Well, I'm also against companies trying to monopolize products. For instance: if company A can offer a superior product, but company B can offer a product that integrates with one of their other products, people with that other product will/may buy from company B simply because "it works with this other thing."

It's not a bad thing, and it's smart of the company. And if you do your due diligence and find that advantages of buying a lower-quality product is still better due to the integration factor, then great. But several people that I know (not a lot, but some) will buy iWhatever's because, "It's Apple, it's better," and need that brand-new iPhone 75 or whatever they're up to the day it comes out. I also know a few who bought iPads, even when they didn't have a reason to buy one, because, "It's Apple, it's got to be good."
- jmatchett383

this really consumes you huh

this really consumes you huh
- Crimsoninja

wtf is on your helmet

Haha exactly.
- MBFlyerfan

I was just guessing

angrytown?
- all-pgh

How'd you get past the wall!!!

Awwwww c'mon...

Remember when we used to talk hockey on these boards? Good times
- WhirlingDervish

Remember when the flyers were playing hockey? Also good times

Yes his SD computer probably has an HDMI port
- YuenglingJagr

so much to learn

wtf is on your helmet
- Mononoke

I won a 35-person playoff prediction pool for losers operated out of the Habs threads

I won a 35-person playoff prediction pool for losers operated out of the Habs threads
- Crimsoninja

Last year I finished 117th.

This year... 341,956th

I know you cannot simply dismiss how the Stanley Cup is won or any championship for that matter but the way the Pens won in 09 always bugged me. Nik Lidstrom and Pavel Datsyuk I believe sat for 2 or 3 games in that final. Two of history's greatest players for their positions. Now this time it wasn't about how the Pens won. More so about Sidney Crosby is handed the Conn Smyth and probably wasn't even within the top 5 best players in the Final.

It just discusses me so much because it's all about who he is.

I won a 35-person playoff prediction pool for losers operated out of the Habs threads
- Crimsoninja

Questionable point system

I know you cannot simply dismiss how the Stanley Cup is won or any championship for that matter but the way the Pens won in 09 always bugged me. Nik Lidstrom and Pavel Datsyuk I believe sat for 2 or 3 games in that final. Two of history's greatest players for their positions. Now this time it wasn't about how the Pens won. More so about Sidney Crosby is handed the Conn Smyth and probably wasn't even within the top 5 best players in the Final.

It just discusses me so much because it's all about who he is.
- roenick97

This post is so flyera I can't even

This post is so flyera I can't even
- PhillySportsGuy

Lol

Kind of interested to see where Fleury ends up. With the expansion rules seemingly in place, he may well have played his last game as a Penguin.

I know it's apropos of nothing in particular, but I'm not back reading, getting into the stats argument or debating the impact of luck on a team's ability or inability to win a Stanley Cup.

Also, I have a strong gut feeling the Flyers trade up into the top 4-8 this year. No idea why, just a really strong feeling. Plus Umberger not being bought out by Thursday would be a shock

Kind of interested to see where Fleury ends up. With the expansion rules seemingly in place, he may well have played his last game as a Penguin.

I know it's apropos of nothing in particular, but I'm not back reading, getting into the stats argument or debating the impact of luck on a team's ability or inability to win a Stanley Cup.

Also, would be amazed if RJ Umberger isn't bought out by Thursday
- Jsaquella

Calgary, Toronto, Islanders, Anaheim ?

Calgary, Toronto, Islanders, Anaheim ?
- ob18

Calgary makes most sense, but does he waive? I could see Carolina, TBH.

Kind of interested to see where Fleury ends up. With the expansion rules seemingly in place, he may well have played his last game as a Penguin.

I know it's apropos of nothing in particular, but I'm not back reading, getting into the stats argument or debating the impact of luck on a team's ability or inability to win a Stanley Cup.

Also, I have a strong gut feeling the Flyers trade up into the top 4-8 this year. No idea why, just a really strong feeling. Plus Umberger not being bought out by Thursday would be a shock
- Jsaquella

Is it a J35bacher type feeling?

Calgary makes most sense, but does he waive? I could see Carolina, TBH.
- Jsaquella

If he won't waive for Calgary, can't see him doing so for Carolina

If he won't waive for Calgary, can't see him doing so for Carolina
- ob18

I think Carolina is actually closer to legit contention than Calgary

I think Carolina is actually closer to legit contention than Calgary
- PhillySportsGuy

I'd like you to explain...........well just because

Kind of interested to see where Fleury ends up. With the expansion rules seemingly in place, he may well have played his last game as a Penguin.

I know it's apropos of nothing in particular, but I'm not back reading, getting into the stats argument or debating the impact of luck on a team's ability or inability to win a Stanley Cup.

Also, I have a strong gut feeling the Flyers trade up into the top 4-8 this year. No idea why, just a really strong feeling. Plus Umberger not being bought out by Thursday would be a shock
- Jsaquella

Actually half of today was spent on arguing the merits of Apple TV.

Hexy always loves to explore trading up.....it's definitely in the cards. Idk who for though. Keller or Dubois are probably the only ones who excite me into giving up the required hefty assets. Love Tkachuk, but it's an expensive trade to make from 18 for someone who probably isn't a primary line driver. If it becomes unfeasible and we can get Luke Rubellows, I'd love to explore trade ups back into 1st or earlier 2nd. I have my 2nd round favorites.

I'd like you to explain...........well just because
- ob18

I'm on my phone but I will later

I'd like you to explain...........well just because
- ob18

Calgary should be closer. But their last coach was a dumpster fire, their management brain trust is an old-school mess, and they will probably hire another bad coach.

I feel like Carolina gets it. They have the great front office/coaching to better utilize their talent.

Calgary should be closer. But their last coach was a dumpster fire, their management brain trust is an old-school mess, and they will probably hire another bad coach.

I feel like Carolina gets it. They have the great front office/coaching to better utilize their talent.
- Mononoke

This was pretty much my answer in a nutshell

Congrats to....nah, just can't do it...(frank) em
- BiggE

I'm on my phone but I will later
- PhillySportsGuy

Look forward to reading it