But how else is experience gained than by study, discussion and eventual action? Worth considering that even though I may not be right, I'm at least opening up my ideas for intellectual challenge and critique. The mere process of engaging in the exchange of ideas that exposes your opinions to be picked apart, debated or supported with a perspective grounded in other information is a valuable one for the growth of my mind- regardless of ultimate result.

Besides, simply being middle-aged doesn't mean you know your poop; those who know their poop at that age are often those who committed to learning and studying from a young age.
- MaximumBone

Absolutely. Keep writing man

JUSt keep doing what your doing....for another 20 years.
I promise, by that time you will be able to look back at your hair brained ideas an see them for what they were.
- Larsson_fan

Yeah he will find a whole lot changed over time.

But whatever if he wants to write a bunch of poop to learn then go for it.

Gonna disagree that I have no appreciation for those things. It certainly may not be equivalent to how you proportionally value each factor but I understand and appreciate all those factors to some degree.

I'll completely disagree that I'm simply playing the copycat game. For that I'd have to be advocating for the acquisition of a guy like Kessel to spread the offense across 3 lines when in actuality I'm advocating for the pursuit of things that are more often than not traits that can adapt to various styles of play. In fact, I've seen more evidence that supports the idea of a hybrid of traditional line structures and the more fluid, modern approach.

Its easy for you suggest this but then not offer opinions to counter mine. Why are my suggestions so hair-brained? What make yours superior? Give me some examples. Or is that your whole point? That the mere act of positing opinions on the matter is a silly, youthful endeavour; that even trying isn't worth it. I'd argue that's worse. Balancing the enthusiasm of youth and realism of experience is the key. EDIT: Not intending to strawman you here, just trying to understand your point.

I can go further but based off your last sentence there, you've succumbed to the opposite side that you're claiming I've fallen victim to. Not really much point debating someone so ardently convinced of their belief that they won't even entertain the possibility of an alternative.
- MaximumBone

Don't let any of that discourage you from writing or spit balling (not snowballing Jero) your thoughts.

Pretty quiet in here today, I too have another blog to gift to the masses. it's a little long but some good info I think. RFA Negotiations http://my.hockeybuzz.com/...t_id=18078&user_id=103583

Pretty quiet in here today, I too have another blog to gift to the masses. it's a little long but some good info I think. RFA Negotiations http://my.hockeybuzz.com/...t_id=18078&user_id=103583
- freelancer

Good blog. Agree with it. Maybe lock Strome at 2.4 for three years to save a bit of hit?

Good blog. Agree with it. Maybe lock Strome at 2.4 for three years to save a bit of hit?
- RafiDRW

That would certainly be favourable for the team cap but I cannot see the Strome camp going for that. Same as any young player Strome will want to prove himself over a couple of years and then move on to a larger contract with a higher dollar value.

Pretty quiet in here today, I too have another blog to gift to the masses. it's a little long but some good info I think. RFA Negotiations http://my.hockeybuzz.com/...t_id=18078&user_id=103583
- freelancer

Way too long. Nothing funny in it either. You and boner need to learn how to toss some jokes or raccoon porn into your blogs.

That would certainly be favourable for the team cap but I cannot see the Strome camp going for that. Same as any young player Strome will want to prove himself over a couple of years and then move on to a larger contract with a higher dollar value.
- freelancer

He needs to understand that he’s a bottom six player. Enjoy the longer contracts while you can.

He needs to understand that he’s a bottom six player. Enjoy the longer contracts while you can.
- RafiDRW

And you need to understand you're a bottom six poster, John.

And you need to understand you're a bottom six poster, John.
- leonkennedy

At least I’m not press box like you, buddeh.

At least I’m not press box like you, buddeh.
- RafiDRW

I get beer and nachos in the press box. It's a far better place to be.

I get beer and nachos in the press box. It's a far better place to be.
- leonkennedy

Touché.

Touché.
- RafiDRW

Although off to a rough start tonight in the press box as a Bruins fan.

Although off to a rough start tonight in the press box as a Bruins fan.
- leonkennedy

(frank) the Bruins.

I’m in this for Shanahan.

(frank) the Bruins.

I’m in this for Shanahan.
- RafiDRW

(frank) Shanny. You're dead to me....until I see how this game turns out.

(frank) Shanny. You're dead to me....until I see how this game turns out.
- leonkennedy

Thank god.

And what’s wrong with Shanahan? One of the best power forwards of all time.

Thank god.

And what’s wrong with Shanahan? One of the best power forwards of all time.
- RafiDRW

Nothing is wrong with him. He is however no longer playing, and works for the enemy. I wouldn't cheer for the flames if a former Oiler were hired on their team.

Nothing is wrong with him. He is however no longer playing, and works for the enemy. I wouldn't cheer for the flames if a former Oiler were hired on their team.
- leonkennedy

Yeah, but I hate the Bruins more than the Leafs.

Mostly because of the douche twins - Marchand had Lucic.

Yeah, but I hate the Bruins more than the Leafs.

Mostly because of the douche twins - Marchand had Lucic.
- RafiDRW

Seriously? Marchand I get. Although was pretty classy of him to call for a stop in play when Reilly took a puck to the chicklets tonight. I can't help but like both of them for the work they did in Vancouver in 2011.

Seriously? Marchand I get. Although was pretty classy of him to call for a stop in play when Reilly took a puck to the chicklets tonight. I can't help but like both of them for the work they did in Vancouver in 2011.
- leonkennedy

Lucic was the spear king in the Wings - Bruins series in 2014. Would never own up to his dirty plays. Pretty sure DeKeyser will never father children now.

Lucic was the spear king in the Wings - Bruins series in 2014. Would never own up to his dirty plays. Pretty sure DeKeyser will never father children now.
- RafiDRW

That's it? Just because of one insignificant playoff series you hate the Bruins more than the Leafs?

That's it? Just because of one insignificant playoff series you hate the Bruins more than the Leafs?
- leonkennedy

Nope. I hate most New England teams.

But I have never really despised the Leafs. Never liked them from when I was a little kid and the Norris division matchups, but Shanny makes me ok with them.

So, (frank) the Bruins, go Shanaplan.

Nope. I hate most New England teams.

But I have never really despised the Leafs. Never liked them from when I was a little kid and the Norris division matchups, but Shanny makes me ok with them.

So, (frank) the Bruins, go Shanaplan.
- RafiDRW

FUK the Leafs!!
Go bears!

So.... Time to buy low on Gardiner??