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QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 6, 2015 -> 10:23 AM) If I didn't like the first season of True Detective, I would have stopped watching this season probably 30 minutes into the first episode. It seems like a challenge to watch this right now. I feel the opposite with The Last Ship, which is so much more enjoyable. I actually enjoy it so far, its unwinding a decent plot at the moment. Season one was slow as s*** to start as well.

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Jul 2, 2015 -> 12:52 PM) You can always go back and watch the stuff if you can get a timestamp which you can usually find. I have always only watched feeds on Thursdays after HOH so I don't get stuff spoiled for me but this year I have been watching some and it has been great. I'm not sure how long I will be watching them as the season goes along though Im also addicted to onlinebigbrother.com

QUOTE (Brian @ Jul 2, 2015 -> 12:00 PM) They said on the premiere they will show her tonight. I'm glad it's her. She's the hottest female this season to me. She's a smoke show in a bikini. I just get so much more from the show outside of the telecasts. They haven't even begun to show the drama.

QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Jul 2, 2015 -> 10:42 AM) Tell me again why the Sox let Mark Buerhle walk? $$$$$$$$$$$

The Big Brother editing is a bit strange so far, they are moving events around and are ignoring complete days where s*** goes down. The twins have been switching for almost a week now and they havent mentioned it.

QUOTE (LDF @ Jul 2, 2015 -> 11:12 AM) they needed a player like him for an option to replace the dman the hawks traded a couple of days ago., i would like to see the salary. 575k

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jul 2, 2015 -> 09:17 AM) a buddy of mine texted me that Oladipo is lining up for a 5/145M max contract next season with the new money. That is just silly Thats insane.

QUOTE (Jake @ Jul 1, 2015 -> 11:36 PM) Dude. 4/40 to Iman Shumpert? What a joke. Feel free to read that in Stephen A Smith voice The NBA pays out stupid money. It's amazing.

QUOTE (farmteam @ Jul 1, 2015 -> 11:22 PM) I wouldn't be surprised if Vermette didn't really want to come back. I realize winning cures all, but still, he never really seemed happy, especially with Q dicking him around. He was always going back to AZ and his only skill better than Anisimov is face offs and he's downright better than most centers in the league. Anisimov scores at a higher rate and is a lot younger.

Vermette back to AZ. 3.75 AAC 2 years

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 1, 2015 -> 04:24 PM) Ken Campbell ‏@THNKenCampbell 1m1 minute ago Can confirm Brad Richards has officially signed with the Detroit Red Wings. Terms to follow. Darren Dreger ‏@DarrenDreger 2m2 minutes ago 1 yr for Richards to Det. $3 mil with bonus to $4 mil Every vet should want to come and play for the Hawks. Come to Chicago, win big, get overpaid.

QUOTE (Knuckles @ Jul 1, 2015 -> 01:56 PM) Going back to the Saad situation with rumors coming out the agent misplayed his hand... Just thinking out loud here, this isn't amateur hour, isn't there usually like a benefit of the doubt, last minute phone call when Bowman says: I have a trade in place, unless we are willing to work something out? I mean I've never been a part of negotiations but I can't imagine a mess up like that on agents part if Saad really wanted to stay here, just wanted to get paid max. Who's to say he didnt? He said they "werent even close" on numbers. That doesnt seem to suggest that there was even a chance of coming to a deal.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jul 1, 2015 -> 12:32 PM) Barrett Jackman 2-year deal with Nasvhille. Dodged a bullet there, there was rumors about him coming to Chicago. That would have sucked. Nashville is a perfect place for that plug.

QUOTE (GoSox05 @ Jul 1, 2015 -> 12:01 PM) @TSNBobMcKenzie 4m4 minutes ago Kessel to Pitt in multi player deal. Done I bet they paid out the ass on that one.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Jul 1, 2015 -> 11:16 AM) Leaving one of the premier cities on earth for a college town in the middle of goddam ohio. I'd be crying, but at least I could wipe the tears away with dollar bills. It's the 14th largest city in the country. Slightly larger than a "college town."

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 1, 2015 -> 11:00 AM) Any system is going to work much better when you are skating with two Hall of Famers. Unless its Torts, he ruins everything.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 1, 2015 -> 10:48 AM) It will be a big shock to leave Toews and Hossa for Columbus, I know that much. Richards offensive system is supposed to be similar to the Hawks, but at every stop he's made it hasnt materialized and the blame has always been put on not having the right players for the system. I've yet to see his philosophy pay off for a team he coaches.

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Jul 1, 2015 -> 10:09 AM) So, are they admitting McBuckets was a mistake? Not sure why they'd bring Dunleavy back if McDermott is the future at the 3. Because Dunleavy was extremely effective and McBuckets has almost no game experience.

I wonder how Saad's production will be in the CBJ system, its certainly not all that skill friendly.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jul 1, 2015 -> 09:50 AM) I would bet that Panarin will be on the first line with Toews and Hossa. I think he will be with his countryman Anisimov to start.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 1, 2015 -> 09:13 AM) With the cap expected to finally go up a decent amount, that will be nice. I've seen they think his presence with Panarin and playing with a solid 2nd line that he will outplay that contract value. We shall see, but on the surface its risky because of his concussion issues. On the other hand we finally have a longer term solution for the 2C position for the first time in forever.

Any bets than Vermette makes more money than this extension?

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 1, 2015 -> 09:07 AM) This is the best post in the string. It needs to be re-read over and over. It boils down to Saad putting the Hawks into a no win situation, and the Hawks making the best of it. The Hawks basically got an NHL player that is a first round quality guy in Dano, a solid 2C and some throw ins. More valuable than the picks overall but I hated that we had to send Paliotta to get the throw ins.

QUOTE (GoSox05 @ Jul 1, 2015 -> 09:04 AM) Plus they could always move Tuevo to wing and bring up Danault to play 4th line center and have Kruger play on the 3rd line. McNeill and Hartman are two other players who might be options. Danault is intriguing in that he's supposed to be a nice defensive C that can slot 3-4th line on the cheap. They have some options. If Anisimov continues to be a .5 PPG 2C then we got a steal. If his brain turns to mush then we better hope this contract is written well.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Jul 1, 2015 -> 09:00 AM) I expect Sharp to be moved still If they move Bickell then they can keep Sharp. Will be interesting to see what happens. This extension was a bit premature IMO, but I guess they really like the guy for that long term role. Better be alot of clauses in there regarding games played because his brain is jello.