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Post by RedWings on Jan 5, 2008 17:00:28 GMT -5
Check out this blog from A2Y. VERY INTERESTING, eh?
Whoa: McCarty to Grand Rapids?by IwoCPO
Yep. According to Chris Chelios, that may be the plan. Just on with Stony and Wojo, Chelios said something may be in the works to open a spot with the Grifs then...possibly...with the Wings.
“If he still has that burn to play that game, lose the weight, get him to Grand Rapids and come back to the Wings in some form. That would be great.”
Before we all go crazy on this, let’s consider the real possibility that this is Chris Chelios talking out his ass. He said it. We posted it. But, until I hear it from Ken Holland I’m pretty reluctant to believe it’s going to happen. All the points that have been made as to why it won’t are good ones. More, I’m sure, will follow.
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Post by Snickers on Jan 5, 2008 22:06:18 GMT -5
Yes, I heard that he will begin a comeback with the
Flint Generals of the IHL. And anything can happen, although
the odds are a little against it. But wouldn't it be great if he
played here?
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Post by inspector on Jan 29, 2008 23:30:03 GMT -5
According to news reports, it may happen this weekend. We'll see . . .
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Post by RedWings on Jan 30, 2008 17:28:00 GMT -5
According to news reports, it may happen this weekend. We'll see . . . Let's hope so. They just have to wait for the NHL to approve the contract. Too bad the Griff are out of town on an extended roadie. |
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Post by inspector on Feb 5, 2008 13:56:52 GMT -5
DARREN McCARTY JOINS GRIFFINS
Former Red Wings Star Signs Pro Tryout With Grand Rapids
GRAND RAIPDS, Mich. - The Grand Rapids Griffins on Monday signed former Detroit Red Wings right wing Darren McCarty to a professional tryout. After commencing practice with the team today at 10 a.m., he is expected to make his Grand Rapids debut and play in his first American Hockey League contest since 1993 this Friday in Cleveland, when the Griffins take on the Lake Erie Monsters at 7:30 p.m.
McCarty, 35, was one of Hockeytown’s most popular players from 1993-2004, helping the Red Wings capture the Stanley Cup in 2002, 1998 and 1997. Detroit’s second choice in the 1992 NHL Entry Draft, he teamed with Kris Draper and Kirk Maltby in the late 1990s on the famed Grind Line.
The Burnaby, British Columbia, native scored the Cup-clinching goal in Game 4 of the 1997 Stanley Cup Finals against the Philadelphia Flyers to give Detroit its first championship in 42 years. McCarty’s toughness defined the Red Wings’ once-bitter feud with the Colorado Avalanche, highlighted by his legendary brawls with Claude Lemieux.
During his 11 seasons and 643 regular season games with Detroit, McCarty accumulated 1,275 penalty minutes and 273 points (119-154—273), placing him 34th on the Red Wings’ all-time scoring chart. He also ranks 14th on Detroit’s all-time playoff scoring list with 45 points (20-25—45) and 194 PIM in 150 contests.
Following the 2004-05 lockout year, McCarty logged two campaigns with the Calgary Flames, giving him 286 points (126-160—286) and 1,450 PIM in 742 career NHL games. He missed the majority of last season while recovering from hernia surgery and recently began a comeback with the IHL’s Flint Generals, tallying six points (3-3—6) and 30 PIM in 11 contests.
McCarty will don his familiar no. 25 jersey that was previously worn by Griffins forward Jamie Tardif, who will now wear no. 20.
Links to the B2 Networks video broadcast and Newsradio WOOD 1300 streaming audio for Friday's game can be found at griffinshockey.com.
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Post by RedWings on Feb 5, 2008 19:39:36 GMT -5
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Post by Snickers on Feb 5, 2008 22:07:09 GMT -5
Thanks RedWings ---- Loved it!!!!!
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