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I know the Manitoban minimum wage has almost doubled in the last 15 years so that doesn't really hold water here. I understand the pace of minimum wage growth in the States has been much smaller so that's where a lot of that probably comes from.

I think we can all start accepting the reality that Richie Hall is coming back.

Finn as a heel would work much better than Gallows and Anderson as faces, IMO. Apparently Wrestle Kingdom was being advertised in commercial breaks last night, which seems crazy. I didn't see it but I wasn't watching closely during commercials... it also may have been only in the US.

Something ironic about quoting the movie you're criticizing so heavily...

VGK has some scoring punch. James Neal has scored 40 in a season, Marchessault scored 30 last year, David Perron and Reilly Smith have both been over 25. The expansion draft was kinder to VGK than any previous expansion team... they got some legit players.

Florida gifted Vegas Jonathan Marchessault, Reilly Smith, and Gerard Gallant. Without that trio we're looking at a very different team. I hope VGK sent Florida a Christmas card. William Karlsson going from fringe 3rd liner to star top six player helps too

Yeah I've found that the more hardcore a Star Wars fan is, the less they liked the movie. I am very casual, I have never read a Star Wars book or anything like that, and I thought it was okay... I gave it a 7/10 coming out of the theatre. I just thought the comedy was lame.

Oh also the Bullet Club reunited last night... Balor, Gallows and Anderson. Not sure if that was just a one-night thing but thought it was worth mentioning...

Lita, Trish Stratus, and Beth Phoenix are three legends that come to mind who may be interested. There is also buzz around Ronda Rousey not just as a participant but possibly the winner. They should have tried to keep Emma and Summer Rae around just a little longer. Eva Marie would be an amazing addition for some serious heat but I don't know if that is a real possibility.

Asuka Bayley Sasha Banks Becky Lynch Tamina Alicia Fox Lana Ruby Riott Sarah Logan Liv Morgan Paige Mandy Rose Sonya Deville Natalya Carmella Naomi Dana Brooke Nia Jax Mickie James There are your 19 active non-champion women. I'd bring in Billie Kay, Peyton Royce, Ember Moon, and Nikki Cross from NXT as well. That's 23. Still seven spots...

Yeah and the next few games are spaced out a bit.... tonight, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday. So the next four might go to Helle and then give Mason the Blackhawks on Jan 12, then back to Helle on the 13th. We'll see.

With how well Helle is playing, we may not see Mason again until the back-to-back against the Wild and Blackhawks next weekend.

The Moose have a ridiculous +60 goal differential. 130 GF and 70 GA.

Poolman can play the left side but unfortunately I'm sure we are about to get Chiarot-Byfuglien again.

I do remember that. I also remember a lot of people talking about how MLA was Maurice's "favourite" line and he over-used them and he should break them up and give Armia a shot in the top six. Kinda similar to how people talk about Copp-Lowry-Tanev this year.

Were they? I don't know, you didn't back up this claim with anything so I'll just say no they weren't. Totally agree. Although I wouldn't consider Copp or Lowry at number one centre. Perreault, yes.

You know I thought Ewan McGregor did a fantastic job in the prequels. That trilogy gets a lot of hate but I liked McGregor.

Nice add! I like the experience. BC always seems to bring in good young players from the US. This position was held by Craig Smith before but I imagine his battle with leukemia makes it too difficult to continue in that role. All the best to Craig.

Matthias is a 15-goal type of guy throughout his career. Definitely snake bit to start this year but he may still turn it around. Who knows what you're going to get with Dano.... Matthias gets opportunities and doesn't bury but Dano is basically invisible. I don't know. I'd like to see Dano too but let's not make him into something he's not. Speed and skill... when? I haven't seen it. They just might. They haven't even played a game yet without Scheifele... nothing is set in stone.

Wow

Westerman will be 33 and coming off an injury that could potentially affect him long-term. I like him and he was a huge addition when we got him but I'd be really careful about how much we are willing to spend.

Troy Westwood suggested this on 1290 this morning and I almost drove my car off the road. No no no no no

Damn you've really been reaching way back into the vault for these Simpsons gifs today

Matthias-Lowry-Armia were never dominant and Copp-Lowry-Tanev have been scoring at a great pace for a 3rd line over the last ten games or so. I mean yeah I'd like to see Armia get more opportunity. For sure. But why break up that third line now when they are playing their best hockey?