a good enforcer, especially for being 6ft even and going up against larger guys. Off the top of my head I can't recall any fights that he lost while he played for us. Out of curiousity does anyone know how many of the current NHL enforcers have knocked someone out in one punch? I wish him the best of luck and will miss him. I was always pumped when he was in the lineup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted September 2, 2009 i hope when we play them at the joe he gets a standing O You think Downey's the type of player that warrants a standing ovation? Really? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted September 2, 2009 You think Downey's the type of player that warrants a standing ovation? Really? No kidding, especially from a guy who's barely played for the organization. He's played a total of 60 games in his career with Detroit, but considering ice time, that really the equivalent of about 13 games or less for a guy like Datsyuk. Also, of those games played, a grand total of zero have been playoff games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dimaline312000 51 Report post Posted September 2, 2009 Glad to hear that Downey is playing this season. I hope to see him once or twice this season. Best of luck to him with the Yotes!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jollymania 162 Report post Posted September 2, 2009 Good for him. I was wondering who would fill that role there in Phoenix, since Carcillo left. Downey is nowhere in the league of carcillo as a player and pest, but as a fighter he is almost if not as good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted September 2, 2009 Downey is nowhere in the league of carcillo as a player and pest, but as a fighter he is almost if not as good. Downey would destroy Carcillo. How many heavies has Carcillo fought against? I just can't believe the Coyotes would sign him. Don't they know that in the "new NHL", there's no place for a guy like Downey? All he did in Detroit was take lots of stupid penalties and was a constant defensive liability. He was also dirty in Grand Rapids. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted September 2, 2009 Glad to hear that Downey is playing this season. No such conclusion at this point, he first has to play well enough in training camp to earn a spot and at the same time, sign a contract. If all that happens, then yes, he'll be playing in the NHL this season, but even then, not likely to be a regular, but you never know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jollymania 162 Report post Posted September 2, 2009 Downey would destroy Carcillo. How many heavies has Carcillo fought against? I just can't believe the Coyotes would sign him. Don't they know that in the "new NHL", there's no place for a guy like Downey? All he did in Detroit was take lots of stupid penalties and was a constant defensive liability. He was also dirty in Grand Rapids. Still carcillo is far more of an asset, and im talking in weight class. Downey goes to check Seabrook... gets knocked out, Downey is one dimensional Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
