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I see it as a problem for everyone because the idea behind a two-party system is that they keep each other in check. That's the whole point. If one side is completely disregarded then that allows the other side to do whatever they want. And we're seeing that now. To borrow a term, the democrats are acting deplorably and there's no one to call them on it. Not just a republican problem.

Exactly. It's not just a republican problem, it affects everyone.

Maybe but I'm not thrilled about where it could lead. If one side can brush off the other so easily, then what do they have to keep them in check? Basically gives the democrats free rein to do whatever they want because even if they get called out on it, who's going to believe the republicans?

Right, and that's what I mean. They seem to be taking the attitude that they don't even have to address Trump's accusations even when they are legitimate and I think that maybe isn't so wise.

So the Democrats have free license to do whatever they want because they don't think people will believe Trump because he says so many crazy things... not sure about that strategy.

No, old Staff could pot 20 in a season. Not sure we're going to get that this year.

Burmi is not good. Haven't been a fan since year one. He's gotta go.

Stafford appears to have lost some speed and strength, his shot doesn't even look good. He has to put the puck in the net to be a useful player and it's not looking good so far.

How is it crazy? There is video evidence. Everyone can talk about how ridiculous Trump is, and I agree, but with Hilary the issues are planting people to incite violence, rigging the DNC convention against Bernie Sanders, running the private email server and deleting 30000 emails, etc. These are serious, serious charges and she doesn't deny any of them. How does she get away with it?

Heard that a million times about different players but the fact is some guys just can't put the puck in the net in the NHL. It's not a coincidence or bad luck that Armia has only 10 points in 50 NHL games. I wouldn't expect Armia to start scoring anytime soon, he's just not that type of player. He works hard and I like him as a bottom six effort/PK guy but that's all he's ever going to be.

Is it? So failing miserably is okay as long as you look like you're trying?

Of everything Trump said, I found it interesting that Hilary did not deny planting people at his rallies to incite violence. She also never denied that the WikiLeaks emails were real, just deflected it into Russia trying to influence the election. I swear if it was anyone but Trump, Hilary would be getting crushed. But he is just plain incompetent.

"Putin wants you in because you're a puppet" "No you're the puppet" "No you are" And America circles the drain....

Chiarot can recover from mistakes? Does being one step behind the play and swinging your stick wildly count as recovering?

I'd leave Thorburn out but definitely put Stuart back in. Chiarot has been terrible.

26, I think. He becomes a UFA in 2020-21.

http://www.generalfanager.com This was the best site for salary cap information and it's gone! Its creator hired away by Las Vegas. Very disappointing. It took me awhile to find it after capgeek shut down (I think someone here referred me to General Fanager). So what's the go-to for NHL salary information now? I've used http://www.rosterresource.com/nhl-winnipeg-jets/ but it's not great for salary info.

He's not under contract

Hasn't shown anything that indicates he should be anywhere near the second line.

I see Armia as a 4th liner that can potentially play 3rd line due to injuries, etc. Just doesn't have that consistent scoring touch but I have been pleasantly surprised by his effort level/checking ability.

I don't know if any of you are from Ottawa or if you've ever been there but it's a city full of total DUDS. I don't know if it's all the politicians or what, but it is the least fun city with the least fun people. I've been tempted to revise that opinion since the revival of the REDBLACKS but this just reinforces it for me. I spent a significant amount of time in Ottawa and it was just.... boring.

******* NAILED IT

Well yeah but we're talking about depth here... Nobody has a high end second line centre toiling away on the third line. Well maybe some of the top teams might but I don't think they're eager to let them leave.

Could Trump be a sleeper agent injected into the Republican party by Democrats? Because I believe literally anybody could have run against Hilary and won. Anyone but Trump.

Continuality breeds successionality.