Coconuts

Who said anything about need

Maybe, I just liked the idea of him as a middle six puck distributor

Sure wood for Sherwood?

Stay strong for Sprong

I don't feel sorry for them, I just like the Wings and I thought they'd make better moves up until now Yzerman is kinda all over the place

Very interesting to hear the perspective on this from a vet, appreciated

Ducks are being patient with their cap space, but with teams needing to clear space they may very well get some more good talent for free

I guess it is cap swap

Wings still gotta sign Raymond and Seider, this clears cap

https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/ducks-acquire-forward-fabbri-and-a-conditional-2025-fourth-round-pick-from-detroit The Ducks have acquired left wing/center Robby Fabbri and a conditional 2025 fourth-round selection from the Detroit Red Wings for goaltender Gage Alexander. Anaheim will receive the earlier of Detroit’s own fourth-round pick in 2025 or Boston’s fourth-round pick in 2025 (previously acquired by Detroit March 2, 2023).

That's the best way to approach patriotism imo, by changing things for the better. Canada's got some pretty sordid history, not unlike other colonial countries, but it's also made strides in recent years imo. It's slow going, but it's still further ahead than it was when I was a kid. In order to take progressive steps forward it's necessary to acknowledge that steps are needed in the first place. That's the other side of it, it's either use the symbolism or let folks use it to further their agendas. All use isn't the same, which is why we still see kids running around with red maple leaves on their faces.

This is funnier given Pittsburgh's front office mistakenly sent out an email saying Tarasenko was a Penguin, they'd made him an offer too

Good for them tbh, they needed a win. It was never realistic that we'd be able to afford him after our other signings, not without moving a larger salary out.

Again, Beaverton doesn't miss https://thebeaverton.com/2022/07/canada-day-face-paint-includes-footnote-about-not-being-one-of-those-convoy-fucks/

That's a weird thing, honestly. Canada Day itself is weird too, there are things to celebrate but there's also a lot of ugly stuff attached to Canadian history that some folks just don't want to wade through. But the ugly bits aren't just history, they exist in the present as well. I don't see an issue with being proud to be Canadian, Canada provides a better life to many and plenty of opportunities, but even that is nuanced. I link it back to what I call the gradual Americanization of politics, I question where the line between patriotism and nationalism is for a lot of folks, and it's gotten to the point where I am indeed skeptical when I see folks displaying Canada flags and symbols, because these symbols are often co-opted. I know a lot of folks who are proud to be Canadian, who are happy to live here, but in my experience most Canadians aren't overt about such things the same way that US Americans are. There's a bit of a cultural difference there imo, Americans are much more likely to boast about their patriotism and nationalism, and to engage with physical symbols of such things, whereas when it comes to a lot of things I think Canadians are more subtle. I do think there's been a growing tendency for those who actively boast right wing talking points and so on to engage more like Americans do in regards to symbolism and so on. It presents itself in bits like Canada Proud, or the Canada Strong and Free Network (formerly the Manning Centre). At face value there's not really anything wrong with the words "Canada Proud" or "Canada Strong and Free", but there are agendas, values, and beliefs attached to the organizations and groups attempting to incorporate patriotism as part of their branding, as a hook with which to fish. I don't think it's a coincidence that I've seen more of these bits popping up on social media more over the past few years, it's just my own observation but I've noticed more of it post-Harper. But I'm also someone who has grown increasingly wary of patriotism and nationalism in general over time, because concepts can be weaponized and warped for various agendas. Flags are powerful symbols, patriotism is a powerful thing to try and tap into. Sometimes someone driving around with a Canadian car flag is just someone with a car flag, but when I see massive Canadian flags attached to vehicles it gives me pause, because it's become more and more common for such flags to be accompanied by other messaging. I'd wager that skepticism of the display of national symbolism has become more and more common.

You ain't wrong, hopefully they do. But then again, kids and teenagers who grow up being treated like gods because they can play x sport doesn't exactly help either. I hope this is a sign of more women getting involved with hockey in professional capacities, part of hockey's culture problem is it's historically being too much of a boys club imo. But hockey culture is an expansive conversation piece. There are a lot of women out there who are hockey fans, I'm glad the women's league is getting the attention it has, and I'm encouraged every time I see women stepping into pro hockey roles.

She's got AHL coaching experience too https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/40487405/kraken-hire-jessica-campbell-nhl-1st-woman-assistant-coach This is the second time Campbell has made history. In 2022, the Kraken hired her as an assistant coach for their AHL affiliate, the Coachella Valley Firebirds, where she became the first woman behind a bench in the AHL. In her time with the Firebirds, Campbell coached the team's forwards and power-play unit was instrumental in the team reaching the Calder Cup Final where they lost to the Hershey Bears for the second consecutive season.

Awesome news, more women working in hockey is a good thing

Probably the 2011 final and subsequent slide into mediocrity, things were mostly lousy from 2013 onward. This past season has finally made me a bit more optimistic but I keep my expectations tempered. I'm not expecting a cup sooner than later, I'm just hoping we can maintain our ability to be competitive again for a while.

If you've got a source, provide it. As far as I know the legal process is ongoing. As of yesterday they're still awaiting trial. https://globalnews.ca/news/10599359/nhl-players-accused-sexual-assault-free-agents/

Could see him taking the next step soon and making this deal look all the better