Neo
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Lots of experience, expertise, history and talent in the management chain. Also, a lot of the buck stops here personalities. That's not necessarily bad, but it's tricky. Add tight time frames, decisions that involve judgment, and the need to communicate, and fruit can be bruised. Boss's boss, who supports who, who called who, etc., all come in to play. Bruised fruit, options, and egos (no pejorative).
Three obvious rub spots, in my mind.
1) Miller / Ott trade
2) Trade on the table
3) Nolan's future.
I see Murray as in charge with all three. Speculation (mine): La Fontaine disagrees with one or more choices, Pegula intervenes on behalf of Murray, and the historically willing to leave La Fontaine does just that.
Add up to the second (at the expense of thoughtful) twitter, media competition, and you get all of us (me included) glued to a message board.
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I'm reading the Brothers karamazov. Its really good but my fave is Gogol mostly for his humour. Dead souls was great.
Dead Souls. Spectacular. Anna Karenina exposed me to Russian literature (must read), and brought me to Gogol. There is a fine arts majesty about Russia. The program was thrilling. Interesting to me is how a country tells its own story in the opening. "This is how we see ourselves". Rite of Spring, another highlight.
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Eleven, did you have any idea, 25 months ago, that you were creating such a sublime metaphor for all things Sabre when you created this post? We're stuck in mediocrity mud, trying to squirm out. Stafford must go, tank, suffer, rebuild, draft, trade, UFA, RFA, core, new core .... I'm not complaining - it just screams at me!
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So I had a vivid dream last night that we were tied with the islanders in buffalo, 3-3. And stafford, wearing a C, fought after a face off and knocked out the islander.
Go buffalo?
Sounds like Great Aunt Emma is making fruit cake with the recipe she learned in the sixties.
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Does this mean we finally get to hear some Vince Guaraldi at the Mmarena?
If so, I'm good w/ the trade.
It would be hilarious watching Miller bopping around the goal crease like Snoopy on a toy piano.
This place is special, exhibit 37a. I listened to that in my car, driving home, late last night.
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Islanders blow late lead, lose shootout to Lightning
There was a hilarious plieup in front of the NYI net to allow the game to be tied in the waning moments of the 3rd.
Same faces.
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Are you really prepared to argue that Datsyuk and Zetterberg are examples of quality scouting? If a front office thinks two guys are going to be that good, they don't let them sit until the 6th and 7th rounds, respectively.
I'd argue that's exactly what it is.
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Update ...
I'm reading none of your posts. On August fourth I said I'm in.
I am now caught up through season five, episode 8. That's with two weeks in Paris!
Only this season to go. Awesome ...
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Ok, I'm in. I bought seasons 1 and 2 on iTunes. I've watched all of season 1. Awesome.
I've got a "Falling Down" vibe.
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No, no, I won't. I start at beginnings!
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I arrive late to some parties, it seems.
Two years ago, my kids gave me the complete "The Sopranos" collection. I devoured it.
I am now half way through "Game of Thrones". A colleague loaned it to me. I'm hooked.
I have put off "Breaking Bad", in large part because my kids call me Heisenberg. When I ask if that's good or bad, they say "you'll see".
Soon, very soon ...
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Good topic. I just posted my nutritional conviction in "What are you eating ...". I started at the beginning of June.
I bought a treadmill and do 40 minutes at 3.0 / 3.5 mph every day. Two ACLs on my left knee, no meniscus, and a high ankle sprain have me cautious. Twenty five pound dumbell, 2x10 reps. Fifty pound handgrips, 4x10 reps. Lots of stretching. So far, so good. Pulse at 135 when walking. SWEAT and feel great. Down 19 pounds, eating like a madman, sleeping less ... and singing. All I need is a Stanley Cup parade.
My football, hockey and lacrosse days are over. Small victories!
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Mayo Clinic Diet. I've tried 'em all. Whole grains, lean meat, low-fat, and veggies/fruit galore. Measure servings, read the label, cheat when you need to. I've lost 19 pounds in 35 days, I'm stuffed constantly, and I feel great.
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"This is a heist ...." I agree. Jones was superb in the WJC.
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Thurman's agent just called Jones.
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I can't help but remember our April road to nowhere as I consider the price of moving from 8 to 5 in the various posts.
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Does it matter if those teeth hit the fUCALE!!!
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I'm 42. Anyone with teeth and breasts that don't hit their knees is hot.
I'm 52. Teeth isn't a deal killer.
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I am about 1/3 through Les Miserables. I never got around to it, before. I saw the current iteration of the film over Christmas, in Buffalo, and loved it.
It is a tour de force ... and I would recommend it to anyone. It paints all that is "French", for me, in hues and tones I'd not seen before. Epoch, vast, human.
I finished, tonight, "The Second Amendment" by David Barton. A pamphlet, really. I was inspired by the gun control debate on this board and decided to explore original intent, language, and commentaries. I read very slowly, but was able to zip through in an evening. To those who participated in such a lively fashion in that thread, I'd recommend it. Couple of bucks on Amazon.
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Siri? batteries.
"please say it in your normal voice"
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for those who've mentioned history and war, i suggest Dan Carlin's Hardcore history podcasts. Fantastic and human. His four part series on Germany and the USSR in WWII is amazing.
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Sorry, but I must have missed that post ... this thread is on page 22 now ... ;) .
The story I saw was someplace else. So, with two mentions in the news, it must be true ... to quote Joe Jackson "... they wouldn't print it if were not true ..." ... shout out to Neo! :flirt: .
" ... enlighten the populace ..."
Back at ya, my brother, NS.
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Many players in the NHL have at one point been "borderline elite prospects."
... Kassian never was.
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I'm laughing! I didn't see the movie. The book thrilled me.
Shake up in the office PAT LaFONTAINE RESIGNS
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If the issue is Nolan, who I like and respect, I still go with Murray's call. The team is his to build. I've seen enough to be onboard. The die is cast.
Nolan's awesome. I'm sure Murray considered that. Sometime's awesome isn't enough.
Continuing my speculation. If La Fontaine's stepping down because his choice as GM then made HIS choice for coach, then HOF'er La Fontaine isn't suited for executive responsibilities.
I love 'me all. I hope we're all giggling sheepishly at our overreaction tomorrow.