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Post by hsbob on Mar 17, 2020 17:33:01 GMT -6
I intend to stay more than healthy enough to scrutinize Ol' Stanbo. If he didn't draft Dach,last summer woulda been one of the worst if not the worst in team history but Dach alone shouldn't save Stan's bacon this time. How much better is this year's team if the 12M spent on de Haan,Shaw and Smith was spent on good,healthy players? I still believe AA is a NHL caliber center who still pots 15-20,plays decent D and can still kill...….his net front PP presence is still the only major difference between this year and last. Moving a starting 3LC for a 4LW to save a million that went unspent hurt this team.....no way around that. To those who disagree...…...how'd you like Ryan Carpenter at 2LC for long stretches? SB and his scouts deserve the credit for drafting Dach but did they really expect him to start at center @18? If they didn't,that means they were good to go with JT,Strome,Carpenter,Kampf and Smith who really isn't a center and that's not what's meant when you hear 'strong up the middle' IMO! Maata's been OK and the Pens have been OK without him too,at least he was in the lineup. I don't know about 4M for 2 more years but maybe him or de Haan can be the expansion loss. With the number of young D men the Org shoulda known would be ready or close,spending 8.5M on de Haan and Maata just isn't what well run teams do. Trading Joker instead of Gus last summer was a brain hemorrhage unless Nolander stops sleepwalking at some point...….good luck with that. Hi Bob, how are you my friend? Just wanted to point that Dach is not the only good move from Stan last summer, Kubalik was traded for freaking 7th round pick. It's on a same scale as as Sharp trade. Also he got Lehner. I'm with you on Joker trade, mind boggling. All the best to you and stay well! Dach was a great decision and a fortunate bounce of the lotto balls but great none the less.....and refreshing. There were two other kids most here considered just as worthy and three other kids by most expert's opinions. It'll be a handful of years before we know how the 19 draft truly works out but Dach looks like a real player and as good or better than any of the other's so far. Kudos to the scouting staff. Kubalik was also an excellent trade,it's hard to understand how a team like the Kings saw no need with the number of old/high paid guys they have.....more kudos. I thought Lehner was worth the 5M paid but I'm not sure anybody was payin' more and might not this summer either,the return was pretty good but the team did retain 2.5M. That being said,I wouldn't give two dead flies for last summer's trades...….and they severely hampered the team's chances..... de Haan was a pure salary dump by the Canes and turned out to be 4.6M worth of damaged goods. The Org shoulda had more confidence in their young D-men to make this trade. Maata is a decent but slow D man,I don't consider him worth 4M and Kahun. More confidence in the young D men and NOT moving Joker would made this 8.6M expenditure an unnecessary and unforced error. No bigger Shaw guy than me but even I knew of his past concussion issues......I thought everyone else did too but I was mistaken. Add another 3.9M to that total and a 2nd &3rd. Trading a legit,proven NHL center for a 4LW to save a million bucks makes sense to who? That's 16M bucks mis-spent,a loss of a center and a NHL ready 20yro D-man,I think we all know why SB wasn't allowed to do anything but sell spare parts at the TDL now. |
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Post by galaxytrash on Mar 17, 2020 23:07:48 GMT -6
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Post by vadarx on Mar 18, 2020 0:10:36 GMT -6
woof.....
glad they weren't able to bring it to Chicago!
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Post by hsbob on Mar 18, 2020 9:19:34 GMT -6
It could have been a Staples center employee in charge of cleaning or supplying the visitors locker room too,it's hard to say when testing is still at a snail's pace. |
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Post by hsbob on Apr 13, 2020 9:43:06 GMT -6
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Post by T-man2010 on Apr 13, 2020 13:49:15 GMT -6
That will be the future of sports. Sports being a physical competition will be a thing of the past. Will all be on simulators |
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Post by tincup on Apr 13, 2020 14:24:08 GMT -6
That will be the future of sports. Sports being a physical competition will be a thing of the past. Will all be on simulators Ready Player One? How sad. |
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Post by hsbob on Apr 14, 2020 6:53:52 GMT -6
Are you guys serious or just cynical? Even the F'n 'Black plague' ran it's course in a bit over two years after killing 50% of Europe's population and that was without any modern medicine what so ever. We cured polio,scarlet fever,TB,Chicken pox,small pox and many more deadly contagious diseases and there'll be a cure for this one and a vaccine down the road too. I've taken this thing seriously from the beginning and I have the posts in here to prove that but I'm also a bit of a history fan and history says the recent viruses have run a one season route of 2-6 months. Back in business by early May? OF COURSE NOT but that time will come and it might be longer than most will like.
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Post by BigT on Apr 16, 2020 6:14:13 GMT -6
It’s really sounding like the season is done. I don’t think they’ll get a playoff in. Nothing will be open till June at the earliest. And even LA mayor said they may shut down all events till 2021. And a lot of governors and premier’s have echoed the same things.
I think now the real worry is if next season starts on time!!!
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Post by doogiew on Apr 16, 2020 7:30:35 GMT -6
Well the whole situation is rather sad. The we don't know and will never know the scenarios are immense. This thing started at first to be a small outbreak. The Chinese have done nothing from the start but hide info from the rest of the world. The WHO has also been quick to shield the Chinese from the start.
I think the biggest thing that doesn't sit well with most is why the total shutdown of parts of society. I'm not going to go any closer to theories. Than to really only ask this. Why the extreme measures with this bug. Yes it's more communicable than SARS and Ebola. However it is far less deadly. Already in places like Michigan people are starting to revolt in large numbers. The powers that be said it was to protect our most vulnerable. Still this thing is ravaging the homes that house the very people they spoke of.
Like many I believe everything should have been allowed to run it's course. There is no proof that the measures taken are saving anyone the virus is simply running it's course. More slowly perhaps but most of those known to have the virus have recovered. The majority however will never know they ever had it. They believe also that nearly everyone will contract it.
The shut down has left a greater number still working. It seems to affect professional athletes, factory workers, and small businesses. Christ I can't even get a haircut. The sports seasons that were in play are finished as politicians continue with extending the so called lock down. Many people here in my neck of the woods are taking the whole thing seriously but after the first couple of weeks decided that other than not working they would work around their homes etc. Still shopping online for curbside pickup, delivery. People are not staying inside, as many more are certainly venturing out to see the boogieman. Many of those also elderly.
It's due in part I think to the boy who cried wolf syndrome. The governments of the world have created the whole thing with messages sent prior with other deadly diseases that I previously mention. Diseases where nothing was done. People will eventually say enough, enough and demand a return to every day life and it will come before the politicians wish for it to. As children we stop looking under the bed for the boogieman. I suspect that soon this will be the same or governments will continue to see growing protests because even now many workers realize the jobs they once had will no longer be there to return to. Was the whole shut down worth it only history can give that answer.
I hope everyone stays well, and this thing is over very soon.
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Post by hsbob on Apr 16, 2020 8:55:52 GMT -6
The DEATH total as of today in America surpassed 30,000 people.....not statistics....people. I mentioned it would reach 20,000 by the end of the weekend in an earlier post and it did but I didn't expect an additional 10,000 in the next four days but that's what we got and that's with a flattening curve. Too bad somebody didn't 'cry wolf' back in February. 30,000 people is a lot more loss of life than 911 and the two resulting,misguided wars combimed. Of course all the other communicable diseases ran their courses and it is usually a 4-6 month cycle unless it flairs back up which will be what happens if things are opened back up without readily available testing.....this comes from the leaders of industry not someone hiding under a bed! www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2020/04/16/more-coronavirus-testing-needed-open-economy-says-amazon-ceo-bezos/5143565002/The economic impact IS brutal but a 'false start' with a flair up would be even more damaging. I understand the rural mindset living about 50 miles west of the city on a little land but my county has seen 155 cases and 8 deaths.....I have no plans to join said group so I stay home. I'll put golf and a haircut off for a while even though they're such MAJOR sacrifices. Smithfield and other meat processors out in the farm belt are shutting down due to substantial outbreaks of their own while the curve flattens elsewhere and experts are stating to warn of possible resulting food chain disruptions. Red states will be affected too at some point but hey,'thin out the herd'.....right? The 'herd mentality' or should it be called the 'thin out the herd mentality'? It appears the disregard for a bunch of city dwellers comprised of minorities and the poor is at issue here along with various conspiracy theories.....it's all fun n games till somebody's putin' grandma in a box! I saw the political rally in Lansing too,one guy had a 'give me liberty or give me death' sign....careful what you ask for there Patrick Henry!LOL! This is the scientific view of things gathered from a little reading over the last month or two,my own view is slightly different. Since my siblings and me live in more rural settings and since I'm retired,I can stay occupied and sequestered at my place and go out 'masked up' to stock up,I can stay above the fray so to speak so I can live with whatever direction she goes. |
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Post by vadarx on Apr 16, 2020 18:02:26 GMT -6
I hope everyone stays well, and this thing is over very soon. well, we agree on one thing.... |
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Post by BigT on Apr 16, 2020 21:55:43 GMT -6
I don’t see the logic in “opening” anything up until there’s testing for all. Instead of talking about scenarios of when things can start moving, whether good or bad, gotta test people and get through that part. Find out who has it and hide them till their better or hospitalize them.
The poor US is getting hammered with deaths. The hospitals have been filling up in places that I’ve heard. I also seen that rally in Lansing. Some people are so blinded by propaganda and here say that it’s like shooting fish in an empty barrel to steer them wrong. I’m all for liberty and justice for all, but stupidity can not replace that.
Good news so far in Canada is that our hospitals have not been maxed out, and the strain on the healthcare system hasn’t been that bad. It’s not perfect, but it’s been sustainable. And they seem to think that we’ve peaked here. I remember the days when peaking meant you were on a crazy heater for the weekend and trying to get a couple at bats with the ladies. It seems nowadays just hoping that no one else dies or anyone dear to you.
This thing took off like a fart in the wind. I hope everyone stays safe. I think we already had this in our area. We had half our hockey team get pneumonia in December and January. Never heard of 8 year olds getting pneumonia let alone 8-9 of them. I’ve had a terrible respiratory illness for 5 weeks. No fever. I’ve got a history of Bronchitis so they wouldn’t even test me. My son had 106.4F fever back in February, we couldn’t shake it and only contain it down to 102F for 4 days. He also had a cough. I finished up an elevator a few weeks back. The woman’s father died January 3 and was in the hospital for 3 days and he had fever and respiratory sickness. He was obviously older, but this thing has been here a lot longer than anyone wants to admit. So hopefully we’re over the curve and on the downswing. I also agree that the Chinese were hiding this thing, and probably longer than we know. Stay healthy everyone!!!
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Post by LordKOTL on Apr 21, 2020 16:37:57 GMT -6
I don’t see the logic in “opening” anything up until there’s testing for all. Instead of talking about scenarios of when things can start moving, whether good or bad, gotta test people and get through that part. Find out who has it and hide them till their better or hospitalize them. The poor US is getting hammered with deaths. The hospitals have been filling up in places that I’ve heard. I also seen that rally in Lansing. Some people are so blinded by propaganda and here say that it’s like shooting fish in an empty barrel to steer them wrong. I’m all for liberty and justice for all, but stupidity can not replace that. Good news so far in Canada is that our hospitals have not been maxed out, and the strain on the healthcare system hasn’t been that bad. It’s not perfect, but it’s been sustainable. And they seem to think that we’ve peaked here. I remember the days when peaking meant you were on a crazy heater for the weekend and trying to get a couple at bats with the ladies. It seems nowadays just hoping that no one else dies or anyone dear to you. This thing took off like a fart in the wind. I hope everyone stays safe. I think we already had this in our area. We had half our hockey team get pneumonia in December and January. Never heard of 8 year olds getting pneumonia let alone 8-9 of them. I’ve had a terrible respiratory illness for 5 weeks. No fever. I’ve got a history of Bronchitis so they wouldn’t even test me. My son had 106.4F fever back in February, we couldn’t shake it and only contain it down to 102F for 4 days. He also had a cough. I finished up an elevator a few weeks back. The woman’s father died January 3 and was in the hospital for 3 days and he had fever and respiratory sickness. He was obviously older, but this thing has been here a lot longer than anyone wants to admit. So hopefully we’re over the curve and on the downswing. I also agree that the Chinese were hiding this thing, and probably longer than we know. Stay healthy everyone!!! That's the very real problem. There's not enough tests, there can be up to a 14 day contagious asymptomatic period, and your average person is pretty stupid (and half of the population is worse-off than they are). The US is handling COVID-19 like Oregon handles beached whales. What makes it worse in my opinion is people are thinking too self-centric on this. I know a lot of people who are like, "Chances are I'll survive if I get it; what's the big deal?" The big deal is that in those 14 days how many people can you pass it on to--and how many are at risk? The quarantine and all that sucks, but it's a necessary evil to beat this thing...but it seems your average Karen and Kevin just don't get it. I hope you all are staying healthy. As for me? SSDD. |
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Post by galaxytrash on Apr 21, 2020 18:57:35 GMT -6
"We are Farmer's....bum ba dum bum bum bum bum." and now back to the news...... ^^ wouldn't that be a fine end to a shit season. : ) |
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Post by BigT on Apr 22, 2020 8:01:07 GMT -6
I don’t see the logic in “opening” anything up until there’s testing for all. Instead of talking about scenarios of when things can start moving, whether good or bad, gotta test people and get through that part. Find out who has it and hide them till their better or hospitalize them. The poor US is getting hammered with deaths. The hospitals have been filling up in places that I’ve heard. I also seen that rally in Lansing. Some people are so blinded by propaganda and here say that it’s like shooting fish in an empty barrel to steer them wrong. I’m all for liberty and justice for all, but stupidity can not replace that. Good news so far in Canada is that our hospitals have not been maxed out, and the strain on the healthcare system hasn’t been that bad. It’s not perfect, but it’s been sustainable. And they seem to think that we’ve peaked here. I remember the days when peaking meant you were on a crazy heater for the weekend and trying to get a couple at bats with the ladies. It seems nowadays just hoping that no one else dies or anyone dear to you. This thing took off like a fart in the wind. I hope everyone stays safe. I think we already had this in our area. We had half our hockey team get pneumonia in December and January. Never heard of 8 year olds getting pneumonia let alone 8-9 of them. I’ve had a terrible respiratory illness for 5 weeks. No fever. I’ve got a history of Bronchitis so they wouldn’t even test me. My son had 106.4F fever back in February, we couldn’t shake it and only contain it down to 102F for 4 days. He also had a cough. I finished up an elevator a few weeks back. The woman’s father died January 3 and was in the hospital for 3 days and he had fever and respiratory sickness. He was obviously older, but this thing has been here a lot longer than anyone wants to admit. So hopefully we’re over the curve and on the downswing. I also agree that the Chinese were hiding this thing, and probably longer than we know. Stay healthy everyone!!! That's the very real problem. There's not enough tests, there can be up to a 14 day contagious asymptomatic period, and your average person is pretty stupid (and half of the population is worse-off than they are). The US is handling COVID-19 like Oregon handles beached whales. What makes it worse in my opinion is people are thinking too self-centric on this. I know a lot of people who are like, "Chances are I'll survive if I get it; what's the big deal?" The big deal is that in those 14 days how many people can you pass it on to--and how many are at risk? The quarantine and all that sucks, but it's a necessary evil to beat this thing...but it seems your average Karen and Kevin just don't get it. I hope you all are staying healthy. As for me? SSDD. I agree. What most “Freedom Lovers” fail to realize is that every time they try to exorcise their so called rights, they step all over others rights...... especially the one to live. Unfortunately, there’s certain people in the media and governments on both sides (one side more than the other) and they’re turning to divisive actions to misinformation to further their agenda. I hear people like Tucker Carlson make comments about “the other side”, then make comments that are roughly the same about his federal gov. And then the same thing from Cuomo. Instead of being divisive, times like these prove who has an agenda, and who’s looking to help. If your neighbors new addition on their house catches fire, do you yell at the family hanging out the window that you were right and they never should have used that contractor? Or do you go and help them? Very few real men and women around would go and help it seems these days. We need an Ike Eisenhower type personality around to get something done. And I’m no even American, my grandma was, and she raved about Ike. I heard an older lady say something the other day that made me laugh and sigh at the same time. She was commenting on people being idiots and doing stupid things. She said, we used to have people that dealt with those types of things, we used to call the men!!! |
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Post by hsbob on Apr 22, 2020 8:36:27 GMT -6
That's the very real problem. There's not enough tests, there can be up to a 14 day contagious asymptomatic period, and your average person is pretty stupid (and half of the population is worse-off than they are). The US is handling COVID-19 like Oregon handles beached whales. What makes it worse in my opinion is people are thinking too self-centric on this. I know a lot of people who are like, "Chances are I'll survive if I get it; what's the big deal?" The big deal is that in those 14 days how many people can you pass it on to--and how many are at risk? The quarantine and all that sucks, but it's a necessary evil to beat this thing...but it seems your average Karen and Kevin just don't get it. I hope you all are staying healthy. As for me? SSDD. I agree. What most “Freedom Lovers” fail to realize is that every time they try to exorcise their so called rights, they step all over others rights...... especially the one to live. Unfortunately, there’s certain people in the media and governments on both sides (one side more than the other) and they’re turning to divisive actions to misinformation to further their agenda. I hear people like Tucker Carlson make comments about “the other side”, then make comments that are roughly the same about his federal gov. And then the same thing from Cuomo. Instead of being divisive, times like these prove who has an agenda, and who’s looking to help. If your neighbors new addition on their house catches fire, do you yell at the family hanging out the window that you were right and they never should have used that contractor? Or do you go and help them? Very few real men and women around would go and help it seems these days. We need an Ike Eisenhower type personality around to get something done. And I’m no even American, my grandma was, and she raved about Ike. I heard an older lady say something the other day that made me laugh and sigh at the same time. She was commenting on people being idiots and doing stupid things. She said, we used to have people that dealt with those types of things, we used to call the men!!! I always knew you had some redeeming quality!LOL! All the best and good health to you and your family. |
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Post by doogiew on Apr 22, 2020 10:06:48 GMT -6
I hope everyone stays well, and this thing is over very soon. well, we agree on one thing.... Well let me enlighten you. A little over a week ago I started feeling unwell. I have had the shits for nearly a week so I had to drink almost constantly. Unfortunately it wasn't beer. My head felt like it would explode or at least I wished it would. My lower rib cage and diaphragm felt like I was in the grips of a python, and back pain to accompany it. I tested positive for Covid 19 April 14. I live in the country alone, and at the time my symptoms were under control. So I had the option of self quarantine at home. My suggestion that this was the Boogieman. Was in reference to the many who do not believe it is real. I am much better today, and it appears for the first time in a week I will stay awake more than a couple of hours. So where and how I got it is a mystery as the only time I ventured from home was a couple of weeks ago for some groceries, and I wore a mask gloves. I must have cross contaminated some how. Taking my gloves or mask off who knows. Lastly I'm 56 years old so as I became more and more ill. I was concerned. I have children and grandchildren. Not unlike any one else I don't want to die especially by some bug. I'm certain I have survived. Again I wish everyone well. |
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Post by hawks27 on Apr 22, 2020 10:19:56 GMT -6
well, we agree on one thing.... Well let me enlighten you. A little over a week ago I started feeling unwell. I have had the shits for nearly a week so I had to drink almost constantly. Unfortunately it wasn't beer. My head felt like it would explode or at least I wished it would. My lower rib cage and diaphragm felt like I was in the grips of a python, and back pain to accompany it. I tested positive for Covid 19 April 14. I live in the country alone, and at the time my symptoms were under control. So I had the option of self quarantine at home. My suggestion that this was the Boogieman. Was in reference to the many who do not believe it is real. I am much better today, and it appears for the first time in a week I will stay awake more than a couple of hours. So where and how I got it is a mystery as the only time I ventured from home was a couple of weeks ago for some groceries, and I wore a mask gloves. I must have cross contaminated some how. Taking my gloves or mask off who knows. Lastly I'm 56 years old so as I became more and more ill. I was concerned. I have children and grandchildren. Not unlike any one else I don't want to die especially by some bug. I'm certain I have survived. Again I wish everyone well. Glad that you are getting better. Hope you make a full recovery. |
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Post by BigT on Apr 22, 2020 14:03:36 GMT -6
well, we agree on one thing.... Well let me enlighten you. A little over a week ago I started feeling unwell. I have had the shits for nearly a week so I had to drink almost constantly. Unfortunately it wasn't beer. My head felt like it would explode or at least I wished it would. My lower rib cage and diaphragm felt like I was in the grips of a python, and back pain to accompany it. I tested positive for Covid 19 April 14. I live in the country alone, and at the time my symptoms were under control. So I had the option of self quarantine at home. My suggestion that this was the Boogieman. Was in reference to the many who do not believe it is real. I am much better today, and it appears for the first time in a week I will stay awake more than a couple of hours. So where and how I got it is a mystery as the only time I ventured from home was a couple of weeks ago for some groceries, and I wore a mask gloves. I must have cross contaminated some how. Taking my gloves or mask off who knows. Lastly I'm 56 years old so as I became more and more ill. I was concerned. I have children and grandchildren. Not unlike any one else I don't want to die especially by some bug. I'm certain I have survived. Again I wish everyone well. Good to hear you’re doing better. I hope you have a full recovery and walk away stronger. Take care Doogs!!! |
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Post by LordKOTL on Apr 22, 2020 15:00:24 GMT -6
That's the very real problem. There's not enough tests, there can be up to a 14 day contagious asymptomatic period, and your average person is pretty stupid (and half of the population is worse-off than they are). The US is handling COVID-19 like Oregon handles beached whales. What makes it worse in my opinion is people are thinking too self-centric on this. I know a lot of people who are like, "Chances are I'll survive if I get it; what's the big deal?" The big deal is that in those 14 days how many people can you pass it on to--and how many are at risk? The quarantine and all that sucks, but it's a necessary evil to beat this thing...but it seems your average Karen and Kevin just don't get it. I hope you all are staying healthy. As for me? SSDD. I agree. What most “Freedom Lovers” fail to realize is that every time they try to exorcise their so called rights, they step all over others rights...... especially the one to live. Unfortunately, there’s certain people in the media and governments on both sides (one side more than the other) and they’re turning to divisive actions to misinformation to further their agenda. I hear people like Tucker Carlson make comments about “the other side”, then make comments that are roughly the same about his federal gov. And then the same thing from Cuomo. Instead of being divisive, times like these prove who has an agenda, and who’s looking to help. If your neighbors new addition on their house catches fire, do you yell at the family hanging out the window that you were right and they never should have used that contractor? Or do you go and help them? Very few real men and women around would go and help it seems these days. We need an Ike Eisenhower type personality around to get something done. And I’m no even American, my grandma was, and she raved about Ike. I heard an older lady say something the other day that made me laugh and sigh at the same time. She was commenting on people being idiots and doing stupid things. She said, we used to have people that dealt with those types of things, we used to call the men!!! Personally, I'd be all about letting passive Darwinism take it's course...but 14 days of contagious incubation period can produce an imperial buttload of collateral damage--as has been proven in some of the states that ended their quarantine and saw the COVID-19 cases spike. Hence, it's not an option. I figure the best I can do is do my due diligence...and as someone on the introvert-side of things I'm not minding this at all. Social distancing and sequestering myself at home? No problem.  |
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Post by LordKOTL on Apr 22, 2020 15:02:11 GMT -6
"We are Farmer's....bum ba dum bum bum bum bum." Remember, that *actually* happened 50 years ago...and it still doesn't get old. And on the off chance that it does you stop watching it for 30 minutes and it's brand new again! |
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Post by vadarx on Apr 22, 2020 17:31:10 GMT -6
well, we agree on one thing.... Well let me enlighten you. A little over a week ago I started feeling unwell. I have had the shits for nearly a week so I had to drink almost constantly. Unfortunately it wasn't beer. My head felt like it would explode or at least I wished it would. My lower rib cage and diaphragm felt like I was in the grips of a python, and back pain to accompany it. I tested positive for Covid 19 April 14. I live in the country alone, and at the time my symptoms were under control. So I had the option of self quarantine at home. My suggestion that this was the Boogieman. Was in reference to the many who do not believe it is real. I am much better today, and it appears for the first time in a week I will stay awake more than a couple of hours. So where and how I got it is a mystery as the only time I ventured from home was a couple of weeks ago for some groceries, and I wore a mask gloves. I must have cross contaminated some how. Taking my gloves or mask off who knows. Lastly I'm 56 years old so as I became more and more ill. I was concerned. I have children and grandchildren. Not unlike any one else I don't want to die especially by some bug. I'm certain I have survived. Again I wish everyone well. I am glad to hear you are on the mend! apologies if there was some confusion regarding your previous post. I am having a very difficult time justifying giving a shit about those out there who only seem to be concerned with themselves and not how their actions could affect countless others. I don't mean you, but some the people out there right now... uggg... I understand people are struggling, but this a giant shit sandwich and we all gotta take a bite (unless you are very well off, per usual)... I would add that I've been struck with a heap of disappointment recently after seeing the Gen Lee's flag flying in vehicles outside the capital of my birth state... hope you keep working your way back. keep moving, don't that shit settle in! |
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Post by doogiew on Apr 23, 2020 6:59:13 GMT -6
Well let me enlighten you. A little over a week ago I started feeling unwell. I have had the shits for nearly a week so I had to drink almost constantly. Unfortunately it wasn't beer. My head felt like it would explode or at least I wished it would. My lower rib cage and diaphragm felt like I was in the grips of a python, and back pain to accompany it. I tested positive for Covid 19 April 14. I live in the country alone, and at the time my symptoms were under control. So I had the option of self quarantine at home. My suggestion that this was the Boogieman. Was in reference to the many who do not believe it is real. I am much better today, and it appears for the first time in a week I will stay awake more than a couple of hours. So where and how I got it is a mystery as the only time I ventured from home was a couple of weeks ago for some groceries, and I wore a mask gloves. I must have cross contaminated some how. Taking my gloves or mask off who knows. Lastly I'm 56 years old so as I became more and more ill. I was concerned. I have children and grandchildren. Not unlike any one else I don't want to die especially by some bug. I'm certain I have survived. Again I wish everyone well. I am glad to hear you are on the mend! apologies if there was some confusion regarding your previous post. I am having a very difficult time justifying giving a shit about those out there who only seem to be concerned with themselves and not how their actions could affect countless others. I don't mean you, but some the people out there right now... uggg... I understand people are struggling, but this a giant shit sandwich and we all gotta take a bite (unless you are very well off, per usual)... I would add that I've been struck with a heap of disappointment recently after seeing the Gen Lee's flag flying in vehicles outside the capital of my birth state... hope you keep working your way back. keep moving, don't that shit settle in! Thanks just pretty sore ribs today. Looking to get outside today at least it's sunny for a change. I have 200 acres of social distancing. I think that was why I was actually pissed when I got sick. I hope others continue with the plan whatever it is going forward. The more people listen the sooner we get our lives back. |
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Post by LordKOTL on Apr 27, 2020 7:55:55 GMT -6
well, we agree on one thing.... Well let me enlighten you. A little over a week ago I started feeling unwell. I have had the shits for nearly a week so I had to drink almost constantly. Unfortunately it wasn't beer. My head felt like it would explode or at least I wished it would. My lower rib cage and diaphragm felt like I was in the grips of a python, and back pain to accompany it. I tested positive for Covid 19 April 14. I live in the country alone, and at the time my symptoms were under control. So I had the option of self quarantine at home. My suggestion that this was the Boogieman. Was in reference to the many who do not believe it is real. I am much better today, and it appears for the first time in a week I will stay awake more than a couple of hours. So where and how I got it is a mystery as the only time I ventured from home was a couple of weeks ago for some groceries, and I wore a mask gloves. I must have cross contaminated some how. Taking my gloves or mask off who knows. Lastly I'm 56 years old so as I became more and more ill. I was concerned. I have children and grandchildren. Not unlike any one else I don't want to die especially by some bug. I'm certain I have survived. Again I wish everyone well. Glad to hear you're better! |
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Post by galaxytrash on May 1, 2020 21:31:01 GMT -6
couple of bullet points from the article.
• Using each team’s points percentage to determine the Order of Selection. (That’s under the current playoff format, so 16 teams would be out of the lottery and 15 would be in.)
• Changing the lottery format this season only — picking just one winner, and limiting any move-up to a maximum of four spots.
The NHL suggested this idea because of complaints the lottery winner could also win the Stanley Cup. While the league considers that a total longshot, it is prepared to concede the point and prevent the occurrence.
hawks currently own the 9th worst points percentage so that means the highest the hawks could jump up in the draft is 5th.
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Post by BigT on May 2, 2020 10:41:56 GMT -6
Well. I think it’s safe to say we’ll have the 8-10 pick. I think we need better than this. This team is hurting bad in the prospects dept. we need to move up. Being stuck picking 8-15 is the worst spot. You may end up with an NHLer, but they won’t be that impactful. We are in deep trouble with the current state. The team has proven that we will not just get better with the current group. It will not work. It needs to be built back up and not with half a roster of turnover and one bright spot.
I know many here have looked at the bright spots like Panera, or Kubalik. But those guys happened at an awful expense. He had to try out 6-7 guys a year to find the one gem. The roster is depleted every year and the team suffers while one guy flourishes. It’s an awful way to run a team. And Stan has done this only to brag about the one bright spot, yet the team as a whole has suffered. We can no longer afford these stupid gambles. Yes we’ll find the odd guy, but the roster as a whole surfers. We do not know before hand that Kubalik will be a 30’goal guy. So we need to try him and 5-6 other guys out all throughout the roster and the team falls apart.
I sure hope there’s a new GM, and I sure hope they attempt to move up in this draft!!!
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Post by hawks27 on May 2, 2020 11:46:43 GMT -6
Well. I think it’s safe to say we’ll have the 8-10 pick. I think we need better than this. This team is hurting bad in the prospects dept. we need to move up. Being stuck picking 8-15 is the worst spot. You may end up with an NHLer, but they won’t be that impactful. We are in deep trouble with the current state. The team has proven that we will not just get better with the current group. It will not work. It needs to be built back up and not with half a roster of turnover and one bright spot. I know many here have looked at the bright spots like Panera, or Kubalik. But those guys happened at an awful expense. He had to try out 6-7 guys a year to find the one gem. The roster is depleted every year and the team suffers while one guy flourishes. It’s an awful way to run a team. And Stan has done this only to brag about the one bright spot, yet the team as a whole has suffered. We can no longer afford these stupid gambles. Yes we’ll find the odd guy, but the roster as a whole surfers. We do not know before hand that Kubalik will be a 30’goal guy. So we need to try him and 5-6 other guys out all throughout the roster and the team falls apart. I sure hope there’s a new GM, and I sure hope they attempt to move up in this draft!!! OK, who's the guy with the big board?
" Yes we’ll find the odd guy, but the roster as a whole surfers"
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Post by galaxytrash on May 2, 2020 20:01:19 GMT -6
I know many here have looked at the bright spots like Panera, or Kubalik. But those guys happened at an awful expense. T....i have to hand it to you. only you could turn a guy we got for a 5th rounder, a guy who scored more even strength goals than all but 7 guys in the league while playing 4-6 minutes a game less...all in his first pro season in north america while playing on a bad team....into something that seems negative. okay....i wear the rose colored glasses. what color are your glasses? : D |
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Post by BigT on May 2, 2020 20:36:55 GMT -6
I know many here have looked at the bright spots like Panera, or Kubalik. But those guys happened at an awful expense. T....i have to hand it to you. only you could turn a guy we got for a 5th rounder, a guy who scored more even strength goals than all but 7 guys in the league while playing 4-6 minutes a game less...all in his first pro season in north america while playing on a bad team....into something that seems negative. okay....i wear the rose colored glasses. what color are your glasses? : D Look at it for what it is. That move is never made if there’s a good roster that’s managed properly. All GMs on the way down try desperation. Stan’s been doing this for a decade. If he wasn’t handed an awesome roster, which only lasted him 5-6 seasons, he would have been shtcanned by now. I no way shape or form said the kid was a negative or isn’t very good. Same with Panera. They only got a shot here because we had a lot of holes to plug. Now, if Stan would of found guys like Panera or Kubalik 5-6 years ago and could of traded a more expensive player in order to keep a cheaper player like Kubalik and Panera, then I’d be the first to give him props. But he didn’t. And that’s why the teams sucks. Its not really being negative, just saying it like it is. I have clear coloured glasses, I’d rather see the truth than lie to myself about what’s going on. I’m not saying anyone else does that, that’s up to each individual. I like to see a ray of hope too, but there’s really not that much here. When the players are saying the same things, it’s amazing how Stan is still allowed to run this thing? Kubalik is a good player. No doubt about his performance so far. Now if Stan stays, let’s see him pluck another one without losing half a roster. That much turnover kills the team. Like I’ve said, he’s just never really been apart of any team, so I doubt he understands chemistry, or what talent actually is. When he said that Jurco was a high end skill guy, he couldn’t have been more wrong. Jurco is a guy who does great tricks with the puck when there’s no pressure on him, or during a game. He should do a YouTube channel cuz the stuff he does is very impressive, but it’s not hockey, and it doesn’t relate to the game at the NHL level. In the end, I think it’s gotten pretty sad when we are excited about a decent player, and the team is awful. I think we should be directing our energy towards the guy who can’t even get a team at the top end of the cap to the playoffs!!! |
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