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

[Nucker 67]

11 minutes ago, -Vintage Canuck- said:

 

Smart, way to go Horvat, extra day of recovery for Myers

[Googlie]

13 minutes ago, Petey40 said:

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. 

So the players are being permitted to leave the bubbles and travel to US cities to join the protesters, then return and resume play in 2 days?

 

Of course not.  So their "solidarity protest" is really a meaningless gesture. They are not "boycotting" games, just rescheduling. If they feel that strongly, let them pack their bags, leave the bubble and abandon their dream. Oh, wait, Kane and Dumba aren't in a bubble.

 

It's easy taking the moral high ground when it costs nothing.

[spliced]

What a load of crap. Play the freaking games. This is so stupid.

 

They are kowtowing to bullies and abusers. Sickening and really it's a human rights abuse. Gross.

[Squamfan]

This why I love my team.

 

 

 

[Jaimito]

1 minute ago, StealthNuck said:

If true that's fantastic, and I hope it's something the community here can rally behind and support. 

Nux needed the break 

 

Kidding aside, good on them to stand together. 

 

It is pro sports. They have lot of eyes on them.  This stance is causing all of us to talk about this, which is helpful. 

[cuporbust]

6 minutes ago, StealthNuck said:

Again, it's not about this one shooting. It's a systemic issue that needs to be addressed (by everyone). 

Well tell that to the officer who s life is likely over because of this regardless. You cant just group it all together and ignore the real story just because there is a bigger issue at hand. This will breed fear and hate , not change .

Edited August 27, 2020 by cuporbust

[24K PureCool]

13 minutes ago, UKNuck96 said:

Police are trained to empty a clip into the body, even highly trained marksmen. 
 

there are multiple reasons

 

- to avoid missing

-to avoid hitting someone else

- to ensure the threat is removed 

- for their safety and their collegues 

 

im not saying I agree with shooting and police being armed (im from the UK) but unless you are watching Hollywood/Netflix programs cops do not go for single shot kills or head shots etc. 
 

If you pull the trigger you mean it and empty the clip 

Good to know. Thanks 

[-SN-]

2 minutes ago, coolboarder said:

Yes, but at what cost?  Cities burned down, looting, violence do not solve anything as it will turn off majority of American people and resentment lingering for those who owns any property.  Even blacks are speaking out and condemn the looting, rioting, etc.  Yet they don't stop doing that.  

I must've missed the news when cities burned down. Good to know property value trumps human rights though. The vast majority of protests have been peaceful and almost none of the violence has been attributed to protesters. 

[rekker]

Just now, Googlie said:

So the players are being permitted to leave the bubbles and travel to US cities to join the protesters, then return and resume play in 2 days?

 

Of course not.  So their "solidarity protest" is really a meaningless gesture. They are not "boycotting" games, just rescheduling. If they feel that strongly, let them pack their bags, leave the bubble and abandon their dream. Oh, wait, Kane and Dumba aren't in a bubble.

 

It's easy taking the moral high ground when it costs nothing.

I haven't heard anything about NHL players leaving the bubble. 

[gizmo2337]

I had calculated, based on previous timeline statement, that Myers should be close to return by Aug31-Sept1 time frame. We might get him back for game 4 now instead of game 5 or 6? That could make a difference. 

[-SN-]

3 minutes ago, FijianCanuck said:

My only concern is they might have pissed off bettman.

That ship has sailed my friend. 

[nux4lyfe]

You guys gotta understand. The BLM money doesn't even go to the community..It goes to politicians. The more attention this crap gets the bigger issues we will have.

Just obey the law and you will have no issues.

[Chicken.]

1 minute ago, StealthNuck said:

I must've missed the news when cities burned down. Good to know property value trumps human rights though. The vast majority of protests have been peaceful and almost none of the violence has been attributed to protesters. 

I thought one of the leaders of BLM said the looting was justified ?  In Chicago specifically..

 

 

[24K PureCool]

2 minutes ago, spliced said:

What a load of crap. Play the freaking games. This is so stupid.

 

They are kowtowing to bullies and abusers. Sickening and really it's a human rights abuse. Gross.

Sorry you lost me at human right abuse. What human rights are abused?

[Googlie]

1 minute ago, rekker said:

I haven't heard anything about NHL players leaving the bubble. 

You didn't read the second sentence (3 words)?

[-SN-]

1 minute ago, cuporbust said:

Well tell that to the officer who s life is likely over because of this regardless. You cant just group it all together and ignore the real story just because there is a bigger issue at hand. This will breed fear and hate , not change .

I'm sure he can find a new job more suited to his abilities.  

[cuporbust]

9 minutes ago, StealthNuck said:

Again, it's not about this one shooting. It's a systemic issue that needs to be addressed (by everyone). 

If the facts dont come to the forefront,  this will also put lives at risk if officers are now afraid to defend themselves even if they are in the right. Was this officer in the right ?? I don't know because the facts are not being talked about enough. They need to know the facts will be presented properly of they end up in a situation like this .

Edited August 27, 2020 by cuporbust

[UKNuck96]

1 minute ago, StealthNuck said:

That ship has sailed my friend. 

Sailed, docked, taken on board more and set sail again 

[oldnews]

9 minutes ago, -Vintage Canuck- said:

 

I'm proud of them.

I support their decision.

And I would have supported their decision had they decided to play.  For the simple reason - that enough has always, already been enough.  They 'could' have boycotted well before this point - but each in their own time.   

We humans have larger problems than viruses - we have deeper infections inflicted on ourselves = ideology/ideologies - not just 'white' people - but almost all people(s).

 

I will say this - I think the Kelly Hrudeys and Elliotte Friedmans, etc - are insincere.  They just wanted this to stop because they couldn't bear watching the Canucks win.  It's the same old conspiracy - they precipitated this to pre-empt the Canucks road to the Cup.  So disappointing.

 

just to be clear...../s.

[-SN-]

3 minutes ago, spliced said:

What a load of crap. Play the freaking games. This is so stupid.

 

They are kowtowing to bullies and abusers. Sickening and really it's a human rights abuse. Gross.

I would love to know how a postponed game is a human rights abuse.