Yzerfan1999 81 Report post Posted September 20, 2009 According to Eliot Freedman of HNIC, Downey has been cut by the 'Yotes. His twitter reads "Was disappointed to hear Coyotes cut Aaron Downey. One of the league's great people" True that. Hope he finds work somewhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted September 20, 2009 Kenny needs to sign this guy. We've gone to the Finals two straight seasons with Downey on the roster. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b.shanafan14 733 Report post Posted September 20, 2009 According to Eliot Freedman of HNIC, Downey has been cut by the 'Yotes. His twitter reads "Was disappointed to hear Coyotes cut Aaron Downey. One of the league's great people" True that. Hope he finds work somewhere. Very true, and unfortunate. Hopefully he finds someone who will play him. Love the guy, has a great attitude, but on the ice he can't hack it and its hard to justify giving a roster spot to an insurance policy. Good luck Aaron. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted September 20, 2009 He did some good things in the minors last year, so maybe GR can re-sign him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyphoenix 153 Report post Posted September 20, 2009 Like the Coyotes are chock full of talent. They could have given him a spot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckbags 863 Report post Posted September 20, 2009 No suprise, great guy and teammate but a terrible hockey player. Isn't there a saying that goes something like "nice guys finish last " Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holiday 0 Report post Posted September 20, 2009 That's really too bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoogs 8 Report post Posted September 20, 2009 No suprise, great guy and teammate but a terrible hockey player. Isn't there a saying that goes something like "nice guys finish last " So true, I never really saw the value in keeping Downey.......he really was TERRIBLE. That being said, I still like the guy and wish him luck. I'd rather have him on the roster than Maltby lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lamothe 5 Report post Posted September 20, 2009 He did some good things in the minors last year, so maybe GR can re-sign him. I'm all for that. More Griffins games for me if that happens. For the record, Downey isn't THAT bad of a player. He serves a role... Just a small one. Also as a side note, I think he and Scott Parker are the only two goons of the past few years to win a cup and then have an elephant s*** all over their careers. I'm sure that counts for something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted September 20, 2009 I'm all for that. More Griffins games for me if that happens. For the record, Downey isn't THAT bad of a player. He serves a role... Just a small one. Also as a side note, I think he and Scott Parker are the only two goons of the past few years to win a cup and then have an elephant s*** all over their careers. I'm sure that counts for something. With Parker it was injuries, and with Downey it was his age and playing for a team that's afraid to fight. I don't see any elephant s***ting anywhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckbags 863 Report post Posted September 20, 2009 So true, I never really saw the value in keeping Downey.......he really was TERRIBLE. That being said, I still like the guy and wish him luck. I'd rather have him on the roster than Maltby lol Yeah I agree..I hope he finds a job somewhere but unfortunately for him its not going to be in the NHL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted September 20, 2009 Maybe the KHL will sign him. After all, he's a guy who's played at least 1 NHL game, which automatically means that the KHL wants him, just to piss off more people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lamothe 5 Report post Posted September 20, 2009 With Parker it was injuries, and with Downey it was his age and playing for a team that's afraid to fight. I don't see any elephant s***ting anywhere. I thought Parker "refused" an assignment to Hersey from the Avs...? I was unaware he was hurt. And I agree on your comment of Downey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted September 20, 2009 Someone has too, get er done Kenny! But seriously, one of the best people I've ever met, hopefully he gets to find a spot somewhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted September 20, 2009 I thought Parker "refused" an assignment to Hersey from the Avs...? I was unaware he was hurt. And I agree on your comment of Downey. What I meant was that Parker's career has been riddled with injuries. He's never had any talent, but that hasn't stopped other enforcers in the past from having a full-time roster spot. He's spent so much time on the IR, that he just stopped becoming someone Colorado or San Jose wanted even when he finally got healthy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mule 0 Report post Posted September 20, 2009 Too bad. Downey is great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted September 20, 2009 This news makes me a sad panda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jollymania 162 Report post Posted September 20, 2009 I owuldnt mind him in GR, I think we might be the last team that gave this guys horrendous hockey skills a chance on a team, ironic if you ask me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted September 20, 2009 This sucks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest E_S_A_D Report post Posted September 21, 2009 This news makes me a sad panda This sucks, retirement is imminent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sureWhyNot 19 Report post Posted September 21, 2009 No suprise, great guy and teammate but a terrible hockey player. Isn't there a saying that goes something like "nice guys finish last " Ya well, he was a fan favorite, provided an element the Wings didn't/don't have, and his presence during the regular season clearly didn't hinder our efforts of winning the Stanley Cup two years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erik327 0 Report post Posted September 21, 2009 That's too bad for Downey. Seriously, like Phoenix is rolling in all this talent that they couldn't find a spot for him? Anyhow, I think Downey is looking for a one way NHL Contract which would preclude any 2 way or AHL deal. Retirement may follow shortly. Too bad, he was my favorite Wing while he was here. Best of Luck, Aaron! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisdetroit 189 Report post Posted September 21, 2009 Ya well, he was a fan favorite, provided an element the Wings didn't/don't have, and his presence during the regular season clearly didn't hinder our efforts of winning the Stanley Cup two years ago. ah. Maybe that's because he didn't play in the playoffs..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pretty Irish Girl 0 Report post Posted September 21, 2009 This sucks! He's such a great guy. Aaron can come back to Detroit and I would be happy to help nurse his broken heart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest micah Report post Posted September 21, 2009 I don't feel bad for him. He had a good carreer, is well respectyed by his peers in the trade, has a hot wife and can hang his hat on the fact that his reg, season presence helped his last team win a Cup, something they couldn't manage a year later without him. That's not nothing. Nice carreer Aaron,and thanks for being one of the good guys. Your willingness to do whatever was in the best interest of the team, be is rot in Grand Rapids or invite 225lb men to try to outpunch you, was an inspiration to us all. You might not have had the skills that some other Wings had, but you were willing to do absolutely anything you could for the good of the team, something you can't say about a few other Wings. Enjoy whatever comes next! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
