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Guns and violent media. That's it, really? This is an old saw, in different forms, that has existed since the dawn of western civilization. We need to seriously think outside the box on these matters, not fall back into the tired old patterns that clearly have no effect the issues at hand. My suggestions are, first of all, that people absolutely need to dispose of the idea that Utopia is a realistic objective. It will never, ever be, because it is against nature. Which leads me to my second suggestion: adopt a respect for nature and the lessons it teaches. There is no equality in nature, but there is balance. There isn't equality among the species that exist at the top of the food chain, and there are always battles amongst individuals seeking power and territory within those species. We are no different in a sense, but have the capability to rationalize an artificial balance - but taking that concept too far leads to Utopianism which, clearly, is unrealistic and leads to imbalance. We also need to stop the perpetual philosophical assassination of God. While assassinating God may make a great sport for some on paper, it does not account for the reality that people experience "things" that others don't understand or respect but are still REAL to them and that's good enough. "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy" could be, perhaps, the most important phrase ever written by the Bard and, yet, which is so maligned and under-studied. The whole concept of God and things we don't understand yet needs to be seriously re-evaluated as a culture. I suggest the latter not because I want to proselytize, that's not my thing, but rather as a means to re-establishing respect between multiple levels of peoples. God-fearing folk of any religion are, frankly, upset by the lack of humility of those who think they know better. That's enough to cause tensions and problems. Is it so hard to re-visit philosophies and social memes that belittle metaphysics - apply modern logic and modern knowledge to these concepts, rather than default to a 50+ year old narrative where the cool, self-proclaimed smart people mock those whose lives have shown them that Shakespeare was right? My final suggestion is for everyone to adopt a healthy skepticism towards government of all levels regardless of how enamored you may be of the words spewing from a politician's mouths. Have we not learned that ALL government and ALL politicians are filthy liars that over-promise and under-deliver? Indeed, lately, have we not seen that regardless of the politics espoused by government, they are acting on the government's behalf and not the peoples'? A shift in the intellectual approach to this problem is in order.

I take points off for getting rid of Ted Black.

Lots of jumping to conclusions here. I understand you're all emotional and everything, but, wow, do you all not realize this happened in California? I think France has less stringent gun laws than Cali. But, I guess that's the way it is. Get rid of guns and no one dies anymore. And the rainbows and unicorns shall sweep the land and all will be well because, gosh darn it, we did something. While you're at it, you may as well amp up the hate speech laws, that freedom of speech thing is so offensive and annoying. At least people will feel good about themselves knowing all hate will be eradicated because no one will hear, and therefore think, hateful things. We can rest knowing we did something about hate. Presidential term limit? Old hat, I say. Obama needs another term so he can solve climate change. Because, after all, the stupid climate isn't supposed to change. And it has never changed, ever.

They must rise to the challenge, and must grow in the face of adversity.

I think the entire team was out of sync and dogging it the first period, not just Eichel. By the time of the 5 minute major in the second they were all doing the right things. You could, or at least I could, see the transformation. They're like a Jekyll and Hyde team. During the intermissions May was showing us how Eichel is defensively responsible. What looks like loafing in the D zone, may very well be Jack Jack following orders; he may be told to stay high in the zone when possible so he can be available for an exit pass. He does go down low to cover his man and attempt retrievals. In fact, there was a point where he wasn't hanging out up high anymore. I assume the strategy changed after the first.

Chad Johnson with a two-fer.

Kane pulling more shenanigans...passing the puck on a 2 on 1 and all.

Dunveavy has been on Eichel watch all game.

Anyone watching this game?

Ennis and Kane are dealing with similar game-play issues. They're both all over the place, laying the heavy when they can, and attempting their respective offensive niches. They both turn over the puck or pass to empty lanes (yes, Ennis passes more, and Kane hits more, I know). Neither are hitting the back of the net with any consistency. I'm not sure what it means, but it struck me while reading through the posts here. It could mean the system is not allowing them to be who they are, or, perhaps they're not grasping their roles within the system.

We win! We win!

Is the crowd stunned, or just can't believe we'll hang on to the lead?

Leg-a-wand! Yay.

Jack is tuned into D4rk's vibe. Spooky.

Well, thank goodness Bogo made it to the box.

Yay, team!

I like Carolina's away uni's.

Are they being booed yet?

The point.

Am I going too fast? I have several things on the table here.

You think ROR is thrown off his game if players on the opposing team make Timmy Ho jokes during play?

Hutton is a cool name, but it'd be cooler if it were Mutton. Liking it. I'm agreeing with all of the positive comments in this thread.

You think there's any correlation between familiarity with the system and scoring? So, the better they know the system, the less the system leads to goals. Yes, no?

Goal! Oh, wait...

Wow. Snakebit.