LastPommerFan

My 4-month-old nephew was born with a genetic condition call Tetrology of Fallot. It presents in several ways, but the primary concern is effectively a defective valve which results in a hole between the left and right ventricles. The problem with this is that not all the blood gets pumps through the lungs, so CO2 levels tend to be elevated and 02 can be low. Fortunately, the malformation can be surgically corrected with relatively high success, and post correction quality of life expectations are completely normal. Olympic Snowboarder Shawn White had the same condition and surgery. My nephew had his surgery yesterday because his defect was making it difficult to eat and gain weight. The heart correction went extremely well, according to the surgeon. Afterwards, however, as they were closing him back up, they could not get him to breathe on his own. As a result they had to go back in, and as soon as they opened his chest up again, his lungs started working. They figure the swelling from the surgery, combined with his tiny chest, just made too much pressure for his lungs to overcome. So they had to leave his chest open, through this weekend. He'll be in critical condition at Golisano Children's Hospital for at least the next 5 days. Meanwhile, his parents can't even touch him due to the infection risk.Heart surgery on an infant is stressful enough without complications, his parents have been incredibly strong through this entire ordeal, but are understandably shaken after seeing their son lying there with a hole in his chest. Sometimes I think I have problems. I don't.

Exactly, they have no choice but to drop hammer. I'm guessing a 2 year ban, which would cover the Olympics and the next WC.

I had to put together a list of the projects I'm currently working. This is to review with my supervisor. Only the things I am actively working on a weekly basis. I had to shrink the font and spacing twice to fit it on one page. This made me sad.

They'll settle out of court to avoid discovery. Civil suits are often more damning in victory than they would be in sending millions to his family to end the issue before it reaches trial.

When Manuel and Marone both fail to succeed, there will be no one to blame. This is perfect.

ok, so having six guys like that doesn't hurt you, it's not having 4-5 guys more skilled that hurts you.

Ott is solid to above average 3rd line material, you can easily have 5-6 forwards of his caliber and 1-2 defensemen like Weber and be a good team. You just need the high scoring talent on top of that.

During the 20 years Holland has been assistant GM or GM, the Red Wings have failed to make the second round 4 times, while equaling that number in Cups. You'd have to give him the award every year.

Detroit is back in the second round in their DOWN year. Ray Shero has a roster that should be a dynasty, but just looked their 3rd straight first round exit in the face and snuck out by the wire in crosby's jaw.

This anecdote proves my statistical model!!!

Callahan had 154 hits and only 6 minor penalties, 0 majors. Only 2 of those 6 in losses, and only 1 of the 6 resulting in a PPG for the other team. This is why his "grit" is amazing, and why Steve Ott falls short of the standard. Callahan could have been nominated for the Lady Byng.

Everything you're saying about needing a tougher captain, I can get behind, IMO, Callahan is the prototype. That is what I want.

Steve Ott out hit Kassian, Goose, and Roy, combined. The team was not net negative in toughness.

Sedin?

Agreed, It's clearly time to move on.

So the Sabres losing to improve our draft is ok, but YOU losing to improve our draft is unacceptable! :P

We should all be rooting for the Islanders. If they make the ECF, our #16 Minnesota pick becomes #15.

Look at the general importrance of the teams in the LA-MIN, LA-STL, and OTT-MON and the campbell discount and it all makes sense.

I can't get over this. It was his second ###### game back. What's he gonna do if they fall behind in an elimination game? Go Happy Gilmore on Brian Elliot?

The picture I found with General Zemgus was actually retweeted by Zemgus himself last June, two weeks before the Draft. He is aware of his great responsibility under our Yellow Sun.

The Elbow/Slew Foot Combo. You get bonus points for that in Tekken II.

wow.

To get your name on the cup, you have to play 41 games in the regular season or one game in the Finals. If he goes down again, and they win, they'll have to petition the league to allow his name to be engraved!