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What is interesting to me is why the Rangers Management would try to work out a deal with a team like the Blue Jackets that apparently was on JT’s no go list? And then try to see if JT would waive it to trade him to the Blue Jackets? And then when JT doesn’t waive it they get a bit ornery and threaten him they will put him on waivers. Looks like the Rangers Management were trying real hard to make JT look the the bad guy here. Not a big fan of how players have so much control on how GM’s can do their job but GM’s can’t have their cake and eat it too when they sign players knowing their no trade clauses.

Tre Ford off the table. Signs a three year extension with the Elks.

Just to do a fly by here, I don't think it was primarily this, ie.,starting JT for ratio help although it obviously helps for other positions. Based on the things MOS has said and demonstrated with certain players, I think regularly starting and giving reps to JT is the difficulty MOS has with tough decisions needed for players who have given so much to the BB's but aren't the best option at times to help put the team in the best position to be successful.

While I was walking the dog last night a random memory came up where MOS mentioned post game that ZC deserved to go back into the game after his injury. This got me thinking that a really tough decision for a head coach to make is overriding his undying loyalty, dedication and appreciation to an athlete who has given so much to the organization but he has to sit him or cut him to ensure he puts the team in the best position to be successful. I love MOS in how he has helped bring our organization to be the gold standard it is over the past 5 years but I think this is one area where he really struggles. I can totally understand. It's complex, it's tough but it's part of the gig he signed up for.

I've said this a many times. One can carve out a real nice career in the CFL. 🙂

I see that. Oops. Who knew? Apparently, not me.

I was wondering what MB was up to these days, apparently still interested in coaching I see. He should move back to the broadcast booth with Lapo, I loved watching them go back and forth from an O versus D point of view using the game they are covering to debate with one another in how their half time adjustments would be better. 'Lapo versus Benevides' half time show to replace 'Please stop yelling Jim Barker' half time show.

I assume Mark Stone will only be available for the one game final if Canada makes it there? 🙂

Actually, please don't. Tell him the opposite, say our O was outstanding I wouldn't change a thing for your new O in BC plus take on as many roles as you can as the new HC it being your first time. All good. 🙂

Or, the offense will be okay but all the other pieces will falter due to his inattention and/or rookie HC mistakes. Either way you cut it, BC s rolling the dice on a few things here including NR finds his form.

From the Hockey writers: 'With all respect to Fleury, the Jets’ quality of opponent is set to ease for the rest of the week. They head back on the road for two against beatable opponents in the Buffalo Sabres (Dec. 5) and Chicago Blackhawks (Dec. 7) before returning home for another winnable game with the Columbus Blue Jackets (Dec. 8.). If Arniel’s club can’t get things turned around against these teams, we’ll have to start entertaining the possibility they aren’t an elite team at all, but an average one that happened to start hot'. (Chews nails)

It's going to be weird seeing Morrisey score on Helle. 🙂 The American roster looks solid but we have McDavid and McKinnon so just make sure their TOI hovers around 30-40 minutes. 🙂

Mr. Rourke better step up in 2025 or it may be a very long season for Buck in his first year as head guy. I know it's important for the health of this league but I have a hard time cheering for NR. I guess as long as we punch him in his face every time we play him but he does well against other teams, I'll give him that to help out our league.

Is that you Logan Stanley?

The other half are check-down passes to him. :-)

This announcement immediately followed by BO texting MOS/KW in what they should be looking for in an OC. 🙂

I think this is where we get to see what kind of permanent Head Coach Scott Arniel is. What's his true identity while the waters are rough.

I think it's all about how good one's batting average is, and in this case, pretty good.

Throw-up emoji would be in order.

It’s getting chilly in here. Bus. Wheels. Off. Please reassemble asap.

AHL Stats to date: 16 3 8 11 6 -7 K, show us what you got kid. 🙂

We were winning games while Stanley cut his teeth by making mistakes. We are now losing games while Stanley cut his teeth and makes mistakes. Leash might be shorter now.

Which goes back to my original curiosity. When I read that a player (s) remarks after a loss the team wasn’t ‘ready’ to play, what does that exactly mean? And I’m not talking about missing players due to injury or travel or back to back games which are all influencing factors obviously but doesn’t paint the whole picture imho. And don’t worry some of you lurkers out there, I don’t demand to know the answers, yes this is an in-house discussion with the team that stays in the locker room but I’m a curious guy.

Cutting JT is not for a financial reason, it’s for a well past his prime reason.

Great reference.