Staying on the record as: I would not waive Timmins. I am a staunch believer that the kid could be a top-4 option. He knows how to play. He doesn't necessarily know how to stay healthy.
- Monkeypunk

Agreed - Timmins is either a piece in a trade or he's kept on I.R. until playoffs. He'll probably even get 2 weeks with the Marlies to skate and get his lungs back.

Lots of roster flexibility.

The bigger pressure point will be cap space for trades. They will have to remove at least two bodies to get to 23 ...and if they're adding 1 (via trade) then they'll have to remove a 3rd at minimum so they'd have atleast 2.5M in space to add. If they need more than things get interesting in terms of waiving players like Lagersson or Jones.

I agree. When we lived in Mississauga and had Rogers, we never knew how good it was. Now it was a simpler coax cable service with the PVR box and so on, but it was great and reliable. The internet to the home was stable and reliable.

We've moved out to Waterdown and have to go with Cogeco or Bell Fibe. Both have been just ok at best. Cogeco was frequently down until we just left and went to Bell - and with Bell the internet has been decent enough, but the TV - which is a wireless service - has been bad enough that secondary streaming services are almost better and more reliable.
- Monkeypunk

I live in milton, use Cogeco internet.
We use a Formuler Z10 pro max streaming box, service through Luk media out in etobicoke.

Its been great so far.

I see "The Iron Claw" movie has dropped.


The true story of the inseparable Von Erich brothers, who made history in the intensely competitive world of professional wrestling

I see "The Iron Claw" movie has dropped.


The true story of the inseparable Von Erich brothers, who made history in the intensely competitive world of professional wrestling
- dmnted

Saw it.

Meh.

I live in milton, use Cogeco internet.
We use a Formuler Z10 pro max streaming box, service through Luk media out in etobicoke.

Its been great so far.
- Fakepartofme

Geography - my friend lives in Milton and had Bell Fibe - he hated it with he passion of a thousand burning Suns. Left for Cogeco and has nothing but glowing things to say about them.

We had Cogeco and I hated it with an equally vehement passion, and now with Bell, I'm not as satisfied as I was with Rogers in Mississauga, but it has been much more reliable. I will say that one thing I probably need to do is upgrade our meshed internet boosters; we have an older Orbi that is basically IP6, or limited to 400Mb wirelessly. We can upgrade to an IP6E or IP7 (if we were made of money!) one and boost that substantially.

Timmins will be out for another month me thinks or till the playoff start
I think they move the waiver exempt guys first.

Also what about Murray? I wonder were he is at in his recovery.
- dmnted

I would bet my house that he won't be "ready" until the playoffs.

Ya, I think they still have flexibility. Gio, Timmins and Jarnkrok still TBD in terms of return dates. That's 25 bodies (14F, 8D, 3G) in total when everyone's healthy and those 25 put them right up against the Cap.

A trade or two is coming so the math will work itself out but even if they did nothing they'd still have options.

Holmberg and Robertson don't need waivers.
Gregor and/or Reaves could be waived.
Lagersson and/or Timmins could be waived.
Jones could be waived.

I assume Jarnkrok will be back in a week or two. Gio and Timmins could maybe be held out for weeks (ie. to the playoffs) if they needed.
- The Law

Unless they're going to land an actual veteran starter, this team should carry 3 goalies. Habs, Canes, etc. all do, probably a few more; it's a legit strategy nowadays.

I'd probably send Robertson down. As much as he's shown potential, he still hasn't played a lot of pro hockey and could stand to play big minutes with the Marlies for a stint.

I'd probably go with something like this:

Knies Matthews Marner
Bertuzzi Domi Nylander
McMann Tavares Jarnkrok
Holmberg Kampf Reaves

I think that gives us two scoring lines and two checking lines. I might try swapping Nylander and Jarnkrok for some sneaky looks when we have the change.

We need a RD though.

There were a few times when we got burnt on the PK because we had a leftie playing the right side and they had an awkward backhand clearing attempt.

I don't think it has to be a marquee RHDer, just somebody who can play at Brodie's level last year with Rielly; safe dependable minutes.

Hot dog split down the middle length wise, in a frying pan.

Once the dog is half cooked or so (depending on how crispy you like it) throw the bun in the pan beside it and cover with a lid to give the bun a soft / steamed feel.

You can put a bit of butter on the inside of the bun and put it face down to lightly toast it if you wish. You can also then flip it over and put some cheese inside the bun if you wish.

Amazing way to eat dogs.

That being said I'm want a traditional on the grill / street meat after the bar dog as my first choice every time with some mayo, onions and corn relish.
- Cush29

I would definitely eat all of these options to my face.

I am a hot dog megafan. Long ago I arrived at the conclusion that ballpark franks in a soft bun cooked in the microwave is the zenith of the hot dog arts. If I didn't have a microwave at hand I would try something else, but more likely I would skip the dogs until I had a microwave.
- Zezel

Yep - poke 'em with a fork, wrap them in paper towel, nuke them.

Best way to do it.

Geography - my friend lives in Milton and had Bell Fibe - he hated it with he passion of a thousand burning Suns. Left for Cogeco and has nothing but glowing things to say about them.

We had Cogeco and I hated it with an equally vehement passion, and now with Bell, I'm not as satisfied as I was with Rogers in Mississauga, but it has been much more reliable. I will say that one thing I probably need to do is upgrade our meshed internet boosters; we have an older Orbi that is basically IP6, or limited to 400Mb wirelessly. We can upgrade to an IP6E or IP7 (if we were made of money!) one and boost that substantially.
- Monkeypunk

When i lived in a newer subdivision in milton, o had bell vibe and rogers, both were great at the time. Loved the bell remote over the clunky rogers one.
Living in old milton, no bell vibe available just yet....only Cogeco

Staying on the record as: I would not waive Timmins. I am a staunch believer that the kid could be a top-4 option. He knows how to play. He doesn't necessarily know how to stay healthy.
- Monkeypunk

I agree with this too. I really think Timmins is a long term option for the leafs.

Good news:

I have ballpark franks and buns.

Will air fry them today for lunch and let you all know.

Saw it.

Meh.
- Atomic Wedgie

I enjoyed it for what it was. I knew the background already so it wasn't some shock or surprise to me.

Anybody watch True Detective: Night Country? Boy was that awful.

I enjoyed it for what it was. I knew the background already so it wasn't some shock or surprise to me.
- Aaron_85

It felt like so many of the characters were under-developed in the story.

Probably would have been better as a mini-series. There were just too many story lines, so everything got spread really thin.

Anybody watch True Detective: Night Country? Boy was that awful.
- gravyface

I'm waiting to binge it

lol cucked

https://x.com/bringbackle...&t=U9ywPXeJUnEiTFt0iY1YBw

Anybody watch True Detective: Night Country? Boy was that awful.
- gravyface

Mrs. Wedgie and I just finished it.

I liked the final episode, but we were joking that we wouldn't have watched it to the end if we hadn't already invested so much time in it.

We haven't watched the previous seasons, but according to my wife the fans of the series are furious about the latest season, which was too much of a departure from the previous ones.

But I did like the ending - which I felt wrapped it up well, and was a plausible explanation.

Unless they're going to land an actual veteran starter, this team should carry 3 goalies. Habs, Canes, etc. all do, probably a few more; it's a legit strategy nowadays.

I'd probably send Robertson down. As much as he's shown potential, he still hasn't played a lot of pro hockey and could stand to play big minutes with the Marlies for a stint.

I'd probably go with something like this:

Knies Matthews Marner
Bertuzzi Domi Nylander
McMann Tavares Jarnkrok
Holmberg Kampf Reaves

I think that gives us two scoring lines and two checking lines. I might try swapping Nylander and Jarnkrok for some sneaky looks when we have the change.

We need a RD though.

There were a few times when we got burnt on the PK because we had a leftie playing the right side and they had an awkward backhand clearing attempt.

I don't think it has to be a marquee RHDer, just somebody who can play at Brodie's level last year with Rielly; safe dependable minutes.
- gravyface

Sounds about right to me. Keep 3 goalies unless you absolute need the cap space.

Up front - Maybe Gregor/Reaves or somebody new in that spot. Plus most games you can shorten the bench to shelter Reaves.

And ya, Brodies looked better playing on the left of Lilly ....Benny with McCabe ...something good on Rielly's right seems like the big need.

I'm waiting to binge it
- dmnted

I watched it.

⭐️ ⭐️ (out of 5)

Watch Masters of the air

I'm waiting to binge it
- dmnted

If you loved Season 1, you'll be greatly disappointed.

I'd rank them as follows:

Season 1










Season 3
Season 4
Season 2

Sounds about right to me. Keep 3 goalies unless you absolute need the cap space.

Up front - Maybe Gregor/Reaves or somebody new in that spot. Plus most games you can shorten the bench to shelter Reaves.

And ya, Brodies looked better playing on the left of Lilly ....Benny with McCabe ...something good on Rielly's right seems like the big need.
- The Law

Yeah I think they "they need to get 2 D" is a thing of the past. Maybe find a way for a team to throw in a Gustafson type D where they can just sit in the press box and use if needed.

Laughton+Walker would be interesting BUT I still find it hard to believe Tre's only D add is under 6 ft.

Good news:

I have ballpark franks and buns.

Will air fry them today for lunch and let you all know.
- Atomic Wedgie

I'm a classic fan of the boiled dog. 2-3 minutes on boil ...put them on a top-slit bun (I use brioche) ....slather in pickles, mustard, and onions ....shove into face.

Mrs. Wedgie and I just finished it.

I liked the final episode, but we were joking that we wouldn't have watched it to the end if we hadn't already invested so much time in it.

We haven't watched the previous seasons, but according to my wife the fans of the series are furious about the latest season, which was too much of a departure from the previous ones.

But I did like the ending - which I felt wrapped it up well, and was a plausible explanation.
- Atomic Wedgie

apparently it's 8 episodes and not 6

I'm a classic fan of the boiled dog. 2-3 minutes on boil ...put them on a top-slit bun (I use brioche) ....slather in pickles, mustard, and onions ....shove into face.
- The Law

top-slit bun is a baller move.

Especially for lobster rolls.