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<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>NHLfan10506</b></div><div>I don’t know if that is an honest question or not.

Public influence on how societies are managed and governed is the very definition of ‘politics’.</div></div>

Yeah, you're right. This is "political" in the sense that literally everything is political (which I actually tend to agree with).
I guess as an American I'm conditioned to understand that when someone labels something "political" they're almost always speaking more conspiratorially.
You are broadly correct though.

Forum: NHLFeb. 5 at 3:52 p.m.

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>NHLfan10506</b></div><div>Criminal and civil proceedings are different in many ways, as I am sure you know. But there two separate issues related here….one is public right to know, another is public right to influence.

1. Should these types of cases be allowed to be settled out of court like any other civil case? Or should public interest force all parties, including victims, to publicly identify themselves? Should Hockey Canada, or any entity really, cover liability for their members? Should liability insurance be disallowed? If one seeking damages is then unable to recover them from individuals responsible, has justice been done?

2. Should external pressure or ‘catalysts for change’ or public opinion have an impact on civil cases? Should they have an impact on criminal cases? What if criminal investigations are inconclusive, but the public wants a guilty verdict? What if trial by jury finds innocence and public wants a guilty verdict? What if victim says innocent, public says guilty?

…sometimes the ‘change’ isn’t always for the better. Maybe a bunch of people with pitchforks can overturn the system…but I don’t think they will like the alternative.

But what do I know</div></div>

Okay. But what about any of this is "political"?

Forum: NHLFeb. 2 at 1:15 p.m.

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Messier99</b></div><div>It is wild. It appears this was investigate thoroughly a half decade ago. This was in the era of #MeToo, when prosecutors were giving all benefits of the doubt to the victim. They determined no charges were warranted.
Now that politicians get involved - surprise - charges ensue.
What happens if it's found these charges were politically motivated, and these 5 are innocent.
It will have cost these players north of $100M cumulatively in lost salaries and destroyed their lives.
In a just society, if they are found innocent, they should collect (between the 5 of them) about 1/4 Billion dollars for damages.</div></div>

"Politically motivated"? Are these hockey players involved in politics?

Forum: NHLJan. 29 at 7:05 p.m.

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>NHLfan10506</b></div><div>I am not sure I follow</div></div>

The credible one we heard testimony about at his confirmation hearings, which are not proven false. Rather than some random person that emailed the committee which nobody had even heard about.

Forum: NHLJan. 29 at 4:45 p.m.

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>NHLfan10506</b></div><div>Not being political at all. Just factual. Many of the women we were told to believe have themselves admitted they lied.

<a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/4628088/brett-kavanaugh-rape-accusation-lie/amp/" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">AP: Kavanaugh accuser admits to making up rape accusation as ‘tactic’</a>
<a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2018/11/02/brett-kavanaugh-accuser-referred-fbi-doj-investigation/1863210002/" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">USA Today: Another Kavanaugh accuser referred to FBI after recanting</a>

It’s just the reality that while many of these cases are never reported, many of the ones that are reported turn out to be false. In Canada, <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/sexual-assault-unfounded-stats-1.4757705" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">one-in-seven are unfounded </a>. Relative to other crimes, that is extremely high.

I haven’t seen if there is data related to higher profile cases such as these, but there is some similarities between those I listed and this case. Especially since in public responses.

Just best to reserve judgement.</div></div>

It is kinda weird to refer to something as <em>"the Kavanaugh case"</em> that isn't, you know, <strong><em>The Kavanaugh Case</em></strong>.

Forum: NHL SigningsJan. 24 at 11:56 a.m.

Thread: Chicago Blackhawks signed Petr Mrázek (2 Years / $4,250,000 AAV)

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Earth</b></div><div>I’m happy to see Davidson is looking for stability and rewarding players for their play instead of having the team be a revolving door over the next few years. Building the culture is just as important as gaining assets.</div></div>

Careful what type of culture you're building. A losing one can be very tough to break.

Signed,
A Sabres Fan

Forum: Other LeaguesJan. 11 at 3:11 p.m.

Thread: nikolai khabibulin just signed a KHL contract

What shocked me recently was finding out Petr Cech (football keeper) is now playing pro hockey as a goalie at 41.

Forum: NHLJan. 4 at 1:40 p.m.

Thread: Cap Space Accrual

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>DaniloFTC</b></div><div>Now I have a question regarding cap space accrual - Let´s say Team A trades Player A with a cap hit of 4M, halfway through the season for Player B from Team B who also has a 4M cap hit. Do both teams reduce their cap hit by 2m? since 50% of that player is already paid for and they loose their 4M cap hit of the player who started the season with them?

And teams that don´t do any moves stay at the same cap hit that they had at the beginning of the season?</div></div>

They would carry the same cap hit, unless one of the teams retains salary.
While technically organizations manage the cap daily throughout the season, that's not really how it's viewed by laymen (nor would we really need to).

Forum: NHLNov. 6, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.

Thread: Some Guy Named Caleb Kerney

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>OldNYIfan</b></div><div>. . . wrote a piece today, apparently for The Hockey News, suggesting that the Edmonton Oilers should consider solving their cap problem by buying out Jack Campbell.

Is there something wrong with me, or am I correct in believing that buyouts are not permitted again until the off-season next summer?</div></div>

Gotta think he means the next offseason. Draisaitl is a UFA in 2025 and McDavid is a UFA in 2026. That's when things are going to get real tricky for them.

Forum: NHLOct. 19, 2023 at 1:08 p.m.

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>IconicHawk</b></div><div>The only thing you’re incentivizing with that powerplay rule is flopping which is something absolutely no one wants to watch

If the offenses/defences aren’t going to solve who wins then it should come down to the goaltenders</div></div>

In the first sentence, you're fundamentally arguing against the concept of penalties at all. Because having penalties incentivizes flopping.
I'm not sure what you mean to convey in the second sentence. Sorry.

Forum: NHLOct. 16, 2023 at 7:23 p.m.

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>A_Habs_fan</b></div><div>What part of 3v3 Hockey is a niche skill, because it's literally the exact same sport with 2 less players and there's no one who is on a team because they excel at 3v3</div></div>

It's a completely different game that hyper-focuses on almost exclusively speed and possession.

Forum: NHLOct. 16, 2023 at 7:23 p.m.

Forum: NHLOct. 16, 2023 at 4:01 p.m.

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>A_Habs_fan</b></div><div>Both of them are still real hockey, hate to break it to you, both of them have a bigger emphasis on the skill of players than normal 5v5 but they're very much still hockey</div></div>

A 3-point shooting contest isn't real basketball. A home run derby isn't real baseball. Running a qualifying lap isn't real racing.
These are certainly games based on specific aspects of a real sport, but you cannot tell who is the best at a sport by holding a contest to determine who excels at a niche skill derived from that sport.

Forum: NHLOct. 16, 2023 at 2:53 p.m.

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>IconicHawk</b></div><div>2. The reason why the powerplay ends once the team with it scores is because it’s too overpowered to have the powerplay continue after the team scores, no way that system ever returns.</div></div>
I kind of like the idea. I think maybe the best hockey was played right after the '04 lockout when they were calling more penalties. They removed all the clutching and grabbing and fast, small, creative offensive players had the space to show off their skills. The pendulum swung back towards the slower game after only a few years but allowing the full time for the PP could incentivize teams to take less penalties and open up the game agian.

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>IconicHawk</b></div><div>3. So you want ties back? Well I’m going to tell you ties need to be abolished in every North American sports league.</div></div>
Something has to change with the way the NHL does OT. 3v3 hockey isn't real hockey. Shootouts aren't real hockey. And you can't subject players to long 5v5 overtime games throughout the season.

Forum: NHLOct. 14, 2023 at 9:11 p.m.

"Imagine if the amazing goal of the Sabres was to just be the underdog that finally broke the streak and made the playoffs. They could have prime time games all season and grow their fanbase. The Salary Cap being equal robs fans of those stories."

This argument doesn't make any sense. The Sabres had a run at the playoffs last year...while there WAS a salary cap. If the big market teams have an easier time retaining star players under a flexible cap that doesn't help smaller market teams. THAT is what would rob fans in smaller markets.
They can make it work in association football because THEY have relegation which keeps the season interesting for teams with less resources that can't keep up with the big spenders. That concept would be interesting in north american hockey, but it's just not logistically possible.

Forum: NHLOct. 4, 2023 at 4:06 p.m.

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Mr_Gardoki</b></div><div>I guess I have to be extra specific for people like you.</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Bflo_Soldier</b></div><div>You've clearly conjured some parameters beyond the simple, straight-forward question that you actually asked, but you've yet to utter what they are. That's why it's elusive.</div></div>

Forum: NHLSep. 22, 2023 at 2:16 a.m.

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Mr_Gardoki</b></div><div>I'm not sure how such a simple concept eludes you.</div></div>

It's probably because whatever concept you're trying to convey hasn't properly been put into the appropriate words by you yet.
You've clearly conjured some parameters beyond the simple, straight-forward question that you actually asked, but you've yet to utter what they are. That's why it's elusive.

Forum: NHLSep. 21, 2023 at 5:14 p.m.

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Mr_Gardoki</b></div><div>No, I asked a very straight-forward question. One that you're clearly lacking some commons sense with. You can't be over or underrated if you've barely played one season. Nobody knows what you are yet. Come on, man. Stop being a homer.</div></div>

Yes, that was the question you posed. And I agree it was a very straight-forward question. One I responded to with a very straight-forward answer.

What is your cut-off for when a player can be considered overrated or underrated? And why?
Can prospects who have not played a game in the NHL be overrated/underrated? Because people certainly do rate them.

Look, I'm not sure why you feel the need to be snarky here. Maybe look internally. Do some reflecting.
And I don't really subscribe to the idea that there is such a thing as "common sense", but if I did I might think that it is definitely common sense that players people rate are certainly capable of being overrated or underrated. Just sayin.

Forum: NHLSep. 21, 2023 at 3:36 p.m.

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Mr_Gardoki</b></div><div>He's barely played over one season collectively so far. Calm down lol</div></div>

The questions was, "Who is the most underrated dman in the league?"
Did you mean to ask a different question?

Forum: NHLSep. 21, 2023 at 11:58 a.m.

Thread: Puckdoku - The Daily Hockey Game

The last line on today's was very funny when you look at the stats. You can clearly see what happened to literally everyone at that last lower-right box.

Forum: NHLSep. 21, 2023 at 11:57 a.m.