Darren McCarty: My Last Fight

The former Red Wings forward joined Tom Leyden to talk about his new book, "My Last Fight," chronicling his triumphs on the ice and his failures off the ice.

[@HoUsEoFcAtS78]

He is a REAL MAN! Admits his mistakes and made the change. These moments happen to us all. The defining moment is when you wake up and decide to change for the better. So many will never admit those mistakes and never decide to change. I can totally relate to Darren. Being in his shoes drinking every night at the bar. One day I finally woke up and said "no more"! You're the man, Darren! Good luck and stay strong! Red Wings for life!!

[@jasparewilson897]

I’m late to the party. Damn good interview! Those were the days! McCarty was and still is a true badass. Thank you for all your services.

[@larlaw1383]

I am a WING fan and will always be one because of Darren and Bob Probert The passion and the oneness left of to love the Red Wings

[@kevinm6562]

I respect his courage to reach out to Drapes and get help. He was such a protector to his mates - loved to watch him play

[@bobm3393]

Darren McCarty you seem like youre doing ok . Im glad about that . Good for you .. God Bless !

[@skooby_doobie_doonkann3334]

I appreciate this as a Detroit Red Wings fan, but also as a recovered alcoholic and addict as well

[@thomastherriault6199]

Brandon Crapo - Good on you. I always pull for the alcoholic. 20 years dry.

[@prezakid9]

Recovering Brother

[@Ddgolem12]

I'm reading his book now. Enjoying it so far. About 3 chapters in.

[@longlivethe3]

Great interview of a studly warrior..... hated him as a Blues fan:) Carts your a stud, stay true to yourself, it's tough.

[@benjaminblakemitchner8365]

He's my age. I'm also 41 and look at this bizarre situation: I never knew until watching this that Darren struggled with addiction like me. I must say, however, that alcoholism is a horrible addiction so are drugs, but I was systematically destroying myself. It was horrible. I'm over it now don't worry, but the dreams of solace and the interruptions of my addictions continue to haunt me. His book sounds like really good therapy for me. He's written a book Avery's written a book. Hmm. The literature world is getting interesting!

[@thomastherriault6199]

Benjamin Blake Mitchner - One day at a time Bud. I'm pulling for you. 'Cause I've been there. 20 years dry.

[@benjaminblakemitchner8365]

Thomas that's great I'm glad you've been dry for 20 years that's really good. I need to fix the liquid problem and it's a double edge sword because I'm violently ill with a bad cold now and I've been told the best thing to do is have a lot of fluids, but I can't overdue it. I also have parents who sent me away to a penal colony group home and think murdering their son is funny. Maybe I'll get lucky and they'll die soon.

[@alb.dersame]

What I love about the Wings (amongst many things) is that there is practically nowhere in the country that the wing's have no fan's. I'm a Detroiter (burbs). I was in Austin Texas, I took a long walk with a friend around the Austin area. Great blues band's, and the smell of steaks burning at the bars. (seein the sights) I had my MaCarty Red wing's jersey on. People driving by would honk and other's would wave and yell .. YAAAA MCCARTY !!! GO WING'S. He was my all time favorite player. He motivated me to stick out a job that I hated, JUST by hearing him on "Drew & Mike" every morning. I could get through my worst day, as long as I got my daily dose of Drew, Mike, and "MAC" !!!!!!! And who could forget the "Mick?" Bingo bango Katie Bar the Door

[@RedWingsRGeat]

Darren McCarty is one of the greatest Red Wings of all time!

[@Dave-kz3uk]

Michael Colter II oh yah? Lol

[@gsxrsuzuki33]

Probert

[@mattdavidson5615]

Met him in a mall in Calgary when he was playing for the flames. He was with his family and had no problem signing a jersey for me. Still on my wall today.

[@garretlarkin8039]

Matt Davidson-Hey buddy.. I shook this mans hand at McNichol's arena in March of 1999, and he was so gracious. I even had on an Av's jersey on(sorry).. I just loved this dude(because I'm Irish, too). McCarty is an awesome human being, period. Not easy to find a real man like Darren, very rare.

[@ryanherbst5561]

McCarty rocks!

[@haroldplemons2566]

Darren's story is not at all uncommon in big time pro sports.The other pro sports guys have trouble too,football is brutal but being an enforcer in the NHL is the toughest job in all of pro sports,imho. God Bless you Darren,and good luck to you!

[@SharksRule86]

I have to read this book!

[@MichaelRojhay]

Went to Motor City casino to play poker and ran into him and asked to shake his hand and his hand came out immediately...cool man

[@Vtuberslovegod]

Darren McCarty is my favorite

[@elielpakkala3882]

Sounds like he is drinking at the time. But he's so much better. Great man and deserves everything he's earned

[@seaneaston6249]

Used to see him playing 15/30 in Calgary at the Elbow...I was playin 2/4 lol.

[@butch1dc]

I read the book. It was great. I see this is from 2013. But he isn’t in a right frame of mind here. Lots of people notice also. Doesn’t mean he isn’t a good guy.

[@kylegaze4540]

After 1995 il always say I'd rather be old and wise then young and dumb any day!

[@Craig-xr1bw]

Watched 31 seconds turned off went online, bought the book, turned back on, read tough guy (probies book) if d macs is half as good it will be great 👍

[@skooby_doobie_doonkann3334]

a true Detroiter

[@JC-mp1re]

You know he is Canadian eh?

[@scottt2293]

Google Chrome + Ad Block Plus removes KZbin commercials Katie...

[@thewintergardener2873]

Not the first Enforcer that fell on bad times after Hockey.. Some that come to mind are Steve Durbano, Chris Nilan, etc... Quite a few experienced an early demise-- John Kordic, Wade Belak, Rick Rypian, Derek Boogaard etc

[@khav11]

what happened to mcarty?

[@thewintergardener2873]

Grigori Rasputin Alcohol, Drugs, Bankruptcy...

[@thewintergardener2873]

I'm in Florida.. Behn Wilson was not far from me.. Last I heard he had some sort of investment firm he founded.. what did he get banged-up in jail for?

[@khav11]

***** scott parker was a truck driver after his nhl retirement the NHL just don't give a fuck after you're done, typical american business.

[@Brotha00]

I’m the Darren McCarty of my adult league. I’m not, but I sure do feel like it every Sunday

[@HendrixRipoff]

You know this dude went home after this and was like "did I seriously say pleased as punch to Darren McCarty? Fuck."

[@chriskroell6956]

He’s stoned right here

[@domwings4329]

He kinda looks like Jeff Daniels

[@nymike06]

He looks like Joe Crocker too

[@bryanfrombuffalo7685]

I use kratom for my chronic pain

[@viresproductions]

Ended Patrick Cry-Baby's career TWICE haha LGRW

[@Spyderz-xo9rz]

Sounds drunk too me.

[@cerny4444]

Thanks Dr…..

[@Spyderz-xo9rz]

@D A How did you know that?!?! I just finished medical school and I am in residency.Weird.

[@cerny4444]

@@Spyderz-xo9rz I knew it!! It’s obvious to any one with the smallest degree of common sense you are a true master. Well done Dr!!

[@Spyderz-xo9rz]

@D A I am not a master.Well I prefer to what I am instead of a simple minded internet troll. Hats of to you fine sir.

[@cerny4444]

@@Spyderz-xo9rz I appreciate your candor sir

[@billsmith-ij4le]

He is losing his mind.... you can tell.

[@danhughes3626]

Are you kidding....you cant even skate I bet

[@Motownsports89]

No

[@jennycraig99]

and now he,s driving a cab in Flint and his wife left him and he went bankrupt,

[@khav11]

he's a cab driver?

[@thomastherriault6199]

jennycraig99 - The real life.

[@charlieleetboss9513]

No wayyyy. Is he?

[@lukepotter9041]

Charlie Leetboss no

[@bryanfrombuffalo7685]

Your a asshole...thats done nothing with his life

[@jennycraig99]

i was told that he sold 5 copies and the rest were burned

[@rongermanjr]

jennycraig99 ...i was told you’re an ass..