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Originally Posted by djsFlames
Yeah I'd like to see how many CP posters that spend a portion of their free time and even work day surfing a forum attached to the Calgary Flames don't tune in for hockey involving said Flames club because of potential asterisk or gimmick reasons.
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I most certainly would tune in, but that does not change the fact that I think it is a bad idea for the NHL to resume operations this year. I get that the NHL has to do their due diligence to preserve their own economic viability into the future, but I also think that the chances of a resumption of play before October at the earliest are extremely slim.
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Sure, senior high horse. Because there are so many more enticing things out there for entertainment that you've got lined up during this time of absolutely zero ongoing productions or sports related events.
Beggars in a pandemic can't be choosers.
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My problem with this type of response is how shortsighted and insular it sounds. No one is thrilled about being stuck at home; no one is happy about the massive, physical, psychological and economic tolls this pandemic is taking on everyone right now. But in the interest of public health the first thing we should all be willing to sacrifice is our needs to be entertained. Yes, leisure is important. But in desperate times, we are simply going to need to seek out new outlets if the traditional sources of our entertainment are deemed to be unsafe. I get that the NHL is publicly committed to maintaining the safety and well-being of their employees and clients, but this seems futile in the immediate future.