[GDT] Vancouver Canucks vs. Vegas Golden Knights | August 29th, 2020 | 6:45pm PT, SNP | R2G3

[cuporbust]

Who in their right mind would sign up to be a police officer these days? No thanks .

[Moose Nuckle]

Just now, cuporbust said:

Who in their right mind would sign up to be a police officer these days? No thanks .

Robocop would

[Dumb Nuck]

1 minute ago, nux4lyfe said:

Brother, The more attention it gets, The bigger it gets..what did Morgan Freeman say?

I disagree, you can’t get away from it, it’s too much.

[24K PureCool]

2 minutes ago, peaches5 said:

Cops are trained to empty their clips not to shoot one bullet and with adrenaline in a situation where a man was just tasered and kept moving shooting 7 rounds is not really that much.

Man hope you are never at the other end of it. 

 

It is too much and if that is their training than it is definitely a problem. 7 shots in the back is excessive. A good marksman only need 1 shot to immobilize, max 2 or 3. 

[-Vintage Canuck-]

 

[Dumb Nuck]

1 minute ago, 24K PureCool said:

Man hope you are never at the other end of it. 

 

It is too much and if that is their training than it is definitely a problem. 7 shots in the back is excessive. A good marksman only need 1 shot to immobilize, max 2 or 3. 

If it’s your life on the line how many shots are you taking? I bet more than one.

[Roberts]

it wasn't just 7 shots, he resisted arrest, resisted being tasered, then opened his car and reached for a knife.

[-SN-]

7 minutes ago, Stelar said:

missing a day of hockey is going to cause a larger race divide?  Really?

Don't you remember the great Race War of 2020 when hockey was cancelled for months due to Covid? 

 

What's another day guys. Nobody is saying these (apparent) cancellations will solve racism - that's a ridiculous straw man and over-simplification. This also isn't about a singular incident. It's about bringing attention to a massive issue, showing support, and sparking discussion. 

[peaches5]

1 minute ago, 24K PureCool said:

Man hope you are never at the other end of it. 

 

It is too much and if that is their training than it is definitely a problem. 7 shots in the back is excessive. A good marksman only need 1 shot to immobilize, max 2 or 3. 

I wouldn't be on the other end because I am not idiot and don't fight with police officers and then walk away from them. I would fully expect to get shot if I did something that stupid. George Floyd did everything right and got murdered.

[Nucker 67]

Everything will be better in 24 hours, right?  Any idea when they're going to play Game 3? Well, we went months without sports, we can wait one day to get back at 'er. If this sit-out helps someone in any way, then I guess it's good. I would love to know how it would help though, or who this helps.

 

Sports is a positive escape for a lot of people and brings people of all races together. Cancelling games means "they're" winning, whoever "they" are. 

[Moose Nuckle]

1 minute ago, 24K PureCool said:

Man hope you are never at the other end of it. 

 

It is too much and if that is their training than it is definitely a problem. 7 shots in the back is excessive. A good marksman only need 1 shot to immobilize, max 2 or 3. 

You clearly havent heard of how many bullets a drugged up person can take and keep going.

[fantastico]

This could be beneficial for our guys to get a break. Hopefully get Myers back.

[xereau]

3 minutes ago, Dumb Nuck said:

If it’s your life on the line how many shots are you taking? I bet more than one.

It's pretty incredible how the media misled everyone on the truth behind the shooting in question.

 

This should be a MASSIVE part of the entire narrative.

Edited August 27, 2020 by xereau

[250Integra]

2 minutes ago, NUCKER67 said:

Everything will be better in 24 hours, right?  Any idea when they're going to play Game 3? Well, we went months without sports, we can wait one day to get back at 'er. If this sit-out helps someone in any way, then I guess it's good. I would love to know how it would help though, or who this helps.

 

Sports is a positive escape for a lot of people and brings people of all races together. Cancelling games means "they're" winning, whoever "they" are. 

The players view it as a distraction from a more bigger issue at hand. Cancelling games, for whatever reason, brings attention to the matter.

Edited August 27, 2020 by 250Integra

[Cromeslab]

Just going to plop this in here

 

https://www.nhl.com/news/current-top-defesemen-impress-hockey-hall-of-famers/c-318782050?tid=277548856

Edited August 27, 2020 by Cromeslab

[Petey40]

Man some people on this board  they’re postponing for a day or two in solidarity with a movement to fight against racism, and people are upset about that? That’s insane. At least they’re trying to do something instead of just ignoring and continuing on like nothing's happening. The fact people are actually upset about postponing for a day or 2 is mind blowing. 

Edited August 27, 2020 by Petey40

[bishopshodan]

If  the nhl resumes tomorrow and there is another incident next week, do they pause again?

 

I feel the players were pressured. There are 400 personal stuck in the bubbles making up the 8 teams left. They are playing for their dream and mean while can't wait to be home with their families. 

 

I just wish there could be another way, maybe pressure owners to donate profits for the playoffs to a BLM org or don't play? use your pre and post game interviews to champion the cause, as you have a platform to due so on national broadcasts. 

 

I have no real issue with it but I am disappointed and believe there are other ways to show support. 

 

 

[Stelar]

Much like the Don Cherry thread early in the season, this thread will surely show some true colours. 

[Dumb Nuck]

Just now, xereau said:

It's pretty incredible how the media misled everyone on the truth behind the shooting in question.

That’s the plan, decide everyone, it makes great news and makes them rich.

[nux4lyfe]

"The best way to end racism is to stop talking about it" - Morgan Freeman