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I think we are seeing the death of HockeyBuzz, or certainly the death of that site as we knew it. The new site looks more modern, but is actually worse in almost every way for the members. Casual visitors may like the new format better, but regular forum members who came for the commenting are going to be turned off by the new comment system. No quote posting (what is it with sites lacking that basic shit now?), no threading, no private messaging, and a bunch of social-media fluff like emoji reactions and like/dislike thumbs. It’s not good.
And what’s with the poor customer service girl trying to hold people’s hands in the comments and post video tutorials on how to use the fluffy stupid features nobody asked for or wants? Is she still there? Bless her little heart. Have the wolves run her off or eaten her alive yet?
Well, it might have seemed like updating HockeyBuzz would give HotStove something to worry about. I think it’s the opposite. Ek just did HotStove a huge favor.
My two cents.
I’m not sure Ek ever understood what made his site work. He seemed to believe that we were all drawn by all the roomers (E1’s to E5’s) or by the his insights and not that he just gave everyone a home to bitch or troll Leaf fans.
Cool look at how a clip from a baseball telecast is put together.
https://x.com/rangerssntv/status/1952819357169664106?s=61&t=zXygQ9RZlVYvHUlIXsYVmg
Sometimes, the blogs would be pretty decent. Meltzer comes to mind. Even Engels had his moments. The rest of them regurgitated stuff, were there to practice writing, or were just trolls.
Not once do I ever recall going to Hockeybuzz for news or for an “insider” opinion. It was 100% about the forums.
I agree although the guy doing the Leafs blogs now is actually the best they’ve had. He seems to look for interesting takes on things. But I agree that the site is just just a mechanism for guys to get together and tell each other how stupid they are.
with Robertson signing on Saturday, the second buyout window will commence soon.
Do the Leafs buy anyone out?I think trading away contracts is more likely and more advantageous. Robertson, Kampf and and Jarnkrok are all very moveable. They were able to get something back for Reaves.
I can’t imagine the arbitrator only granting $1.2M.
Seems like the Leafs are being stingy.
FFS, just trade the kid for a bag of pucks.
I think 1.4M for Nicky is good 1 yr deal IMHO.
But if arbitrator gives him what he’s looking for team is stuck with it. Not worth taking the chance
Yankees loading TF up, SMDH.
I think Jays have one more move. Just traded Wagner for a minor league catcher. Opens up a roster spot.
Or maybe not. Spot for Bieber with guys coming back? Dunno
Yankees loading TF up, SMDH.
I think Jays have one more move. Just traded Wagner for a minor league catcher. Opens up a roster spot.
I’m tired of Jays playing it safe. If he gets back to form, their rotation becomes really good for a decent price (maybe 3rd best pitching prospect). The player option means he likely goes to FA. He’s pretty much a rental
Thats my concern…he could be just a rental.[/quote]
So, they just win one WS. Like Sensie says, it’s part of what makes a top of rotation starter affordableI’m tired of Jays playing it safe. If he gets back to form, their rotation becomes really good for a decent price (maybe 3rd best pitching prospect). The player option means he likely goes to FA. He’s pretty much a rental
are you saying this is the Jays playing it safe? because I think its the opposite. very risky for a decent P prospect
I like that they’re not playing it safe. Bieber is really good if he’s back and players have earned bringing in a top of rotation guy
Toronto-Cleveland trade will be 1 for 1, source says.
Shane Bieber for Khal Stephen.moves
Im on the fence about this. It could be great or a disaster.
He wont be back until mid August…maybe start him as a long relief arm until he’s 100%.
He has a player option which if he is good he will opt out, if he sucks, the Jays will be stuck paying it for a yearI’m tired of Jays playing it safe. If he gets back to form, their rotation becomes really good for a decent price (maybe 3rd best pitching prospect). The player option means he likely goes to FA. He’s pretty much a rental
What an F’n loser.
Seems to be the 2nd one here, probably by the same person. Who has time in their life for this nonsense?someone envy’s CC handle. like AA
I say enough stupid shit on my own. Fake account seems like overkill
They are deplorable human beings. Anyone who thinks they should be allowed to play again is a disgusting right wing extremist.
Fake account. There’s no space in mine. Kinda weird thing to do.
I’m not sure that she was the sexual aggressor when this players came up to the room with the express purpose of having sex with her – Cupsie
From the Athletic article:
“Throughout the trial, attorneys for the accused argued that E.M. was the instigator of the group sex, urging McLeod to invite his teammates back to the hotel room for a “wild night.” In her decision, Carroccia highlighted that multiple witnesses testified that E.M. was the aggressor in the room and called players “pussies” for not having sex with her.”
Yes, McLeod’s lawyer argued that it was her idea to invite the whole team up. She denied it and the judge didn’t come to a y conclusion on the point. The judge didn’t conclude however that was a willing participant in the sex with the other four and did
I’m not sure that she was the sexual aggressor when this players came up to the room with the express purpose of having sex with her – Cupsie
From the Athletic article:
“Throughout the trial, attorneys for the accused argued that E.M. was the instigator of the group sex, urging McLeod to invite his teammates back to the hotel room for a “wild night.” In her decision, Carroccia highlighted that multiple witnesses testified that E.M. was the aggressor in the room and called players “pussies” for not having sex with her.”
But did they say thank you when she was done? Did they offer her an iced tea or a snickers. Those may not be crimes but the lack of gang bang etiquette is disqualifying.
Was it immoral? To some no, but to many yes.
Was it disgusting? To some no, but to many yes.
I’m kinda rambling here, but I think that an underlying theme to this whole trial is that many are uncomfortable with the idea that a young woman could be the sexual aggressor. There’s a disbelief that she could have wanted to have sex with multiple partners in a hotel room.
It’s an incredible double standard – would anyone blink if they heard of a 20 year old male who was happy to have sex with multiple female partners – all successful, incredibly fit athletes?
She agreed to go back to have sex with McLeod. He texted the rest of the group to come up and join in. Most decided to stay away, some decided to come to the room and four of those decided to have sex with her. I don’t think there was any evidence that he invited them up at her request.
The players maintained that she was enthusiastic. The Crown argued that she was drunk and fearful and that any consent was invalid. The judge concluded that the Crown didn’t meet its burden of proof and they were acquitted.
I’m not sure that she was the sexual aggressor when the players came up to the room with the express purpose of having sex with her.
Sure, if you’re a piece of shit.
What they did was still very suspect.
A judge says otherwise..
Everything about this case wreaks of failure. Two juries were dismissed, judge seemed to bias against the girl, many things were ruled inadmissible.
I agree with this and it never should have gone to trail.. The crown prosecutor wasted everyone’s time and money
“I do not find the evidence of E.M. credible or reliable,” Carrocia told the court. “Considering the evidence in this trial as a whole, I conclude that the Crown cannot meet its onus on any of the counts.”
None of these guys will be signed by the leafs. I know ug loves his rapist and molesters, but sorry bud these sacks of crap arent going to be leafs. So save us the pages of your stupidity.
Don’t care if they are signed by the Leafs… Calling them rapists is a joke since they were not even charged with that but were acquitted. You clearly seem to think that everything the girl said is true and everything the guys did was illegal even though the legal system stated the opposite.
Maybe you should be come a judge so you can just accept the facts that you deem relevant to the outcome that you are predisposed to.
If they were actually guilty of rape(or if anyone else is) They should have been locked up and never been released. But in the same vein it has been proven over and over through the “Me Too” movement that Men are not automatically guilty because of a women claim.
As in was in this case the testimony and evidence was weak and the witness unreliable.
Sorry but you’re confused on a few points. No the judge never contradicted the assertion that the conduct of the players was “stinky”. It was alleged that the 5 players had sex with one victim in a hotel room with other players present. The defence never questioned this and the judge never addressed it. In fact she said that it was not her job to comment on the morality of the behaviour of the players but to determine whether the Crown had proven its case.
The case rested on the question of consent. The Crown argued that EM was too drunk and fearful and that any consent she gave was not valid. The judge didn’t buy that argument and they were acquitted.
People are free to decide that 5 guys having sex with one girl is kind of stinky and others can be ok with it. The evidence and the judgement from the judge don’t affect that one way or another.
You’re also wrong to make a point about them not being charged with rape. There is no offence in the Canadian Criminal Code called rape. The term is sexual assault. They were charged with the equivalent of rape.
