Joey MacDonald

[Canada 02]

I like the Red Wings mask; fools me into thinking I'm watching a good team

[Inferno]

Originally Posted by Jayems

Seriously... why is he allowed to wear a red wings mask? Can't he get a new one?

He is getting a new one. When he was interviewed after his first practice he said he already had one being painted.

[Da_Chief]

Originally Posted by monkeyman

He's 33, a UFA at seasons end and almost certainly will not be re-signed by the flames. Add on top of that, having to move 3000km from one country to another. If i were him, the last thing i'd be worrying about is rushing out and buying a new mask for a team I won't be with in a few months.

Thats just a ridiculous argument, he's a Flame right now and should be supporting Flames colors/logo.

[Fry]

Wasn't the redwing logo painted red last game?

[t0rrent98]

Originally Posted by Fry

Wasn't the redwing logo painted red last game?

Yeah, it looks like it was, although his design and color scheme does work will with Flames Colors.

[kyuss275]

Originally Posted by t0rrent98

Yeah, it looks like it was, although his design and color scheme does work will with Flames Colors.

The color scheme is probably the only reason that he has not been asked to change his mask until the new one comes in. If it was the colors of the wild or maple leafs, he would probably be wearing a white generic mask.

[monkeyman]

Originally Posted by Da_Chief

Thats just a ridiculous argument, he's a Flame right now and should be supporting Flames colors/logo.

LOL, ok. because what's painted on a guys mask supersedes his life i guess...

[getoverit]

who cares what mask he is wearing lol, just stop the puck. seems like the team in front of him are a little more trusting, our defensive zone work still needs a ton of work. I think he has done an admirable job of stepping in, he seems to have more poise than Irving by a mile. Only thing that drives me nutz is everytime the opposing player comes out behind the net he is alwasy on his knees, stand up once in a while lol............ I too agree Irving has seen his last game unless another goalie gets hurt, that kid is like a fish out of water

[Stay Golden]

MacDonald is not going to change his mask until he see's what plays out once Kipper comes back. MacDonald Played a great game last night and kept the Flames in it when the Wild were pressing late.

The outstretched save on the 2 on 1 was outstanding.

[Tyler12]

Originally Posted by Jayems

Seriously... why is he allowed to wear a red wings mask? Can't he get a new one?

hahah Just going to leave this here

[MyFlamesFirst]

Maybe it's his lucky helmet!! At least the flames colours are red and not yellow. It stands out a lot more with Boston!

[t0rrent98]

maybe he figures he'd be back in a Wings uniform next season....

[doctajones428]

Maybe it's a sentimental mask and he's wearing it for comfort until he gets his new one? He covered up most of the Wing's logos, who cares?

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by keenan87

I would still rather have Irving playing as at least he can establish a future with this team

Irving sucks why would we want a future with him, people keep talking like its such a big loss...any other team could have had him for free and passed

[Stampede2TheCup]

Since a handful of people seemed to have skipped reading or don't believe Inferno's post, it's been mentioned in articles a bunch:

Also, if you’re wondering, MacDonald is still sporting a goalie mask with a Motown inspired paint-job. But not to worry, he says, a new one is en route from Detroit — soon.

“You know what, it’s one of those things. It’s been at the painters getting painted since I got here,” he said. “It takes a week or so to get done. It’s only just been over a week. I should have it hopefully by the weekend. It takes two or three days to dry.

http://blogs.calgaryherald.com/2013/02/20/56959/

[Delthefunky]

Originally Posted by monkeyman

He's 33, a UFA at seasons end and almost certainly will not be re-signed by the flames. Add on top of that, having to move 3000km from one country to another. If i were him, the last thing i'd be worrying about is rushing out and buying a new mask for a team I won't be with in a few months.

I wouldn't be shocked if he signs here.

[vektor]

Macdonald now has won as many points as Kipper in fewer games as well as a better save %. I hope he doesn't just sit permanently when Kipper gets back.

[Roof-Daddy]

I don't see MacDonald signing here.

I think the plan is to sign Ramo, bring him over and have him back up Kipper next season....but not like the backups of the past 10 years, but more of a platoon situation, depending on how Ramo plays. Like, roughly 25-30 starts for Ramo for example.

You never know though, I guess.

[Jables16]

Mac has been making other teams... LOOK LIKE A BITCH.

[Huntingwhale]

Macdonald really is a calming influence back there. He obviously isn't as good as Kipper, but he hasn't really let in any backbreaking weak goals. I feel 10x more confident with him in net then any of the other youngsters.