Totally understand your argument but the city and the team have shown a willingness and even if it's not extremely profitable it is probably more likely profitable than the CTC which is a 20m drive from some of the suburbs and an even longer drive from down town.

I just really think that the team and the city really want an arena downtown cause that opens up tons of options.

I agree the all parties "want" but it's the "who pays" is the issue. I want to date a super hot 20 year old, but I don't want pay for the privilege (I'm 68)
But I wish Ottawa and their fans all the best.

Yep, all the best to you man too. Good luck with the 20 year olds.

I'm 20 something years younger than you and that sounds like way too much work to me.

I'm sure if I did ever meet up with a 20 year hottie......I would never make to next birthday.
But only kidding, I have no intention of spending time or money on young women or a fancy car. Two of my friends once they became widowers bought a Corvette and convertible Mustang. I was widowed last year. I'm delighted with my Forester.

No I get it, I’ve had to block a few clowns too.

Kinda interesting to learn that he was only willing to sign long term in LA. Not that it matters at this point, just kinda funny to recall all the non-LA proposals when that was never gonna happen.

Lots of comments on Dumba. You nailed what he is, he’s a 2 way transition guy. He works well with Brodin because Brodin shuts down the play and Dumba turns the puck the other way. There’s no doubt his pec injury a few years ago really impacted his offensive upside and it’s extremely odd he’s not being used on the flank on the PP. But he’s still a top end #3 defenseman that will tilt the ice and can put up 40-50 points with PP time. I’m with you that Guerin shouldn’t want to move him but I really don’t know what they think of Addison anymore given there was an extended hole in the top 4 this year and Addison didn’t fill it (I refuse to accept size as why this didn’t happen).

I also think it’s true that the value hasn’t been there or Dumba would have been moved. I think OTT would be a good spot for him since they have the need, assets, and ability to slightly over pay in the short term (they probably need to overpay on an extension for him to waive his NMC). People will be surprised by his next deal, I think the AAV will start with a 4. If the Wild think Addison is ready to play or want to rip the bandaid off, I’d watch out for a deal around a 2nd, Gustavsson, and another piece at the draft.

I'm pretty sure buying a nice car is something I would do if my wife passed. Either that or build a new garage, buy a lift, and some classic car to tinker around on. TBF buying a new truck is in the same price range as those cars. I'm also that redneck neighbor that may or may not have more cars that don't run than do at my house, it just depends on the day of the week.

Now that car tinkering sounds like fun. But gee, the price of car or trucks is horrendous and there seems to very little quality in most brands.

Yes, new cars are expensive, new Subbys are some of the best deals on the market. You really can't shade tree work on new cars, too many electronics that are tied into every aspect of the car.

With the price of gas I'm really considering building a sidecar on the bike where I'm currently rebuilding the carbs. I'll tell the wife the sidecar is for her, but it's really for the dog.