Remember, WWII happened because of the Great Depression, with the IMF saying today that with the Great Lockdown potentially being as bad as then, it's definitely not out of the realm of possibly. The only problem is that this is going to be one fought with nuclear weapons.
- DariusKnight

Road Warrior here we come!

Road Warrior here we come!
- bloatedmosquito

Guess I better install a supercharger, shot gun holster and an auto destruct mechanism in my truck.

Guess I better install a supercharger, shot gun holster and an auto destruct mechanism in my truck.
- 1970vintage

I wonder who would use the nukes first if it ever happened.

This wood room I have only needs a few modifications to become a bunker.

Road Warrior here we come!
- bloatedmosquito

Greetings from the Humungous!!

- LordHumungous

I think AB might need a sales tax when this all said and done.

Greetings from the Humungous!!
- LordHumungous

ahead of the curve.

I might have to watch that movie again.

I think AB might need a sales tax when this all said and done.
- golfingsince

They won't diversify their economy so it seems like the best option.

They won't diversify their economy so it seems like the best option.
- Marwood

Even if they diversify now, the economic fallout looks to be real and lasting according to experts although I believe we predicted that a month back.

You'll need spending based taxing to help the less fortunate which will become a growing class.

I think AB might need a sales tax when this all said and done.
- golfingsince

NDP already proposed it under the previous govt as they had no idea how to govern.

If AB gets a sales tax it'll be time to pack up and head to the Okanagan anyways.

Gonna be poor may as well be warm lol

NDP already proposed it under the previous govt as they had no idea how to govern.

If AB gets a sales tax it'll be time to pack up and head to the Okanagan anyways.

Gonna be poor may as well be warm lol
- LordHumungous

Golf courses starting to open, PGA tour tentatively scheduled to re-open June 11 at the Colonial.

Golf courses starting to open, PGA tour tentatively scheduled to re-open June 11 at the Colonial.
- LeftCoaster

Nice. Ya we were talking about an Okanagan weekend golf trip today once things get rolling.

NDP already proposed it under the previous govt as they had no idea how to govern.

If AB gets a sales tax it'll be time to pack up and head to the Okanagan anyways.

Gonna be poor may as well be warm lol
- LordHumungous

Sales tax doesn't work like that, it's more of a luxury tax.

There are very few places in NA that don't have a sales tax.

Alaska, NH, Delaware, Montana, Oregon, Alberta.

It's user driven, meaning if you have extra money to spend then some is taken to help society.

Instead of slashing diversification programs, raise money to pay for it from the more priveledged. Hell, there are enough possible new innovations with oil alone to make it worth it.

How about that Bobby Orr?

People being paid for their photo so leagues can make cardboard cutouts of themselves to fill stands


Ka Ching $$$$$$$$$$$$$

Sales tax doesn't work like that, it's more of a luxury tax.

There are very few places in NA that don't have a sales tax.

Alaska, NH, Delaware, Montana, Oregon, Alberta.

It's user driven, meaning if you have extra money to spend then some is taken to help society.

Instead of slashing diversification programs, raise money to pay for it from the more priveledged. Hell, there are enough possible new innovations with oil alone to make it worth it.
- golfingsince

I think a harmonized tax of a sort is probably coming. A straight increase to a 12% GST/PST might be stretch during a time of 25% unemployment as people on low income and below poverty already won't make it.

But the surplus would need to be managed properly and we haven't exactly had that here in AB in awhile lol. Stelmach, Redford and Prentice were disasters and the NDP/Notley took it to a whole new level with a 96 billion dollar debt load in a 4 year span.

Taxes can work, but the need for fiscally responsible leadership is paramount as well

I think a harmonized tax of a sort is probably coming. A straight increase to a 12% GST/PST might be stretch during a time of 25% unemployment as people on low income and below poverty already won't make it.

But the surplus would need to be managed properly and we haven't exactly had that here in AB in awhile lol. Stelmach, Redford and Prentice were disasters and the NDP/Notley took it to a whole new level with a 96 billion dollar debt load in a 4 year span.

Taxes can work, but the need for fiscally responsible leadership is paramount as well
- LordHumungous

Alberta should just separate, better for everyone.

Alberta should just separate, better for everyone.
- Marwood

I think it's time to break-up this union, the provinces don't work together anyway, there no benefit to it anymore.

Gary Bettman says the NHL will have to be “flexible and agile” as it attempts to complete its season amid the COVID-19 pandemic and indicated that every team on the playoff bubble will be granted new life in whatever return-to-play format is selected.

Appearing Wednesday morning for an interview on Fox Business Network, the NHL commissioner said that teams have been lobbying the league’s head office since the season was paused on March 12 with different ideas about how a potential resumption should look.

“There are at least seven teams that were on the bubble of making the playoffs and not all of the teams had played the same number of games,” said Bettman. “Whatever we do to come back … we’re going to have to do something (fair): Whether it’s complete the regular
season in whole or in part, whether or not it’s expanded playoffs, we’re going to have to do something that’s fair and has integrity.

“That’s going to be very important no matter what it is we do and we’re considering all of the alternatives. And nothing has been ruled in and nothing has been ruled out.”

NHL focused on being ready to resume season at first opportunity

Among the ideas that have been discussed are an expanded, 24-team playoff format that would include a best-of-three, play-in round featuring all of the teams that were still battling for a playoff spot when the season was paused.

The Islanders, Rangers and Panthers were all within three points of an Eastern Conference wild-card spot through play on March 11, while the Canucks, Wild and Coyotes were each within four in the Western Conference.

And, if you accounted for points percentage because of a different number of games played, there would be a reordering of playoff qualifiers in a traditional 16-team format.

Several high-profile players, including Connor McDavid, have expressed a desire to see the regular season completed before any playoff tournament began. There were 189 total games left on the schedule — anywhere from 11 to 14 per team — when the novel coronavirus brought the season to a screeching halt.

Having regular season or exhibition games would help get everyone back up to speed after a long layoff. The majority of NHL players haven’t been able to skate during the pause and the league has extended its self-quarantine period through April 30.

After discussions with the NHL Players’ Association, Bettman believes they’ll need training camps lasting two to three weeks before any games can be played. And the commissioner already anticipates that any resumption of play will require games in July and/or August — months where the league has never previously played.

“We believe that we can be fairly flexible in terms of the calendar,” said Bettman. “My guess at this point is we’re probably going to be playing into the summer, which is something that we can certainly do.”

Bettman, NHL exploring every option for resuming or canceling season

He also acknowledged that neutral sites might be required for games because some areas of the continent are being hit harder than others by COVID-19.

“We have been considering all of the alternatives, as I’ve indicated, not just in terms of the structure of play but where we actually do it,” said Bettman.

“Because we are all over North America: Canada and the United States and lots of different locations, and not all of them may be in the same condition in terms of the coronavirus.

“So we’ve been exploring the possibility of some neutral sites.”

Under the circumstances, the NHL is willing to do just about anything possible to find a way to award the Stanley Cup.

https://www.tsn.ca/uncert...nt-frenzy-class-1.1466523


Free Agency a very good article

https://www.tsn.ca/uncertainty-the-story-for-2020-nhl-s-free-agent-frenzy-class-1.1466523


Free Agency a very good article
- VANTEL

I can understand top teams being at the top of the cap but for the love of God I cannot understand Benning continually being at the top of the cap for a bottom feeder team. They've made huge strides this year but now he has no flexibility with his cap situation being what it is.

I mean, no one could've predicted this, but, the team is gonna suffer from it if the cap is flat or actually goes down. Way too many non performers getting paid too much money.

I can understand top teams being at the top of the cap but for the love of God I cannot understand Benning continually being at the top of the cap for a bottom feeder team. They've made huge strides this year but now he has no flexibility with his cap situation being what it is.

I mean, no one could've predicted this, but, the team is gonna suffer from it if the cap is flat or actually goes down. Way too many non performers getting paid too much money.
- LeftCoaster

We are essentially in a playoff position. How are we a bottom feeder?

https://www.tsn.ca/uncertainty-the-story-for-2020-nhl-s-free-agent-frenzy-class-1.1466523


Free Agency a very good article
- VANTEL

Crazy that we have 3 of the top 5 UFA's and 2 of the top 10.

We are essentially in a playoff position. How are we a bottom feeder?
- Retinalz

Really? I said they've been a bottom feeder team but made strides this year with their on-ice performance. Benning hasn't just signed everyone for this year, everyone except Miller was signed previously. All those bad signings are going to bite him now that the team is getting better because it's going to limit his moves.

I can understand top teams being at the top of the cap but for the love of God I cannot understand Benning continually being at the top of the cap for a bottom feeder team. They've made huge strides this year but now he has no flexibility with his cap situation being what it is.

I mean, no one could've predicted this, but, the team is gonna suffer from it if the cap is flat or actually goes down. Way too many non performers getting paid too much money.
- LeftCoaster

I think you are way off but everyone is entitled to an opinion.


On you posting above about Bettman's thought of finishing the season.
I think when players find out they will need to spend the next 2-3 months in a hotel room away from families is not going to go over well.

On top of that the hotel staff and food preparation still might be infected.

If they do intend to bring in a format then make it a one week 24 team bracket single game elimination that lasts for about a week to ten days.

Crazy that we have 3 of the top 5 UFA's and 2 of the top 10.
- Retinalz

We are bottom feeders remember