The Unknown Poster

I think any discussion over Nylander requires a good D coming back. But that doesnt serve the Jets *that* well...yes, Nylander is a great talent so he makes the Jets better but it adds to the salary/talent logjam at forward and diminishes a current weakness (D). So more moves would be required. I think Myers and/or Kulikov would be on the table for discussion (Myers because he's still a respected talent and Kulikov because he is too, to a lesser degree and the Jets would probably be happy to part with his salary). If I had to pick a Jet that would be a surprise to get traded (among all the Jets that would be a surprise), it would be Ehlers.

The Connors premiered last night. I enjoyed it. It wasnt perfect but whether it succeeds or not, I dont think will have anything to do with the lack of Roseanne. The series felt perfectly fine without her (and she was the weak link of last season). For those that havent seen it, they explained Roseanne's absence by One thing I thought was cool, they didnt do an opening credits but sort of did the opening as the closing. In the original, it was always that sweeping shot of the family assembling at the kitchen table with the camera lingering on Roseann at the end as she laughs. The new credits occurred organically as the family assembled for dinner in the episodes final scene, with the familiar music playing and the camera sweeping around in a circle before finally lingering on Dan & Darlene together (Darlene laughs but not audibly). I thought the actors playing Darlene and Becky were particularly strong and the characters are funny enough with enough sweetness and drama to carry much of the future plot. They are both damaged in their own way so there is much to mine there. Becky had some great lines and the portrayal of her as a functioning alcoholic who sleeps around has some dramatic elements (trauma over the death of her husband) that keeps it from becoming a one note joke. And the dichotomy of her sort of being the "failure" and yet is self sufficient whereas the more successful sister moved back home, provides interesting chemistry between the two. Jackie was entertaining as always but her schtick felt a bit out of place without Roseann to "slap" her back to reality. She needs that strait man to work off. I thought Goodman had moments that were really good and others where he seemed very wooden. The break out star could be Darlene's son. Utterly charming. The daughter is perfectly cast as Darlene's. They resisted initial fan speculation that the series would revolve around Darlene and while she is clearly the new heart of the series, it was very much an ensemble. This is fitting because if you watch the entire series (which I more or less did last year), very closely second to Rosanne, the series was always about Darlene.

I used to work for a polling company briefly and they taught us the formula which I dont remember. What do polls mean any more? Well, a poll is a poll and they have their formulas.

Never give up on a fresh faced rookie like Kulikov who's still learning the game.

It was an accident

Im trying to think of a team that won the cup by just going balls out amazing players top to bottom. Im sure its happened. But when you think about championship teams now, its building the right team, chemistry etc. So...the Jets are a good team but I agree, Stastny brought something they needed. And the team knows it which is why they admitted their contract offer for him went beyond their initial comfort zone. It could be a matter of moving the existing pieces around to find the right chemistry. You have to think Roslo could be doing more. I'd swap Connor & Laine and see what happens. Nylander being out there, every team should be kicking the tires. If the Jets know Trouba is gone next season, there might be a way to create a win-win but they'd need to turn around and secure significant D help after the fact. Jets are conservative so highly unlikely but thats what we do here.

wink wink Based on the small sample size, yes, they need a change.

Back away from the ledge you crazy son of a *****!! Jokes aside, I posited the same idea, although I prefaced it as a crazy trade suggestion (because it's early). I think the Jets, being conservative, would keep Trouba the entire season even if they knew with certainty he was not re-signing and they'd have to trade him. I think D is an issue on this team and the Jets are unlikely to make the conscious decision to accept 3-4 goals against as the norm and focus on scoring 5. If I have to red circle a key guy as surprising trade bait, it's Ehlers, who'd get a significant return. But if we're playing NHL 19, sure, Trouba for Nylander and then Ehlers for D help.

Call an election right now! I dare you!

I imagine they would if they saw you. I've seen anecdotal stories of people saying they were in a drive-thru and didnt see police behind them (also in drive-thru) and the officer just wagged a finger at them. But it seems most of these tickets are being given out as the result of specific operations. The hobo one is particularly galling because they are soliciting charitable donations and in fact, soliciting drivers to engage with pedestrians in and around busy intersections. But its about safety right? I think there are also issues around police setting up shop on private business property. I've seen them do it here (I got pulled into a check stop in the parking lot of a business but it was after hours). I've also worked for a business where corporate was incensed that police set up a roadblock at one of the exits and were diverting traffic. Im not sure the law on that one.

What a coincidence

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Huh

Case closed!

This is actually an idea worth strong consideration.

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I wouldnt mind this if they didnt play hobo dress up and look to sting drivers at red lights. That's just not the same thing and I find it somewhat inappropriate for the city to solicit donations pretending to be homeless or in need. It explains why the city refuses to do anything about the increasing amount of people camped out on blvds though.

For any other president this would be shocking. For trump, it’s Tuesday.

@bigg jay much appreciated. Feel free to come say hi!

New reports that DC is looking to back burner Superman & Batman, eventually re-cast Batman and "re-evaluate" the DCEU. Ho hum