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Yeh was wondering about Nylander that is who the doc said but it maybe to just force Torontos hand depends on the offer.

Rumor has it Lou may put an offer in for one of Toronto’s RFA’s. Was on the radio this am with the Fan according to one of our docs. He wasn’t sure who but said Lou still pissed at Toronto over Tavares.

Careful, my wife spells her name Caryn... the Gaelic spelling and hates it pronounced Car-inn. Just no bad bad Judge Smell. ?

Hmmm but he was under Smith’s tutelage at Carolina.

Yes

Yes, motivation v booksmart. Why John Thompson kicked Jim Boeheim's but in the NCAA's all those years. Finally Boeheim learned a thing or two and Thompson retired.

Yes, I saw this on twitter today. He said he was going to do a couple of more as well, system or players not playing system kinda thing.

Yeh but it is legal to shoot tresspassers so why beat them.

Kinda laughable coming from people of the Thames... another word for sewage...

Oof true or not this sucks... bad news... for all involved no matter how it turns out

Again its an added strain and distraction which may be ok for them or cause problems. Just saying it adds another level of intensity to relationships that can be hard on them.

Politics can be very demanding of family. Or very neglectful. In someways it is good that Phil has his own career. But kissing babies, standing there with your spouse and kids for big events are often needed and unlikely Phil has the time nor really cares about all that. Problem is people pick up on that. It can be overcome but politics can strain relationships. Think Stanley Cup final intensity every two years for six months plus.

Not so much conflict of interest in a business sort of way but time committment and proper attention sort of way. If that is what you meant, we agree.

The more I think about it the more Id like to see 2-3 of these guys step up plus Dhalin and Middlestadt, now that would be the makings of a team!

Gonna be interesting to see the line combos, but finally seeing some influx of talent and possibly the makings of a decent third line as well as a number 1 line! He is no longer in pain... ?

ERod seems to have some faceoff skill, but bet he play with Jack... maybe with Tage

Its not going to help, but if the message is we are part of a big tent and family regardless of our views its fine. If Housley or TPegs wear it like a badge of honor and carry it with them all the time then yeh that a problem. Once tried to work for a Hospital Rad department. They treated staff crappily but wore their Republican anti-union stuff blantantly. Me was just trying to pick up some extra work. Techs were miserable and scared, turnover was high... a bad sign regardless of political persuasion. On the other hand I have worked with and for Republicans who some of the most stand up people I know. Again it depends on how TPegs and Housley handle things.

Depends on the Housleys’ if politics affect Phil’s job, more importantly I am concerned about the distraction and time commitment it might have on Phil. Focus with this young team is important.

im 6’2” 196 and despite a little belly people think im thin so yeh he can put on some muskles...

My other job we were without a contract for about a year and it finally got worked out. Agree strike is not necessary. Depends on negotiations. From what I understand management is trying to play hardball so hence the strike threatening... not in the room so not sure what is happening but SCOTUS recent ruling can’t help.

My experience the last 5 years and the first time I’ve ever been in one has been positive for the most part. Again see above and SEIU is one of the largest.

Generally agree, but I wouldnt have termed KO healthy, able to play yes, but seemed that his game was off. Whether it is because of post injury issues... or he’s falling off the cliff, we will know at latest by November.

So one of the Hospitals I work at may be affected by a strike because Hospital management want to eliminate its contribution to the Unions pension fund. Folks are not thrilled with idea of a 401k because they don’t often live up to goods workers are sold and can be controlled by management. NYC area hospital systems could be affected. Unions have their plusses and minuses but in regards to health insurance and pensions and the reasonable dues make it worthwhile to me. Still interested in peoples thoughts?

Interesting write up on what is left as far as free agents, https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/top-10-ufas-remaining-latest-rumours-reports/ Not sure if any of these guys are worth anything to the Sabres though...

True occasionally you get an Alan Page, Rosie Greer, John Scott etc but by and large you end up with a Jim Kelly, a Jerry Korab and a Rasmus Ristolainin.