#freejame

I can’t think of a single person that I served with that enjoyed being honored at events or thanked in public. They certainly wouldn’t have been the kind of soldiers I hung around with though. Also, I don’t think saying the national anthem sucks means a person thinks a nation sucks. I’ve never heard anyone complain about the quality of content with the anthem, but I still don’t think that’s the case. Im sure if you listened to all the anthems of the world some would be of far greater quality than others, I don’t think that’s a reflection on the country. The discussions of whether anthems should be sung is a valid topic if discussing anthems throughout the league, but like you said, this isn’t the thread (though one did just start).

What’s the minimum height requirements of a 50 goal scorer for you? I don’t care if he’s four feet tall if he pots fifty.

I don’t think anyone would complain if we drafted a fifty goal scorer.

I would not be happy with Botts if Skinner got anywhere near 9.1. Give me Duchene and another FA if that’s the case.

I couldn’t be more opposed either and I believe the national anthem being sung before sporting events is stupid. While they’re at it they can’t stop the whole veteran thing too.

2013 Red Sox WS team was pretty much the exact opposite—bad team becoming good team with mostly the same roster.

The Professional is some of his best work too. Natalie Portman was fantastic as well.

Hey now, he’s got more than one trick. He can shoot and he’s lightning fast.

As if a decent regular season and two conference finals is anywhere near four straight Super Bowls.

Have the Bills ever played on Thanksgiving though?

I guess this belongs here... ROR, Bergeron and Stone nominated for the Selke.

That sounds like the last thing I would want to subject my thanksgiving to

I would take anyone in a charity bet that Olofsson puts up more than 37 points next season, though I generally agree with the projections.

Those people have always been, and will likely always be, fools. Like the great Jame once said, people’s opinions of Sam Reinhart is a great indicator of how well a person actually sees a hockey game.* *this is not a defense of Tage

So you are certain Vegas will struggle financially as a franchise? You’ve seen the future and know they won’t win this cup? They play in arguably the worst division in hockey and have quality goaltending and depth. So long as Fleury is there they will likely continue to make the playoffs.

Of the 20 who voted yes, how many would do so if no replacement owner was lined up? If it meant the NHL immediately took control and then sold to the highest bidder, regardless of intent to keep the team in Buffalo, would anyone actually vote yes? How many of the 20 just don’t like Terry? Most online polls have contrarians voting against the majority for fun. I don’t think this says much outside of there are Sabres fans who don’t think fully about consequences.

Who cares? People said hockey couldn’t work in Vegas so GMGM and the front office made a team that people couldn’t take their eyes off of. They established their market and look like a viable franchise for the long term. That was likely ownerships main concern and is now gone. They’ve made it to the Cup once and look very strong this playoffs. If they win a cup it’s the best of both worlds but success in the short term was needed for there to be a long term. Losing a franchise is a greater problem than not having a prospect pool because you’re too busy winning conferences, and potentially, cups.

I know, the thanks was sarcastic. Hard to convey through text. Considering the poster that’s what I thought it was, but I wasn’t sure if I missed something.

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Is this irony? I’m never certain of what is and isn’t ironic...thanks a lot, Alanis.

I’m finding it interesting how many places are reporting the Ovi-Svech fight with Svech’s age. You don’t see that when the Tkachuks go at it. Are they trying to make Ovi look like a bad guy? A (comparatively) scrawny 19 year old challenged him to a fight in a hockey game—there’s nothing wrong with knocking him out because of it. Svech knows better now.

Lots of net to shoot at there for Coyle

Congratulations! Hopefully it’s smooth sailing the last few years for you. I have a lot of respect for the guys who retire.

Can you rephrase this? Wouldn’t that cover the entirety of the season?

Are you coming up on your 20?