Entries with the tag: mccarty

Vacation Deferred

by IwoCPO on 06/18/08 at 09:00 AM
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So I stayed away 4 days. I think that’s pretty good.  And I’d expected to ignore you longer, but three factors forced my hand.

First, the girls at Pensblog said hurtful things.

Secondly, the Professor’s in the Hall, where he belongs.

And third, Denver’s foiled again.  And this one’s funny.

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You Can’t Always Get What You Want

by IwoCPO on 06/14/08 at 05:47 AM
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But, allegedly and according to Mick, providence somehow assists in providing what your spiritual advisors determine to be your greatest need.

Interesting.

Because I’d say we have the whole “wants” thing covered.  Now? Well, now it’s up to Tick Tock to determine the “needs”. 

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Jimmy D Jr.:  Pencil The Wings in For NYC

by IwoCPO on 03/10/08 at 02:59 PM
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In the last few months Chris Chelios has become the live, local and late breaking news maker for Wing fans.  Blake to the Wings? Absolutely.  McCarty to the Wings? Yep.  Fedorov to the Wings? Sure.

Now?

Khan(!)

Wings defenseman Chris Chelios claims the Wings will be playing the Rangers in that rumored outdoor game at Yankee Stadium next season.

“I heard Detroit’s playing,’’ Chelios said after practice Monday. “Awesome, to be part of the last event at Yankee Stadium would be something special.’’

“Not an exact date,’’ Chelios said. “I was talking to someone (who) mentioned that it might be a done deal already. I hope it is, anyway.’’

Chemistry

by IwoCPO on 03/08/08 at 10:26 AM
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Here’s what I know about chemistry.  In tenth grade I failed it, and I mean miserably.  The innocent young maiden sitting next to me tried to help by drawing the entire periodic table on her thigh then letting me look at it during tests (and only during tests you sick bastards), but even that didn’t work.  I applaud her efforts though.  Sweet girl. Grew up on a farm, then moved to the big city to try to get into acting, only to find talent alone...nevermind.

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Covering The Comeback

by IwoCPO on 03/07/08 at 05:59 PM
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Michael Zuidema of the Grand Rapids Press has been writing about Darren McCarty’s hopeful return to the Wings since he arrived in GR two weeks ago.  We asked him to give us his impressions of the experience and of Mac’s chances at success back in the NHL.  Our questions and his answers are below.

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Prepare For Impact

by IwoCPO on 03/07/08 at 01:48 PM
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Thanks to Okie for sending this on.  Detroit News front page has been updated, and just like A2Y the last two days...it’s all Mac.

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McCarty In Detroit With Hurt Ribs

by IwoCPO on 03/07/08 at 07:56 AM
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0848: Updated below with a welcome note to Mac from an unlikely source.

Paul pointed you to the Chelios interview yesterday, during which Jimmy D Jr. said he believed Darren McCarty was already back in Detroit.  Of course, that led to speculation that he could play as early as Sunday against Bubba.  Ted Kulfan, former Deep Digger captain, says...not so fast.

Darren McCarty is coming to Detroit quicker than expected but not to play. McCarty is bothered by a rib cartilage injury suffered last weekend while playing with Grand Rapids of the American Hockey League. He will be examined by Wings trainers Friday and will not be on the ice.

General manager Ken Holland said trainers will determine whether McCarty is able to play with the Griffins Saturday in Cleveland. McCarty was held out of Thursday’s Griffins game in Milwaukee.

“We’re going to see if he’s able to play,” Holland said. “Right now, he’s not able to play. It’s nothing more than day to day.”

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Kevin Allen: Mac Looks Better Than Expected

by IwoCPO on 03/06/08 at 04:22 PM
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I missed this in the Freep yesterday, not sure if you guys did too. 

Interview on WDFN with Kevin Allen, his weekly deal, and he expects Mac to play a game next week, guarantees he’ll drop ‘em when he does play and said his performance has been surprisingly good so far.

I underestimated the drive he would have to return. I’ve talked to a number of people who’ve said that McCarty has looked pretty darn good in Grand Rapids. He’s really determined to come back, and play and give the Red Wings a role player like they had before, and if he’s certainly capable of doing that, who knows, maybe he can play in the playoffs. I had my reservations early on, but the reports I’m getting on him are that he is making every effort to be the player that he was before.

More...including views on Stuart, the young Dmen, Franzen and Hasek.

Goodbye Grand Rapids: Mac Says He’s Ready

by IwoCPO on 03/06/08 at 09:13 AM
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Darren McCarty’s played, what he hopes, will be his final home game as a Grand Rapids Griffin.  He notched an assist last night in their 5-3 victory, giving him ten points in 13 games.  Now? He says he’s ready to hit Hockeytown.

Grand Rapids Press

“The last few games, things are coming together. Hockey-wise, everything is getting there,” McCarty said. “I think I’m ready to make that next step.”

Kudos (I would say “high marks”, but I’m not Canadian(en), so I’m not allowed) to Michael Zuidema of the GR Press for his coverage of McCarty’s comeback bid, and the Griffs in general.  His articles should be mandatory reading for the Diggers, as he’s done a good job balancing the big story (McCarty) with the daily grind of pumping out daily stories as a beat writer.

McCarty still has two more road games left this weekend before reporting to the Wings on Monday.