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IrishWolfman said:
There are some drives even I'm not crazy enough to make. And you're talking to a guy who hiked it up to Timmins in the dead of winter to watch the U-17 World Hockey Challenge this year. That stretch of the Trans-Can between the Soo and Thunder Bay is a bear.
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Pussy. :rolleyes(2):

You're talking to a guy that drives 12-15 hours a day in a semi for work. I have also driven from Winnipeg to Mackenzie BC (24 hrs) straight though multiple times. I have also driven from Winnipeg to Pittsburgh multiple times over the past few years. I absolutely love driving long distances.
 
MindzEye said:
Driving a rig 24 hrs straight isn't illegal?
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I wasn't driving a rig that long. I was driving a car.

I meant that I drive truck 12-15 hours a day. I do all my driving within 100 kms of home so I don't need to fill out a log book, otherwise I'd only be allowed to drive 13 hours a day.

I have driven my car to BC and PA.
 
my bad then.

Even then though, not sure if it's illegal or not...but driving without sleep for that long isn't exactly a bright idea.
 
Habspatrol said:
Pussy. :rolleyes(2):

You're talking to a guy that drives 12-15 hours a day in a semi for work. I have also driven from Winnipeg to Mackenzie BC (24 hrs) straight though multiple times. I have also driven from Winnipeg to Pittsburgh multiple times over the past few years. I absolutely love driving long distances.
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You know what they say, HP.

Old truckers don't die, they just get a new Peterbilt.
 
MindzEye said:
my bad then.

Even then though, not sure if it's illegal or not...but driving without sleep for that long isn't exactly a bright idea.
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I agree, it's not smart as a rule. I definitely would have stopped if I got too tired, I've slept several hours on the side of the road on long distance trips before. That time was just weird, I never really got all that tired. I probably drank 12 coffees and 3 packs of smokes though.
 
The whole draft year, apart from Stamkos and Doughty is looking not all that great, but I just DO NOT see what the fuss is about Schenn, I think he is very overrated. And if we could get Hall or Seguin for him, Kaberle and Stalberg, well, don't anyone wave goodbye.

Its all about getting the best player. But for Edmonton with all kinds of other problems, not the least of which is 73 dollar oil, Burke might take a bad contract to enhance the deal.

Bottom line, I can smell the ether of Burkes thought process, and he is dying to get a big name forward. Thornton, Lecavellier or something.
 
The whole draft year, apart from Stamkos and Doughty is looking not all that great
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What?

Bogosian & Schenn are already very solid full time NHL blueliners less than 2 years since their draft day. Pietrangelo is considered one of, if not the best prospect in hockey right now and in all likelihood is a full timer next season.

That's all of the top 5 in the NHL full time by the 3rd post draft season (and 4 of them entered the NHL in their first post draft season)

Throw in Tyler Myers, Del Zotto, Karlsson, Colin Wilson & Bailey and we're talking about nearly a 3rd of the first round are full time NHL'ers and most of those names playing in prominent roles on their teams.

Then you have guys like Eberle, Tichonov, Boeddker, Sbisa, Ennis, & Carlson who have varying degrees of pro experience so far and are expected to cement spots on NHL teams within the next season or so.

Over half of the 1st round has played in the NHL so far, with at least 4-5 more likely to make their debuts this season. It was a damn good first round of the draft, with exactly what you expect from a strong draft. Some superstar talent at the very top, strong franchise building blocks from #'s 4-5 onward and some enigmatic talent with boatloads of potential but numerous question marks on draft day (Myers, Eberle, etc) deeper in the first round.
 
MindzEye said:
and Schenn is going to make you look silly Teeds
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In a league where By THUG len is a major star, perhaps, but in the league I envision, he wouldn't even make the AHL.

My ten year old son skates far better than Schenn, and that alone makes me dislike, disrespect and DISS the guy. He is a robotoid slug and that is all I feel about him.
 
great story bro...but

The NHL isn't the league you envision (which I won't get into further, you're well acquainted with my stance on a full time 4 on 4 gimmick league), and in this NHL where sound physical defensive play, shot blocking,& intimidation are very important (moreso in the playoffs than in the regular season), a player like Luke Schenn can be very valuable.
 
MindzEye said:
great story bro...but

The NHL isn't the league you envision (which I won't get into further, you're well acquainted with my stance on a full time 4 on 4 gimmick league), and in this NHL where sound physical defensive play, shot blocking,& intimidation are very important (moreso in the playoffs than in the regular season), a player like Luke Schenn can be very valuable.
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Yeah, can't convince you on that four on four, even though it is what gets people out of their seats almost as much as a really good highway traffic accident slows cars down.

But apart from that, INTIMIDATION? Schenn doesn't intimidate anyone. He is built poorly. No calves. Whatsover. Heck, I think he will be out of the league in three or four years. After everyone realizes he is Luke alright, Luke Richardson lite.
 
I hope "out of the league in three years" is similar to "FINISHED AS A TOP PLAYER" because that sure turned out nicely for Sidney Crosby.
 
teeds said:
Yeah, can't convince you on that four on four, even though it is what gets people out of their seats almost as much as a really good highway traffic accident slows cars down.
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Because it's a novelty. When NHL games started putting up Lacrosse scores, people would start to lose interest. How many 15-12 playoff games would it take for you to stop watching?

But apart from that, INTIMIDATION? Schenn doesn't intimidate anyone.
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I beg to differ. Puck carriers are noticeably more cautious when crossing our blueline when Schenn is on the ice. Phaneuf has the same effect.

He is built poorly. No calves. Whatsover.
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He looks a bit on the slight side, but there aren't many 20 yr olds who aren't. 216 pounds though, and I've met the kid, he's big with room on his frame for 10-15 pounds no problem.

Heck, I think he will be out of the league in three or four years.
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Teeds, you make some interesting insights that many people miss. But statements like this make you look ridiculous man, sorry.

Seriosuly, can you provide me another example of a player who was a very good NHL'er at age 19, and was out of the league within 4-5 years for issues that weren't drug/alcohol/injury related?

After everyone realizes he is Luke alright, Luke Richardson lite.
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He's already significantly better than Richardson ever was. Far more mobile, much better with the puck. Not as tough though.
 
MindzEye said:
What?

Bogosian & Schenn are already very solid full time NHL blueliners less than 2 years since their draft day. Pietrangelo is considered one of, if not the best prospect in hockey right now and in all likelihood is a full timer next season.

That's all of the top 5 in the NHL full time by the 3rd post draft season (and 4 of them entered the NHL in their first post draft season)

Throw in Tyler Myers, Del Zotto, Karlsson, Colin Wilson & Bailey and we're talking about nearly a 3rd of the first round are full time NHL'ers and most of those names playing in prominent roles on their teams.

Then you have guys like Eberle, Tichonov, Boeddker, Sbisa, Ennis, & Carlson who have varying degrees of pro experience so far and are expected to cement spots on NHL teams within the next season or so.

Over half of the 1st round has played in the NHL so far, with at least 4-5 more likely to make their debuts this season. It was a damn good first round of the draft, with exactly what you expect from a strong draft. Some superstar talent at the very top, strong franchise building blocks from #'s 4-5 onward and some enigmatic talent with boatloads of potential but numerous question marks on draft day (Myers, Eberle, etc) deeper in the first round.
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I agree with pretty much everything you say here. Although I would go one better with Bogosian, I'll be shocked if he isn't a perennial all star and perhaps battling with Doughty for Norris trophies for the next 15 years.
 
teeds said:
Yeah, can't convince you on that four on four, even though it is what gets people out of their seats almost as much as a really good highway traffic accident slows cars down.

But apart from that, INTIMIDATION? Schenn doesn't intimidate anyone. He is built poorly. No calves. Whatsover. Heck, I think he will be out of the league in three or four years. After everyone realizes he is Luke alright, Luke Richardson lite.
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Before he left for vacation this week, Ducks winger Bobby Ryan said he thought the Ducks had met with his representatives to broach the topic of a new deal before his current entry-level contract expires on July 1.

In an e-mail response on Tuesday, Don Meehan of Newport Sports Management confirmed that talks have taken place recently and that he expects there will be more conversations in the coming weeks between himself, Mark Guy and Ducks assistant general manager David McNab. Guy is Ryan’s longtime agent and other representative.
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http://www.ocregister.com/sports/ducks-250497-ryan-contract.html

He went to Fiji.
 
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