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The Nordiques jersey is simply fabulous. After that, I'm a big fan of the Canucks and Canadiens. Wish people would stop complaining about the Orca logo - its a fantastic representation of Vancouver, regardless of its origins. Too many people are stuck in the past.

I can't believe how many people did not know what the Kraken is. Its been in a variety of popular movies in recent memory including Pirate of the Caribbean, Clash of the Titans, etc.. Kraken Rum. Its also one the coolest mythical creatures out there. How have people not heard of it?

Not sure how to feel about the logo.

There are already a plethora of amazing concept Kraken logos. I'm partial to the trident with the Kraken tentacle forming the "S".

I want it to be the Seattle Kraken. Such a great brand opportunity. With that said, their teaser video heavily a fishing theme which leads me to expect something along the lines of the Seattle Sockeye. I like Sockeye, but it would be a little underwhelming. They would also share the same color palette as Minnesota. I'd also find it odd that Seattle would name themselves after salmon when Fin eats salmon. Granted, Orca prefer Chinook to Sockeye, but it would still be a lame start to their branding.

As would I.

If McDavid had remained healthy all season, I would have agreed with you that Panarin wins. But when McDavid went down with injury (again) and everyone was calling that the Oilers would fall to pieces, Draisaitl put in WORK. I think Draisaitl was actually better than McDavid this year, and Draisaitl is the reason the Oilers maintained their playoff position when McDavid wasn't there. I think he wins this handily. I always feel bad for MacKinnon. The guy is such an incredibly consistent talent, but he always seems to just miss out on these awards. He'd be 3rd on my ballot. He should have won it last year.

Double post.

It was a joke bud, lighten up.

Impressive in a 5-game series.

The biggest problem facing the legal system is the lack of available Judges. For example, in 2019, 10% of the British Columbia Bench was vacant with nine unfilled spots. That is nine Judges that otherwise would be hearing matters that get pushed back years instead. This number has been growing each year as well as the Courts are generally underfunded. Another significant problem is the underfunding of legal aid and other similar services which significantly delay matters as lay-litigants try to find representation. While legal-aid did recently receive an increase in funding, it is still well below market rates. It will be interesting to see what the Courts do with these changes, although my pessimistic side believes that things are going to get worse before they get better.

I'm still skeptical that the play-ins will move forward as I have zero faith in Americans anymore, but here's hoping! I'm happy with our match-up against the Wild. We should win a five game series assuming both teams are playing at the caliber they can. Ultimately this may be a test of which team can get into top-gear fastest given they'll be coming out of a five month slumber directly into meaningful playoff-contention games. If Markstrom comes out in mid-season form and our top-six keeps rolling like they did all season, we should be playoff bound.

Was it really necessary to make three separate threads for your Brock Boeser trade proposals? Couldn't have just made one thread?

The colour scheme on the skate jerseys are gorgeous. The logo it self is atrocious. I think the Orca is actually the best "logo" we've had, although I do like the stick in rink as well. The logo and colour scheme suit the West Coast well.

The plans are 60 years old, but the tech is closer to 70 as they were in development in the 1950's. I'm not saying age is why they crashed, but you have to imagine that a more modern plane with updated safety features could have assisted or made a difference.

This is a tough question. It would obviously hurt the Canucks, but I believe that having a star player, a relative leader on our team, who behaves and acts like that could do irreparable harm to the team and hockey in general. Imagine all the young kids who look up to Petey as a star who would then believe those types of comments/actions were acceptable. So my answer would be yes, I would want him gone. Or at least significantly reprimanded with a sizable suspension and mandatory counselling (I have no idea if this is enforceable in the CBA).

My bad, I must have misread the age thing somehow. Either way, I would hope that someone would be provided an opportunity to explain negative conduct from over a decade ago, seek forgiveness, and prove they've changed. Obviously we've already seen examples of this working and not working, often in the political fields. Cheers!

I'm sure there are things we've all said that we regret later in life. I used to game heavily as a teenager and I had some pretty bad rage fits. I'm pretty sure I said some horrible things. However, there's a few differences between what you're asking and what has occurred here. We're not talking about things said years ago for Leipsic. This is fresh. This is who Leipsic currently is. So we're not judging him for stupid comments/beliefs from when he was 15 like in your example. Had Leipsic said these types of things as 15 year old and immediately come out, apologized, discussed how he's changed, etc., then I would hope people could find it in their hearts to forgive and provide a second chance. That isn't the case here. With regard to the alcohol question you've posed, I guess it depends on context. How much alcohol was consumed, on what occassion, and is it a regular occurrence? I do not have this issue because I do not drink. I don't judge others for drinking (to each their own), but I also don't believe drinking is a valid excuse or cover for inappropriate behaviour. If you're allowing yourself to get drunk and engage in reprehensible behaviour, then I do believe that you can be validly criticized/judged for allowing yourself to be put in that position where you lost control. The fact is that society has evolved, along with technology. It is naive to believe that what you say in text, email, messenger, etc. will never been seen by anyone else. I live my life as if I will one day run in politics. I'm mindful of what I say, even in private, because I always ask myself "how would I feel if this conversation was seen by everyone." And I get that not everyone wants to live like that, but people need to stop thinking they're free of consequences when they say things where they believe it is private. If I started texting anti-LGBTQ+ comments to my buddy and then ran for Prime Minister, I would certainly expect that conversation to be used against me. And it should be. How can I be a Prime Minister for all if I have a vendetta against the LGBTQ+ community? The answer is that I shouldn't be. And my so-called "friend" who outed that conversation and ruined my bid for the Prime Minister's office should be praised for whistleblowing rather than being considered a "rat". Again, it comes down to natural consequences.

Why should it not be used against you. It is direct evidence of your true character. I'd go so far as to call it the best evidence of Leipsic's character. I'm not sure if you're familiar with the story of the Ring of Gyges in Plato's "Republic", but it is effectively the Ring of Power from Lord of the Rings which can turn you invisible. The purpose of the tale in Plato's "Republic" is to pose the question about what someone would do if they had the ability to become truly invisible - would they allow their appetites enslave them (aka, become a thief, rapist, etc.) or would they remain rationally in control of themselves. It is an important question because what someone does in private, when they believe no one is watching, gives us the clearest picture of who they really are. So when we are confronted with evidence of someone's true self when they believed they were "private" or "safe", why would we turn a blind eye and not judge that person? The truth is that Leipsic is a misogynistic degenerate. That is plain as day. As a 28 year old lawyer, I don't buy into this whole "he's 25 and still growing" excuse. That is a cop out designed to continually propagate the "boys will be boys" argument. Just because there may be some further development to be had does not give him a "get out of jail free card" as a 25 year old. Sure he may change his ways over time, but anyone can do that regardless of their age. The fact is that Leipsic is who he is right now - and he deserves to be judged for that. Why would an employer want someone that is an HR risk and who could stain their reputation? Its called natural consequences. I'm working on natural consequences with my three year old right now. It seems like some people were never taught about them.

I'm honestly a little disgusted in how many people on these boards are saying that what they said in their private message group was perfectly acceptable because it was in private. There's a difference between legality and morality. Just because what they said was not legally punishable does not mean we should not hold people to a higher standard. People referencing that sports have become "soft" or "PC" because they no longer put up with reprehensible behaviour is a joke. Society is evolving and so are our social norms and expectations. Just because once up on a time these types of conversations were not only acceptable but expected does not mean that they should continue to be that way into the future. Do better. Be better.

Where did I lump all athletes together? I simply said this is more common in sports culture, despite it being wrong and reprehensible. I did not say that all athletes act like Leipsic. I did not even say most do. Whether someone talks like this or acts like this, it is disgusting behaviour either way. You're okay with your friends consistently insulting women, degrading women, and talking as if women are just a tool for your pleasure? That's pretty f*cked up.

I'd really appreciate if you didn't lump all men into your argument. "Most men" do not talk like Leipsic when there are no women around. I'd actually argue it is the opposite and that it is a minority of men that are disrespectful and reprehensible when they discuss women when they are not around. Unfortunately it is just very common in sports culture. The "locker room talk" as coined by Trump is a very real thing, but its sad that people on here are defending it and normalizing it. The more we say that it is not the "norm" and condemn the behaviour, the less culturally acceptable it becomes and the less and less prevalent it will become over time. Every time someone gives the "boys will be boys" speech, all it does is reinforce that the behaviour is both acceptable and normal. If you're surrounding yourselves with men who talk about women like Leipsic has been doing, then you need some new friends. And you're also complicit for not calling out their misogyny and disrespectful behaviours.

For God's sake, maybe this will make him take it seriously now. Close the damn borders until its contained.