Remy

I did not like Jim's answer to the scheduling question. Just because he can't see other team's schedules doesn't mean he should accept 19 games in 31 days. It's his job to focus on what's best for OUR team, and he should absolutely be pushing back against that type of scheduling. I just don't always get the sense that Jim is on top of certain things. He also sounded very defensive about the question. It's fine to look forward, but it's also important to recognize that mistakes were made.

And that's just 2020/2021.

Definitely one of mine as well, especially since I was at that game. I was finishing a year at university and planned to travel through Vancouver on my way home. I looked at the playoff schedule and realized I'd be in Vancouver on the day of a game. I had been to a few games before, but it was a pretty rare occurrence for me as I never lived in Vancouver, and I had never been to a playoff game. Despite being a poor student, I had a feeling that this was an opportunity that I couldn't pass up. So, not even knowing what the first round match up would be (it was expected to be Dallas at the time, if I recall), I bought a ticket. The ticket I bought was for "home game 4", which I had misread as "game 4". So when I bought the ticket, I thought for sure it would be a game that I would get to see. Then the playoff matches were solidified and we were paired up with Chicago. I was worried, Chicago seemed to have our number, but no matter what, game 4 had to take place, right? Then I realized ... "home game 4" actually meant game 7 of the series. I started to really worry at that point. What were the odds that Vancouver and Chicago went to 7 games? Given recent history, I wasn't optimistic. Then, Vancouver won three games in a row to open the series. I really didn't expect a game 7 to happen at that point, though I was glad it was for the opposite reason I had initially assumed (Chicago handing our ass to us). But then Chicago won. And won again. And won again. Pretty surreal. So I showed up to the arena for game 7 honestly unsure if my ticket would even be valid, because I had bought it through Stub Hub. I was worried that whoever sold the ticket might somehow have the option to change their minds even. When the ticket was scanned and I made my way into the arena, that's when the excitement really kicked in. And it was a low scoring game! The Canucks led 1 - 0 for the vast majority of it. When Chicago tied it up near the end of the 3rd, my heart sank. I thought for sure that they would have the momentum and that this would be the end. But I also thought, what the heck, at least I'll be there for the final game they play that season. Most of the game is a bit of a blur, but the end is not. I can remember clear as day how Burrows took that shot and "slayed the dragon". I was so pumped up that on my way out I bought an autographed and framed photo of Daniel Sedin (the same year he won the Art Ross, no less). It's hanging up in my home, while the ticket and playoff towel are safely stored away. The energy outside the arena was completely nuts as well. I grew up in a small town and to see so many people, in such a big city, cheering in the streets like maniacs ... was almost overwhelming. That was the first and (so far) only playoff game I've ever been to.

What a joke.

I really love how some people don't even leave themselves any wiggle room. Everything is such strong rhetoric. No "I'm skeptical because A, B, and C, but we'll see." No, it's "Worst. Trade. Ever." It's laughable.

It would have to work very differently from what we've just seen in the last episode. How and why would Bran warg into Aerys, and what would he do that would cause him to go mad? I'd say it's somewhat plausible, but frankly, I'll go with Occam's Razor on this one and assume it's simply a result of all that inbreeding.

I know some people won't be happy with the ending to the Rumble, but it definitely fits the narrative. Reigns taking out HHH a month ago made this a distinct possibility that sets up the larger storyline for Wrestlemania. I hope people didn't think HHH would come back like nothing happened. Now that would have been seriously out of character. This was a great ending. Sometimes, there is a blindness towards HHH that comes from pure fandom. He's such an effective heel that sometimes, people can't see past the outer layer. If you think it's Paul Levesque out there with a shovel, you're a mark. When he puts over - likely Reigns - by dropping the title at Wrestlemania, you'll know I was right. I'm no Reigns fan, but HHH knows what's right for business, and he's giving you what you want, whether you realize it or not. Best heel ever.

I believe this is a common misconception. The steroids aren't, or aren't solely, what causes the enlarged heart that leads to heart attacks. Instead, my understanding is that it has more to do with abusing pain medication. Someone feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, though.

Another legend gone far too soon.

Honestly though, what does it matter? I believe he will stay up with the team for the full year, so from that perspective, this is moot. And if not, he gets paid a bit more for his AHL games. That doesn't bother me one bit. Perhaps you're worried about the precedent it might set? Even then, I'll let the GM worry about that. Some players have more leverage than others and I think it's reasonable for Baertschi to push for the best deal he can get.

The reigning. Defending. First round draft pick of the Vancouver Canucks ... Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrock Boesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssser!

Jon's "death" really makes a lot of sense.

I'm pretty sure Jon's not dead.

PVR'ing it is the only way to go. At three hours, it's worth it just for skipping the commercials.

With Rogers owning the rights I'm not surprised that they'll have to hammer out a deal with other Canadian providers, but I hope it's a quick process.