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I guess there’s no “OMG Tornadic Waterspout” thread, so I’ll just leave this here: https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/amp/news/article/ultra-rare-november-tornado-hits-vancouver-british-columbia-damage-reported We could hear the thunder from the initial supercell, and got some heavy rain, but never saw the tornado. I guess it eventually made landfall out at UBC and did quite a bit of damage, as seen in the YT vid above. Apparently we have another big storm in the forecast as well, and possibly a few more coming this month. Supposed to be some high winds today, with thunderstorm risk, and then very high winds tomorrow (potentially 100+ km/h), and continuing Tuesday (but hopefully no more tornadoes): https://weather.gc.ca/warnings/report_e.html?bc42#233018205595528649202111060502ws1171cwvr
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I don’t doubt that you and “any group of dads you were with” would’ve stepped up in that situation, but the sad thing is, these days it seems such adults are few and far between, especially when it comes to stepping in and correcting other people’s children. I don’t want to sound like “the old guy,” but part of this just seems a sign of the times. When I was a kid, every parent in the neighbourhood was a “parent” to the kids that lived there. And if you got out of line and went to far, and were seen by any adult, there was a response coming right quick. And the adults back then didn’t play. It’s not like any of us kids got hit (or even threatened in that way), but they’d definitely get in our faces and tear a strip off us verbally, often followed by a call to our parents, if they weren’t satisfied by the immediate apology and correction in behaviour. Nowadays, it seems like parents just don’t want to get involved. I’m one of maybe three parents at my kids’ school who will actually talk to kids acting up and making trouble after class, while the rest of the adults just stand around and pretend nothing is happening, often even ignored by the actual parents of the kids making trouble. We’re talking a K-7 school, and stuff like kids dropping F-bombs and using really repulsive, explicit language (and I’m not easily shocked) that they probably don’t even understand, while standing a few feet away from Kindergarteners and even toddlers on the playground with their moms. Or boys pulling wooden stakes out of the school garden and using them as spears or swinging them around to threaten little girls minding their own business. Or even full on brawls in the field, including gangs of little boys kicking a guy after he’s already gone down from taking a punch. And 95% of the adults just stand around and do nothing. Sometimes even school staff just walk by, doing absolutely nothing (I guess they figure they’re off duty). The number of kids I’ve had to pull off other kids, or take aside and have a calm but very firm conversation with. But the thing that always gets me is the shock in their eyes. They’re completely surprised anyone noticed them or acted upon it. It’s pretty obvious no adult has ever really taken the time before, and I feel like I’m the first person who’s ever bothered to step in and tell them to stop their bull**** and smarten the **** up (not that I use that language with them, tempting as it is). Like I said, I don’t wanna be that “old guy” but sometimes it seems like there’s something very wrong with this generation (I became a dad pretty late so I’m much older than most of the other parents at our school), both the parents and the children. I really worry sometimes about what these kids are going to become as they grow older.
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I’m not sure your argument is with me. When it comes to the opioid issue, I really have no argument with you, and haven’t posted anything in this thread to suggest otherwise. I actually think the policies brought in by CPSBC were reactionary and overreach, and initially did more harm than good, by limiting doctors’ ability to responsibly prescribe narcotics to patients who actually need them. Thankfully, CPSBC backed off from their initial guidelines, as did other similar agencies in other jurisdictions, but the effect remains, and many doctors are now overly fearful, and won’t prescribe opioids, even in many situations where they are still the best and safest choice. Of course, there was an issue years ago with opioid overprescribing, but the response was far too heavy handed, driven by populism rather than science. It was too much of a blanket approach, and the wrong experts were consulted (many of these reports were authored by addition specialists rather than pain specialists). The result was that, rather than targeting the true bad actors, and also re-educating prescribers (especially general practitioners), an overall “opioids bad” policy was forced on prescribers, and their livelihoods were threatened if they didn’t immediately conform to the regulations (even for pain management specialists with many patients for whom opioids were a lifeline, and who had been on stable doses of these drugs, without any issues). And I agree that the real issue with opioids remains street usage, illegal supplies of pharmaceuticals (especially Fentanyl), and the diversion/sale of prescriptions. Of course, lax prescribing guidelines, and drug company misinformation (as to downplaying or outright denial of addiction risks) were a significant factor in creating the epidemic, getting people (who didn’t really need them) hooked on opioids, which eventually led them to the illegal drug market, when they got cut off from their legal sources. My issue with the Sestito story (and those of the other players with similar, supporting accounts), is that it’s hugely irresponsible for training and medical staffs to be handing out prescriptions drugs in the manners described. It’s fine to question these accounts, and be suspicious of what these players have reported. But if we take them at face value, I can’t see how anyone would think what’s been described was okay. Or that the seriousness of the issue is “trumped up.” Sestito describes being handed an entire bottle of Toradol, without a prescription. And also being given a daily Ambien supply, by team staff, for two and a half years. That’s messed up, if true, and I really don’t see any reason to doubt his account. Kesler has reported that his overuse of team supplied Toradol led to significant health issues after hockey: According to his doctors, Kesler’s overuse of Toradol led to colitis, which causes inflammation of the inner lining of the colon. “It ate holes in my colon,” he says. “I wasn’t made aware of what this drug could potentially do to me.” Eventually, Kesler was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. One of the key risk factors for Crohn’s disease is the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications, of which Toradol is one. This has had a serious impact on Kesler’s day-to-day life after hockey. His medical treatments to keep his Crohn’s disease in check also have significant side effects, but at least he’s aware of those side effects this time around. https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/canucks-hockey/former-canuck-ryan-kesler-opens-up-about-the-problem-of-painkillers-in-tsn-report-2740341 And similarly, many other players have reported that there was widespread availability of Z-Drugs (sleeping pills like Ambien) and benzodiazepines, through team sources, sometimes given out without a prescription. And even when legally prescribed, daily use of Z-Drugs or benzodiazepines, for periods of years, without much in the way of monitoring, definitely goes against standard of practice. What’s been reported is, at the very least, highly concerning, irresponsible, and unethical. In some cases, if true as reported, it would be criminal. And there’s no doubt that several players have suffered serious negative health effects, some long term, due to the negligent actions of team staff members who should be protecting the health and safety of their players.
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Those are some sexy suppression stats.
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Toradol is intended for short term use, usually for five days or less. Like a lot of strong NSAIDs, it can be hell on your digestive system. If taken long term, or at too high dosages, it can result in stomach and/or intestinal bleeding and long term gastrointestinal issues, as well as kidney and heart problems, and a bunch of other side effects. No team should be handing out full bottles of Toradol to their players, which is reportedly what was happening. Even though it’s not “addictive,” Sestito ended up dependent (and other players have reported similar experiences), in that he was using copious amounts of the drug nearly every day (certainly for games and training days), and over a long period of time, to manage his pain. It was handed out freely, and with little or no monitoring, and referred to as “Vitamin T.” Ryan Kesler has also supported these claims. And Kesler now has serious gastrointestinal issues that he attributes to his own Toradol abuse, resulting from the drug being handed out freely by team staff, in large amounts, which directly led to its misuse by players. Kesler’s doctors say that he now has colitis and Crohn’s, as a result of his overuse of Toradol during his playing career. And beyond Toradol, Sestito also claims he was given large amounts of Ambien, which is certainly addictive. And other players have also spoken to similar widespread availability of Z-drugs and benzodiazepines, which can be highly addictive, and result in dependence, as well as other serious side effects, if misused or used habitually over the long term. None of these medications should be handed out like “vitamins” or candy. Players shouldn’t be given bottles of the stuff, to use “as needed.” In general, these are all drugs that are intended for short term use, and dosages and usage should be strictly monitored by doctors. Also, players should have been informed of any potential side effects. Not just handed a bottle full of pills, with no idea of the actual health risks involved.
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[Report] Canucks recall Travis Hamonic
SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Canucks Talk
He has already cleared waivers, which initiates a waivers exempt period. After either (1) 10 or more NHL games played or (2) spending 30 or more cumulative days on the NHL roster, waivers requirements are again triggered and he must clear waivers to be demoted to the AHL. So, basically, he’s exempt from waivers for either another 8 more NHL games, or 27 more days on the NHL roster (regardless of games played), whichever comes first. People often refer to this as the 10/30 rule, for short, when talking about waivers. -
[Report] Canucks recall Travis Hamonic
SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Canucks Talk
Yeah, I guess both teams aren’t on the road at the same time until Nov 26th, by which point hopefully Hamonic is fully vaxxed. Until then, it would make sense to play him in home games split between Vancouver and Abbotsford. -
Canucks PP is not effectiveness, any suggention?
SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME replied to Rabbit's topic in Canucks Talk
My suggestion would be to use the flexibility a 1-3-1 base provides, to being more movement to the formation, both in the form of rotations and switches, and more individual roaming within defined positional zones. Playing 1-3-1 doesn’t have to mean your players maintain a perfect “+” shape for the entire time you’re set up in-zone. But too often, this is what we see. And too often, it’s our five man unit that seems to be reacting, and letting a four man PK unit dictate play, when it should be the opposite way around. More movement, and shifting formation, forces the PK to adjust, distort their structure, and lose coverage. Our power play could (and should) be a lot less predictable than it currently is. There’s no shortage of talent and creativity, when it comes to the personnel. I’m just not sure if it’s a coaching or execution issue, but they’re not taking full advantage of what’s out there (and it is called the “man advantage” for a reason). (It really is a shame, given just how much of an opportunity we’ve been given to start the season. The Canucks have been getting 6:47 PPTOI/GP, the most power play time in the entire league. And we’re 4th best in net penalties (drawn vs taken). This was a time to make hay, because these are the Vancouver Canucks we’re talking about, and I doubt the zebras will be this kind to us again for a very long time.) -
That’s definitely the excuse. And like I said in the post, it is a small sample size. I just don’t think JFresh would be holding back on posting a 2021-22 chart if OEL was currently >2 goals below replacement. He’ll need to maintain this level of performance for a lot longer before anyone can say that OEL has completely reversed the overall trend that was so concerning in his analytics, but he’s made a damn good start at doing this, since the move to Vancouver.
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I’m usually on the side of the analytics guys (at least on balance), but this just makes me At least he’s acknowledging the obvious improvement, but JFresh’s refusal to post current season stats is disappointing. Because you know if OEL was struggling, he’d be painting Twitter with flashy charts and “Yikes OEL” posts, and not citing sample size and a need to wait for a full season’s worth of results. It’s ten games in, and OEL has already contributed the best defensive GAR he’s had in a season since 2015-16. And he’s already nearly half a win above replacement, after just an eighth of a season played. Of course, there’s a chance he doesn’t maintain these numbers. 10 games isn’t a very large sample. But if OEL does keep this up, we’d be looking at a season that would rank among the top-3 of his entire career. The improvements so far, over last season, have been nearly global. But most encouraging has been the massive gain in defensive impact (EV defence +44%; 2.1 GAR) while playing the most defensive deployment (zonestarts) OEL has seen in 5 years. OEL’s defensive stats were always the most concerning, when you looked at his career trend lines, but so far, at least, this ten game sample has not only seen him buck that trend, but return to the level of positive defensive impact he enjoyed in his prime. Hopefully this continues. And not just for this season, but several more.
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Happy Birthday, Luke Schenn!
SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Canucks Talk
Maybe, as a Jedi Master, Luke Schennwalker needs to help a certain young Peteywan learn the ways of the force? -
Happy Birthday, Luke Schenn!
SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Canucks Talk
Yeah, between all the different teams he’s played for, how his roles have changed, and how the game has also changed, it almost feels like Schenn has had about three full careers already. -
[Report] Canucks recall Travis Hamonic
SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Canucks Talk
Glad my comment reads as it was intended. It’s definitely not a criticism of Poolman, just recognizing that there’s a ceiling on what can be reasonably expected from him right now, and he’s been asked to play above it. Tough spot for a guy like Poolman, with limited NHL experience and starting fresh with a new team. Especially with the team struggling, and the way this defence is built, there’s little room for him to hide. Poolman has shown some great tools, and you can see how he’ll be a solid player for us, but he really has been “punching above his weight class atm,” as you said, and the results have shown (especially in the underlying numbers). I think Hamonic’s return should really help. (At least once he’s settled in and up to game speed, and can start eating tough minutes, and take some pressure off that right side D.) -
[Report] Canucks recall Travis Hamonic
SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Canucks Talk
It sounds like Hamonic has really kept up on his fitness and conditioning, so he’s 100% physically ready to go. But the only way to quickly get him up to speed for the NHL, is to get him into actual NHL games, and the remaining four home dates over the next eight days, offers a good opportunity. He likely won’t be fully vaxxed in time for the next road trips (starting Nov 11 for Vancouver and Nov 12 for Abby), and the Abby Canucks only play two games (and their next game is not until Friday) before heading out on the road, so I think this NHL Canucks schedule offers the best opportunity to get Hamonic into some games, and fast track his return to game level fitness and performance. Tucker Poolman’s game is also deteriorating IMO (this really is starting to show up on the analytics side), so getting Hamonic into the lineup, on that right side of the defence, will be a welcome pressure release, as hopefully it will allow the team to better divide some of the harder minutes among the pairings, putting Poolman into a better position to succeed in his role. -
Jack Rathbone | #3 | D
SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME replied to Tomato Pajamas's topic in Prospects / Farm Team
Yeah, I have no issue with the demotion, as a development decision. It’ll probably be better for Rathbone, long term, to get some time away from the current NHL team and it’s team-wide struggles. I just don’t really see it as performance based, as he’s hardly been our worst defenseman. I’d probably rate him 4th or 5th, on player performance and overall statistical results, among the 8 D’s who’ve played minutes so far this season. But with the roster, as currently constructed, with our two most valuable and talented defensemen both being LHDs, and all our other Dmen being waiver eligible, it made sense for Rathbone to be the player making way, to create an opening for Hamonic.- 3,880 replies
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[Report] Canucks recall Travis Hamonic
SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Canucks Talk
Well, certainly it’s “paper” in the sense that Abby doesn’t play a game again until this coming Friday. And they only have four games on their schedule in the next two weeks (while the parent club has seven NHL games during that same period). It would seem the move is more about opening up a roster spot, while avoiding waiver risk, rather than giving Rathbone an opportunity to play significant minutes. -
You should look up the save percentages and shooting percentages for those teams. If memory serves, Boudreau’s teams have something like a PDO of ~940 in playoff game sevens, and similar numbers in close out and elimination games during the postseason. Basically, whenever he really needed a win in the postseason, either his goalies wouldn’t be able to make saves, or his skaters wouldn’t finish their scoring chances (even while generating lots of opportunities). I think his teams generally dominated possession during key games in the playoffs, with numbers around 55% or better for Corsi-for and expected goals percentages. To lose that many deciding games, when you’re consistently “winning” on the analytics, is tremendously unlucky. That’s not to say there weren’t strategic mistakes made by Boudreau in some of his playoff games. Just that he definitely didn’t enjoy his fair share of the bounces. And his goalies regularly failed to perform in the games that really counted (ie: Sv% below 0.900). Tough for any coach to control when his goalie will make a save (or his shooters will hit the net).
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I like Guy Boucher, but he’s a “no” for me, as far as a head coach replacement. I’d would take him as an assistant coach, if the fit was right with the new head coach. He’s a smart guy (no pun intended). Good at designing and implementing systems. And I think he could be very useful on the right staff. Definitely a guy (no pun intended) who deserves another shot at a job in the NHL. I just don’t think he necessarily has the profile or track record to be the guy (no pun intended) to replace Travis Green on a midseason coaching change. As an aside, I’m actually warming to the idea of hiring Bruce Boudreau, if the old man still has some gas left in the tank (and if we’re indeed looking at replacing Travis Green). Gabby definitely wanted the recent Seattle job, so I can’t see why he wouldn’t be interested in taking a different gig just up the coast. Apparently the desire to coach in the NHL still burns in the old man. I actually think our current roster is a pretty decent fit for Boudreau’s coaching style, and could give him a chance to replicate some of his former success. But unlike many of his previous teams, which would dominate in the regular season, before underachieving in the playoffs, this Canucks team has some really good goaltending (assuming “Bubble Demko” is a repeatable event), and does not seem nearly as likely to have their netminders **** the bed repeatedly in key playoff games. (I think Gabby probably would have either won a Cup, or at least gotten to a couple Finals, if his GMs had given him better goalies.) Boudreau has a history of getting more out of an imperfect roster than most coaches can manage. And he knows how to coach to the talents of elite forwards, designing a playstyle and systems than support their creativity, rather than stifle it. He’s also, while not necessarily known for defence, been pretty successful in getting “good enough” results from weaker/flawed defensive groups. The crucial failures of Boudreau coached teams have always been with their goaltenders, IMO, but I actually think Vancouver has the potential to offer him better goaltending than he’s ever really had available in his NHL coaching career. This post is all just spitballing while I sit and drink a coffee but I wonder if a Bruce Boudreau, Guy Boucher, Brad Shaw coaching staff might actually work?
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Anyone else having a hard time these days maintaining their hockey fandom and enthusiasm? Just between this prescription drug story, the Blackhawks sexual abuse scandal, all the racism allegations of recent years, the hazing stuff that came out not too long ago, et cetera, et cetera. It just feels like there’s a lot wrong with the sport and culture. And we have a very long way to go before it gets fixed. (Certainly the Canucks losing doesn’t help either, but I really think I’d still have this sick feeling inside, when it comes to hockey and the NHL, even if Vancouver was currently 9-0).
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One thing I noticed is that the teacher has a very Balkan (ie: maybe Bosnian or Serbian) sounding name (reports name him as “Gorian Surlan”). Not singling out people from that region, as Europe as a whole has a major racism problem, and is far behind North America (at least on issues like blackface, and also indigenous headdresses, when it comes to wearing costumes), as far as popular understanding of what’s just not appropriate. But Bosnian and Serbian sport has tonnes of recent examples of people feeling “free” in their overt racism, from Serbian volleyball athletes using slant eyed taunts against Asian opponents at international competitions, to Bosnian and Serbian football supporters doing monkey taunts and racist chants against players of colour. Just makes me wonder if the teacher is educated and trained overseas, and recently came to Canada? Would definitely make it easier to understand how this guy, regardless of his views, would have the lack of awareness necessary to think blackface was not an issue and that his costume choice would be “cool.” (Just speculation. I don’t know the teacher’s story or background. Lots of Canada born and raised folks with names that reflect their family heritage, and certainly Canada very much has its own homegrown racism problem.)
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More details: This original tweet I posted has been deleted. Not because it was false. You can still find the same images all over social media, including from some reputable sources. I suspect it was deleted because CP24 determined that it’s insensitive to even post such an image, which, on second though, I agree with. So I won’t repost the pictures from another source.
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Meanwhile, also in the GTA, maybe about a half hour east of the Peel District: Looking at that picture, I really can’t even being to understand the thought process of this teacher (unless it’s just flat out racism?). Seems like he woke up that day and decided to choose blackface. As in literally painting his face black, as his entire costume. I just don’t get it. It’s not some character or impersonation of a famous person. Not that this would be “better,” but maybe more easily understood as simply ignorance and white privilege. Or some woefully misguided and inappropriate cultural “tribute” and “appreciation” (looking at you, Trudeau). But this guy just thought to himself, it’s Halloween 2021: I’m gonna paint my whole white face black today, and go teach at a school. WTF?