Thanks.

And in other old news, U.S. astronauts walked on the moon.
- Scoob

THERE ARE NO SHADOWS ON THE MOON!

Unless, you know, there's some source of light in outer space that you are in the path of.

What if it was at the New England school of Law:
Dewey-Cheatem and Howe?
- stowerkraut

I'd still wanna poop on someone's desk.

I'd stab my brain 10 minutes into my first law school lecture.

I just wanna waltz into a court room, take a dump on the judge's desk, and say, I'm out!"
- jmatchett383

im sure youd brighten up the room

im sure youd brighten up the room
- stayinthefnnet

What if I just screamed, "OBJECTION" and random intervals throughout the lecture?

What if I just screamed, "OBJECTION" and random intervals throughout the lecture?
- jmatchett383

you would probably be told to leave.

At least we have Tyrell Goulbourne on the way!
- NickTheKid87

Goulbourne gets his PIMs from wrecking guys in fights. He's not a loose cannon like Rinaldo.

you would probably be told to leave.
- stayinthefnnet

Your honor, may I approach the bench?

Flyers miss the playoffs..
- seaofgreen

Better hope the pens get their crap together. They arent secure in a playoff spot right now and they are losing way more then they are winning. Besides itll just be another first round bounce for the pens if they make it. Way too soft for post season. My god nobody responded to rinaldos hit on letang!

Better hope the pens get their crap together. They arent secure in a playoff spot right now and they are losing way more then they are winning. Besides itll just be another first round bounce for the pens if they make it. Way too soft for post season. My god nobody responded to rinaldos hit on letang!
- jmdodgeser4

This Penguins team, if they can get healthy, is their best since 08/09.

The Flyers made an investment in Rinaldo by resigning him to a two year deal in the hope that he would mature and improve as a player. What the Flyers need to do is send a further message to Rinaldo, that his actions are not acceptable. He needs further punishment then just how many games he is suspended by the League. They have to send a clear message to Rinaldo, and he has to spend significant time in the Flyers doghouse, in hope of getting through to the player. I'm not one of those who feel that Rinaldo is a useless player with zero ability. However, it's come to the point where the risk and liability has begun to outweigh the ability and usefulness of the player. If he can't mature and grow as a player, then the Flyers need to move on. The Flyers are not without dirt on their hands, as they are partly responsible for the player that Rinaldo is also.
- MJL

He needs to spend some serious time in the AHL changing his game. In his current state, he's not a useful NHL player.

This Penguins team, if they can get healthy, is their best since 08/09.
- jmatchett383

Nah. Talent wise? maybe. But that doesnt win you anything in the post season.

Your honor, may I approach the bench?
- jmatchett383

as i get cold called mid class. super

What if it was at the New England school of Law:
Dewey-Cheatem and Howe?
- stowerkraut

3 STOOGES REFERENCE

I REPEAT

THIS IS A 3 STOOGES REFERENCE

You're right. However a fan of team that in recent years has employed players like Matt Cooke, James Neal and Steve Downie should stop throwing stones inside of his glass house.
- BiggE

You won't get any of that ivory tower stuff from me. Pittsburgh often recalls rats for potentially violent games. Farnham is the latest example. Ryan Craig (the 2011 Farnham) was recalled for that 2/11/11 Islanders plight, and the Penguins tried out Carcillo. I don't care if Downie can kinda play. Brett Sterling could kinda play, too. There's a reason the Penguins get into stretches of games with multiple fights and shady hits. I love Mario but I love it more when he's not trying to have it both ways and making noise about it.

The peculiar thing I took from the article was this notion that "In order to be an effective hockey player, Zac Rinaldo must skate a very fine line between being an aggressive player and being a reckless one." This is a flawed philosophy. The league seems to be experiencing a very high volume of rats. I don't know why so many teams allow for borderline reckless, usually undisciplined players to prove that they can do something violent. I think it's a culturally toxic element to modern hockey.

This Penguins team, if they can get healthy, is their best since 08/09.
- jmatchett383

Ehrhoff and Paul Martin are pretty good, very underrated I think.

Adding Perron was big.

Losing Maatta hurts though.

Dupuis is done.

as i get cold called mid class. super
- stayinthefnnet

I object to this witness being called at this time. We've been given no prior notice he'd testify. No discovery of any tests he's conducted or reports he's prepared. And as the court is aware, the defense is entitled to advance notice of any witness who will testify, particularly to those who will give scientific evidence, so that we can properly prepare for cross-examination, as well as to give the defense an opportunity to have the witness's reports reviewed by a defense expert, who might then be in a position to contradict the veracity of his conclusions.

http://canucksarmy.com/20...ft-maybe-size-does-matter

Nah. Talent wise? maybe. But that doesnt win you anything in the post season.
- jmdodgeser4

They have a fairly good vottom-6, which was what cost them in 12/13. Their defense is the best it's been in years, probably on par with 08/09. MAF finally remembered how to play in April.

The only thing holding them back is injuries, especially the one to Maata.

The hit is one thing, and should be dealt with accordingly.

The other issue is that Rinaldo brings little else to the team aside from walking the line, and is too much of a liability to the team for that little else.
- jmatchett383

That I agree with

I object to this witness being called at this time. We've been given no prior notice he'd testify. No discovery of any tests he's conducted or reports he's prepared. And as the court is aware, the defense is entitled to advance notice of any witness who will testify, particularly to those who will give scientific evidence, so that we can properly prepare for cross-examination, as well as to give the defense an opportunity to have the witness's reports reviewed by a defense expert, who might then be in a position to contradict the veracity of his conclusions.
- jmatchett383

crisis averted

You won't get any of that ivory tower stuff from me. Pittsburgh often recalls rats for potentially violent games. Farnham is the latest example. Ryan Craig (the 2011 Farnham) was recalled for that 2/11/11 Islanders plight, and the Penguins tried out Carcillo. I don't care if Downie can kinda play. Brett Sterling could kinda play, too. There's a reason the Penguins get into stretches of games with multiple fights and shady hits. I love Mario but I love it more when he's not trying to have it both ways and making noise about it.

The peculiar thing I took from the article was this notion that "In order to be an effective hockey player, Zac Rinaldo must skate a very fine line between being an aggressive player and being a reckless one." This is a flawed philosophy. The league seems to be experiencing a very high volume of rats. I don't know why so many teams allow for borderline reckless, usually undisciplined players to prove that they can do something violent. I think it's a culturally toxic element to modern hockey.
- Johnny Wrath

Rinaldo can go long stretches where he's effective (as much as he can be) where he gets in on the forecheck, makes a few big hits, and plays a more or less adequate fundamental game.

But when you factor in the needless penalties he takes and the fact that he strays from the "clean" aspect with some of his hits, his level of skill is not worth his liability.

I object to this witness being called at this time. We've been given no prior notice he'd testify. No discovery of any tests he's conducted or reports he's prepared. And as the court is aware, the defense is entitled to advance notice of any witness who will testify, particularly to those who will give scientific evidence, so that we can properly prepare for cross-examination, as well as to give the defense an opportunity to have the witness's reports reviewed by a defense expert, who might then be in a position to contradict the veracity of his conclusions.
- jmatchett383

if it's aware of that, don't say it. move on. time is money.

Ehrhoff and Paul Martin are pretty good, very underrated I think.

Adding Perron was big.

Losing Maatta hurts though.

Dupuis is done.
- Marc D

agree with all of these.

Z 2.0 doesn't get suspended right? time to jettison Z 1.0 and sign his successor.

if it's aware of that, don't say it. move on. time is money.
- wilsonecho91

Sometimes the court needs a reminder.