My opinion on it is that there isn't a fan who has more insight and information available to them then the team does. That includes the GM, coaches, and medical doctors who have actually examined the player. Not to mention feedback from the player. Unless of course you want to look back in history and see a past incident, and just assume because something happened in the past, then we should doubt and criticize this situation. Rather then look at the available facts.
- MJL

So we're no longer allowed to use past incidents as possible glimpses into what the future holds?

Fantastic, I always knew ISIS would become the world's #1 Christian charity!

Simon Gagne and JVR both played games with concussion symptoms and cost themselves lengthy time away from the game, but I think the staff has only been actually sued a handful of times.
- mayorofangrytown

Primeau, Roenick and Kapanen all played with concussions during the 2004 playoffs.

My opinion on it is that there isn't a fan who has more insight and information available to them then the team does. That includes the GM, coaches, and medical doctors who have actually examined the player. Not to mention feedback from the player. Unless of course you want to look back in history and see a past incident, and just assume because something happened in the past, then we should doubt and criticize this situation. Rather then look at the available facts.
- MJL

I didn't say that you did say that, nor was it my intent to imply that you did. It's simply a statement on the situation, and what I think happened.
- MJL

So why did you get all defensive and bring up possible further risk?

He had a head cold. That's a fact. Emery started. That's a fact. I think the 2 are related. I...I really don't know what you're arguing here

Primeau, Roenick and Kapanen all played with concussions during the 2004 playoffs.
- GOA88

When I was a kid, I peed in the litter box once.

When I was a kid, I peed in the litter box once.
- jmatchett383

Good for you

So we're no longer allowed to use past incidents as possible glimpses into what the future holds?

Fantastic, I always knew ISIS would become the world's #1 Christian charity!
- jmatchett383

What is a better indicator of whether Mason should've dressed for the last game? That he played in the game without issue, and played well? Or that Eric Lindros got on the plane?

Good for you
- GOA88

Thank you.

I always wondered what it was like. So I did it early on a Saturday morning. Sadly, my parents got out of bed as I was doing it. They asked me why I was doing it, and I just kinda stood there without answering.

So why did you get all defensive and bring up possible further risk?

He had a head cold. That's a fact. Emery started. That's a fact. I think the 2 are related. I...I really don't know what you're arguing here
- jmatchett383

I didn't get all offensive. Simply continued within the context of the conversation.

What is a better indicator of whether Mason should've dressed for the last game? That he played in the game without issue, and played well? Or that Eric Lindros got on the plane?
- MJL

Well, according to reports, he didn't get through the game without further issue.

I bring up Eric Lindros as a fact that the medical staff is not infallible.

What is a better indicator of whether Mason should've dressed for the last game? That he played in the game without issue, and played well? Or that Eric Lindros got on the plane?
- MJL

I think that since he had an ice bag on his knee (indicating inflammation) and limped away from the interview (indicating he had pain) tells us there was an issue.

Thank you.

I always wondered what it was like. So I did it early on a Saturday morning. Sadly, my parents got out of bed as I was doing it. They asked me why I was doing it, and I just kinda stood there without answering.
- jmatchett383

Interesting. I once also had a (frank) to give.... but I'm totally out now.

I didn't get all offensive. Simply continued within the context of the conversation.
- MJL

I said defensive, not offensive.

So do you agree that he was suffering from a health condition (a head cold) in the last game?

Do you think that condition contributed to the decision to start Emery over him?

That was my only point until you started arguing about I'm still not sure what.

Interesting. I once also had a (frank) to give.... but I'm totally out now.
- GOA88

Who'd you give it to?

So we're no longer allowed to use past incidents as possible glimpses into what the future holds?

Fantastic, I always knew ISIS would become the world's #1 Christian charity!
- jmatchett383

Well, according to reports, he didn't get through the game without further issue.

I bring up Eric Lindros as a fact that the medical staff is not infallible.
- jmatchett383

He played the entire game from the point of when he relieved Emery, including OT and the shootout, and played very well.

He played the entire game from the point of when he relieved Emery, including OT and the shootout, and played very well.
- MJL

Yes...and was apparently limping around with a...

HERESAY!!!!

I said defensive, not offensive.

So do you agree that he was suffering from a health condition (a head cold) in the last game?

Do you think that condition contributed to the decision to start Emery over him?

That was my only point until you started arguing about I'm still not sure what.
- jmatchett383

I have not stated or denied that he had a head cold and wasn't 100%. You're making a completely different argument. You came into the argument obviously without an idea of what my position is.

Who'd you give it to?
- jmatchett383

Sally June Thomas. Circa 1999, New Years Eve Ball.

- PhillaBully

HAHAHAHAHA

Yes...and was apparently limping around with a...

HERESAY!!!!
- jmatchett383

That could be happening for a while. The issue is whether he was capable of playing and whether he should've been dressed for the game.

I have not stated or denied that he had a head cold and wasn't 100%. You're making a completely different argument. You came into the argument obviously without an idea of what my position is.
- MJL

Your position was that the staff felt confident that he was at no risk to injure himself further by playing, which is why he was dressed.

I simply stated the he was not at full health due to his head cold. I don't know how you can argue that, but...well, somehow you did.

Sally June Thomas. Circa 1999, New Years Eve Ball.
- GOA88

Sweet. Do you think she ever peed in a litter box?

Thank you.

I always wondered what it was like. So I did it early on a Saturday morning. Sadly, my parents got out of bed as I was doing it. They asked me why I was doing it, and I just kinda stood there without answering.
- jmatchett383

I ate a cheese flavored dog biscuit before.

Sweet. Do you think she ever peed in a litter box?
- jmatchett383

I really would'nt put it past anyone. How could she resist??