16 minutes ago, tennischmp said:

When you have a plus/minus of -6, you haven't had a good playoffs

+/- is a terrible basis for whether a player had a good playoffs or not. 

Wow that was hard to read. I agree with what Wicked and Adam mentioned re: it happens at college parties a lot. This story also reinforces how happy I am that I didn't join a frat. At my school, UCSB, it wasn't necessary to join one in order to find parties, so never dealt with the greek parties as much. But even the non Greek parties had kids that were passed out like that or staggering around. With that said, any of the parties that I was at, if someone started to fall down from being too drunk, I'd always see another student (whether it was a significant other or a concerned friend) take care of that person.

2 hours ago, fan_since79 said:

The market is taking a big dive day today and all the media can give for a reason is investors think Trump will be impeached.

Really?! Is that what drives traders and fund managers to sell stocks??

I don't think so.

 

Yes, uncertainty is something many "traders and fund managers" try to avoid.

I still can't believe that my friend (a pole vaulter at UCLA) had a chance with her but eventually got back with his ex girlfriend. So stupid.

47 minutes ago, HaloCory22 said:

I honestly still hope we lose the division to Edmonton. I much rather face that sinking ship in San Jose than Nashville. Learn from the past mistakes, guys! We can't beat Nashville. Idc how positive you are about this team. Some teams just have your number.

San Jose didn't look good for stretches last year as well. Both Thornton and Couture are coming back too. I wouldn't sleep on SJ yet.

12 hours ago, UndertheHalo said:

What the hell is this rendition of Pennywise that I'm hearing ? Lol 

Pretty sure it's the band (I can't remember the name, Brass Bears or something like that) that plays at games from time to time. 

http://weatherwest.com/archives/5647

"This warming has resulted from reduced cold water upwelling associated with the Humboldt Current, which has historically been linked to the early development of significant El Niño episodes."

Eat your heart out, AO! 

15 hours ago, Jay said:

https://finance.yahoo.com/m/c50f703e-8d04-3134-81c7-25f4ecdf3e8d/cramer%3A-3-reasons-why-the.html

 

Ducks prospect note: Troy Terry scored theee goals and had two assists in a 6-3 win today to help Denver U advance to the frozen four. 

On 3/18/2017 at 9:53 PM, gotbeer said:

It would have been funny if Bieska had a breakaway. 

Casual Kev was selected to shoot earlier in the year in one of the extended shootouts. He proceeded to give a slap shot a go from between the circles. Needless to say, he shot it wide. 

3 hours ago, Joey said:

great, use the book thread and/or hide features. again, i don't know what the fucking problem is. it was enough of a distraction that a separate thread was created so he could get his psuedo-intellect kicks off spouting his interpretation of how everything will play out based on his book readings. we fucking get it, the show is "past" the books now. it doesn't mean shit from the books magically becomes irrelevant or won't play a role in the rest of the show.

it's not hard for you guys to still have your "in-depth analysis" citing book knowledge without being a self important douche. he does this shit non-stop with disregard for others much like his trump/trump supporter posts.

you want book info or knowledge, great, use the book thread. that's what it's there for.

So you're the one person whining about posters talking about the books, yet we are all being self important douches. Got it. 

Jon Snow is gonna ride a dragon!

While this article is a bit technical, even for someone like myself who follows weather patterns, it helps to explain why we are getting such crazy, wet weather.

https://www.climate.gov/news-features/blogs/beyond-data/no-butterflies-just-tropical-rainfall

2 hours ago, Thomas said:

Culmultive affect of concussions?

Effect* and Perry hasn't suffered that many concussions (if you go by reported injuries).  

Carlyle needs to go. I blame him over Murray for losing Crammer. I don't get how Boll still has a roster spot. Dude is worthless. 

Perry's skating has always been an issue. Now, though, he looks like an ECHL player out there. I cringe every time I see him trying to beat someone on the outside; he gets bodied up and loses possession 9.9 times out of 10. He's looking more and more like Heatley 2.0

The Miller rumor sounds like bull shit. Then again I would've never expected the Kings to make a move for Bishop. 

Vats for Tatar is too much. They score about the same rate and Vats is signed for more years. It makes no sense for the Wings, but I'd inquire on the availability of Mantha. 

Agreed about Perry, GB.

I do think the Ducks should make a big change, but I also don't think it means they are swinging for the fences. A Duchene or Landoskog acquisition would likely cost one of Fowler, Vats, or Manson plus prospects and picks.  That would severely weaken the Ducks D, which has already been suspect; Bieksa would be playing in the top 4.

In reality the Ducks need a top 6 scoring forward along with a physical defenseman who can play with either Theo or Montour. Stoner could be that guy, however he's been out for so long that it's hard to rely on him coming in to be an effective bottom pairing guy.

The more I think about it, the more I think that this is a lost season.  There are too many holes/question marks to call this team a contender.  

The Ducks can't add another defenseman until after the expansion draft unless they are looking at rentals. They're already in trouble now (assuming Bieksa waives his NMC or he's bought out) with Fowler, Lindholm, Manson, and Vatanen. If they go 4-4-1, they will lose one of Silf or Rakell, so that's not an option. 

I don't think this team has enough this year, but I think Duchene would be the perfect guy. I'd move any D not named Lindholm for him. He's a dynamic, fast forward that would help the Ducks' scoring woes big time. 

I'd pick Drouin 12 times out of 10. He's so good. I was out in Tampa to watch the Ducks play. Drouin was the best player on the ice. With that said, I asked around about him to some of the TB fans; everyone loves him. He's not going anywhere. 

Well this is less than ideal for NorCal

https://radar.weather.gov/Conus/pacsouthwest_loop.php

Wow, the amount of moisture with this storm, throughout the state, is insane! Reports are already showing over two inches of rain in some of the Santa Barbara mountains.

Scary stuff. Also disappointing because the dam operators projections have been off almost all week. Originally it was predicted that the emergency spillway wasn't going to be used at all. 

1 hour ago, gotbeer said:

@Angel Oracle = Salmon killer

The Latest: California empties hatchery as spillway crumbles

 

Check out the spillway. Crazy what kind of damage water can do!