The NHL should be better versed in this whole internet thing by now.
Why? Governments aren't and they have pots of (our) money to spend on web-based crap. Which is what most government websites are: crap. They are hard to navigate, useless for finding information and generally just a sad lot - poor on eye-flow and congruence.
Many large businesses, news organizations etc. fare no better.
There are LOTS of orgs using the internet that have no idea how it works, how to manage their part in it and least of all, what people might do if given the chance to do so.
If they ever make a movie of this, I hope they cast Jay Baruchel as Gaudreau.
Jay Baruchel was already in a movie about John Scott, though...
Anyway, sour grapes by some aside, I don't know how you could watch that whole thing and not be entertained. It was the most competitive it's been in years, had a feel-good storyline... for once, we're going to be going into next year's ASG thinking, instead of "how can we make this not suck", we'll be asking "how can we make this better".
For me? Keep the voting, but have each team nominate 4-5 guys for the spot, and then let fans of that team vote for them. Maybe you get a few guys who wouldn't otherwise get the recognition included. And it solves the no-show problem; who's going to want to give their own fans the finger by not showing up after being voted in?
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true but the same can be said about the people that initially voted for him saying smugly "you see we were right to vote him in"
cut the bull####...you picked the worst player in the league as a joke not because he is a great guy and has a nice family
Oh I totally agree. Just didn't comment on them. It turned out well but you're right, no one voted for him for any other reason than because he sucks (for an NHL player).
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I wasn't happy he was voted in and I hope the vote system gets changed, but I was happy for Scott after seeing how the players and fans in attendance turned something that was meant to be a joke into a legitimately great moment
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another great read from SI. It's really hard to not pull for him, given everything that's been written and his charisma.
Yes, I agree that every player has their story. but not every player has their story played out in the way John Scott's has. I read that he was offered non playing hockey related positions prior to this last deal he signed. I'm happy that this opportunity probably opened up further doors for him to stay in hockey in any capacity.
Therefore as a fan I have the right to say I do not agree with it. But don't call me arrogant when I do it. Scott can't run away from his dirty hits because he is a standup guy and rose above the stupidity of the NHL by going to the allstar game.
No, you don't get to have it both ways. You don't get to be arrogant and judgmental of others then turn around and demand that you not be judged yourself. I have no problem with your opinions, but if you are going to put your opinions out there looking for praise and support, then you need also accept the criticism.
It was a funny, amusing onetime thing, but seriously IDGAF anymore. No I don't want to watch a John Scott documentary movie, or see him as Parade Marshall the Calgary Stampede (why?).
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At 33 years old and obviously buried in the minors for a team with no chance at the cup, I wouldn't blame him if he woke up tomorrow and announced his retirement. It's unlikely anything tops this and why not go out on your achievable top?
He is a well educated man with a degree and a family that is about to double. Toiling in the minors isn't the only way he can earn a living.
Ya well he's earning almost 600 000 a year in the minors, I'd stick it out as long as I could. I don't care how "well educated" of a man he is, he'll never earn anywhere near this with his "education"
I could totally understand this if he was from Calgary, but Cmon the guy is from EDMONTON. Maybe he should "parade marshall" the damn Klondike Days I think! Lol
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Ya well he's earning almost 600 000 a year in the minors, I'd stick it out as long as I could. I don't care how "well educated" of a man he is, he'll never earn anywhere near this with his "education"
An engineering degree isn't a "quote unquote" education. It's a degree.
And yes, I realized I quoted, quote unquote. I'm glad the universe didn't implode.
Jamie McLennan suggested Vince Vaughn for the John Scott story. Not a bad choice - big tall guy, funny, hockey fan. Don't know how well he can actually skate.
The whole point is he won't be making 600 000 with his "Degree" so he might as well stick it out as long as he can
Why are you continuing to put his university obtained education and degree in quotes? Are you insinuating that it's somehow an inferior achievement than other people who attend universities to get degrees? I don't understand.
Why are you continuing to put his university obtained education and degree in quotes? Are you insinuating that it's somehow an inferior achievement than other people who attend universities to get degrees? I don't understand.
I really hope the Bilko answers your "question".
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Why are you continuing to put his university obtained education and degree in quotes? Are you insinuating that it's somehow an inferior achievement than other people who attend universities to get degrees? I don't understand.
Not sure what Bilko meant, but he is ten years removed from his mechanical engineering degree with I assume no relevant work experience in the mean time. His degree is pretty much useless now and I doubt he tries to have a career in the field. He will most likely continue making money with hockey in some form or another.
Why are you continuing to put his university obtained education and degree in quotes? Are you insinuating that it's somehow an inferior achievement than other people who attend universities to get degrees? I don't understand.
I think what he was trying to say is he has a degree/education, but he's not a engineer in the sense that it isn't his profession nor will it be his profession. Pretty much what Fire said above, he's too far removed from out of school for anyone to take him (maybe?) ... I can't see it happening, but I'm not a MecE... maybe there is work for him in project management or something where any technical skills he needs is all but forgotten.
(Side note: kind of funny the 2 biggest news are John Scott at the all star game, and Denis Wideman facing a 10-20 game or more suspension. At the beginning of the season, you'd think you'd have the 2 backwards.)
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