kmac 0 Report post Posted April 17, 2010 I was watching Pitt and Ottawa on VS and I was looking forward to hearing Darren McCarty with the VS guys after the first period. They teased it, promised us DMac's commentary...and then when they cut to the intermission commentary, the announcers were laughing and joking about McCarty not being available and sending him to the penalty box. Any idea what happened? I love Mac and want the best for him and my worst nightmare would be that he showed up drunk to work and they wouldn't let him on air. Anybody hear any more on this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SetecX 139 Report post Posted April 17, 2010 I saw that too and was wondering what the deal was. Maybe he had to goto the bathroom? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lidstromboli Report post Posted April 17, 2010 yeah i'm really worrying about this too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockey God 9 Report post Posted April 17, 2010 Without D Mac I switched over to CBC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ami 273 Report post Posted April 17, 2010 check Jones (sp) guy he might have some bruises on his face... that could be a clue why Mac isn't there... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kmac 0 Report post Posted April 17, 2010 sorry if I sound like a nancy-boy about this, but Mac is kind of a hero of mine because I know what its like to deal with addiction issues in life. I want him to be okay, because I can (somewhat) relate to what he deals with and, yes, when something like that happens unexpectedly I worry that something bad is going on, because I have been there. And yes, I am more focused on the Wings winning tonight, I just watched VS to kill time before the game, was just curious and nervous... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SiLkK19 67 Report post Posted April 17, 2010 They just made another reference to Mac when they showed that buffalo kid with a missing tooth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SetecX 139 Report post Posted April 17, 2010 Seriously. Any idea what the hell happened? He is still gone so that eliminates the bathroom break notion lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted April 17, 2010 Maybe an important family emergency? He doesn't drink anymore,not even after they won the cup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zetts 236 Report post Posted April 17, 2010 I highly doubt they'd be joking about an actual problem. Don't worry about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dat's sick 1,002 Report post Posted April 17, 2010 He's in the trunk of Claude Lemiuex's car right now most likely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 1,048 Report post Posted April 17, 2010 He doesn't drink anymore... Not true. 1 crotty99 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hiei 192 Report post Posted April 17, 2010 He's in the trunk of Claude Lemiuex's car right now most likely. YOU STOLE MY IDEA! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jenny 315 Report post Posted April 17, 2010 (edited) He's in the trunk of Claude Lemiuex's car right now most likely. If so, we don't need to worry. Mac will be able to punch his way out. I can't imagine Claude's car is any braver in a fight than Claude is. Edited April 17, 2010 by Jenny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadaBoy 151 Report post Posted April 17, 2010 If so, we don't need to worry. Mac will be able to punch his way out. I can't imagine Claude's car is any braver in a fight than Claude is. 5 Matt, Free_Candy, Electrophile and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MulesWillFly93 199 Report post Posted April 17, 2010 LMAO!!! THAT is freaking rad. God, wouldn't it be great if somebody sent him that with a bow tied around it? Well, whaddya know, I was watching the FSD feed tonight, and I was kinda bummed that I was going to miss D-Mac on VS., but I guess I didn't. I hope it's not a big deal...like Zetts said, if it was serious, I doubt they'd joke about it. Maybe he just had to pee really bad right then, lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MCleveland89 122 Report post Posted April 17, 2010 I think D-Mac is over his addiction days. He went through it once and I have a feeling it's all he ever wanted to experience. He'll be fine, although I don't blame anyone for being worried. I am a little too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vladifan 680 Report post Posted April 17, 2010 Not true. What IS true? I'm praying for him right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 1,048 Report post Posted April 17, 2010 What IS true? I'm praying for him right now. I didn't say it was a "problem" for him again or anything like that, but he does still enjoy the 'ginger ale', as Mickey would say. Nothing wrong with that as long as he's put those demons fully behind him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperNovaXll 124 Report post Posted April 17, 2010 THAT is awesome!!! Has anyone heard anything yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vladifan 680 Report post Posted April 18, 2010 I didn't say it was a "problem" for him again or anything like that, but he does still enjoy the 'ginger ale', as Mickey would say. Nothing wrong with that as long as he's put those demons fully behind him. Thanks for the clarification, Matt. But speaking as a twelve-stepper myself, I haven't put anything behind me if I take even one more drink. Millions have learned the hard way that if you are truly addicted, there's no such thing as being able to drink moderately. 2 Uncle Danny and soultrain reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest scottj Report post Posted April 18, 2010 lol i remember goin to court ordered na meetings n tellin them i don't actually have a problem n one guy was like "you sure? i think you have a problem."... all this after me sitting at the table for 5 minutes not saying a word until i explained my situation (arrested with MARIJUANA!!!!!!!!!) sorry, off topic but it still bugs me... like f***, seriously? 2 acidroach420 and titanium2 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted April 18, 2010 McCarty was probably unwilling to suck Crosby off like the other analysts always do, so they canned him. 3 55fan, wings1110 and SiLkK19 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MidMichSteve 1,115 Report post Posted April 18, 2010 McCarty was probably unwilling to suck Crosby off like the other analysts always do, so they canned him. Or he didn't genuflect as he passed the Cindy statue in the studio. 2 2guns and Vladifan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soultrain 43 Report post Posted April 18, 2010 (edited) Millions have learned the hard way that if you are truly addicted, there's no such thing as being able to drink moderately. i don't think enough people really understand that. i see"tagged" d-mac pictures on facebook all the time. they are usually him at a bar or a house party, and that is a slippery slope. i hope everything is good with d-mac. alcohol can be the devil for alot of people. edit: link Edited April 18, 2010 by soultrain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites