Derrico

I sometimes wonder if society is desensitized to what’s happening because of Hollywood and the fact many have predicted or glorified this for several years. No reason to panic but if people don’t wake up and take this ***** seriously it will literally cost many lives. Even if you won’t die, don’t be an ***** and downplay the severity so it continues spreading (I quoted you but not directed at you).

I sure wouldn’t bet that. But we will see.

Ontario has announced it will close all schools for two weeks following next weeks March break.

This times a million. I think everyone is too focused on mortality rate for the virus itself. There are reports 15% of cases require hospitalization. Even conservative estimates say 40% of population may be impacted. Run those numbers. It’s not just dying from the virus. It’s the impact to the entire health network that is concerning. People who have a stroke it is so imperative to get to a hospital and treated immediately. Now there are less paramedics and doctors available for all other illnesses and events. The mortality rate of literally every other health issue will also likely increase.

One last rant I need to get out. I'm so sick of hearing the media announce a death and immediately start talking about the individuals underlying health conditions. Incredibly disrespectful to report the death and immediately introduce an underlying connotation that it was somehow their fault almost. I know it's to 'calm' the public but if that's my dad or aunt or whomever then I just find it so belittling. You know what is counted as underlying health conditions? High blood pressure and diabetes. I wouldn't be surprised that the North American population has a higher concentration of both those conditions then any other continent. When you start including even high blood pressure the death rate jumps significantly greater then 1%. Also, when did it become socially acceptable to reassure all the younger people that if they're young and healthy they will probably be just fine?? The elderly are societies most vulnerable population and there is so much selfishness going around reassuring younger people they will be just fine. This lowers young peoples perceived risk of the virus and will lead to increase spread rates as a result. JFC, I can't believe the dismissive attitude many still have over this virus. No, there isn't a need to buy 800 million rolls of toilet paper, but yes you should be prepared and regardless of your age or health, please take all necessary precautions to consider social distancing measures even if you're unlikely to get really sick from this. Think about your mom, dad, grandparents, neighbors. Every virologist that I've seen interviewed over the past two months has beaten the drum about limiting the spread early. It could have dramatic results on the overall mortality rates when all is said and done. Telling younger people they don't need to be overly concerned will lead to greater spread rates and an even greater burden on our hospitals.

I was being facetious. You think this is still just the flu? Also, to those that continue to plead how many more people die of the flu each year then the virus all I can say is brush up on how exponential math works. When this is all said and done deaths from Covid 19 will significantly outpace the flu. The other major concern is the rate at which the virus requires hospitalization of the host. Our hospitals are going to be completely over run just as it is in Europe right now. Do we start including deaths from people that may die of heart attack, stroke, cancer etc that now can’t be saved due to the lack of health care resources due directly to Covid 19?

The ignorance North America has had to this virus from the beginning all the way up to today has been both disturbing and maddening.

No it’s only the flu guys. It’s only an American political issue. Who here got the flu shot???

Much more to consider then just stats to be sure but he’s at 85 points in 51 or 1.67points per game. Reinhart D+1 was 1.38.

He’s regressed offensively?? Isn’t he the second highest scoring teenage D to ever play the game? Like better numbers then teenage Bobby Orr? Wow, I couldn’t disagree more with this take.

Fair

This is a world health pandemic. Yes the mortality rate is relatively low compared to SARS and MERS (thank God). But I don’t give two shits about the American political system. This is much bigger then that. There will be mass quarantines in North America without doubt at this point. Anyone who thinks this has to do with some political angle can’t see the forest through the trees. It’s not all just seniors dying either. As if that would still be acceptable somehow.

Don’t deflect.

Oh well if it only kills the elderly then I guess I don’t give a ***** about my parents. I happen to also be battling an autoimmune issue. Does the flu not have a 0.1% mortality rate and this appears to be 2.0-3.0%? So it’s actually 20 to 30 times more deadly then the flu. They’re not quarantining MILLIONS of people worldwide in several countries for the common flu. It’s only a matter of time when it starts hitting closer to home.

That might be the best sabres game I’ve seen in 5 years. What a great effort. Very entertained and disappointing. They earned atleast a point. Too bad.

Do we still think this is just the flu?

Meh, it really wouldn’t be a miracle a top 10 pick comes in his D2 season and makes a big impact. However Botts would be a huge moron to bank on that happening.

Don’t want to wish any injuries but Jake Muzzin broke his hand last night and out atleast a month. Leafs thin D is getting even thinner.....

I love me Sam Reinhart but it sure looks like Drasaitl should have been that second overall pick in 2014. Can I blame EXGMTM for that too?

More jets fans in the building then I had envisioned but great time overall. That was a big win. I had wrote this team off for dead at Christmas but nice to see some life. The small things both Jack and Dahlin do are incredible. We have two superstars on our team and not much else but you can see the potential is there. JJ was excellent today.

Nope. As mentioned we need a record of 13-6-2 minimum to have a look.

Looks like Jets are starting their backup today as well and his numbers look awful. Should be a high scoring one today.

Sabres are 6-3-1 over their last 10. If they play that pace over the next 20 and win the last game of the season that’s 92 points. I wonder what the magic number has to be but that would be close.

I’ve made the annual trek down to Buffalo with my family and we can’t wait to go to the game today. Sabres have been playing much better over the past few weeks so let’s hope it continues today. Last game before the trade deadline. On a separate note the Buffalo Grand Hotel is sure starting to go down hill....