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FanIn80 · 02-19-2020, 11:24 PM

Yes, you got me. I hate Russians. My name is Don Cherry and I would rather build my team around Crosby than Malkin because Malkin’s a Russian. There’s no other possible reason for it than my burning hatred for Russians.

Ps. If you’re trying to win a Cup in 2020, why on Earth do you care that Malkin won an Art Ross however many years ago? Also, I’ve made it very clear that my classifications were not based (solely) on stats. I’m not going to repeat everything again. Either you get what I’m doing or you don’t. It’s fine either way, just please stop quoting stats and awards that have nothing to do with what I’m doing.

Gio won the Norris last year. Is he a Norris caliber defenceman this year? Nope. So if it turns out that having a Norris caliber d-man is a big part of winning a Cup, then is Gio winning a Norris last year going to impact that in any way this year?

02-19-2020, 11:24 PM	#36
FanIn80 GOAT! Join Date: Jun 2006 Exp:	Yes, you got me. I hate Russians. My name is Don Cherry and I would rather build my team around Crosby than Malkin because Malkin’s a Russian. There’s no other possible reason for it than my burning hatred for Russians. Ps. If you’re trying to win a Cup in 2020, why on Earth do you care that Malkin won an Art Ross however many years ago? Also, I’ve made it very clear that my classifications were not based (solely) on stats. I’m not going to repeat everything again. Either you get what I’m doing or you don’t. It’s fine either way, just please stop quoting stats and awards that have nothing to do with what I’m doing. Gio won the Norris last year. Is he a Norris caliber defenceman this year? Nope. So if it turns out that having a Norris caliber d-man is a big part of winning a Cup, then is Gio winning a Norris last year going to impact that in any way this year? Last edited by FanIn80; 02-19-2020 at 11:40 PM.