darksabre

Are you sure it was Okposo? I don't recall Okposo being on Jack's PP unit at all, which is why I've been asking for it since it worked last year.

Nah, most centers are kind of a swiss army knife. You'll still see some guys like Joe Thornton who like...never score but rack up dozens of A's. But a lot of centers have balanced stat lines where their G/A ratio maybe tilts towards Assists, but not wildly.

That whole thing made my day. Love watching Gudas get punchisized.

I think I'm going to try to give Nationwide a chance to keep me, but I admit I find their customer service experience to be quite stunted.

Lehner woulda sucked too. It's a wash.

Yuuuuuuccckkkk night everyone.

Got em right where we want em.

Was that not interference?

My expectations were very low though so I'll allow it.

ROR almost had that. Caught the top of the leg pad under the blocker.

Yup. It's a real waste of 5v5 ice time.

Bobs is straight up just good.

We really don't look bad.

That was bad. Can't allow that screen.

What was Foligno even doing?

That was a good shift by the Larsson line.

Baloo and Moulson scratched

Would a win tonight be the biggest win for this team since before the tank?

I'm debating switching insurance companies. I've been with Nationwide for over a decade but I'm paying $120/mo right now on my '14 Impala and I don't like it. For the same coverage Geico is quoting me $66/mo. That's significant. Nationwide wants me to deal with my local agent who: A. I never use and B. Is in Rochester. So I have to jump through a bunch of hoops just to see if they can even do anything for my rates. They wouldn't do anything over the phone. It's 2017! I'm half tempted to just sign up with Geico and kick Nationwide to the curb. Anyone have Geico? What do you think of it? How are your rates? Do they raise them on you regularly?

Trust the stats Phil, trust the stats!

Nothing confirmed anywhere that I can see.

It's always been that way, but the nationalism has become more harsh since 9-11. It used to just be little flags at the cemetery on Memorial Day and firetrucks in parades. Now it's a cudgel used by conservatives and representatives of the state to shame people into not voicing their dissent.

Thanks for that post. A couple comments. First, I think there is an argument to be made that construction workers, loggers, iron workers, truckers, etc., provide plenty of tangible public service even though they are first and foremost working for private enterprises. The lumber they harvest, the foundations they lay, the goods they transport, are all done for us, and done at a cost that goes beyond just financial. These people work terrible hours for terrible pay in terrible conditions to make sure that rest of us can live comfortable lives. That sounds like public service to me. Second, I hope no one is construing my comments as unappreciative towards police, fire fighters, etc. My problem is more with the intense culture of worship that seems to surround them now, whether they want it or not. And I know plenty of ex-soldiers who don't want it. They don't want to be elevated so highly over the people they served. I would like to look at this whole thing and believe that there is nothing inappropriate going on. But I can't get there anymore.

Eichel doesn't want to score goals :P

I'm fine. You guys have fun buying into the continued post 9-11 worship nonsense. He's no more deserving of this than the thousands of other people who die on the job in this country every year doing way more dangerous and unsung work. But f*ck them I guess since they opted for a less easily politicized career. Cops are special, but they aren't THIS special. Just like all the other people who helped out at Ground Zero who are still not getting their due and are forever overshadowed. Only cops and firefighters matter, screw everyone else, eh? They're the only heroes.