Bill Meltzer: Quick Hits:

I'm interested to see how the draft is handled this summer. Not so much about the event itself (it can be done as a closed event for all I care) but the scouts will certainly have less tape to work from. And who knows how they’ll handle the combine.

Allison would be a nice add to the farm team but being he’s not signed can’t help but think he’s going to test fa. Hopefully not. The video was great. Couldn’t turn away. God I (we) miss hockey!

Allison would be a nice add to the farm team but being he’s not signed can’t help but think he’s going to test fa. Hopefully not. The video was great. Couldn’t turn away. God I (we) miss hockey!
- GPerogie

Considering that Allison only played a combined 70 games over the last 3 seasons due a variety of injuries (including torn ACL) and he will likely spend at least some AHL time wherever he goes, I don't think he is a prime candidate to go for UFA status late this summer (assuming the Aug 15 date isn't rolled back).

I'm going to just sit at my desk and listen to No Warning all day while I work. Coupled with the fact that I was finally able to find some hot sausage this morning (all they had was chicken/turkey when I went the other day), today's looking like a win.

Best part about that video? The Cooperalls!

Bill, I noticed that you omitted York as a potential signee. Does this mean he will be back at Michigan for another year?

The NHL network has been showing old games this week. The other night was 1975 game 6 Flyers vs. Sabres. Brought back a lot of memories of 10 year old me.

The Cup presentation and skate around was so simple and short back then.

The NHL network has been showing old games this week. The other night was 1975 game 6 Flyers vs. Sabres. Brought back a lot of memories of 10 year old me.

The Cup presentation and skate around was so simple and short back then.
- Scoob

MLB Network just showed Phillies/Cubs May of 79 23-22 game. That was a wild one. Randy Lerch lasted one third of an inning

MLB Network just showed Phillies/Cubs May of 79 23-22 game. That was a wild one. Randy Lerch lasted one third of an inning
- corduroy

unforetunatetly it was the cubs broadcast, as exciting as oatmeal. i would have loved to have heard Harry and Whitey's call of the game, i've been hoping comcast would replay some older classic phillies games that Harry did the play by play on

unforetunatetly it was the cubs broadcast, as exciting as oatmeal. i would have loved to have heard Harry and Whitey's call of the game, i've been hoping comcast would replay some older classic phillies games that Harry did the play by play on
- montyburns

agreed on the broadcast. I hadnt hought of Gregg Gross, Del Unser and Rawley Eastwick in years

Question for the old-timers:

Do you remember an early 80's cartoon called "Ulysses 31?" It's basically the story of The Odyssey told in a space-faring 31st century setting. I'd never heard of it until last night. I watched 2 episodes and, while a lot of it is bad early 80s generic cartoon rubbish, some of the scenes and animation are pretty awesome. Plus it ties together classical mythology with space, which is awesome for geeks like me.

Question for the old-timers:

Do you remember an early 80's cartoon called "Ulysses 31?" It's basically the story of The Odyssey told in a space-faring 31st century setting. I'd never heard of it until last night. I watched 2 episodes and, while a lot of it is bad early 80s generic cartoon rubbish, some of the scenes and animation are pretty awesome. Plus it ties together classical mythology with space, which is awesome for geeks like me.
- jmatchett383

I can't say that I remember that one. The jawn I loved as a kid was Ultraman, the original one.

I can't say that I remember that one. The jawn I loved as a kid was Ultraman, the original one.
- corduroy

Yes! Don't forget Johnny Socko and his flying robot!

Yes! Don't forget Johnny Socko and his flying robot!
- MJL

I used to watch that! The Gargoyles vs. the Unicorn Base.

I used to watch that! The Gargoyles vs. the Unicorn Base.
- bmeltzer

How old are you? I'm 56 and I don't remember Johnny Sokko. I do remember Ultraman.

I can't say that I remember that one. The jawn I loved as a kid was Ultraman, the original one.
- corduroy

My after school anime jawn was Star Blazers.

Yes! Don't forget Johnny Socko and his flying robot!
- MJL

megaTon Punch!

Here is an off the cuff thought about the NHL resuming play.

1. If the rapid testing kits for the virus pan out, that would be a game changer. Even if the regular testing supplies become plentiful, test essential staff and players every 3 days. When off the ice, players maintain social quarantine. Ditto for essential staff.

2. Play the games in empty stadiums. Yeah it will be different but its better than no games. Home teams can pipe in crowd noise in opportune moments. Teams that get home ice don't do much better in the NHl playoffs, and besides, even if there is an advantage, the opposing teams will lose that as well. Its pretty much a wash.

3. Make the streaming of the rest of games a small subscription package, like everyone who watches a game has to pay say $10 more for the rest of the season. ALternately, renegotiate deals with cable/sattelite providers. Tell them if NHL does not get a higher share, no games, so its lose-lose. Costs should decrease quite a bit as no one is occupying seats. Further, demand is going to be sky high. Everyone is cooped up inside. Many people will be willing to pay. This should compensate for lack of in-stadium revenue.

The key is 1. In such times, unless screening truly becomes plentiful for everyone, it would not be possible to have one group of people being tested to excess. It would be a non-starter. But if it did, this blue print could be achievable.

If the birds manage to land Ngakoue - holy mother of god. I would happily give up our first.

Question for the old-timers:

Do you remember an early 80's cartoon called "Ulysses 31?" It's basically the story of The Odyssey told in a space-faring 31st century setting. I'd never heard of it until last night. I watched 2 episodes and, while a lot of it is bad early 80s generic cartoon rubbish, some of the scenes and animation are pretty awesome. Plus it ties together classical mythology with space, which is awesome for geeks like me.
- jmatchett383

I dont remember that but the first series like that I truly remember enjoying growing up was StarBlazers . Quality in the clip below is not great.

I always viewed this as the precursor to what, IMO , is the pinnacle of SciFi series which is the 2004-2007 version of BSG. Specifically the first two seasons to this day are on par with Breaking Bad or other shows that are considered all time greats.

I used to watch that! The Gargoyles vs. the Unicorn Base.
- bmeltzer

Loved it!

megaTon Punch!
- MBFlyerfan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnczokOnWjg

Here is an off the cuff thought about the NHL resuming play.

1. If the rapid testing kits for the virus pan out, that would be a game changer. Even if the regular testing supplies become plentiful, test essential staff and players every 3 days. When off the ice, players maintain social quarantine. Ditto for essential staff.

2. Play the games in empty stadiums. Yeah it will be different but its better than no games. Home teams can pipe in crowd noise in opportune moments. Teams that get home ice don't do much better in the NHl playoffs, and besides, even if there is an advantage, the opposing teams will lose that as well. Its pretty much a wash.

3. Make the streaming of the rest of games a small subscription package, like everyone who watches a game has to pay say $10 more for the rest of the season. ALternately, renegotiate deals with cable/sattelite providers. Tell them if NHL does not get a higher share, no games, so its lose-lose. Costs should decrease quite a bit as no one is occupying seats. Further, demand is going to be sky high. Everyone is cooped up inside. Many people will be willing to pay. This should compensate for lack of in-stadium revenue.

The key is 1. In such times, unless screening truly becomes plentiful for everyone, it would not be possible to have one group of people being tested to excess. It would be a non-starter. But if it did, this blue print could be achievable.
- PT21

Screw that! I already pay how much for Comcast cable. I'm not paying an additional fee to watch hockey.

Question for the old-timers:

Do you remember an early 80's cartoon called "Ulysses 31?" It's basically the story of The Odyssey told in a space-faring 31st century setting. I'd never heard of it until last night. I watched 2 episodes and, while a lot of it is bad early 80s generic cartoon rubbish, some of the scenes and animation are pretty awesome. Plus it ties together classical mythology with space, which is awesome for geeks like me.
- jmatchett383

Old timers, 1980s? This old timer was watching Crusader Rabbit in the 1950’s. We had 3 channels, all black and white of course.