tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767965973861050539.post1884891517254188426..comments2023-05-01T06:05:27.013-04:00Comments on Red Wings Corner: Red Wings Saturday morning skateChuck Pleinesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05687215987088549996noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767965973861050539.post-50450374044464371802008-05-24T13:30:00.000-04:002008-05-24T13:30:00.000-04:00I was in your boat as well with not being sold on ...I was in your boat as well with not being sold on McCarty at first. But in hindsight, that was more of the 'casual' fan in me talking and not the 'intelligent' fan! <BR/><BR/>While the casual fan would question bringing in a guy like Mac and might say "give the ice time to a younger guy!", in reality, the experts (ie Ken Holland) know that a veteran like Mac will bring loads more to the team than a youthful player would, especially down the stretch and in the playoffs. <BR/><BR/>Everyone may think the "new" NHL is strictly about speed and youth, but it's actually the grinders and veteran presence (which is absolutely necessary on a successful team! ie the Dallas Drake's and Darren McCarty's or in Pittsburgh's case Gary Roberts) that can put a team over the top. They bring invaluable experience and are able to keep the other guys loose, and play with such a high level of intensity and desire.<BR/><BR/>GO WINGS GO!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com