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Am I the only one who finds the Kings' behavior in handling the Voynov situation and now Richards horrifying? One of them hasn't so much as been charged with a crime yet and they move to axe him because his contract is unfavorable and he has little to offer from a hockey sense. The other has now been convicted of a domestic violence offense. Before that, in a tone deaf move borne of sheer ballsiness he was, at least on one well-publicized occasion "definitely not practicing with the team, nope, just out for a skate." They were ticked at the NHL, and it's the league, as far as I'm aware, that has levied his suspension on him. The Kings, I think, were rather loath to do it since Voynov can still play hockey once he's out of jail... I hope it's not for the Kings, but I don't know that I'd put it past them....

Wait, what? "Legitimate Rape" rears it's head again. Sex - Consent = Rape. It's called "The age of Consent" for a reason. Below it, there is and can be (legally) no consent to sex with someone over 21. It's a strict liability offense. It doesn't matter what she did or didn't do. And she'd have to be 16 at most in any event since the statute as repruduced above clearly states LESS THAN 17. Legalistic, I know, but words have meanings and all. A 16 year old girl is by definition (in NY) a rape victim if one engages in sex with her. Now, all things must be taken into context and if were a case of PK diddling a completely willing underage girl that would be one thing. The way this is brewing makes me think there's a bunch more to the story. And not knowing any facts at all, I'm merely surmising that it's gonna be bad.

Nice Mitch Hedberg reference. Sadly, he did so many drugs he now only used to do them. Speaking of which, the emphasis that the Feds and local governments have placed on prescription narcotics is quite something. I work in the court system in VIrginia, and can tell you from my own observations and what I've been told by law enforcement that heroin is definitely cheaper and easier to get than Oxy et. al. I'd be willing to bet the same is true more or less universally across the US. Immensely frightening if you think about it.

Agreed. If you're in the Denver media you're writing hit pieces about ROR to make yourself feel better. http://www.denverpost.com/frei/ci_28437618/terry-frei-buffalo-is-ryan-oreillys-pay-pal?source=rss

$9.99 for a six pack of Blue at a local chain grocery store here in Virginia yesterday. I'd like the occasional nostalgic taste of home / high school but sheesh. Ended up going with the IPA from the brewery that is closer to my house than the store was. Because of course I did. Oh, and does anyone actually think for a second Eichel is anywhere but Buffalo come October? I can think of no legitimate reason why not... Unless McDavid pulls a Lindros. Which would be hilarious but not happening.

How about a 24 year old [insert name of just about 1000 great/good/alright players of the past here]? Not saying he'll be great by any means, but I think some slack should be cut. From all accounts, Winnipeg was a toxic experience for him, for a variety of reasons. Some his responsibility, others most definitely not. It'll be interesting to see what he does with a fresh start.

Hey, the Corolla I destroyed went strong for 11 until I ill-advisedly made it stop forever. From what I've been able to read and observe, I have no confidence that remains true.

I totaled my wife's 2005 Corolla Saturday. Spent Monday and Tuesday car shopping. My wife wanted another Corolla; having researched it a bit I'm glad we didn't. Of course, my guilt over ruining her beloved car (the first new one she ever bought, becasue of course it was) led me to agree to let her pick out a brand new Honda H-RV. After not having had a car payment in forever, let me just say: F************************************k. Complaint over. But seriously, what has happened to Toyota?

If the Sabres were to someday win the Cup, I'm fairly certian all of the children flinging toys out of strollers charged with covering the team for the Buffalo News would immediately be filing reports chastizing the team for winning in 6 instead of 5, or that the players were reckless with the champaigne in the dressing room and someone got wet. Not that I'm holding my breath, but still... I just read the BN coverage of the team when i need a laugh. I have a hard time imagining anyone with a brain taking them seriously. Hoppe is a setp up, and I'm well aware of his history here...

The idea that the Arizona game was just what this team needed to flip that switch which turns them into world-beaters (that they obviously have had in thier possession all this time and are just getting around to using now) is nuts. They're professionals, they should want to win every game. They should be dancing in the locker room after not winning in forever. Must have been an incredible feeling for those guys. They're also not very good. Certainly not when viewing the sum of thier parts, quite intentionally constructed as such. Oustide those guys with long-term contracts (minus Hodgson) and the top prospetcs, everyone in that room should know they'll be tossed aside as soon as possible and replaced with someone better. I don't think the situation is or should be lost on a single one of them. Weber aside (and I suppose Neuvrith on his way out the door), nobody has been throwing toys out of strollers. They have to get it, right? Still, two weeks from now this will be mercifully over, one way or the other...

Heartfelt and honest they may have been. Doesn't mean they're not also hilariously tone-deaf and insulting to those who chose to spend their money to attend the game. Which, and I can't stress this enough, the Sabres lost because of him.

I find it hilariously precious of Mike Weber, the player whose stupid penalty decided this game, to go to the media and say that the problem is the fans aren't good enough. The Buffalo News can clutch their pearls and faint all they want, and evidently they have a few fifth columnists (see what I did there?) in the room, but the organization took this direction and is seeing it out. 2/3 of this roster will be nowhere near the Sabres in three years. Teams have been blown up and rebuilt before ... Admittedly to varying degrees of success. Those chastising the Sabres for doing what others have done repeatedly are only vilifying them because of the possible rewards. We're we not talking about a generational talent / talents in the draft then the annual stripping of franchises to the studs we see would pass unnoticed. The idea is to win the cup. Hell, multiple cups. Wasn't going to happen this year regardless, but this year's awful will fertilize future greatness (hopefully). Mike Weber will be long gone by then. He'd do well to keep that in mind.

Oh you've just reminded me of one of the three reasons I miss Cleveland.... Christmas Ale is, quite simply, the best holiday beer ever (that I've consumed). I lived in Ohio City for a few years, within drunken stumbling distance of Great Lakes Brewery... In fact, had our wedding reception there. Ah, to be young and childless again... They make a ton of good stuff, the Edmund Fitzgerald porter and Blackout Stout are my favorites, but I like dark beer more than most...

The unions are only part of the problem. They had their time and place, and if operated in a sane manner, would still matter. Essentially, they are the hagfish on the bloated carcass of the American worker. (having metaphorically died and hit the sea floor). The worker, of course, was killed by capital. Capital, in a democracy, can not achieve its means without the collaboration of labor, to the detriment of labor. Keep voting for those upper-class tax cuts, middle-class. You're likely to have your job outsourced in recompense.

Oh for crying out loud. D.O.I.N.G is blocked? It's a verb used frequently...######!!!!!

Oh Hell, I'll bite on this one. What is it about America that while we preach at each other about the land of opportunity and social mobility, we do everything in our power as a society t o ensure those things are complete lies. Honestly, it shocks me that people can look at the nominally generous benefits (in exchange for less than market-value pay and the opportunity to pay for union membership that 75% of members will never benefit from directly) and think the following: "Those people have it better than I do..." this is not the socking part yet..."screw those people ###### better, I will embrace a political view making life worse for them, instead of working to make life better for myself." Flame away, you know I'm at least factually correct.