Blashill is the second longest tenured coach in the NHL, without a single winning season. No one should have tolerated a 4 and 20 collapse in the second half considering that is his normal pattern every losing season. Gerard Gallant was available last year and I kept my fingers crossed hoping that Stevie would take a shot at a coach that has done nothing but win everywhere he is gone p. You see what the Rangers have done since he’s come on board, they are pushing Tampa Bay for the best record in the east. Blashill has no business behind the bench and everyone knows it except him.
@@Nall412 like you know the future. Yeah okay bud. Same guy saying Larkin won't be on the team when they're making the playoffs again right? Quit talking you lunatic
There's been two glaring issues that have to be addressed for the team, once and for all. -Blashill should have been fired 3 seasons ago as an unqualified NHL coach. -There hasn't been any resemblance of a defense since Lidstrom retired. Enough for both!
From Scotland. UK. Ive Followed and watched the wings since '91. Obviously back then there wasnt much TV coverage over here but still follow and watch every game now even though its painful. This summer the handcuffs come off with the bad Holland contracts. Now is the time to stick together more than ever. Stevie will get this right no doubts. Larkin is NOT the issue. LGRW!!!
All this complaining about Larkin is nonsense, ever notice how everyone they put on his line puts up points? Watch the actual game and not the highlights and maybe you’ll understand the level of Larkins play. Red wing for life. People are inventing things to whine about if they’re complaining about the captain.
@@Nall412 quit playing both sides of the field you just said on another post of this video that you didn't think he'd be on the team when they're contending again. Youre on two tracks kid and you're sounding like an idi0t because of it too.
I love that Mac is doing these, he’s pretty spot on with his analysis. Anyone who is complaining about Larkin doesn’t understand hockey. You couldn’t ask for a better leader on that team. He’s a Diesel engine, you never see a lack of effort from him, even when the team is down those legs are going and he takes it upon himself and goes and buries one. I’d like to see a stat of how often Larkin scores when the team is losing badly, bet he’s on top of the team. That’s a leader, even when you’re down the work ethic is still there. And I cannot wait to see Vrana in a full season!!
Never see a lack of effort? Do you watch him "backcheck?" He refuses to cover his man in the Wings zone. He coasts back into his zone and floats around staring at the puck instead of looking for his defensive assignment. No different than Mantha.
Even Scotty Bowman used to say that a coach has a shelf life. That after a while, players tune the coach OUT. Scotty could motivate players. Look what he did with Sergei. Players were afraid of Scotty. But even Scotty knew when it was time for him to go. Players don't fear the coach anymore. They don't fear getting benched for performing bad. Stevie NEEDS to allow his coaches to do that sort of thing. But Blashill isn't the coach to do it. The players don't care anymore about what he has to say and LOT of it has to do with the fact that he coached MOST of these players while they were all in Grand Rapids together.....so professionally...in the NHL....they shortened that time that Scotty used to talk about because they were all working together in the AHL. The experiment is over....get him out of Detroit IF they ever want to make Detroit HOCKEYTOWN again.....I'd love it if D-Mac would respond to this comment :)
Hey I didn't know you were a wings fan! Great to see you here man, the wings need that cybertron scene like moment from bumblebee, genuine hope for the future.
Coaching is CLEARLY the #1 problem and has been for several years with Blashill and his clown show staff.. If anyone wants to argue to the contrary I'd be happy to shut you down.
that is the real problem - is why has this gone on this long - this team was done with this coach in January - look at the stats after the all star break compared to before . The play in front of the net - I go back to Mickey Redmonds 50 goal season - Danny Grant - those were the dead wings and the second half of this season has been worse
Okay Darren, teach Larkin how to back check. He coasts back through the neutral zone and barely moves his legs in his own zone. He coasts around like he's in the Ice Capades. He refuses to cover his man in front of the Wing's net. He sucks defensively. he's no leader. So yeah, Yzerman had to learn how to play a 200 foot game and now it's Larkin's turn. Using your example Darren.
Larkin at a point a game and a strong all around game is way more important than himto scoring 50. Look at all of the success Scotty brought was when everyone was playing a complete game! Responsible in all aspects of the game.
It was Blash's time to go. His coaching wasn't stellar or anything. But, after losing an entire roster of veterans, he literally had no team left. Dumpster fires don't usually mk the playoffs. Good coach or not.
Woodward Sports best exchange of 2022..."Did Stevie ever score 50 when he won a Cup? No brah!"..."O-o-o-kay, wish it was time for the break, but it's not..."
Atta boy Mac!!! Telling it how it is! Enough is Enough with the Larkin bashing! #71 Solid and dependable player. He’s fast with a great two-way game and only getting better. Play in all situations, he can score goals. He’s responsible and accountable. His work ethic and the way he carries himself shows he’s a leader. He earned and deserves the “C” and is The heart of this team and a huge piece of the rebuild. Wake up Wing-nuts!! LGRW
gonna be straight up, I saw people replying to Larkin haters. I didnt see anyone complaining about Larkin. it seems like troll people/people who dont really watch any of the games that would complain.
For a coach who has been touted for development and defense, Blashill has been a complete failure. Never been a fan of his. At least he doesn’t do the Babcock imitation like he did early on. Oh and Blashill has the distinction of the most empty net goals in a season. He turns 3-2 games into 5-2 losses.
I was a little disappointed to see the Wings start to falter under Babcock, but at least he was getting them to the playoffs. Plus, they were dealing with a big talent turnover, so I expected a weak season or two. But when Blashill failed to even get into the playoffs with a team that hadn't missed one in 25 years, I feel like he should have been dropped, right then.
Early career Yzerman is similar to Larkins start.... Captains dealing with multiple losing seasons. McCarty was apart of all 4 of the recent Wings cups. He has litterly experienced what it's like as a player.... he knows what he is talking about. He was on the same team as the Wings current gm and multiple other members that are now in the front office. He knows the ups and downs and the steps needed along the path to winning.... you'd best listen
@@Curaclees IIRC, Yzerman was a scoring machine early, and Bowman turned him into a two way player. Larkin is a very poor man's Yzerman. Agree w/McCarty, Larkin isn't the main problem, the roster still is. Don't know how fans can watch a Wings goalie post a 40+ save shutout and think goaltending is the problem. Or see all the blowouts and not think the D is still a sieve.
@@jjcalvillo Everything is the problem, coaches, forwards, defenders, goalies etc. Larkin isn't the problem. Yes he isn't Yzerman but no need to compare stats to the early 90's doesn't work like that. The situations are very similar though. Guys got to improve if they want to stick around here and Yzerman working this rebuild slowly. Nailing the coaching hire is a great place to start moving forward
@@Curaclees Such a hard concept for people to wrap their heads around .. Yeah let’s go after a point per game 1C because he’s definitely the issue .. mind numbing dude. Every player in the organization has so much respect for him too.
Blashill wasn't given a bunch of neat new toys till Seider and Raymond this year. It's not completely his fault, he'll be gone soon enough. His message has probably become stale for the team and not helping these big losses. A few more games here and Blash can walk away quietly and respectfully.
Why can't we just say "Darren McCarty" ....why? When he played, we all said it. The coach. Mickey Redmond said "Darren McCarty". We also said "Defensemen" instead of the god-damn "D-Men". "D-Mac" sounds like Yo MTV Rapp-and-learn-how-to-have-babies-without-dads and shoot people over French fries.
Blashill is not a motivator or a emotional leader. Not talking about yelling and screaming, I'm talking about making tough moves with players so that they respond to directions. Darren is right, Larkin cares deeply, but Blashill continues to allow them and the team to be embarrassed. Rick from Howell
Mac is ABSOLUTELY RIGHT. I never understood why the Wings organization would hire a coach with zero NHL coaching experience that's sh$t the lions do not the Wings.
McCarty is spot-on. I'm not surprised that the fans are calling for Blashill to be fired. What surprises me is that it took so long. They have that one new defenseman who is going to be our new Kocur. Two more would be a start to the cup.
Keep it up D Mac. You are so entertaining as a sports analyst. I feel like you could be the biggest hockey analyst on RUclips if you talked about all of the teams. Especially to the old school fans
I don't know why there's a question mark at the end of this title. Every fan wants him fired and has for years. He's been "rebuilding" for 7 years. It's time to admit he's the problem and kick him out of the driver's seat.
The organization needs to get rid of Blashill. He hasn't produced, encouraged results, selected tangible trades or fired up his team. It must be exhausting to goalie for this team with the defense lacking. I'm also on the Larkin train......give him some more leadership responsibility and watch the team take off, but he can't lift up a team by himself, with management making him hit his head against the wall.
I remember watching the wings from the late 80’s and early 90’s. The early years of Yzerman’s career he was a 50 goal scorer, but once Scotty came an reorganized the team Stevie became more than a scorer. He became a more well rounded player. Understanding every aspect of the game. That’s what made him a great player and captain. Not his scoring. Give Larkin a break we all know what he is capable on the ice. His job as captain is to lead the team, not be the number one goal scorer. I have been saying for three years now that Blashill needs to go.
Who cares who is the coach right now! You have a crap team and you could buy a 80 million dollar coach and still produce the same win loss. The team is weak. Larkin is a leader of the red wings and that is just sad bc there is no one else to step up and thats why it took forever to name a captain. If he was that great of a captain it wouldn't of taken forever to name him. Right now the wings are at a low and they probably will be for another 4 years until they can get something going. Bad moves in the office and trash picks makes a crap team.
Darren 💯% right on everything even the wooden bat hurts 5 times more then a metal bat because metal bat bounces off whatever you hit where as a wooden bat transfers all that energy into whatever you hit I’ve been hit with both including a wooden tee ball bat I’ll take the metal one every time no matter who’s swinging it
D Mac saying everything I've been thinking 😂 must be cause we're old heads, Facts do not lie though, The league has changed and the only 50 goal scorers today are one trick ponies, the guys blocking shots, the guys in the corners grinding win cups, until Stevie Y started doing that and back checking on no knees the team wasn't winning the big one. Larkin is already doing that, Larkin is doing today what Yzerman had to do to win. Can he handle the load like Stevie? We'll see what shakes out next year, I think the kid has heart and he's gonna be alright, he has the tools, Wings do need to find a D Mac esque type to ride shotgun now and then on this team. Go Wings
At first I had thought to let this slide, although I probably do not want to. So a question to Dmac. What has changed in the last few weeks here? Because, not too long ago (some weeks ago), you did a great stunt to keep Blashill after all. Are Dmac just follow the mainstream (band wagon) or what?
1.) I was not in favor of Blashill coaching the team before the season started. For Yzerman to allow Blashill to stay and prove himself was only giving him a fair shake like redwings did for Dave Lewis after Bowman Retired. Maybe if the redwings have more depth at some of there lines I think they would be fine. To get 3-5 more veteran guys to fill out the roster would vastly improve the roster. 2.) Larkin might be one of the most gifted scorers the redwings have on the roster but when it comes to leadership I'm unsure he lives up to that role.
My nephew's peewee team could wipe the ice with the red wings any day of the week. They are a joke of a team with a joke of a coaching staff. ...and I am a fan.
Hey D-Mac! You gonna make some turtle soup with that bat? I'm with you though. Larkin deserves to be here. I want to see a change in the coaching position. I wanted Quenneville in Detroit when he was released. At this point something needs shaken up. C'mon man!
Doubtful he will be the coach unless he is already in North America......don't think any planes are guna be allowed out of Russia and into America right now...
I don't care what McCarty says Larkin isn't a superstar like he should be especially with his speed he's lackluster and that's a fact but 30 goals isn't terrible at all I'm just saying he can be alot better
The wings have too many guys who don't play fundamentally sound hockey. Haven't seen great defense in Detroit in years. They give up way too many penalties, SOG, turnovers and fast breaks. Being fundamentally sound would make this team, as it stands, a lot more consistently competitive. These blow out losses spell big trouble.
Special teams are still... HORRIBLE! Blashill can't just say "oh well, the special teams coaches suck again" he's got to be like... Screw it! I'll fix it myself! That's why he needs to go. Sorry, I like Blash as a person and I'm not rooting against the guy but... There's NO REASON the PP is that bad! Seider, Vrana, Larkin, Bert.... Come on! That being said.... Wait until after the season. We don't want to accidentally win with 5 games or so left and move down a draft slot.
I love this team and organization, but the fans can be pretty silly. The frustration is understandable, but I think this city should know better than to blame a player for the abysmal play. We heard it with Yzerman and Zetterberg as captain, now we're hearing it about Larkin. (I dont recall any Lidstrom heat)
Reading these comments and I can easily tell who knows their shit and who doesn't. Of all the people in a media position who talks about their teams... D-Mac is by FAR the most qualified. He knows what the hell he is talking about. Love these comments from people who don't. This is hilarious. Keep going folks! Hell, tell me about the Lions and Tigers too. Lmmfao. You people need help.
Folks Blashil is there for a reason. He's there being the bad guy and teaching these young guys how to play and be pros. This team is still too young to compete. They must develop. Soon as these young guys are ready for the next step a new voice will be there. Just relax and look at the big picture. It's coming.
i swear that Dylan Larkin and Tyler Bertuzzi are the only 2 players really playing hockey. there's a few others that play along but whos names are heard in play by play but it seems they are dependent on one line to make plays... and hope the goaltending can cope with Nedeljkovic between the pipes. Just saying back to the basics.. passing catching passes.. not passing creating turnovers ... when the players have given up just because they didn't make the playoffs again.. its frustrating to watch, equally frustrating to watch the good players get sucked down. Is it coaching?... when i see so many missed passing attempts sometimes just sloppy plays... thats on some of the players to tighten that shit up. Big shake ups need to happen. but lets start finding the root problems. Lets see what the Y man makes in the next few months.
What's happened to the times when the Red Wings use to get the puck out of the zone, and take it down ice, and get a shot down low, instead of taking shots on the net from the point?
@@justinshavers4692 You got that right. I miss that puck possession. Sustained pressure in our defensive zone, can't clear, everybody floods one player, leaving the other players open, missed assignments. We'll flood a star player, leaving someone else open, and the player we leave open, gets a pass and scores on us. I'm tired of it.
Love to see the passion for this team stays burning inside of D-Mac
Forever a Redwing.
Igor…
Blashill is the second longest tenured coach in the NHL, without a single winning season. No one should have tolerated a 4 and 20 collapse in the second half considering that is his normal pattern every losing season. Gerard Gallant was available last year and I kept my fingers crossed hoping that Stevie would take a shot at a coach that has done nothing but win everywhere he is gone p. You see what the Rangers have done since he’s come on board, they are pushing Tampa Bay for the best record in the east. Blashill has no business behind the bench and everyone knows it except him.
Lmao. Gallant wouldn’t have signed here in Detroit anyway
Wings won’t be winning anything in the near future. 2027- 2028 is where it’s starting as far as contending for cups
@@Nall412 like you know the future. Yeah okay bud. Same guy saying Larkin won't be on the team when they're making the playoffs again right? Quit talking you lunatic
@@Nall412so basically you don't know shit about hockey
@@Nall412 and you like your own comments
It’s hard for me to believe Larkin would want to sign in Detroit long term if Yzerman doesn’t fire Blashill.
Uh-huh...🙄
There's been two glaring issues that have to be addressed for the team, once and for all.
-Blashill should have been fired 3 seasons ago as an unqualified NHL coach.
-There hasn't been any resemblance of a defense since Lidstrom retired.
Enough for both!
You have Holland to thank for that
@@Nall412 wrong. When a coach is losing for that long its time to go either way you look at it.
Completely agree on no defense since Lindstrom retired.
@@robd.1314 completely agree on filth blashill being removed
From Scotland. UK. Ive Followed and watched the wings since '91. Obviously back then there wasnt much TV coverage over here but still follow and watch every game now even though its painful. This summer the handcuffs come off with the bad Holland contracts. Now is the time to stick together more than ever. Stevie will get this right no doubts. Larkin is NOT the issue. LGRW!!!
All this complaining about Larkin is nonsense, ever notice how everyone they put on his line puts up points? Watch the actual game and not the highlights and maybe you’ll understand the level of Larkins play. Red wing for life. People are inventing things to whine about if they’re complaining about the captain.
Absolutely right
@@Nall412 quit playing both sides of the field you just said on another post of this video that you didn't think he'd be on the team when they're contending again. Youre on two tracks kid and you're sounding like an idi0t because of it too.
@@Nall412 you're actually delusional
I love that Mac is doing these, he’s pretty spot on with his analysis. Anyone who is complaining about Larkin doesn’t understand hockey. You couldn’t ask for a better leader on that team. He’s a Diesel engine, you never see a lack of effort from him, even when the team is down those legs are going and he takes it upon himself and goes and buries one. I’d like to see a stat of how often Larkin scores when the team is losing badly, bet he’s on top of the team. That’s a leader, even when you’re down the work ethic is still there. And I cannot wait to see Vrana in a full season!!
I can't wait to see a team with a fire lit under their azz and a new coach next season.
@@stopdroolin8418 Well don't be surprised if we get Blashill again, think back to last season because history repeats itself...lol
@@evanbrad7327 no.
Never see a lack of effort? Do you watch him "backcheck?" He refuses to cover his man in the Wings zone. He coasts back into his zone and floats around staring at the puck instead of looking for his defensive assignment. No different than Mantha.
I absolutely disagree. Larkin is a talented player but he is no leader. Signed. U.S. Marines and U. S. Army Cav Scout.
Even Scotty Bowman used to say that a coach has a shelf life. That after a while, players tune the coach OUT. Scotty could motivate players. Look what he did with Sergei. Players were afraid of Scotty. But even Scotty knew when it was time for him to go. Players don't fear the coach anymore. They don't fear getting benched for performing bad. Stevie NEEDS to allow his coaches to do that sort of thing. But Blashill isn't the coach to do it. The players don't care anymore about what he has to say and LOT of it has to do with the fact that he coached MOST of these players while they were all in Grand Rapids together.....so professionally...in the NHL....they shortened that time that Scotty used to talk about because they were all working together in the AHL. The experiment is over....get him out of Detroit IF they ever want to make Detroit HOCKEYTOWN again.....I'd love it if D-Mac would respond to this comment :)
Hey I didn't know you were a wings fan! Great to see you here man, the wings need that cybertron scene like moment from bumblebee, genuine hope for the future.
Coaching is CLEARLY the #1 problem and has been for several years with Blashill and his clown show staff.. If anyone wants to argue to the contrary I'd be happy to shut you down.
that is the real problem - is why has this gone on this long - this team was done with this coach in January - look at the stats after the all star break compared to before . The play in front of the net - I go back to Mickey Redmonds 50 goal season - Danny Grant - those were the dead wings and the second half of this season has been worse
@@pjpredhomme7699 the hockey gods puck everytime blashill steps foot in LCA.
Okay Darren, teach Larkin how to back check. He coasts back through the neutral zone and barely moves his legs in his own zone. He coasts around like he's in the Ice Capades. He refuses to cover his man in front of the Wing's net. He sucks defensively. he's no leader.
So yeah, Yzerman had to learn how to play a 200 foot game and now it's Larkin's turn. Using your example Darren.
Larkin at a point a game and a strong all around game is way more important than himto scoring 50. Look at all of the success Scotty brought was when everyone was playing a complete game! Responsible in all aspects of the game.
D-Mac Keep it going/ I am with you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"No, brah" followed by death stare. God bless D-Mac. Still my favorite Wing all these years later.
They have ONE quality NHL defenseman...One quality NHL center... you are not going to win with that
It really is as simple as that lol
Nailed It!
It was Blash's time to go.
His coaching wasn't stellar or anything. But, after losing an entire roster of veterans, he literally had no team left.
Dumpster fires don't usually mk the playoffs. Good coach or not.
D-Mac should coach the red wings.
Woodward Sports best exchange of 2022..."Did Stevie ever score 50 when he won a Cup? No brah!"..."O-o-o-kay, wish it was time for the break, but it's not..."
If you are expecting Larkin to resemble Steve by even 20% you are dreaming. Larkin will not lead the Wings to the Finals in his entire career. Period.
You go D-Mac... Yeah Bro!🙏🙏🙌🙌🙏🙏 GO RED WINGS!!!
I concur... Blashill should've been fired 3 years ago. It's time to finally let him go.
Larkin Is by far the heart of the team. If you don’t think so you do not k ow hockey.
I wish DMac would tell us how he really feels.
We need to get a stud center in the draft next and bring in a veteran goal scorer from trades or FA
D-Mac is right on! Such passion! Keep it up!
I love how well this aged ❤️ McCarty knew
You and me both. Tired of people making excuses for trashill not being the problem. It’s all on him
Regardless of how you and I feel about Larkin STOP COMPARING HIM TO STEVE. ITS A JOKE. HE IS NOT YZERMAN.
Give em' hell DMac!
Atta boy Mac!!! Telling it how it is! Enough is Enough with the Larkin bashing! #71 Solid and dependable player. He’s fast with a great two-way game and only getting better. Play in all situations, he can score goals. He’s responsible and accountable. His work ethic and the way he carries himself shows he’s a leader. He earned and deserves the “C” and is The heart of this team and a huge piece of the rebuild. Wake up Wing-nuts!!
LGRW
Anthony wilson he is not a great 2 way player defensively he is trash
I love this shit!! Glad to find this channel!! LGRW
gonna be straight up, I saw people replying to Larkin haters. I didnt see anyone complaining about Larkin. it seems like troll people/people who dont really watch any of the games that would complain.
For a coach who has been touted for development and defense, Blashill has been a complete failure. Never been a fan of his. At least he doesn’t do the Babcock imitation like he did early on. Oh and Blashill has the distinction of the most empty net goals in a season. He turns 3-2 games into 5-2 losses.
I was a little disappointed to see the Wings start to falter under Babcock, but at least he was getting them to the playoffs. Plus, they were dealing with a big talent turnover, so I expected a weak season or two. But when Blashill failed to even get into the playoffs with a team that hadn't missed one in 25 years, I feel like he should have been dropped, right then.
He’s gone
D Mac should get a coaching position
Blashill needs to be demoted back to the griffs where he belongs and has always belonged.
We got our wish, Blash gone.
Idiocracy is comparing Larkin on a crap team to Yzerman on a cup team.
Early career Yzerman is similar to Larkins start.... Captains dealing with multiple losing seasons. McCarty was apart of all 4 of the recent Wings cups. He has litterly experienced what it's like as a player.... he knows what he is talking about. He was on the same team as the Wings current gm and multiple other members that are now in the front office. He knows the ups and downs and the steps needed along the path to winning.... you'd best listen
@@Curaclees IIRC, Yzerman was a scoring machine early, and Bowman turned him into a two way player. Larkin is a very poor man's Yzerman.
Agree w/McCarty, Larkin isn't the main problem, the roster still is. Don't know how fans can watch a Wings goalie post a 40+ save shutout and think goaltending is the problem. Or see all the blowouts and not think the D is still a sieve.
Idiocracy is this comment - He wasn’t saying it’s the exact situation, it’s an “example”. he was saying people tend to use the Captain as a scapegoat.
@@jjcalvillo Everything is the problem, coaches, forwards, defenders, goalies etc. Larkin isn't the problem. Yes he isn't Yzerman but no need to compare stats to the early 90's doesn't work like that. The situations are very similar though. Guys got to improve if they want to stick around here and Yzerman working this rebuild slowly. Nailing the coaching hire is a great place to start moving forward
@@Curaclees Such a hard concept for people to wrap their heads around .. Yeah let’s go after a point per game 1C because he’s definitely the issue .. mind numbing dude. Every player in the organization has so much respect for him too.
D Mac !! I Love You ❤️❤️
Blashill wasn't given a bunch of neat new toys till Seider and Raymond this year. It's not completely his fault, he'll be gone soon enough. His message has probably become stale for the team and not helping these big losses. A few more games here and Blash can walk away quietly and respectfully.
Like you said still needs to go. The players need a new voice anyways. It's time.
It is his fault 100 percent he's a moron lost team right before all star break and will probably never be head coach again
Larking is not the issue, but he is not the answer either. Trade him and get that much younger while adding additional assets.
Why can't we just say "Darren McCarty" ....why? When he played, we all said it. The coach. Mickey Redmond said "Darren McCarty". We also said "Defensemen" instead of the god-damn "D-Men". "D-Mac" sounds like Yo MTV Rapp-and-learn-how-to-have-babies-without-dads and shoot people over French fries.
Right on!!!
I completely agree 100%
👽👍🏒
🔥 it 🆙
SOO Much Respect D-Mac!!! God Bless you brother 🙏 ❤
D Mac for president!
Damn right!!!
Blashill is not a motivator or a emotional leader. Not talking about yelling and screaming, I'm talking about making tough moves with players so that they respond to directions. Darren is right, Larkin cares deeply, but Blashill continues to allow them and the team to be embarrassed. Rick from Howell
I have a Darren McCarty tattoo
30 year anniversary of you coaching boys from L.I.....you were the BEST!!!
Can Am summer adult camp!!
He’s GONE! Fired 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Mac is ABSOLUTELY RIGHT.
I never understood why the Wings organization would hire a coach with zero NHL coaching experience that's sh$t the lions do not the Wings.
Habs fan but I love DMac! Dead on! Loved the Av's and Wings rivalry! I was on team Wings in that fight!
McCarty is spot-on. I'm not surprised that the fans are calling for Blashill to be fired. What surprises me is that it took so long. They have that one new defenseman who is going to be our new Kocur. Two more would be a start to the cup.
imho coach jeffie's contract should have never been extended.
Hey D-Mac,, you should answer mail sent to you,, vets like myself deserve that much,...
Keep it up D Mac. You are so entertaining as a sports analyst. I feel like you could be the biggest hockey analyst on RUclips if you talked about all of the teams. Especially to the old school fans
He says a lot of nothing.
@@davidkruse4030 I don’t agree, but if you really break it down don’t all sports analysts sorta ramble about nothing
It still comes down to overall talent from top to bottom. And when a player goes down to have the talent behind them in GR.
It's the Defense.
Must add a couple good ones off-season.
Pipeline and free agency.
I disagree with Mac though on Larkin, I say trade Larkin for two good young defense men.
Been saying this about Larkin...when this team is where it needs to be...he will be your second line center.....
When the defense is equal to traffic cones in the middle of freeway construction, how do expect to score when you can't get out of the defensive zone
Long due...fire the coach....
I don't know why there's a question mark at the end of this title. Every fan wants him fired and has for years. He's been "rebuilding" for 7 years. It's time to admit he's the problem and kick him out of the driver's seat.
The organization needs to get rid of Blashill. He hasn't produced, encouraged results, selected tangible trades or fired up his team. It must be exhausting to goalie for this team with the defense lacking. I'm also on the Larkin train......give him some more leadership responsibility and watch the team take off, but he can't lift up a team by himself, with management making him hit his head against the wall.
I remember watching the wings from the late 80’s and early 90’s. The early years of Yzerman’s career he was a 50 goal scorer, but once Scotty came an reorganized the team Stevie became more than a scorer. He became a more well rounded player. Understanding every aspect of the game. That’s what made him a great player and captain. Not his scoring. Give Larkin a break we all know what he is capable on the ice. His job as captain is to lead the team, not be the number one goal scorer. I have been saying for three years now that Blashill needs to go.
Who cares who is the coach right now! You have a crap team and you could buy a 80 million dollar coach and still produce the same win loss. The team is weak. Larkin is a leader of the red wings and that is just sad bc there is no one else to step up and thats why it took forever to name a captain. If he was that great of a captain it wouldn't of taken forever to name him. Right now the wings are at a low and they probably will be for another 4 years until they can get something going. Bad moves in the office and trash picks makes a crap team.
THE moment, when Darren 'handled' lemieux problem, HE has been a GOD like figure!
You should listen the GOD!!!
Darren 💯% right on everything even the wooden bat hurts 5 times more then a metal bat because metal bat bounces off whatever you hit where as a wooden bat transfers all that energy into whatever you hit I’ve been hit with both including a wooden tee ball bat I’ll take the metal one every time no matter who’s swinging it
It all depends what teams are offering on Larkin, you might get an offer you can’t refuse, not likely, but at least listen
D Mac saying everything I've been thinking 😂 must be cause we're old heads, Facts do not lie though, The league has changed and the only 50 goal scorers today are one trick ponies, the guys blocking shots, the guys in the corners grinding win cups, until Stevie Y started doing that and back checking on no knees the team wasn't winning the big one. Larkin is already doing that, Larkin is doing today what Yzerman had to do to win. Can he handle the load like Stevie? We'll see what shakes out next year, I think the kid has heart and he's gonna be alright, he has the tools, Wings do need to find a D Mac esque type to ride shotgun now and then on this team. Go Wings
At first I had thought to let this slide, although I probably do not want to.
So a question to Dmac. What has changed in the last few weeks here?
Because, not too long ago (some weeks ago), you did a great stunt to keep Blashill after all. Are Dmac just follow the mainstream (band wagon) or what?
The mainstream bandwagon?
FireBlashill&Co
The only fans that want blashill around any longer are either A stupid or B stupid.
Bring back Scotty Bowman. I dont care if hes 102.
D-Mac is right
1.) I was not in favor of Blashill coaching the team before the season started. For Yzerman to allow Blashill to stay and prove himself was only giving him a fair shake like redwings did for Dave Lewis after Bowman Retired. Maybe if the redwings have more depth at some of there lines I think they would be fine. To get 3-5 more veteran guys to fill out the roster would vastly improve the roster.
2.) Larkin might be one of the most gifted scorers the redwings have on the roster but when it comes to leadership I'm unsure he lives up to that role.
Whynot leadership tho? Is there anything in particular that you see in him that you think is not leadership qualities
Vrana also is nice to have. He seems to have a lil scoring touch.
My nephew's peewee team could wipe the ice with the red wings any day of the week. They are a joke of a team with a joke of a coaching staff.
...and I am a fan.
Said that for 3 years
Hey D-Mac! You gonna make some turtle soup with that bat? I'm with you though. Larkin deserves to be here. I want to see a change in the coaching position. I wanted Quenneville in Detroit when he was released. At this point something needs shaken up. C'mon man!
it already happened today
fire blashill
4/30/22, Done, about time coaching staff gets replaced. Bring on Igor Larionov.
Doubtful he will be the coach unless he is already in North America......don't think any planes are guna be allowed out of Russia and into America right now...
I thought that you were supposed to play the man and not the puck.
I don't care what McCarty says Larkin isn't a superstar like he should be especially with his speed he's lackluster and that's a fact but 30 goals isn't terrible at all I'm just saying he can be alot better
Can anyone tell me why no one is bitching about only a couple of guys. Board checking is what wins games you hit them and let them know your Thier
If Blash-ass is back next year Yzerman should be run outta town !!! WTF is going on in that organization
The wings have too many guys who don't play fundamentally sound hockey. Haven't seen great defense in Detroit in years. They give up way too many penalties, SOG, turnovers and fast breaks. Being fundamentally sound would make this team, as it stands, a lot more consistently competitive. These blow out losses spell big trouble.
Go Larks
OMG I’m loving DMac more every day! Way to go Mac! 👍
Seider will be the one to lead us to the promised land
If Blashill isn't fired after this year I'll be wondering what the fuck is team management doing to this team.
Blashill should have been fired 5 years ago........team was pathetic.
Larkin rules he reminds me of Stevie
Dylan is the best player on the team. The sands of the hourglass are spilling.
Special teams are still... HORRIBLE! Blashill can't just say "oh well, the special teams coaches suck again" he's got to be like... Screw it! I'll fix it myself! That's why he needs to go. Sorry, I like Blash as a person and I'm not rooting against the guy but... There's NO REASON the PP is that bad! Seider, Vrana, Larkin, Bert.... Come on! That being said.... Wait until after the season. We don't want to accidentally win with 5 games or so left and move down a draft slot.
I love this team and organization, but the fans can be pretty silly. The frustration is understandable, but I think this city should know better than to blame a player for the abysmal play. We heard it with Yzerman and Zetterberg as captain, now we're hearing it about Larkin. (I dont recall any Lidstrom heat)
The fans should be ashamed of blaming Blashill for starters.
I don't think you can say you're trying to maintain a winning culture if losing 9-2 to the Coyotes is just accepted.
Reading these comments and I can easily tell who knows their shit and who doesn't.
Of all the people in a media position who talks about their teams... D-Mac is by FAR the most qualified. He knows what the hell he is talking about. Love these comments from people who don't. This is hilarious. Keep going folks! Hell, tell me about the Lions and Tigers too. Lmmfao. You people need help.
detroit teams are set up to make money even if they dont. owners know the fans will pay anyway. they make dont lose moves, not lets win moves
Let's see what he can do with a roster like the Panther's roster. This team has like 7 actual skilled NHLers on the team. The team fucking sucks.
It'll be at least the 30s before the wings are relevant again
IGOR LARIONOV
Folks Blashil is there for a reason. He's there being the bad guy and teaching these young guys how to play and be pros. This team is still too young to compete. They must develop. Soon as these young guys are ready for the next step a new voice will be there. Just relax and look at the big picture. It's coming.
i swear that Dylan Larkin and Tyler Bertuzzi are the only 2 players really playing hockey. there's a few others that play along but whos names are heard in play by play but it seems they are dependent on one line to make plays... and hope the goaltending can cope with Nedeljkovic between the pipes. Just saying back to the basics.. passing catching passes.. not passing creating turnovers ... when the players have given up just because they didn't make the playoffs again.. its frustrating to watch, equally frustrating to watch the good players get sucked down. Is it coaching?... when i see so many missed passing attempts sometimes just sloppy plays... thats on some of the players to tighten that shit up. Big shake ups need to happen. but lets start finding the root problems. Lets see what the Y man makes in the next few months.
What's happened to the times when the Red Wings use to get the puck out of the zone, and take it down ice, and get a shot down low, instead of taking shots on the net from the point?
Babcock got fired and we no longer play puck possession as a result.
@@justinshavers4692 You got that right. I miss that puck possession. Sustained pressure in our defensive zone, can't clear, everybody floods one player, leaving the other players open, missed assignments. We'll flood a star player, leaving someone else open, and the player we leave open, gets a pass and scores on us. I'm tired of it.
@@justinshavers4692 I miss Babcock. I’m probably in the minority but I’d love to see him behind the bench again
Man....I can't tell if McCarty is punch drunk from his career or just Drunk....slur a lil more next time bud lol
Lmao
@@Nall412 that not even funny
He's a former alcoholic and he beat his addiction