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JCon

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  1. Like who? Name just a couple.
  2. You're wrong. He's a cheap pick-up for a team that needs a goalie to expose. Comrie needs to play. And he needs to play in the AHL.
  3. Why? Coming out of the break, it makes sense to have your number one start.
  4. And was the player of the game, I believe.
  5. Yes, we signed a tall defenseman to replace another tall defenseman. 2 to 3 years from now. Yeesh, the things you read on message boards sometimes.
  6. Sure, but the Preds didn't benefit from him being an asset. Wasn't until much later that he became truly valuable. Not so sure how long it will last, mind you.
  7. I agree with most of this except the part about bringing him back from the KHL. He flourished there and he's an asset. Not much of a risk at a decent price. Really, if Chevy was just looking to unload the contract, he would put him on waivers. Someone would take a chance.
  8. I wonder if Trestman is in play?
  9. Please explain to me why the Argos have not made any changes yet? Are they quietly working behind the scenes to replace Barker and/or Milanovich prior to announcing some changes? Free agency is quickly approaching.
  10. I think what's most telling is that they passed up defenders, when that's clearly a need of theirs and has been for some time. What a drop from 2nd pick to 3rd. Imagine if Matthews had been eligible?! But let's not count out Strome yet. Revisit in a few years, when Strome is in the NHL. Some players are better served developing for longer. Like Sheif. Still, in hindsight, I'm sure the Avs would like a redo on the 2015 draft.
  11. Kiss of death.
  12. He's like an engine with lots of RPM and no torque. I love his energy but, at this level, don't you have to produce?
  13. Roslo is a centre. I would have him as a "potential" long term replacement for Little. But we'll see how he develops.
  14. Yeah, both sides made mistakes. Jays moved to quickly and might have overpaid for Morales, given the market. And EE misread the market and might have left money on the table.
  15. '77 here. Born and mostly raised here. I'm watching downtown evolve right in front of my eyes and it's incredible. And not just core downtown, lots of areas around downtown too.
  16. As one of the guests on the TSN1290 said the other day, just copy what the Capitals do. We have an "Ovechkin", so just feed the monster.
  17. I thought they were referred to as the Winnipeg of the South? I'll be curious who stays and who goes once the roster freeze is lifted. Love the Tanev hustle, just not the Tanev production. I hope they keep the Power Play Pups together. They've never looked better. Sit the vets.
  18. I apologize. No disrespect intended. My comment was made tongue-in-cheek. I was simply trying to put forth both sides of the argument, if only at a basic level. There are a lot of competing factors that are considered when forming these types of policies.
  19. That's not an an acceptable answer. Are you going allow every money generating business to hold this province hostage every time it wants to pad it's pockets more? And who's to say that the economic activity would not continue to happen? Maybe people are not buying Jets tickets but maybe they're going to movies and concerts, or out for dinner? Are people just going to not spend money just because the Jets aren't here? Heck no.
  20. They generate more revenue and contribute a lot more to the GDP. The City and Province would get a lot bigger return from them. That return can go to support other worthwhile programs.
  21. I'm not debating the merits or disagreeing, just playing Devil's Advocate.... We subsidize plenty of industries. We provide funds for the Grey Cup, which turns a profit. We provide subsidise to support building facilities, to invest in training, etc. The idea, is that this "investment" pays off with greater returns. Let's say, all levels of Gov't said, no more subsidizes to the Jets (or any pro sports). True North decides it can make more money in Seattle. The City and Province lose the economic benefit of having the Jets here. So instead of collecting (and I'm making up these figures) $30M in taxes, while kicking back 15% to True North, they're now collecting $5M instead. ------------------ I think Gov't needs to find a balance that includes a return on the investment. I think we, the public, should also know the full kickback that True North gets and not pretend they're a benevolent entity.
  22. That was particularly egregious. The Toronto Argonauts gave up T.J. Heath in a trade to pull in Drew Willy from the Toronto Argonauts.
  23. Why those two and not True North?
  24. MLCC is not moving into True North Square. Don't forget the share of gambling revenues they take in for the Shark Club. True North does well in this city.
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