It most certainly does. Despite the loss, I would say the isles looked far more fresh in the second half of yesterdays game. Not to mention the momentum of the comeback. A day off is most unfortunate
- keaner17

Keep politics out of sports !

Look if they cancel the games until tomorrow I really think it will end racism
- Upstate_isles

😂😂😂😂

lastest on nhlcom is palyers support nba blah blah no word on cancellations. maybe players will vote? this suks

lastest on nhlcom is palyers support nba blah blah no word on cancellations. maybe players will vote? this suks
- bossy911

All the insiders have said the players told them no games tonight. Its bullpoop and the guy that was killed had a knife, resisted arrest, had felonies, sexually assaulted a 15 year old and deserved 7 bullets for that alone. There are a lot of innocent people killed that shouldn't be but this guy didn't stop was aggressive and reached into the car for something and at that point the cops don't know what that is.

All the insiders have said the players told them no games tonight. Its bullpoop and the guy that was killed had a knife, resisted arrest, had felonies, sexually assaulted a 15 year old and deserved 7 bullets for that alone.
- Upstate_isles

That part is blatant misinformation being spread. He did not sexually assault a minor. He was charged with sexually assaulting his ex-gf, a charge which he was either acquitted of or had the case dismissed.

Players in the bubble are telling me they’re not playing tonight. But we await official announcement from the NHL and NHLPA.
Pierre lebrun

That part is blatant misinformation being spread. He did not sexually assault a minor. He was charged with sexually assaulting his ex-gf, a charge which he was either acquitted of or had the case dismissed.
- eichiefs9

hard to know anymore with the media spinning things like the guy in front of burning businesses on CNN saying they were mostly peaceful protests

People will cheer it, people will boo it, zero minds will be changed about anything, and the apoplectic hockey writers will pat themselves on the back for a job well done.

And then we'll have games again tomorrow or whatever *shrug*

That part is blatant misinformation being spread. He did not sexually assault a minor. He was charged with sexually assaulting his ex-gf, a charge which he was either acquitted of or had the case dismissed.
- eichiefs9

I’ve read three different articles on the event now, and I still am unclear about the specifics. Which is frankly absurd considering how much time has elapsed.

That part is blatant misinformation being spread. He did not sexually assault a minor. He was charged with sexually assaulting his ex-gf, a charge which he was either acquitted of or had the case dismissed.
- eichiefs9

Oh sure, next you're gonna tell me that Hillary does NOT run a pedophile operation out of pizza joint in D.C.

Oh sure, next you're gonna tell me that Hillary does NOT run a pedophile operation out of pizza joint in D.C.
- JohnScammo

hard to know anymore with the media spinning things like the guy in front of burning businesses on CNN saying they were mostly peaceful protests
- Upstate_isles

Not really, just takes some minor digging a little deeper than partisan twitter/facebook accounts/groups.

https://www.politifact.co...b-blake-not-child-rapist/

I also mixed up the "acquitted/dismissed" part. That was in relation to something else that happened in 2015, not the third degree sexual assault charge/warrant. Regardless, not defending the guy. But the fact is that he is not in any way, shape, or form a child molester.

Not really, just takes some minor digging a little deeper than partisan twitter/facebook accounts/groups.

https://www.politifact.co...b-blake-not-child-rapist/

I also mixed up the "acquitted/dismissed" part. That was in relation to something else that happened in 2015, not the third degree sexual assault charge/warrant. Regardless, not defending the guy. But the fact is that he is not in any way, shape, or form a child molester.
- eichiefs9

Says the president of NAMBLA

Not really, just takes some minor digging a little deeper than partisan twitter/facebook accounts/groups.

https://www.politifact.co...b-blake-not-child-rapist/

I also mixed up the "acquitted/dismissed" part. That was in relation to something else that happened in 2015, not the third degree sexual assault charge/warrant. Regardless, not defending the guy. But the fact is that he is not in any way, shape, or form a child molester.
- eichiefs9

Right. It was a felony sexual assault case, which remains on his record. He had six total charges at the time. He also had an incident of brandishing a firearm at a local bar, where he pointed the gun at patrons.
Bottom line: black, white, red or whatever: subject violates a restraining order, carrying a weapon, resists arrest including a taser, refuses to comply reaching into his car for 'something'...officers are trained to use deadly force in this case. It's unfortunate, but the kid brought this on to himself and is going to live

Right. It was a felony sexual assault case, which remains on his record. He had six total charges at the time. He also had an incident of brandishing a firearm at a local bar, where he pointed the gun at patrons.
Bottom line: black, white, red or whatever: subject violates a restraining order, carrying a weapon, resists arrest including a taser, refuses to comply reaching into his car for 'something'...officers are trained to use deadly force in this case. It's unfortunate, but the kid brought this on to himself and is going to live
- keaner17

Correct he wasn't a choir boy

Correct he wasn't a choir boy
- Upstate_isles

Even if he were, you have to have the common sense when multiple officers have their weapons drawn, you do not defy commands and KEEP YOUR HANDS VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES.

Even if he were, you have to have the common sense when multiple officers have their weapons drawn, you do not defy commands and KEEP YOUR HANDS VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES.
- keaner17

Freeze, show me your hands......seems pretty simple

Freeze, show me your hands......seems pretty simple
- Upstate_isles

I think this decision by the NHL is purely image-based. Be it right or wrong, the public perception is that hockey is primarily a white sport. I think they made a decision like this ultimately trying to avoid being singled out....

This benefits the Flyers. I would rather the Isles face Hart on less rest.
- JohnScammo

..because Carter just celebrated his 51st.