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  1. Palmu vs Gaudreau in the battle of the smurfs
  2. Not worried about his size. Just the rapid weight gain
  3. So at 200 pounds, I don't see Juolevi suffering from the usual issues seen by guys packing on that kind of muscle, I actually expect him to lose 7 to 10 pounds of that as he increase his lean mass. If anything I expect him to be stronger and faster based on this kind of gain. Really getting excited but still hoping he doesn't get shoved in at the deep end this year
  4. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/haste-made-waste-in-the-race-to-be-first-on-iginla-on-social-media/article10479612/ Yup.....never happened before without checking their sources
  5. Interest rate increase expected as early as next tuesday. Estimates say that they will increase it again come the fall. New government in both promised to curb the foreign buying, speculatory flipping and tax empty homes. I'd be shocked if we didn't see major movement as early as January
  6. I did Your "multiple sources" ALL lead back to Botchford. All of them. If you can prove otherwise fine, otherwise, just stop
  7. Botchford is the only source linking Gudbranson to Demers. All the analysts are simply saying Demers nixed a trade. Seen nothing credible, at all thus far. As well, with our defense and Benning's MO...why would he be giving up a D for a D when it's more of a step back in regards to everything but points in a player for player comparison. If he is sure that Gudbranson WON'T re-sign here than he'll trade him at the TDL most assuredly for a decent haul. But besides points and length of contract it's a very sideways trade at best which doesn't fit.
  8. No Chipper You said it. You prove it. Article on TSN. I saw an Article on TSN that linked Carey Price to a potential trade with Anaheim. Doesn't mean they were trading him to Anaheim does it. You say it, you prove it. That's how it works Just looked, nowhere do I see Demers linked to vancouver for Gudbranson
  9. Prove it or sit down
  10. Now. The Pest analysis comes in to play does it not Harvey? Political Economical Social Technological Politically we just saw the landscape change to two parties that ran on platforms to seriously curtail wealth status properties, speculatory building and to dry up the idea of foreign ownership via levies taxes and more. All told a million dollar home purchased from outside the country by a non resident could cost in excess of 65% of the total home value in taxes. That will have a serious effect on things, that is if all of the promises from the Greens and NDP come to fruition. Economically we are seeing professionals in the STEM fields not being able to purchase even moderate homes in vancouver. Family incomes in excess of $200k per year are unable to buy even mid level homes. This does not even include rental issues in which a place like Keremeos or Cawston BC are charging $1550 a month for a 3 bedroom (cities with populations under 5000) and my area of Penticton seeing a 2 bedroom 2 bathroom condo unit renting for $2250 a month. With wages in the province all but flat over the last decade this is no longer sustainable for people to simply live. the average median monthly income is now seeing in excess of 55% going to home rental or purchase. Socially we are seeing people finally demanding change. This is no longer a, we can just move elsewhere scenario. it is province wide. When double wide trailers in ft nelson are commanding $200k people are demanding change. Endless petitions, demonstrations and calls for action to solve the wage inequality and housing crisis. Not to mention the so called new growing class of "well dressed homeless" comprised of individuals making more than $40k a year living out of their vehicles or couch surfing. Technologically is the big one. One of the last bastions of middle income earning in BC is manufacturing. BC is set to lose an estimated 18,000 jobs over the next 2 years to automation. Factor that in with people now finding information after BCREA and the government started posting day to day statistics on everything from housing to wages and people are informed, educated and can see what is happening. Summarily put, we are seeing every single aspect of the common driver PEST factors in play and these are almost universally indicators of upcoming change.
  11. Cannot wait to wake up tomorrow and see who Benning has or hasn't signed and enjoy the inevitable

     

    • Should have gone after player X and Y
    • Overpaid by how much
    • too much term
    • size, grit truculence
    • GMJB out gm'd again

    The usual complaints for almost minor amounts of signing.  Just hoping we don't see any terms longer than 2 years or cap hits higher than $3.5 million.

    1. Angry Goose

      Angry Goose

      Dude, I feel like these types of things are exactly what YOU would say! ;) jkjk

    2. Wilbur

      Wilbur

      I agree, but the 2 years (to me) is way more important than the 3.5 million.  Don't get me wrong, it would be great if Del Zotto can be signed for 3.5 mil, but 4 wouldn't be a disaster... at 2 years or less.

  12. No...no no, they're 4 years apart and this won't even be an argument until both have been in the league for 5 years
  13. Roughly page 400 where I was advocating him being our pick. Tanev would look good in a Bolts Jersey with a 1st and a foote coming back
  14. So how about that Makar....4th overall. Cannot say I am shocked he went top 5 in this draft. You know, even with his quality of competition and all.
  15. It's not over exaggeration It's our timeline to be competitive. 4 years is PERFECT for him. That doesn't make people clueless. It means they're looking down the road. No need to rush anything
  16. If he becomes a beefier Hansen or burrows I'm happy
  17. You're probably right. Vilardi was my pick too. But Petterson isn't terrible either. He's a solid choice and fits our timeline if 3-5 years of sucking before competing. Plus even though I wanted Vilardi he's now a King so....screw that 11th place chump
  18. It's frightening to know glass and vilardi are all here in this division to be compared to him 5+ times a year and playoffs Almost feel bad for him knowing this fan base
  19. We're going to be bad until 2021 We've plenty of time No lessons to be learned. Except don't listen to the fans
  20. Not A Chance Babcock will ensure he becomes Lidstrom Lite and will see him developed immediately in the Marlies system before coming up in a season or two. Pre draft it might have been possible but feeds saw them practically jumping when he wasn't selected just before them.
  21. There were concerns he was being carried by Soustal and Dube (spent time with both pivots) and that Merkley was the true play driver beside him. As well, some thought he had "compete" issues. I am shocked he fell really, the guy is solid. A joy watching him in kelowna really. Kinda hoping we can snag Merkley from the Yotes or find a way to get Nolan Foote in 2019 now.
  22. NESN...they claimed Pittsburgh just one their second cup in a row ONE their second cup ONE Take them with a grain of salt. Bleacher is claiming Colorado is a loser for "not making BIG trades...they already got screwed out of the 1st OA pick and even the top 3. They also claimed that the Yotes were winners for giving up a near .5 PPG rookie D man AND the 7th OA for a career backup with less than 100 starts and less comparable numbers than Markstrom 1B in Raanta and a middle 6 center in Stepan Hell the ONLY thing Bleacher report got right was calling the Hawks losers. But claiming the canucks are losers, literally only because they chose Petterson and not harping on the rags for Andersson, as well claiming Vilardi is a loser for dropping to 11th...but claiming the Kings are winners for picking him up Ya, screw these prikes Both reports less credible than a Trump tweet
  23. Looking at his stats I suggest we call him the big nickel midget because i find it amusing
  24. Thanks for that amazingly detailed report
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