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So subtle haha...

That seems more than feasible. With this so-so job market, beggars can't be choosers.

Ah. That never crossed my mind. It could be. I know I saw an article talking about the same thing in regards Shane Doan and Jarome Iginla.

https://www.nhl.com/news/nashville-predators-sign-ryan-johansen-to-contract/c-290185014?tid=281072352 I think this happened over SJ9 weekend: $8M AAV through 2024-25. It does look like Ryan Johansen is coming into his own. It looks like both CBJ and NSH have, and will, benefit from the Seth Jones-RJ trade.

https://www.nhl.com/news/mike-fisher-announces-retirement-from-nhl/c-290578282 Say it ain't so haha. After 17 years, Fisher looks to move on the the next chapter of his life. Good for him. Definitely was a pro's pro.

Looks like a goal scorer to me!

Beautiful save at the 4:30 mark. And I blame my lack of hustle on my socks being way too big haha. Nice vid.

Only been to Boston a couple of times back in my 'prime' as a hockey player and instantly connected with the city. Look forward to when I get to visit again.

Thanks for coming out!

Absolutely. And I was so bummed when the same size didn't work for me in the Mako II's and timing wasn't on my side.

Ah. I see. Pretty much. I had the original Mako skates and loved them. Got rid of them only because one boot cracked and the other one wasn't too far off. I got a pair of Mako II skates in the same size and it didn't fit nearly as well. I couldn't find any Mako II's that I could work with size-wise so I went over the Bauer 1X's. I like them but like the Mako fit/performance better. The TRUE skates will be my replacement when the time comes. I was impressed with the build. And to see that more pros are wearing these skates brings some credence to point of giving them a shot.

My man! Job well done. Is that a Flyers Skate Zone? If it is, which one?

Totally agree! As Mako fans, this is the skate we've been looking for.

That's exactly my point.

Not sure why one would be so concerned about his defensive skills when he puts up points. But who am I ha? I'd leave him at wing. CBJ has other plans.

Haha we'll never see eye-to-eye. I'm off to SummerJam. Enjoy your weekend my friend. I hope the change you are looking for comes swiftly.

Anyone who wears the crest gets the training. It's up the individual referee to make the call. If the assignor/rink doesn't step in, any referee can do whatever he/she wants. The speed limit may 35 on the highway. If the trooper passes on pulling you over, is the speed limit itself fault? That's my point.

Trust me, I know no one cares what level(s) I officiate. But I can tell you that the higher levels have made me a better adult league official. They don't have to know it, but they are benefiting from me, or any other official for that fact, working higher levels.

Haha alright. You're missing my point. You have a personal vendetta against USAH. I can't blame you since, per your words, were seriously hurt. All I can say is that if penalties aren't called, it doesn't matter how stringent the rules are. It all comes to the specific referee's judgement. The RINK is responsible for officials who step on the ice when it comes to adult hockey. Like I mentioned, even if every infraction is now, at minimum, a 5 + GM it won't mean anything if the referee(s) DOESN'T it haha. I don't know how you aren't seeing that. USAH will only do so much. And once, it comes down to money. Just like everything else in life. I can assure that all of the levels of USAH, the Adult classification will ALWAYS be the most lenient.

You'd have to ask the official that. Inconsistency is found where a law/rule is expected to be administered. That's the reality of hockey, sports and life in general.

You're making my argument. No, I've never been seriously injured playing at any level so I can see your frustration. If USAH raises their standard JUST for the Adult classification it still wouldn't solve your problem: Inconsistency. For one, having that would essentially give guys like me to memorize 4 different rule books (USA Youth, USA Junior, USA Adult and NCAA). And that's not including NHFS rules that we use here locally for prep school (I've only done one game but hope to do more). That's ridiculous haha. Secondly, rinks DON'T have to be USAH-sanctioned (as you would know because of the rink you play at). I play at two rinks, one is and one isn't. The one that isn't sanctioned has better officiating than the one that does. I also officiate the lower levels at the non-sanctioned rink. The rink can either have an assignor do the assignments or do the assigning themselves. Either way, the rink sets the standard. So even if USAH made every infraction at the Adult classification, at minimum, a 5 + GM, you still need people to call. And if a non-sanctioned rink wants do whatever it wants, even with higher standards, USAH is off the hook. It does fall on the rink whether you like it or not.

I'm assuming you've never officiated before because you'd understand what I'm trying to say. If I were evaluated during a men's league game, I'd 'fail' haha. Majority of men's league players don't know how to work around an official who works higher level hockey. So, for the sake of my safety, I purposely don't keep 'proper' positioning to make sure I survive the whole game. In regards to the standards of USAH, the rules are perfectly fine. There isn't enough money involved for USAH to make a separate standard for Adult hockey. What USAH allows is for any league to go ABOVE AND BEYOND the official rule book. Your rink/league is who you should have a beef with. The rink sets the higher standard and assignor, officials and players have to fall in line. Let me know if you can pull that off. I wouldn't hold my breath.

I could be wrong but I'd think Panarin is better off playing the wing. It gives him more room to do his thing offensively.

I agree. I'm not there to call every men's league game like I'm being evaluated but I'm also not going to let stuff like that go. Last thing I need is someone getting hurt on my watch due to some meathead showing how 'tough' he/she is haha. Not worth it. We all got wake up the next day and pay bills.

At minimum. If I wanted to throw the book at him (seems like he had it coming to him), I could go with a 5 + GM for a spear haha. Technically, that is what a jab with toe is.