lots of people don't know what they want to do for the rest of their lives in high school.

some do.
- TheMussel

I still don't.

Not kidding.

We will see.

He has a young family and a wife from St. Louis. I think he really wants to stay there but has to pretend he is willing to leave to get the most out of the deal.

My guess is he eventually signs a very team friendly deal in St. Louis. But as always, I'm hoping he somehow finds his way to TO.
- Leafs43

Unfortunately I agree. I feel like the Leafs never have this situation. Its (frank)ed up.

I still don't.

Not kidding.
- Atomic Wedgie

Agreed.

I just go where the wind (and salary) takes me.

I still don't.

Not kidding.
- Atomic Wedgie

You and me both

Toughest part is that I don't have kids and don't plan on having any, so all financial motivation is basically out the window at this point and having a solid early midlife crisis in terms of career.

Lots of people aren't lazy. Lots of people just hate soul crushing work.
- TheMussel

There's work that isnt soul crushing????

Im kidding, but obviously someone needs to do the jobs that no one wants to do. The system is far from perfect.

Our entire house had various symptoms starting last Wednesday. Friday morning, each one of us did the Ontario self-assessment test (online) - it recommended we all go for testing.

Results took less than 24 hours - all negative.

You don't need to be off 2 weeks - go get tested, then remain home until 24 hours after your symptoms go away (assuming you get back a negative test).

And for those wondering, it didn't hurt, but it was uncomfortable. Felt like getting water up your nose - that feeling lasted about 10-15 minutes.
- Atomic Wedgie

Since nobody asked, I still feel like poop.

You guys are all arseholes.

Every one of you.

Sheesh.

I agree that the likely scenario is him re-signing in St. Louis.

Still, I'm hopeful that he might not and instead go to free agency. And I'd hope very much that the Leafs would be all over him if he does.
- GreatGigInTheSky

Same. It must have pissed Pietrangelo off a little that the Blues offered Faulk $6.5 Million X 7 (he produced all of 16 points this season two less than Justin Holl) and they left very little room for the Pietrangelo It is also interesting that the only players with significant salary that do not have a NTC on St Louis are O'Reilly and Parayko. Unless Steen agrees to retire or go to another team it will be a tough go. Dunn should be getting a reasonable raise as well.

You and me both

Toughest part is that I don't have kids and don't plan on having any, so all financial motivation is basically out the window at this point and having a solid early midlife crisis in terms of career.
- TheMussel

I have kids.

I couldn't afford a mid-life crisis.

I think the wildest I got was purchasing the most expensive car wash for my minivan.

Hot wax!!!! They power-washed the tires!!!

The party of infanticide will never have the moral authority. Pathetic hypocrites.

Trump is a better person than Canada Cup, Zezel, Fake, Aardvark and the rest of you clowns who don't know how to STFU.
- Strider

Maybe you should be the one to STFU.

Unfortunately I agree. I feel like the Leafs never have this situation. Its (frank)ed up.
- Archaic

I think we kind of had it with Marner last year.

I really don't think he was going anywhere. I think he liked Toronto and liked his teammates. He didn't have the same family situation of course.

It just seems like we don't take advantage when we have the negotiating power.

You and me both

Toughest part is that I don't have kids and don't plan on having any, so all financial motivation is basically out the window at this point and having a solid early midlife crisis in terms of career.
- TheMussel

should have tried harder in high school then

I have kids.

I couldn't afford a mid-life crisis.

I think the wildest I got was purchasing the most expensive car wash for my minivan.

Hot wax!!!! They power-washed the tires!!!
- Atomic Wedgie

wow, someone is rich...A luxury car wash...

There's work that isnt soul crushing????

Im kidding, but obviously someone needs to do the jobs that no one wants to do. The system is far from perfect.
- Archaic

Wedgie rant trigger warning:

I'm still quite amazed by the narrative on COVID-19 shut-downs, especially in the US.

Young people are expected to take a huge hit to their financial present and future because it's what is best for society, and more importantly, they can be carriers for the older generations - especially retirees.

OK, fine. Young generation needs to sacrifice.

What's the quid pro quo?

Baby boomers got university educations for a disgusting amount of money less, got housing for a disgusting amount of money less, got plentiful jobs with gold-plated pensions, etc., etc., etc.

And they don't give two craps about the younger generations now. "Raise my taxes to help build housing, lower tuition? Frank that nonsense - I'm retired. These kids today are just lazy!!"

I'm not a Trump supporter. I'm pro-science. I wear a mask.

But damn, if I was 25 years old, just starting out on my career (especially in the States), I'd be damn angry that I was asked to do everything for the older generation, and the older generation was happy to tell me to go frank myself in return.

You and me both

Toughest part is that I don't have kids and don't plan on having any, so all financial motivation is basically out the window at this point and having a solid early midlife crisis in terms of career.
- TheMussel

I quit my corporate job 4 years ago. Making half the money now writing. Full freedom, working 15 hours a day for a week if I want - or averaging 3 hours a day for a month if I want. Should've done it even earlier.
Time >>> money

should have tried harder in high school then
- senstroll

The amount of effort I would have had to put in for only marginal gains in my overall average wasn't a great value proposition.

steve simmons
@simmonssteve
17 different NHL general managers received votes for the Jim Gregory GM of the Year Award the past two seasons.
Kyle Dubas did not receive a single vote in either season.

makes you think

makes you think
- senstroll

Our entire house had various symptoms starting last Wednesday. Friday morning, each one of us did the Ontario self-assessment test (online) - it recommended we all go for testing.

Results took less than 24 hours - all negative.

You don't need to be off 2 weeks - go get tested, then remain home until 24 hours after your symptoms go away (assuming you get back a negative test).

And for those wondering, it didn't hurt, but it was uncomfortable. Felt like getting water up your nose - that feeling lasted about 10-15 minutes.
- Atomic Wedgie

Glad you and your family are ok. I had to get the test after a business trip to BC to avoid beiing quarantined for 14 days. This is truly a stinker of a year in many ways. The pandemic is bad enough, the entire west coast burning makes you think we are up poop creek without a paddle. My brother's family in Victoria were told to stay indoors all day due to air quality from the US fires. Same in Vancouver I'm told. What the (frank) is next?

I quit my corporate job 4 years ago. Making half the money now writing. Full freedom, working 15 hours a day for a week if I want - or averaging 3 hours a day for a month if I want. Should've done it even earlier.
Time >>> money
- 21peter

And yet you can afford to live on Peter Island?

Glad you and your family are ok. I had to get the test after a business trip to BC to avoid beiing quarantined for 14 days. This is truly a stinker of a year in many ways. The pandemic is bad enough, the entire west coast burning makes you think we are up poop creek without a paddle. My brother's family in Victoria were told to stay indoors all day due to air quality from the US fires. Same in Vancouver I'm told. What the (frank) is next?
- winsix

We have friends in Santa Cruz and Seattle.

Their Facebook photos are frightening.

Actually, check that: they are actually beautiful photos - red skies. Beautiful to look at - but it must be hell on earth to breathe in that air.

And yet you can afford to live on Peter Island?
- Atomic Wedgie

It's just a tiny little mansion...

Glad you and your family are ok. I had to get the test after a business trip to BC to avoid beiing quarantined for 14 days. This is truly a stinker of a year in many ways. The pandemic is bad enough, the entire west coast burning makes you think we are up poop creek without a paddle. My brother's family in Victoria were told to stay indoors all day due to air quality from the US fires. Same in Vancouver I'm told. What the (frank) is next?
- winsix

I have a pretty good idea what is next

It's just a tiny little mansion...
- 21peter

Do you have a sign out front that says "Please, no solicitors"?

Because I would imagine you'd get people every day knocking on your door to sell you Amway products.

It's just a tiny little mansion...
- 21peter

I confess I had to google it - but it led me to this delightful website:

https://www.privateisland.../search?availability=sale

If you are thinking of buying a private island, this seems like a good place to start.

makes you think
- senstroll

Its on old boys club, so dont really care. Also, by those numbers(which are very jaded without knowing the full picture) 13 other GMs also didnt receive any votes. Who are those GMs?