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Nelson · 08-01-2021, 10:00 AM

(A) We’re talking about hockey, a game we watch for entertainment. Is it worth being angry and insulting others over something we consume for entertainment?

(B) The Flames have one playoff series win since the 04/05 lockout. Since the salary cap came in, they’ve made the playoffs a number of times but have never had sustained playoff success. In this position, let’s take the boom or bust risk! There’s not that much to lose. An Eichel bust would mean a rebuild arriving sooner, and this rebuild would have a better chance if the Flames are a perpetual bottom-feeder. An Eichel boom, him coming back at 100% at or close to the start of the season because of a successful artificial disk replacement operation, would mean the Flames having an elite centre. That could raise the Flames’ prospects considerably. And I personally consider the Eichel boom scenario more likely because Eichel’s rich. Health care is different in the USA between the rich and the non-rich. Also, recovery is better amongst people in excellent physical condition. But it doesn’t really matter. I will be happy as a fan even if they go down swinging for the fences. I just want to see my team try something drastic to change its fortunes.

(3) Also, Al Arbour: “It’s not complicated. Get good players."

08-01-2021, 10:00 AM	#2000
Nelson First Line Centre Join Date: Jul 2016 Exp:	(A) We’re talking about hockey, a game we watch for entertainment. Is it worth being angry and insulting others over something we consume for entertainment? (B) The Flames have one playoff series win since the 04/05 lockout. Since the salary cap came in, they’ve made the playoffs a number of times but have never had sustained playoff success. In this position, let’s take the boom or bust risk! There’s not that much to lose. An Eichel bust would mean a rebuild arriving sooner, and this rebuild would have a better chance if the Flames are a perpetual bottom-feeder. An Eichel boom, him coming back at 100% at or close to the start of the season because of a successful artificial disk replacement operation, would mean the Flames having an elite centre. That could raise the Flames’ prospects considerably. And I personally consider the Eichel boom scenario more likely because Eichel’s rich. Health care is different in the USA between the rich and the non-rich. Also, recovery is better amongst people in excellent physical condition. But it doesn’t really matter. I will be happy as a fan even if they go down swinging for the fences. I just want to see my team try something drastic to change its fortunes. (3) Also, Al Arbour: “It’s not complicated. Get good players." Last edited by Nelson; 08-01-2021 at 10:03 AM.