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Post by Fugazi on Jun 23, 2020 10:35:28 GMT -8
Do you think he's correct that the media has their own agenda when it comes to reporting the news. TSN (espn in canada) sure is acting like its big brother in America
OPINION: Fans should be concerned as the relationship between NHL teams and the media that covers them gets stranger by the minute
Steve Simmons, like most journalists, has a long and complicated history with Twitter, so he was prepared for the reaction when he reported Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews had tested positive for the coronavirus.
“I’d say it was about 80 (per cent) to 20,” the Toronto Sun sports columnist says over the phone from Toronto. “Eighty were, ‘You’re an idiot.’ Twenty were, ‘Good story.’”
OK, nothing too surprising there, especially for someone who’s stumbled into more than one of these encounters. But the reaction from other sectors of the media? That surprised Simmons. Hell, it should surprise anyone in our business. It should also scare them, even if it’s part of a trend which now seems irreversible.
Auston Matthews testing positive for COVID-19 is a huge story on about 48 levels. He’s the biggest star on one of the NHL’s most storied franchises. He’s one of the best young players in the game. The news comes as the NHL tested 200 players resulting in 11 positives.
Matthews was also skating with a group of players in Arizona that included members of the Arizona Coyotes and Leafs goalie Freddie Andersen. An undetermined number of the Coyotes’ players tested positive. Arizona, where many NHL players are skating during the lockdown, has experienced an alarming rise in COVID-19 cases over the last two weeks.
All this comes as the NHL prepares to open training camps on July 10. In Vancouver, the provincial government has thrown its support behind a Vancouver Canucks-driven plan to act as a hub city when play resumes at the end of July. This will bring players from 12 different teams along with support staff, medical people, security, TV crews, etc., etc., to our town.
True, that’s not quite 48 different levels. But it’s still a big story. At least it is to most. But there is no mention of it on TSN or Sportsnet, at least there wasn’t three days after Simmons’s story ran on the Toronto Sun’s website. There was no panel discussion. No hot takes from the insiders on what this could mean. Nothing. Crickets. A yawning void.
Simmons did appear on the TSN radio station in Toronto on Friday to discuss his story and the station initially put the clip on its website.
But it was down an hour later. If you performed a Google search with the key words: Auston Matthews, COVID and TSN on Monday, you got a link to a story under the headline: Simmons on breaking news that Leafs star Auston Matthews tests positive for COVID-19.
When you click on the link, it directs you to a page which says: “Oops! There is nothing here to see.”
Couldn’t make it up if you tried.
“I’m upset with my industry,” Simmons said. “I expect more from them.”
All this, of course, raises any number of uncomfortable questions for TSN and Sportsnet, which are NHL rights holders and also have an ownership stake in Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment. Did the decision to spike the story come from corporate headquarters? Did it come from the Leafs?
Simmons, who’s been a longtime contributor on TSN, poked around for some answers and got some conflicting messages. One suggested Matthews’s positive test was a personal health matter, which made it out of bounds. But both TSN and Sportsnet reported on the positive COVID tests of, among others, Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott and Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell.
Why is Matthews different?
Can’t tell you. But we can tell you it’s part of a media landscape in which the lines between teams and the people who report on them have been blurred beyond recognition; a landscape where every attempt is made to manage availability in order to create homogeneous storylines; where access to information and sources is directly linked to what’s reported and when it’s reported.
This, of course, serves the purposes of the leagues and their individual teams. It just doesn’t serve the purposes of their audience but, over time, that’s also changed. Fans seem willing to consume news served in a diluted form. Either that or they’ve been conditioned to accept it. Don’t know.
But do know, unless you’re a rights holder or you’ve been granted that favoured status, a different set of rules apply. You can ask the Canucks if their trainer, Roger Takahashi, would be available for a story on the challenges of staying in shape during the lockdown. Just don’t expect the answer to be yes. Or 1040, the sports talk-radio station in Vancouver, can book an interview with Utica Comets head coach Trent Cull, advertise it on air, then be told Cull isn’t available, presumably because the request didn’t go through official channels.
Maybe you don’t find this outrageous. But this comes at a time when both the business and the soul of traditional media is fighting to survive. We used to be an unbiased filter between the established order and the public. Sometimes we still are. But we’re losing our strong, independent voices. We’re losing our place and the public is losing something in the bargain.
You can understand why teams and leagues, to say nothing of political parties and their leaders, like this arrangement. But you shouldn’t.
ewilles@postmedia.com
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Post by danvilleshark on Jun 23, 2020 11:39:05 GMT -8
Do you think he's correct that the media has their own agenda when it comes to reporting the news. TSN (espn in canada) sure is acting like its big brother in America OPINION: Fans should be concerned as the relationship between NHL teams and the media that covers them gets stranger by the minute Steve Simmons, like most journalists, has a long and complicated history with Twitter, so he was prepared for the reaction when he reported Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews had tested positive for the coronavirus. “I’d say it was about 80 (per cent) to 20,” the Toronto Sun sports columnist says over the phone from Toronto. “Eighty were, ‘You’re an idiot.’ Twenty were, ‘Good story.’” OK, nothing too surprising there, especially for someone who’s stumbled into more than one of these encounters. But the reaction from other sectors of the media? That surprised Simmons. Hell, it should surprise anyone in our business. It should also scare them, even if it’s part of a trend which now seems irreversible. Auston Matthews testing positive for COVID-19 is a huge story on about 48 levels. He’s the biggest star on one of the NHL’s most storied franchises. He’s one of the best young players in the game. The news comes as the NHL tested 200 players resulting in 11 positives. Matthews was also skating with a group of players in Arizona that included members of the Arizona Coyotes and Leafs goalie Freddie Andersen. An undetermined number of the Coyotes’ players tested positive. Arizona, where many NHL players are skating during the lockdown, has experienced an alarming rise in COVID-19 cases over the last two weeks. All this comes as the NHL prepares to open training camps on July 10. In Vancouver, the provincial government has thrown its support behind a Vancouver Canucks-driven plan to act as a hub city when play resumes at the end of July. This will bring players from 12 different teams along with support staff, medical people, security, TV crews, etc., etc., to our town. True, that’s not quite 48 different levels. But it’s still a big story. At least it is to most. But there is no mention of it on TSN or Sportsnet, at least there wasn’t three days after Simmons’s story ran on the Toronto Sun’s website. There was no panel discussion. No hot takes from the insiders on what this could mean. Nothing. Crickets. A yawning void. Simmons did appear on the TSN radio station in Toronto on Friday to discuss his story and the station initially put the clip on its website. But it was down an hour later. If you performed a Google search with the key words: Auston Matthews, COVID and TSN on Monday, you got a link to a story under the headline: Simmons on breaking news that Leafs star Auston Matthews tests positive for COVID-19. When you click on the link, it directs you to a page which says: “Oops! There is nothing here to see.” Couldn’t make it up if you tried. “I’m upset with my industry,” Simmons said. “I expect more from them.” All this, of course, raises any number of uncomfortable questions for TSN and Sportsnet, which are NHL rights holders and also have an ownership stake in Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment. Did the decision to spike the story come from corporate headquarters? Did it come from the Leafs? Simmons, who’s been a longtime contributor on TSN, poked around for some answers and got some conflicting messages. One suggested Matthews’s positive test was a personal health matter, which made it out of bounds. But both TSN and Sportsnet reported on the positive COVID tests of, among others, Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott and Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell. Why is Matthews different? Can’t tell you. But we can tell you it’s part of a media landscape in which the lines between teams and the people who report on them have been blurred beyond recognition; a landscape where every attempt is made to manage availability in order to create homogeneous storylines; where access to information and sources is directly linked to what’s reported and when it’s reported. This, of course, serves the purposes of the leagues and their individual teams. It just doesn’t serve the purposes of their audience but, over time, that’s also changed. Fans seem willing to consume news served in a diluted form. Either that or they’ve been conditioned to accept it. Don’t know. But do know, unless you’re a rights holder or you’ve been granted that favoured status, a different set of rules apply. You can ask the Canucks if their trainer, Roger Takahashi, would be available for a story on the challenges of staying in shape during the lockdown. Just don’t expect the answer to be yes. Or 1040, the sports talk-radio station in Vancouver, can book an interview with Utica Comets head coach Trent Cull, advertise it on air, then be told Cull isn’t available, presumably because the request didn’t go through official channels. Maybe you don’t find this outrageous. But this comes at a time when both the business and the soul of traditional media is fighting to survive. We used to be an unbiased filter between the established order and the public. Sometimes we still are. But we’re losing our strong, independent voices. We’re losing our place and the public is losing something in the bargain. You can understand why teams and leagues, to say nothing of political parties and their leaders, like this arrangement. But you shouldn’t. ewilles@postmedia.com The Mathews Covid story is legit and I dont see why anyone would spike it in the name of journalism. Unfortunately the so called media has brought this on themselves. |
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Post by carolinasharksfan on Jun 23, 2020 12:05:36 GMT -8
Nice...brisket is one if the most challenging things to bbq. I’m doing a whole one this Saturday...that 5am wake up will suck but its worth it come dinner time  This one was just a small one. I'm still trying to figure it out. This one didn't have that intense smoky flavor I'm looking for What flavor pellets did you use and how long did you cook it on the low/smoke setting? If you get a “smoke ring” on your meat but not a lot of smoke flavor, that usually means the pellets weren’t the best type for the type of meat. If you don’t see a smoke ring, thats a different issue. |
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Post by jackalope on Jun 23, 2020 17:37:56 GMT -8
Do you think he's correct that the media has their own agenda when it comes to reporting the news. TSN (espn in canada) sure is acting like its big brother in America OPINION: Fans should be concerned as the relationship between NHL teams and the media that covers them gets stranger by the minute Steve Simmons, like most journalists, has a long and complicated history with Twitter, so he was prepared for the reaction when he reported Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews had tested positive for the coronavirus. “I’d say it was about 80 (per cent) to 20,” the Toronto Sun sports columnist says over the phone from Toronto. “Eighty were, ‘You’re an idiot.’ Twenty were, ‘Good story.’” OK, nothing too surprising there, especially for someone who’s stumbled into more than one of these encounters. But the reaction from other sectors of the media? That surprised Simmons. Hell, it should surprise anyone in our business. It should also scare them, even if it’s part of a trend which now seems irreversible. Auston Matthews testing positive for COVID-19 is a huge story on about 48 levels. He’s the biggest star on one of the NHL’s most storied franchises. He’s one of the best young players in the game. The news comes as the NHL tested 200 players resulting in 11 positives. Matthews was also skating with a group of players in Arizona that included members of the Arizona Coyotes and Leafs goalie Freddie Andersen. An undetermined number of the Coyotes’ players tested positive. Arizona, where many NHL players are skating during the lockdown, has experienced an alarming rise in COVID-19 cases over the last two weeks. All this comes as the NHL prepares to open training camps on July 10. In Vancouver, the provincial government has thrown its support behind a Vancouver Canucks-driven plan to act as a hub city when play resumes at the end of July. This will bring players from 12 different teams along with support staff, medical people, security, TV crews, etc., etc., to our town. True, that’s not quite 48 different levels. But it’s still a big story. At least it is to most. But there is no mention of it on TSN or Sportsnet, at least there wasn’t three days after Simmons’s story ran on the Toronto Sun’s website. There was no panel discussion. No hot takes from the insiders on what this could mean. Nothing. Crickets. A yawning void. Simmons did appear on the TSN radio station in Toronto on Friday to discuss his story and the station initially put the clip on its website. But it was down an hour later. If you performed a Google search with the key words: Auston Matthews, COVID and TSN on Monday, you got a link to a story under the headline: Simmons on breaking news that Leafs star Auston Matthews tests positive for COVID-19. When you click on the link, it directs you to a page which says: “Oops! There is nothing here to see.” Couldn’t make it up if you tried. “I’m upset with my industry,” Simmons said. “I expect more from them.” All this, of course, raises any number of uncomfortable questions for TSN and Sportsnet, which are NHL rights holders and also have an ownership stake in Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment. Did the decision to spike the story come from corporate headquarters? Did it come from the Leafs? Simmons, who’s been a longtime contributor on TSN, poked around for some answers and got some conflicting messages. One suggested Matthews’s positive test was a personal health matter, which made it out of bounds. But both TSN and Sportsnet reported on the positive COVID tests of, among others, Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott and Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell. Why is Matthews different? Can’t tell you. But we can tell you it’s part of a media landscape in which the lines between teams and the people who report on them have been blurred beyond recognition; a landscape where every attempt is made to manage availability in order to create homogeneous storylines; where access to information and sources is directly linked to what’s reported and when it’s reported. This, of course, serves the purposes of the leagues and their individual teams. It just doesn’t serve the purposes of their audience but, over time, that’s also changed. Fans seem willing to consume news served in a diluted form. Either that or they’ve been conditioned to accept it. Don’t know. But do know, unless you’re a rights holder or you’ve been granted that favoured status, a different set of rules apply. You can ask the Canucks if their trainer, Roger Takahashi, would be available for a story on the challenges of staying in shape during the lockdown. Just don’t expect the answer to be yes. Or 1040, the sports talk-radio station in Vancouver, can book an interview with Utica Comets head coach Trent Cull, advertise it on air, then be told Cull isn’t available, presumably because the request didn’t go through official channels. Maybe you don’t find this outrageous. But this comes at a time when both the business and the soul of traditional media is fighting to survive. We used to be an unbiased filter between the established order and the public. Sometimes we still are. But we’re losing our strong, independent voices. We’re losing our place and the public is losing something in the bargain. You can understand why teams and leagues, to say nothing of political parties and their leaders, like this arrangement. But you shouldn’t. ewilles@postmedia.com The Mathews Covid story is legit and I dont see why anyone would spike it in the name of journalism. Unfortunately the so called media has brought this on themselves. I couldn't agree more! Maybe if the hockey "journalists" didn't adopt the shit ethics and practices of American (I have not been to a foreign country in years) journalism/media trying to make stories out of nothing or twist the headlines to fabricate news, then there would not be a bias. Totally self inflicted. Also, I don't see how Mathews having covid is any bigger of a deal than any other NHL player/staff. Other than it could potentially throw a wrench in the works of the season continuation if enough players/staff have it. To bad he has a 99% chance of surviving it. He is a young healthy millionaire with unlimited medical resources. He will be fine. |
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Post by cjelli on Jun 23, 2020 18:18:43 GMT -8
The Mathews Covid story is legit and I dont see why anyone would spike it in the name of journalism. Unfortunately the so called media has brought this on themselves. I couldn't agree more! Maybe if the hockey "journalists" didn't adopt the shit ethics and practices of American (I have not been to a foreign country in years) journalism/media trying to make stories out of nothing or twist the headlines to fabricate news, then there would not be a bias. Totally self inflicted. Also, I don't see how Mathews having covid is any bigger of a deal than any other NHL player/staff. Other than it could potentially throw a wrench in the works of the season continuation if enough players/staff have it. To bad he has a 99% chance of surviving it. He is a young healthy millionaire with unlimited medical resources. He will be fine. I wish Auston Matthews a recovery that will make him completely healthy, but half a player he was before the virus struck. |
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Post by d5shark on Jun 24, 2020 5:52:05 GMT -8
This one was just a small one. I'm still trying to figure it out. This one didn't have that intense smoky flavor I'm looking for What flavor pellets did you use and how long did you cook it on the low/smoke setting? If you get a “smoke ring” on your meat but not a lot of smoke flavor, that usually means the pellets weren’t the best type for the type of meat. If you don’t see a smoke ring, thats a different issue. I cooked it for 2 hours on the smoke setting and then another 4 hours wrapped up. It was super tender to the point where I could barely slice it when it was still warm because it was basically falling apart. I did get a smoke ring, but the seasoning may have overpowered the flavor. I used the "Pit Boss" competition blend from Lowe's but I also added some hickory pellets. |
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Post by sharkhaywood on Jun 24, 2020 12:51:46 GMT -8
So the Tan Man got into the Hall of Fame. Does that mean we can fire him now?
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Post by HOOCH2173 on Jun 24, 2020 12:55:29 GMT -8
So the Tan Man got into the Hall of Fame. Does that mean we can fire him now?  |
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Post by Fugazi on Jun 24, 2020 13:28:10 GMT -8
TORONTO (June 24, 2020) – Lanny McDonald, Chairman of the Hockey Hall of Fame announced today that individuals have been elected to Hockey Hall of Fame Honoured Membership, in both the Player and Builder Category. The vote took place today at the annual meeting of the Selection Committee in Toronto and remotely in North America and Europe. “The Hockey Hall of Fame is proud to welcome these hockey legends as Honoured Members,” said Lanny McDonald. “Their contributions to the game of hockey are well documented and their election to the Hockey Hall of Fame is richly deserved.” In the Builder Category, one individual was elected. Ken Holland began post playing career as a scout with the Detroit Red Wings in 1985. From there he moved up to the post of Assistant General Manager of the Red, while also acting as GM of their American Hockey League affiliate. Named the Detroit Red Wings’ GM in 1997 he then spent 22 seasons in that post winning three Stanley Cup Championships. During his tenure in Detroit his team won more combined regular season and playoff games (1,044) than any other NHL franchise. “I am incredibly humbled by this honour,” said Holland. “I am in this game because I loved it as a young man and I am happy to have been able to stay in the game.” In the Player Category, five individuals were elected. Slovak native, Marian Hossa, was the Ottawa Senators’ first round selection in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft. After seven seasons in Ottawa, he then had stints with three other NHL teams before playing his final eight seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks. With the Blackhawks, Hossa won Stanley Cups in 2010, 2013 and 2015. Overall, in 1309 NHL regular season games, he recorded 525 goals and 609 assists. “This honour means so much to me,” said Hossa. “I would like to thank everyone who voted for me. I have learned so much about life through the game of hockey and am very appreciative of this recognition.” Jarome Iginla played over 15 seasons with the Calgary Flames from 1996 – 2013 and led the team in scoring during 11 of those seasons. A three-time NHL First All-Star Team member, the Edmonton (AB) native recorded 1300 points in 1554 NHL regular season games (on four NHL teams). He also was a member of Team Canada at three Olympic Games, winning gold medals in 2002 and 2010. “This selection is hard to believe and makes me reflect and look back on my career,” said Iginla. “I was always just trying to make the NHL and this recognition means a lot to me and my family.” Drafted by the Edmonton Oilers in the first round in the 1979 Entry Draft, Kevin Lowe would go on to play 13 seasons with the Oilers, winning five Stanley Cup championships. After being traded to the New York Rangers in 1992, Lowe played four more seasons adding a sixth Stanley Cup in 1994. “I think I perhaps represent the next level of guys who helped to win championships,” said Lowe. “I appreciate that my contributions to the teams I played on are being recognized in this way.” A native of Chateauguay, Quebec, Kim St-Pierre played boys’ hockey until she was 18 years of age. From there she played on the women’s team at McGill University and began her storied career in the CWHL and representing Canada on the international stage. Backstopping the Canadian Women’s National team, St-Pierre won three Olympic gold medals and five World Women’s Championships Gold Medals. While playing for Canada she posted a career 1.17 GAA and a 0.939 save percentage. “Hockey has always been my passion and this is a very special honour,” said St-Pierre. “When I was growing up it was only boys and when that changed my dream was able to come through. I’m grateful and would like to thank all of my coaches and my family.” Doug Wilson was the 7th overall selection by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 1977 Amateur Draft. He would play 14 seasons with the Blackhawks, leading all team defencemen in scoring for 10 consecutive seasons. Traded to the San Jose Sharks in 1991, he played his final two seasons with the team before later moving over into team management. In 1024 NHL regular season games, Wilson recorded 237 goals and 590 assists. “I’m not even a Hall of Famer in my own house, so joining this club means the world to me,” said Wilson. “I would like to thank all of the people who have been so good to me in this game.” The 2020 Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Celebration is tentatively scheduled on Monday, November 16th in Toronto (preceded by the traditional slate of “Induction Weekend” events beginning on Friday, November 13th, including the annual “Hockey Hall of Fame Game” hosted by the Toronto Maple Leafs). Due to the continued fluidity of developments surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic (including the NHL’s Return to Play Plan, etc.), the Hall of Fame is not accepting ticket orders for the 2020 Induction events at this time. Stay tuned for further announcements in the upcoming weeks which will be posted via HHOF.com and other HHOF social media platforms. www.hhof.com |
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Post by carolinasharksfan on Jun 24, 2020 13:33:50 GMT -8
So the Tan Man got into the Hall of Fame. Does that mean we can fire him now? I was a Hawks fan prior to the Sharks coming into the league, so I was also a big Wilson fan. As a GM, he’s had his up’s and down’s but I think the Sharks need a complete rebuild, so he should probably go. Also, if Wilson is in the HOF, then there shouldn’t be any debate about Marleau getting in. |
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Post by danvilleshark on Jun 25, 2020 12:27:04 GMT -8
Not really looking forward to the postseason but I will watch if it does happen. What are the odds they can pull this off?
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Post by cjelli on Jun 25, 2020 12:28:43 GMT -8
Not really looking forward to the postseason but I will watch if it does happen. What are the odds they can pull this off? I hope they can't. I've got a lot of rewriting to do for my website and with the move and stuff I'm really falling behind.
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Post by danvilleshark on Jun 25, 2020 14:17:06 GMT -8
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Post by sjsharks59 on Jun 25, 2020 14:32:09 GMT -8
Too bad Amazon's carbon footprint has exploded lately.. Screw Bezos |
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Post by jackalope on Jun 25, 2020 15:05:04 GMT -8
Of all the names they could have come up with... That is the best they could think? This has me actually worried about the naming of the team now. Especially since it got pushed back.
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Post by carolinasharksfan on Jun 25, 2020 15:16:03 GMT -8
Not really looking forward to the postseason but I will watch if it does happen. What are the odds they can pull this off? I really hope it happens because I’d love to have another sport to watch in addition to golf and NASCAR, but I don’t see how they can play a close quarters/contact sport right now...so I’ll say zero chance it happens. |
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Post by sjsharks59 on Jun 25, 2020 15:21:10 GMT -8
Not really looking forward to the postseason but I will watch if it does happen. What are the odds they can pull this off? I really hope it happens because I’d love to have another sport to watch in addition to golf and NASCAR, but I don’t see how they can play a close quarters/contact sport right now...so I’ll say zero chance it happens. ESPN has the Cornhole games on. |
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Post by danvilleshark on Jun 25, 2020 15:51:06 GMT -8
I really hope it happens because I’d love to have another sport to watch in addition to golf and NASCAR, but I don’t see how they can play a close quarters/contact sport right now...so I’ll say zero chance it happens. ESPN has the Cornhole games on. Yay! |
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Post by Fugazi on Jun 26, 2020 8:25:07 GMT -8
from Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet,
During a time of COVID-19 spikes, rising numbers of positive tests across all sports and the clock ticking closer to the scheduled July 10 opening of NHL camps, players will be soon voting on a CBA extension.
According to multiple sources, the potential agreement between the NHL and NHLPA caps escrow at 20 per cent for the 2020-21 season. Original guesstimates were escrow at 35 per cent if this year did not finish, 27-28 even if it did.
But there is a second layer: a one-season-only 10 per cent salary deferral by every player. I’m told this is not a rollback. Players will be returned that money in the future. The benefit to them is the escrow on it would be lower.
These are elements of a much more complicated puzzle. One source compared it to a “payment plan you might negotiate with your credit card company.” From an ownership perspective, every dollar owed the teams on the 50-50 revenue split will be repaid over the balance of the CBA.
As part of the agreement, the salary cap will be kept close to the current $81.5 million for the next three seasons. There is potential for it to go up $1 million in 2022-23.
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Post by Fugazi on Jun 26, 2020 8:26:52 GMT -8
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Post by Marbles on Jun 26, 2020 15:09:13 GMT -8
This one was just a small one. I'm still trying to figure it out. This one didn't have that intense smoky flavor I'm looking for What flavor pellets did you use and how long did you cook it on the low/smoke setting? If you get a “smoke ring” on your meat but not a lot of smoke flavor, that usually means the pellets weren’t the best type for the type of meat. If you don’t see a smoke ring, thats a different issue. I have a little electric guy. Has been good for pork butt with just some mesquite or apple wood chips you can pick up at lowes. Keep replacing the chips as needed for the first 4 hours or so. Make sure to soak them before going in. All that. |
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Post by Fugazi on Jun 26, 2020 17:51:12 GMT -8
The team that will pick first in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft will be determined at a later date after a placeholder won the first phase of the Draft Lottery on Friday night.
The Ottawa Senators will select third and fifth in the draft.
The Senators had the best chance of winning the lottery. They held the second-best chance with their own spot in the lottery at 13.5 per cent. They also held the San Jose Sharks pick at 11.5 per cent after acquiring the selection in a trade that sent defenceman Erik Karlsson to the Bay Area. That put the Senators chances at 25 per cent.
The Detroit Red Wings finished with a league-worst .275 points percentage and had the next best chance at winning the first-overall pick with an 18.5 per cent. Detroit was bumped down the maximum three spots to 4th.
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Post by Fugazi on Jun 26, 2020 17:52:23 GMT -8
The team that will pick first in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft will be determined at a later date after a placeholder won the first phase of the Draft Lottery on Friday night. The Ottawa Senators will select third and fifth in the draft. The Senators had the best chance of winning the lottery. They held the second-best chance with their own spot in the lottery at 13.5 per cent. They also held the San Jose Sharks pick at 11.5 per cent after acquiring the selection in a trade that sent defenceman Erik Karlsson to the Bay Area. That put the Senators chances at 25 per cent. The Detroit Red Wings finished with a league-worst .275 points percentage and had the next best chance at winning the first-overall pick with an 18.5 per cent. Detroit was bumped down the maximum three spots to 4th. The draft is always rigged |
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Post by cjelli on Jun 26, 2020 18:26:16 GMT -8
The team that will pick first in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft will be determined at a later date after a placeholder won the first phase of the Draft Lottery on Friday night. The Ottawa Senators will select third and fifth in the draft. The Senators had the best chance of winning the lottery. They held the second-best chance with their own spot in the lottery at 13.5 per cent. They also held the San Jose Sharks pick at 11.5 per cent after acquiring the selection in a trade that sent defenceman Erik Karlsson to the Bay Area. That put the Senators chances at 25 per cent. The Detroit Red Wings finished with a league-worst .275 points percentage and had the next best chance at winning the first-overall pick with an 18.5 per cent. Detroit was bumped down the maximum three spots to 4th. The draft is always rigged Cancel the friggin' season. |
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Post by John96 on Jun 26, 2020 19:24:29 GMT -8
The team that will pick first in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft will be determined at a later date after a placeholder won the first phase of the Draft Lottery on Friday night. The Ottawa Senators will select third and fifth in the draft. The Senators had the best chance of winning the lottery. They held the second-best chance with their own spot in the lottery at 13.5 per cent. They also held the San Jose Sharks pick at 11.5 per cent after acquiring the selection in a trade that sent defenceman Erik Karlsson to the Bay Area. That put the Senators chances at 25 per cent. The Detroit Red Wings finished with a league-worst .275 points percentage and had the next best chance at winning the first-overall pick with an 18.5 per cent. Detroit was bumped down the maximum three spots to 4th. The draft is always rigged Somehow I feel like the Blackhawks and Rangers have better than 12.5% odds at winning the lottery. |
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Post by Fugazi on Jun 27, 2020 6:54:47 GMT -8
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Post by Marbles on Jun 27, 2020 8:08:01 GMT -8
Sharks got the 3rd? And it's gone. Cool.
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Post by Fugazi on Jun 29, 2020 14:50:12 GMT -8
Evander Kane video below
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