The Unknown Poster

One thing that DC really messed up, in my opinion, was jumping into the JLA so fast. Seems clear they were playing catch up with Marvel but I think they missed an opportunity. As Marvel becomes bigger, they will have the issue of being cluttered and the creative issue of having so many heroes that dont help each other during these solo projects. I think fans will miss the early days. DC should have been content to start slowly and build up their universe like Marvel did. And ofcourse, the negative response to BvS changed a lot. Snyder lost power. Affleck gained power. So now you have two powerful guys sort of jockeying for control.

PWG is interesting. They declined to be apart of FloSlam. And they are about the last of the DVD business model promotions that are successful. ROH was founded on the DVD sales model. PWG resists any effort to run TV because it would mean losing certain talent. Right now, they can book anyone they want (non-WWE) and some guys, like the Bucks, who have signed exclusive deals with ROH, TNA or New Japan add clauses allowing them to do PWG. They then sell their DVD's and because they have such a great rep, they make money. It would be hard for them to be on WWE unless it was past shows but I still wonder how the contracts with certain guys would work. In that Vice article, the former head writer had an interesting take. He basically said that while Hunter's vision has produced the best talent and best wrestling ever, its not creating stars. All the 5 star matches in the world cant replace the benefit of an Austin or Rock. Its an interesting perspective.

This is a GREAT looking belt. Also, Nigel McGuinness has left ROH and joined WWE to work on this project (sounds like he will be an announcer for the UK shows and probably a trainer too).

No, he's a student, has a gf etc. Seems like he's living a normal life. Just doesnt do interviews.

His job isn't on the line. And as good as that line was they didn't score. The only finish on that line was Arnia. And I don't mean goals.

Every team in the league wants him but us. What does that tell you?

If a team is willing to take him, perhaps that team is willing to trade for him. Im not opposed to the idea of letting him go somewhere via waivers. If they decide he's done as a Jet. But Im not sure they are completely there yet.

Has to clear waivers and there's always a chance a team snags him. Easier to send down a non-waiver player. Petan it is.

I'd say Thorbs is the extra guy. Armia maybe goes in at the 4th line spot. But in a perfect world, Arma is 3LW and Mattias is 4LW and Staff and Thorbs sit. Wouldnt be surprised to see Stafford traded as we get into the new year and get closer to the deadline. It doesnt really matter since he's UFA after this year and his cap hit isnt an issue. But he's taking up space. If he was scoring, so be it, but if the team is meant to be young and fast, that is the opposite of Stafford. Trade him, save a few dollars and make it easier to play your young guys and not have to bench a veteran. And Petan to the Moose.

Boards like this, twitter and call in shows always reenforces that NHL GM's are actually paid professionals and thank God they dont listen to the fans. if they did, we'd have dressed 84 players this season already.

Quick out til March Armia & Matthias practicing (in non-contact jerseys).

Like Shrek...loved the Shrek films as an adult. Especially the 2nd one. The Gingerbread man was genius.

Hard to believe the company that owns Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern & Flash - all the original big comic super heroes, would be so damned clueless. Its like they look at Marvel and want to prove they can be better but different. SvB was so awful. And in such obvious ways. I havent seen Suicide Squad yet (will see it over Christmas probably). The trend is strong female leads and I guess they figure they need to pop Harley out of the Batman mythos to give her a better platform (and cant help by love Margot Robbie). So...it could work? I dont know. We shall see. There could also be a backlash to the female leading hero trend. Some reviews of Rogue One have said it could have used a stronger male lead.

Oh yes, I originally was going to call it *SPOILERS* and realized I changed it to "potential". As a spoiler junky, I've been fighting the urge to read details. I've seen a few things if people want to know... We all know Vader is in it (he's in the trailers), but how much is he in it? Any cameos besides the one we saw a hint of in the trailers? Any connection to the sequel saga? Im seeing it tomorrow...will dissect it thoroughly on Frday! ;-)

I was thinking that, but once the film opens, wouldnt it be easier to let people discuss without having a million little spoiler things all over?

I've been somewhat avoiding so maybe there are things that are common knowledge, but things such as how much Vader is in it, who's in the 'bacta tank' from the trailers, who survives the mission, any cameo's (besides the one strongly suggested in the trailers and pretty much common knowledge).

Is that like a Bird of Prey film?

I always thought it was him singing the excellent theme to Growing Pains, but it wasnt. He didnt even write it. But he did write the themes for Diff'rent Strokes & Facts of Life. Multifaceted talent.

Ugh. Grew up on Growing Pains. Very sad. Young man. Seemed to be healthy. Terrible.

Just because a goalie younger than Helle performs at a higher level doesn't change the fact that youth and inexperience are perfectly reasonable factors in a players' struggles & development. Thats like saying Wayne scored 90+ goals so why doesnt everyone else. Players are different.

The embargo on reviews is now over and those who saw the Premiere can report. Here is one from a site I enjoy (Latino Review) which somewhat minor spoilers that most people already know (a couple of cameos): http://lrmonline.com/news/film-review-rogue-one-a-star-wars-story So...should we treat this thread as a spoiler thread for those of us that see the film this week? I will be seeing it Thursday...

I guess if they deem the show to not be successful, then they attribute the money spent as a "loss". Thus, the $200mm investment is a loss. Whereas, a successful series, while still spending money to create, would drive revenue for many years. Unless I misread the article it indicates the show was popular over-seas. Probably a better way to say it was a $200 million investment, rather than loss. Speaking of Netflix, I'm watching The Crown and its tremendous.