Rich

The KBF's and RagingIce's of the world have already made up their minds, but the undecided out there might still learn stuff.No offence to the posters here but I would hope this wasn't the main source of research for the undecided. And if it was my main source of research, then could I be offended? I can't give you permission to be offended. Either you are or you aren't. But thanks for asking.

I know. That's why I said hope.

The KBF's and RagingIce's of the world have already made up their minds, but the undecided out there might still learn stuff. No offence to the posters here but I would hope this wasn't the main source of research for the undecided.

I know people love to debate this stuff and there is nothing wrong with this thread and doing that. But let's be honest. No one is changing the mind or political alignment of someone else on a message board. Regardless of what facts or lack there of are presented.

Do you think Morissey is going to be starting over Chiarot day 1? I would think it'd be the opposite. Chiarot has already proven he can play in the NHL and has shown himself as serviceable. Can see Morissey going down and getting his chance on an injury call up. I haven't seen details of the contract, but with the lower dollar value, wouldn't be surprised if it was a one-way deal. Meaning they would have pay Chiarot full value if he were in the minors, while that isn't the case for Morissey.

So you're telling me that Rod Black spends more than three days prepping for a game?No, no, those three days prepping, were for the year. Is it during those 3 days he decides which player he is going to have a man crush on, give a stupid nickname to, and talk incessantly about regardless of what the player does during the game? I think Rod cried the day that Hamilton released "Sticky" Stala.

Split off the political discussion to General. http://morningbigblue.com/community/topic/7410-politics-again/

I can't fathom the mentality where if someone is doing something that doesn't hurt or affect me or others, and that if I don't agree with it, I feel the need to call them out on it to try and make them feel bad and myself feel better. I think I'd rather be cheap than an ass. Good thing I'm in Winnipeg I guess.

I have never understood how it can be socially acceptable to say "I'm poor" ....I mean, I've been relatively poor when I was in my early 20s, but I can't think of anything more embarrassing to actually admit in public. Honestly. If you can't afford something, then keep quiet about it, but to out-and-out beg for something and say "I'm poor, give me something free or drastically discounted..." ?? I can't imagine something worse... Not much different than publicly calling someone out on a forum. If you don't like what he has to say or is asking for, keep quiet about it and move on to the next post. So here's how I know you don't know me.... I guess I've also just learnt that you don't take your own advice.

I have never understood how it can be socially acceptable to say "I'm poor" ....I mean, I've been relatively poor when I was in my early 20s, but I can't think of anything more embarrassing to actually admit in public. Honestly. If you can't afford something, then keep quiet about it, but to out-and-out beg for something and say "I'm poor, give me something free or drastically discounted..." ?? I can't imagine something worse... Not much different than publicly calling someone out on a forum. If you don't like what he has to say or is asking for, keep quiet about it and move on to the next post.

To each their own. And with the amount of free tickets out there with the buddy vouchers, and people who just don't want to go, don't see a problem with it. Asking for a free regular season game or playoff ticket would be a completely different story.

Will be very curious to see what kind of return they get on these higher priced contracts. The Leddy deal last year was fantastic for the Islanders. The return will likely be less to take on the higher priced contracts. I don't think Crawford is at all the same goalie on a weaker team and would be shocked if they could trade him. Sharp has to be on the block for sure. I think they try to find a way to keep Seabrook.

If I didn't have to pay for my exhibition ticket as part of my season ticket package, I probably wouldn't want to pay full price for it either. It is exhibition, nobody wants to pay full price for that. It is why they offer the buddy vouchers. Having said that, my ticket was paid for some time ago, so I am looking forward to the game this week!

Both of course.

I wouldn't go that high in Frolik which is why he is unlikely to sign here.

He is a UFA, we aren't going to get anything for him.

We ended up getting Jimmy Lodge, JC Lipon, Jan Kostalek and Tucker Poolman in that trade. 4 solid prospects. It's not like we would have won the Cup if Oduya was here. I just don't understand the thought process of some fans. Yes I do love that Oduya trade, especially considering he was going to be a UFA when we traded him. And while Chicago got a great deal on his subsequent contract, they are a contending team and we never would have gotten that deal if he would have even re-signed.

I think this thread is done

This thread had long stopped being about football and was about one person doing his schtick. If it means going back to that, no thanks. Just stare into the glass eye. Hours will melt away. It was about more than one person. His schtick would be done after one post if people didn't constantly poke the bear.

Congratulations to the Chicago Blackhawks. 3 cups in 6 years. As close as you get to a dynasty in this day and age.

Deleted a bunch of crap out of this thread. People are entitled to their opinions no matter how much you disagree with them. You can argue against their opinion, but there is no need to start calling people out and calling them names. Keep this thread on the topic of people getting cut. Thanks.

That's tough to do when the schedule is mostly built around weekend games. I wonder what it would do to ratings and attendance if more games were held mid-week.

Left Hand Defensemen

Comments like this make me wonder if people often forget that this is a guy's career we're talking about. Exactly. I don't doubt that he likes it here and wants to be here. But at the same time he would be foolish to re-sign as a 3rd string QB without exploring other options. If he is still 3rd string by the end of the season, I would expect him to at least check to see if he could get a better offer and situation with another team. But that doesn't mean we should cut him now. Who knows what can happen in a season. He may move up the depth chart by season end and choose to sign an extension. If he doesn't then we get one more year of his services. If we cut him now we get nothing more from him.

Thread has been cleaned up a bit, Can we please get back to discussing football and not singling out individual posters?