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Thu Jul 03, 2008 9:29 am EDT

Red Wings offer to bring McCarty back

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The Detroit Red Wings have made an offer to bring Darren McCarty back for another season.

The 36-year-old McCarty played 11 seasons in Detroit before leaving for Calgary as a free agent prior to the 2005-06 season. After two seasons with the Flames, the Red Wings gave him a chance to get his career back on track this season. And after playing three regular-season games, the gritty forward played in 17 playoff games.

"We've made an offer to Darren," Red Wings general manager Ken Holland said Wednesday. "We like the (physical) ingredient Darren brings."

McCarty has a combined 919 regular season and playoff games under his belt and Holland admits he'd likely come back on a one-way deal and not a two-way that could put him in the minors.

Source: Windsor Star

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  1. rick m
    1. Posted by rick m Thu Jul 03, 2008 9:42 am EDT

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    Good move, although his skills have deminished he has grit and heart. will be good in the locker room too. GO WINGS!
  2. RedWingFan
    2. Posted by RedWingFan Thu Jul 03, 2008 9:45 am EDT

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    Go Darren . .
    Go Red Wings!!
    Pizza! Pizza!
  3. randall b
    3. Posted by randall b Thu Jul 03, 2008 9:49 am EDT

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    classy move ken, you are the man and your team plays with that attitude. GO REDWINGS!!!!!!!!!!!!
  4. Bergman, G
    4. Posted by Bergman, G Thu Jul 03, 2008 10:01 am EDT

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    he will be broken up in no time, but will sell tickets. bring back downey more miles left.
  5. joseph p
    5. Posted by joseph p Thu Jul 03, 2008 10:31 am EDT

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    too slow and too old in playoffs, but I like him. If he can get into shape next season he can be a real asset.
  6. Wingsfan2520
    6. Posted by Wingsfan2520 Thu Jul 03, 2008 10:34 am EDT

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    Cool!........ Although I have to agree with Bergman. Bring Back Downey
  7. Chris Hanley
    7. Posted by Chris Hanley Thu Jul 03, 2008 10:34 am EDT

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    I admit to being a long time Darren McCarty fan, so you can take my comments for whatever you think they are worth. He did not seem like his old self in the playoffs, which is understandable given how his season went, so Iam not sure we have seen what he CAN do. Another season should tell the tale.
    Besides, McCarty WANTS to play here and is already wotking cheap. The Wings can sign him for a year, see what he can do, and think it over again next summer. It is a no lose for both sides.
  8. <i>alex48111</i>
    8. Posted by alex48111 Thu Jul 03, 2008 10:53 am EDT

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    He looked a little to slow and tired in the playoffs. Its like Holland said he likes to keep some of the vetts around to show the kids how its done.GO WINGS!!
  9. fishman
    9. Posted by fishman Thu Jul 03, 2008 10:53 am EDT

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    Yeah - Bring back Darren! He may not have the skill set he once did but the grit and locker room mentality make him a valuable asset. And he works for cheap! Hopefully he gets in better shape for next season and he will be a valuable addition
  10. 9
    10. Posted by 9 Thu Jul 03, 2008 11:02 am EDT

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    i would look at him mostly bringing "intangibles" to the team, which is what any great team needs. There's no price tag you can put on that certain spirit and attitude and timeliness that his experience lends to their larger picture. Rock on, Wings!
  11. 9
    11. Posted by 9 Thu Jul 03, 2008 11:05 am EDT

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    okay, may be price tag didn't cover it. There's no STATS to measure a lot of the things he brings to the mix...
  12. 9
    12. Posted by 9 Thu Jul 03, 2008 11:05 am EDT

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    )c[[[(l
  13. TALON
    13. Posted by TALON Thu Jul 03, 2008 11:14 am EDT

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    Great move.......Darren will sign for cheap and he offers the physical play that the Wings really need. Everything that Holland touches turns to gold anyway...... Nothing beats experience....GOOOOOOOO WINGS!
  14. LT69812
    14. Posted by LT69812 Thu Jul 03, 2008 11:16 am EDT

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    McCarty can't stand the rigors of a full season anymore, he has had a decent career it's is time to call it done same with Chelios let the younger and more physically able players get the job done and continue the Red Wings to further Cups.These older men had their days and those days are over!
  15. 9
    15. Posted by 9 Thu Jul 03, 2008 11:33 am EDT

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    Youthful enthusiasm and energy can still benefit from mixing in some experience to make a complete team. It's not a "one or the other" situation. But then, only someone with some experience under their belt would be able to see that. ;-)
  16. gobluefanzz aka Izzy
    16. Posted by gobluefanzz aka Izzy Thu Jul 03, 2008 11:46 am EDT

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    Don't forget that McCarty won't probably play the entire season anyway... A few games here, a few there to keep him fresh, focused and helpful to the youngsters.... There's always healthy scratches....
  17. NeuroJoe
    17. Posted by NeuroJoe Thu Jul 03, 2008 11:56 am EDT

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    he looked old and slow because he had less than 1/2 a season in flint and gr to prepare for the playoffs. if he's got the determination to keep playing in the nhl (and it certainly seems like he does now that his life is slowly getting back into order), there's no reason why he wouldn't be in nhl shape come training camp.
    and he'll probably sign for league minimum, which is a great deal for his experience and grit. he may even be able to still pull the ol' "hang janne niinimaa's jock from the rafters" move once in awhile. ;)
  18. heartbreakkid
    18. Posted by heartbreakkid Thu Jul 03, 2008 12:06 pm EDT

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    Noone in the league has more heart than this guy
  19. 9
    19. Posted by 9 Thu Jul 03, 2008 12:10 pm EDT

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    This is further proof of that Ken Holland is the best GM in the league, if not all of pro sports. Which reminds me, USA Hockey, , when they tapped him to run Team USA in 2012 BC (LOL), called Brian Burke the "best GM in hockey" or some such nonsense. Brian Burke is a fingerpointing whiner who blames others for his probs, and and takes (falsely humble) pats on the back for stuff others did. Just watch the Lucky Ducks pluck themselves right out of even making the playoffs next season. Garth Snow whould be a better MAN for the job, you silly USA Hockey people...
  20. 9
    20. Posted by 9 Thu Jul 03, 2008 12:10 pm EDT

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    2010
  21. Tarrasque
    21. Posted by Tarrasque Thu Jul 03, 2008 12:21 pm EDT

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    It's a lot of little things.One part is charity or reward for straightening out his life depending on your perspective.Game shape isn't really a concern, Darren is probably working out with Draper at his gym on Big Beaver right now.Goblue is right, Mac will probably be a healthy scratch most of the time.Detroit will be glad to have him signed if they get bit by the injury bug.I thought he played pretty well during the post season.He was winning battles along the boards and throwing centering passes infront of the net.As a Red Wing that won back to back cups he knows what it takes to repeat and will be an asset in the locker room.It's not a bad move for Detroit.
  22. firewing
    22. Posted by firewing Thu Jul 03, 2008 12:53 pm EDT

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    welcome back mac what agreat move for those of you who dont think so consider all the great non scoring things he does. he has a heart a mile wide and is there anyone else you would want to watch your back when the going gets tough i dont think so he is the consumate team guy. KENNY KENNY
  23. Vince B
    23. Posted by Vince B Thu Jul 03, 2008 1:04 pm EDT

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    I's love to see Mac back for at least one more year we need a full season to see what he still has left. I cannot wait for the hockey season this year. Are they sure they cannot just hand the wings the cup now and save us the waiting?
  24. TK
    24. Posted by TK Thu Jul 03, 2008 2:08 pm EDT

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    Sure his best years are past now but he's a heart and soul kinda guy you love to have on your team. Bring him back wings!!!
  25. Conky
    25. Posted by Conky Thu Jul 03, 2008 2:55 pm EDT

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    yea..... he'll be good in the locker room for a few [profane]s...... mccarty is TRASH

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