I think I make people think I'm a negative basher when the team is winning because I'm a flatliner. Then when the team is losing I make people think I'm blindly positive because I'm a flatliner.

Winning or losing streaks don't change my opinion. It's a matter of what the roster looks like and how they execute the game plan. Right now I think they're mentally tired and need practice time. If they can make the most of their Olympic break (even the players that will still be playing, just by getting away), I think they can return to form. I still don't think their potential brings them up to the level of a Cup favorite this season. I think a non-rental trade or two with the future in mind, and a solid FA signing or two this summer will bring them to that level.

The biggest thing people ignore when talking trades, FA signings, and bashing Darcy is that it takes other GMs to agree to a trade and players to actually want to play in Buffalo. This stuff isn't up to Darcy. It's a two way street and unfortunately the other lane is usually blocked.

You know, I have no problem with people taking what I believe to be a wrong position, or thinking differently, or making a case that I find idiotic, but I do get pissed when the infants can't respond without making personal attacks at others for not agreeing with them. Unfortunately, it's the reality of forum life.

As long as people are polite and civil they can give any take they want and it won't offend me in the slightest. Get personal or nasty, I bite back.

No need for violence, just tell her she's got a game misconduct and show her the door.

As I said in the GDT, the call on Rivet was horseshit. The Bruins player was holding onto Rivet's stick like it was the last fucking raft on the Titanic.

Dreakon, yes I totally see what you see. I'm beyond getting into it though, and I try to leave that stuff in the past for the sake of better hockey discussions in the future.

I think what the thread needs is ETC's rendition of, "Kumbaya"

ETC, you have a beergut, so you're wrong.

Does that work for you?

Seems most people are rational around here except you two. No surprise.

Listen, obviously you are sensitive about the fact that in the past I've not had a whole lot of respect for you or your opinions, and I understand that, so I purposely ignore little girl passive aggression like this most of the time. In the future, should you have a problem with me again, I'd like to ask you to address it off line via PM, or simply keep your hurt little feelings to yourself.

Have a great day.

What was irrational about that post?!? First, I did not quote him in case you really did put him on ignore (apparently you didn't). Second, I didn't mention your name in case it piqued your interest and inadvertently caused a stir. Third, I said that despite sharing his observation, I'm past making it an issue in order to have good hockey discussions in the future.

Could I possibly have been more fair or diplomatic about it??? Then you turn around and get on my case??? Wow man...just wow.

What was irrational about that post?!? First, I did not quote him in case you really did put him on ignore (apparently you didn't). Second, I didn't mention your name in case it piqued your interest and inadvertently caused a stir. Third, I said that despite sharing his observation, I'm past making it an issue in order to have good hockey discussions in the future.

Could I possibly have been more fair or diplomatic about it??? Then you turn around and get on my case??? Wow man...just wow.

Are we just about done with the dick waving contest?

Could I have been anymore diplomatic myself? If you think I'm stupid, and don't read through the thinly veiled attack that you made, than you were sadly mistaken. I think it's amusing that in a thread critical about people taking extreme positions and then using personal attacks, you and your chum have decided to attack me for having a previous thread that suggests the Sabres are soft (oh, and the majority agreed with me, btw).

Oh, and even though he's on ignore, when I read you addressing him like that I can easily click to read what you were referring to. Not difficult.

Anyway. I've been done with you for awhile for being such a jackass with the personal attacks, so I'll just let this be our last correspondence.