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I agree with you. This should be an awesome series.

Oh, how I hope that catches on.

I'm not a huge fan of the logo. Like the name though, but I feel like they could have done way better on the logo. The S is clearly a nod to the history, but it also would be way better as a shoulder logo. The colors are... fine, I guess. I hated the Vegas color scheme when it was unveiled too, and now it's actually one of my favorites. So who knows.

This is the only sweep I'm predicting. People keep taking about the "Price Factor", but let's be honest, he hasn't been all that great in at least a couple seasons. I'm glad to see Max Domi playing though.

The Rangers have Panarin and Zibanejad, but that's about all that makes them dangerous. (Though, that may be enough). I'm going to lean Hurricanes though.

This is probably the most irrelevant series of the play-in. I could not care less at all what so ever. The only thing I find interesting is the two veteran coaches going head to head. I'll go Islanders because I think they are better at digging in and forechecking.

Blue Jackets win if they work hard, grind, forecheck, and have at least one game stolen by their no-name goalies. Basically, if Tortorella out-coaches Keefe. Also, if Frederik Andersen plays October/Game 7 hockey. Otherwise, Leafs win as long as either of the top two lines break out. I think Keefe being willing to mix things up, unlike his predecessor, can help.

This is one of the more intriguing matchups to me. The Blackhawks have absolutely no business being here, but with their playoff experience they might be able to pull it off. I would prefer Edmonton to win, but because Edmonton is Edmonton, I think this one is ripe for an upset.

Predators have declined significantly, but still have playoff experience to lean on. I'll lean them, by a slight margin.

Toss-up for me. I haven't heard a word about Minnesota all year. I think I'll go with Pettersen and Boeser...

I... have no idea. I think Calgary is the better team, but if Winnipeg gets goaltending, then who knows.

Saturday, Aug. 1: Jets vs. Flames, 10:30 p.m. ET – NBCSNMonday, Aug. 3: Jets vs. Flames, 2:30 p.m. ET – NBCSNTuesday, Aug. 4: Flames vs. Jets, 4:45 p.m. ET – NBCSNThursday, Aug. 6: Flames vs. Jets*, TBDSaturday, Aug. 8: Jets vs. Flames*, TBD

Sunday, Aug. 2: Wild vs. Canucks, 10:30 p.m. ET – NBCSNTuesday, Aug. 4: Wild vs. Canucks, 10:45 p.m. ET – USA NetworkThursday, Aug. 6: Canucks vs. Wild, TBDFriday, Aug. 7: Canucks vs. Wild*, TBDSunday, Aug. 9: Wild vs. Canucks*, TBD

Sunday, Aug. 2: Coyotes vs. Predators, 2 p.m. ET – USA NetworkTuesday, Aug. 4: Coyotes vs. Predators, 2:30 p.m. ET – NBCSNWednesday, Aug. 5: Predators vs. Coyotes, 2:30 p.m. ET – NBCSNFriday, Aug. 7: Predators vs. Coyotes*, TBDSunday, Aug. 9: Coyotes vs. Predators*, TBD

Saturday, Aug. 1: Blackhawks vs. Oilers, 3 p.m. ET – NBCMonday, Aug. 3: Blackhawks vs. Oilers, 10:30 p.m. ET – NBCSNWednesday, Aug. 5: Oilers vs. Blackhawks, 10:30 p.m. ET – NBCSNFriday, Aug. 7: Oilers vs. Blackhawks*, TBDSaturday, Aug. 8: Blackhawks vs. Oilers*, TBD

Sunday, Aug. 2: Blue Jackets vs. Maple Leafs, 8 p.m. ET – NBCSNTuesday, Aug. 4: Blue Jackets vs. Maple Leafs, 4 p.m. ET – NBCSNThursday, Aug. 6: Maple Leafs vs. Blue Jackets, TBDFriday, Aug. 7: Maple Leafs vs. Blue Jackets*, TBDSunday, Aug. 9: Blue Jackets vs. Maple Leafs*, TBD

Saturday, Aug. 1: Panthers vs. Islanders, 4 p.m. ET – NBCSNTuesday, Aug. 4: Panthers vs. Islanders, 12 p.m. ET – NBCSNWednesday, Aug. 5: Islanders vs. Panthers, 12 p.m. ET – NBCSNFriday, Aug. 7: Islanders vs. Panthers*Sunday, Aug. 9: Panthers vs. Islanders*

Saturday, Aug. 1: Rangers vs. Hurricanes, 12 p.m. ET – NBCSNMonday, Aug. 3: Rangers vs. Hurricanes, 12 p.m. ET – NBCSNTuesday, Aug. 4: Hurricanes vs. Rangers, 8 p.m. ET – NBCSNThursday, Aug. 6: Hurricanes vs. Rangers*Saturday, Aug. 8: Rangers vs. Hurricanes*

Saturday, Aug. 1: Canadiens vs. Penguins, 8 p.m. ET – NBCMonday, Aug. 3: Canadiens vs. Penguins, 8 p.m. ET – NBCSNWednesday, Aug. 5: Penguins vs. Canadiens, 8 p.m. ET – NBCSNFriday, Aug. 7: Penguins vs. Canadiens*Saturday, Aug. 8: Canadiens vs. Penguins*

Announcement starting at 9AM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPH2uxwvSZI

Looks like we may learn something tomorrow.

Definitely, but I also totally understand his point of view as well, specifically as an ER doctor. Basically, confirm it isn’t an emergency and tell me to talk to primary care. That to me seems like a reasonable use of his time. Honestly if I’d just lose the weight I gained back (most of it) I’d probably be off the heart meds anyway. Time to get serious.

Yeah the monitor I was strapped to was dinging almost constantly, every time it was dip to 89. Though, TBF I was wearing a mask the entire time, 6+ hours. At one point I remembered that I'd had a blood clot so he ordered a CT scan right away for the possibility of PE, though he did mention it helps to know the clot was localized after an injury (right ankle broken, clot in right calf). Chest x-ray and CT scan both totally normal. Gotta make a doctor appointment, I guess.

Being at the hospital they wanted to know about her symptoms since "Have you been tested for COVID-19 symptoms?" question is asked up front. Oddly enough, aside from going into a different room, there was absolutely nothing abnormal about it. Nurses and staff all in standard gear. I went to an urgent care a few months ago and they had people in full getups checking people in. That was super surprising. But yea, the moment I mentioned her loss of sense of smell she was like "oh, yep. She's got it." Obviously for her HEALTH reasons, I hope she doesn't have it. But for "I told you so" reasons I sort of do. Just because nobody wears masks at her work, even when in meetings or in the car together for lunch. And she's the boss so there's no excuse. And if you know what my wife does for a living, you know how much of an absolute mess it would be if somebody there tested positive. She would joke with her director about me telling her she has to wear a mask and social distance at work. Yea, maybe. It was just general pressure/tightness across the entire chest. I was going to just ignore it and finish watching my movie until my left arm went tingly. BP was 162/114, blood oxygen level below 90. Thanks man 😄

If there was any evidence that a $500 helmet was better than the $175 helmet I wear now, as far as protecting my brain, then I would spend it. Hell, goalie masks cost a whole hell of a lot more than that.