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  1. After following this thread, for a few pages, there's just a few things I'd like to mention. Herd Immunity – simply doesn't work; mainly due to the effect it has on the medical system. After a year of Covid-19 existing, no country has achieved anything close to 65-75% infection of the population. In a large population, it would be mayhem, whilst even in smaller areas, like Saskatchewan, it taxes the medical system so badly, that the hospitals and other medical services become less able to tend to the needs of non-Covid patients. Also, along with the dwindling equipment and protective gear, as well as staff stress and consequential increase in staff infection rates. Lockdown – is a term overused around here. BC has never been in 'lockdown' and as far as I can see, it is only used when the infections are continuing to multiply in spite of other restrictions that have already been applied. Usually happens in countries that have large populations where the pandemic has become hopelessly out of control and the medical support is collapsing. They have to hammer down the curve as quick as possible. Once the effort has reached its mark, the country is slowly opened up to avoid the potential of a financial collapse (and then the dance begins again). Right now, the only way to stop the repetition, is a reliable vaccine. Unfortunately, there needs to be enough compliance in the nation(s) to reach herd immunity (over and above the efficacy of the vaccine. What kids learn in school – Think about it. An education is so much more than learning the academic requirements. If you don't get that, just find a teacher and ask them. Also, studies of children living in long term lockdowns has substantial increases in anxiety, depression and a regression in development. Elders in long term care - These facilities should never have been allowed to deteriorate to what they are now. Shameful and outrageous for a privileged country like Canada. Canadians need to make themselves loud and clear to the elected parliamentarians.
  2. Not a lot of similarities between these 2 players. If Podz had Virt's (skating, shot), he'd already be playing in the NHL. If Virt had Podz (defensive game, relentlessness and passion for the game) he'd likely be considered and elite player. I have my doubts about Hogs, but I sure hope you're right.
  3. An important fact that appears to be overlooked by some on this board. Businesses and workplaces have been following the guidelines and making their areas safe for several months now. Not so much at home though. Laughing, hugging, yelling, crying and general merriment without masks, social distance, hand sanitizing is a magnet for Covid 19. Add some drugs and/or alcohol to the excitement and there's another outbreak.
  4. Why? His contract ends in the spring. Right now, he's playing hockey, unlike the NA kids his age.
  5. Virt's signing opens the window to buy out Sutter; that would be 2m. Wait and see what happens with Ferland and possible 3.5m LTIR. Also, like you mentioed, Baer and/or LE may be waived. Things can change quickly.
  6. adam's has a history of surpassing expectation at every level he has played. 5th rd draft pick to hobey baker. love his hustle and determination.
  7. i would too, but i don't think virt + sutts gets zacha. i think signing haula to a cheapy show me contract. yet another player with potential who was kicked to the curb by florida.
  8. virt and sutts to Devils for 2nd or 3rd. baer waived. ferland ltir -just can't see him returning. can't see loui going anywhere. suddenly nucks have more cap space.
  9. There are still some decent UFAs available that may have to accept a low cost 1-yr show me contract. C. Wilson or E. Haula may be two C's in this situation; especially Haula, who would make a cheap 3C. I think Sutter will be bought out, adding $2m cap space 1-1.5m x1yr for Haula with Gaudette moving to RW. Harmonic RD may be in the same boat. He didn't fit well in Calgary and I suspect some of the old boys club gms are not liking how he left his team at playoff time. He will likely only sign with a western CDN team as well, which lowers his options. Waive Bear to add $1m to cap and sign Harmonic 2-2.5m x1. The problem is signing Gaud and Jake (although he may be traded). Perhaps signing them 2yrs with a lesser amount in the first. Not sure how much the team can go over cap here. They also have Ferland's probable LTIR $. The Luongo $3m is making me puke right now.
  10. Imo a gm only becomes great when he wins the SC. So no, he's not great. Too early to evaluate where JB rates as we don't know when the next season starts and have a vague idea what the team will look like.
  11. That may be so, but when the important games came along Grubs whimpered off after 2 games and Holtby dominates with 23 games and wins the cup. Grubs has yet to claim a starter role so far and appears that the Avs are going with the tandem situation. He does have decent #s for sure, but he hasn't seen anywhere near the rubber that Holtby has and not nearly the high stress games either. I think Nucks will go the tandem situation as well and Demko's development will grow substantially with partner of Holtby's stature and experience. Love the term as well.
  12. I was only thinking of a cash strapped team for the Eriksson trade. They want the 6M cap hit with the low 3M salary. Every team wants a JT Miller; especially at his salary. I doubt there's many like that being dangled!
  13. Is there a very high rate of infection in Zuffenhausen? Seriously though, I would have no concerns sending my kids (if they were of age) to school in this area. I probably would be more wary if I lived in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley. Like you said, we will soon find out what the public will actually do.
  14. OK boomer Really, Batch...you sound much like 'The Silent Generation' and 'The Great Generation' talking about their (Boomer) kids and grandchildren. I know a lot of millennials (including my daughters) that are hardworking, respectful, reliable, responsible and I have sure that they can handle the inevitable tough situations that come to along in life. I also remember a lot of lazy hippies that were 'turning on, tuning in and dropping out'. Many of them are still around, but life has a way of forcing folks to toughen up or fade away.
  15. This survey was taken in late July, so it could be off a bit. Can't see it changing more than 10% though. https://www.citynews1130.com/2020/07/28/bc-parents-kids-school-september-poll/ 40% to 50% enrolment would be the best case scenario alongside a gradual return of students later on.
  16. In all likelihood, there won't be anywhere near that many kids in the classroom. I live in an area of low infection rate, where there is only an estimated 47% enrolment projection. In the lower mainland and Fraser Valley, it will be far less. The majority of parents will hold their kids back to see how things go in the first month or two. I would think that this has been anticipated by the 'powers that be'. Most schools will have less that 50% of their students; if things go well, there will be a gradual (and controlled) influx in attendance. This will allow the teachers and staff to make adjustments as needed. Of all the generations suffering through this pandemic, I feel the most badly for Gen Z. This is life's most critical developmental stage and the best place for children to learn so many crucial skills, is in school. Sitting at home with a caregiver all day and learning lessons online, may help a child's academics, but is not fulfilling his/her other developmental needs. If this damn pandemic continues for a long while, there may be some negative effects on this generation in time.
  17. Maybe throw a sweetener. The team doesn't have much in the way of picks, so it would have to be a roster player or prospect. I will get clobbered for this, but I would suggest Virtanen straight up; no retention for Loui's contract. The team really needs to reclaim that 6M right now.
  18. The focus should be on unloading contracts; even if it means retaining a portion. The 6M for Loui has to go. Most have agreed, that LE at 3M is a decent price. The next 2 yrs Loui gets 4M each, so Canucks retain the 1M + pay the 3M bonus. Nucks save 5M cap for 2 yrs. Buyout or trade(with retention) Sutter. Buy out is $2,041,667 + $1,166,667. Nucks save 2.33M +2.70M for 2 yrs. Ferland on LTIR 3.5M If his situation looks permanent, the contract can be traded (with a sweetener). Nucks save 3.5M Total: 10.8M added to the remaining cap space. **If they could find a way to unload Baer and/or Benn's contracts; all the better! I think they can sign both Marky and Toff. It is not for certain that Demko is ready to take over the reins as the #1 next season. Signing Marky gives the team time to assess the goalies for the future. Protect the one they want to keep at Expansion Draft. Toff is a great addition to the top 6. Peeps that are disappointed with his performance in the playoffs are overlooking the effects of returning early from a high ankle sprain. That must have been excruciating at times and would have a huge effect on his game. Toff is a factor in the team moving forward with a solid top 6. There will be one more opening when Pearson either leaves or is moved to the 3rd line (which I think would be terrific). Hogs, Podz, Lind, etc should not be considered top 6 at this point. Most rookies do not jump into the top 6.
  19. It's hard to say what their thinking (regarding living abroad) is now. They have had a few years to plan and prepare themselves for a move to NA. It seems that Tree is ready to leave the KHL for the NHL, but I doubt he would even attempt it if his wife wasn't on board.
  20. Somehow dump the Loui contract and sign them both without NTCs/NMCs. Play them both during the season and then protect the one you want to keep.
  21. The management needs more time to assess Demko's reliability as a #1 goalie. Sure he was great in the playoffs, but so was Binnington last year. Would you trade Marky for Binny? They need to find a way to lose Eriksson's contract; perhaps in a trade with Ottawa (perhaps Virtanen + Loui; for a late round pick). If they can do that, then sign Marks (without term restrictions) and at the end of the season coming up to Seattle expansion draft, a decision can be made as to which goalie they protect.
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