Bravo on getting in your political commentary, as anti-intellectual as you think it is not.
As the for the "spirit" of your post...
Hey man, you tried. Some people like the comfy, cozy feel of a government that is in total control. Imagine that.
I don't know why anyone questioned whether he'd accept the assignment. If he doesn't he gives up the rest of his $5+ mil for the season and does not help his cause if he at all expects tire-kickers over the summer.
Dude has "earned" over $50 mil playing in the NHL, whatever happens, he'll be fine.
Apparently respects Steve Smith. Wishes he could tell stories about Samson, who is recently single. Mentions Bogo several times: playing cards with him on the plane, coming over for pre-game dinners. Vacations in places like Scorpios Mykonos.
I could be there with you, except Olofsson has been my rallying point for the Sabres for some reason. He and Eichel really make a great scoring pair and they're fun to watch. I'm happy for them. Weird, I guess.