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Skipper

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  1. I served on a criminal jury in a domestic violence case last year. The victim testified in the trial (matter of fact testimony) and it was such open and shut case we reached a guilty verdict in less than 5 minutes. In the sentencing phase, the victim did not testify/give an impact statement or stick around. We deliberated about a day and a half on jail time vs. probation and landed on max probation. I was initially jail time and it was split down the middle on day 1. It was a fascinating deliberation experience for a bunch of reasons I won't get into for purposes of this thread and we ended up compromising at max probation. But what I personally struggled with was not knowing what the victim wanted. She was unemotional in trial testimony. If she would have testified at sentencing phase she wanted him in jail I would have 100% deferred to her wishes and not budged (and I think others would have felt the same). So in my experience the victim could have likely dictated a harsher outcome should they have wished. FWIW - I ended up reading it correctly in my gut as I spoke at length with prosecutor at end of trial that said victim had just moved on and was somewhat indifferent to punishment as long as he was found guilty (and prosecutor was very happy with max probation). I think after going through that I would almost certainly put very high value on what the victim (or their family) desired (should they articulate it) in punishment phase of a higher stakes criminal trial as well.
  2. There is more than enough high quality reporting over this entire fiasco that the picture of how this went down is pretty fucking clear unless you are wearing a tin foil hat. And that is besides the point that it flat out wouldn't make sense economically considering a Dallas franchise (top 5 market) is inherently more valuable than a Vegas franchise.
  3. JFC dude. Nico not getting fired this offseason is not fucking evidence of your tin foil hat conspiracy theory.
  4. I think time for everyone to just start ignoring chainsaw. He's either a troll or a complete moron. Either way, waste of everyone's time.
  5. Can we bitch in this thread about once again getting shitty slotting (home games 2 and 5 on a Monday with 8:30 starts (meaning actually 8:50 puck drop)). A Stars tradition like no other. If you want to attend and drink, hardly any ubers out so surge pricing to get you home after midnight with a Tuesday hangover. Perfect way to start the week!
  6. I dunno man. One of him on the jury might get you to a hung jury and a better plea, and in this world of pure idiocracy we live in, may not be a bad bet.
  7. I kind of want them to win just to get swept by OKC so they lose a lottery pick. Never thought I would be rooting for failure but that is kind of where my head is at. I want not just Nico gone but things to get so bad Dumont wants out.
  8. I didn't get that vibe based on Pete's demeanor and reports that he was walking in a knee brace and looked to be in pain post game but probably know a bit more tomorrow.
  9. This. JFC this site never ceases to amaze.
  10. Seems like we tried for at least part of the game and it didn't matter. Our defense is just in shambles and has been for over a month. I don't think any way we keep home ice if both Otter and DeSmith didn't play out of their minds for about a 2.5 week stretch where we won game after game getting heavily outshot and out-chanced. Really hope we can flip the switch but with apparent Robo injury it seems like falling apart at the wrong time. Oh well, we'll see what happens on Saturday. Win game 1 (after losing I think 7 straight game 1's) and everyone will forget end of regular season.
  11. If nothing else Seguin back should help some vibes. I'm a little surprised not starting DeSmith but Otter hasn't been too overworked lately. Reports that flu going around (which would explain why Marchment sat both games instead of spreading rest around). Talk about shitty timing. Hope that doesn't spread.
  12. You've got to stop with the conspiracy theory bullshit. Read the fucking long ass text posted above. This isn't some tin foil hat we want to move to Vegas in 6 years scheme. Nico and Luka did not like each other (tons of reporting out there on this) and Nico convinced himself that AD was the answer. That's it. It's really that simple. Nico wanted A.D. and wasn't interested in shopping for anything else because it might cost him what he really wanted. Nico convinced himself that it would net a Championship in next 3 years and then he convinced Dumont of the same (with the added benefit of not having to cut a check for a Supermax). There was nobody in the room with Nico and Dumont to make the massive obvious counter arguments. And none of these fucking people are from fucking Dallas (and in Dumont's case, doesn't know shit about basketball anyways) so they completely underestimated the fan backlash and here we are.
  13. I wouldn't bet against them. I was at the Stars/Jets game last week. Stars didn't even necessarily play "bad" that game (like they have in most others down the stretch) but best performance by visiting team I've seen in person this season by far. Maybe that was their "A" game but going to be a tough out for anyone if they play like that. Of course, I'm sure all the Jets fans will temper expectations until they actually see it in the playoffs. Not a great draw with the Blues as hot as they have been. If I were a Jets fan would have preferred the Wild for sure.
  14. Please don't do that. You might get fired, and I would hate for my fellas to get in trouble with the Mrs.
  15. There was a quote earlier this week (or weekend?) that he wouldn't be ready for game 1 but might be back during round 1 which gave some hope. That goes back to what the thought was over a month ago until it was reported last week he wouldn't be ready until 2nd round at earliest if Stars advance. In sum, nobody knows shit. If any chance at coming back this series, I would think he would have to be at practice (even if non-contact) this Thurs or Friday before game 1 and not sure they could hide that from media. That should be telling IMO. Shapiro had an article today saying he would value another day of rest for Harley/Lindel eliminating any chance of injury (which would effectively end the season) over getting rust off for Seguin. It was an interesting take and hard to disagree with when you put it that way but sounds like likely we see Seguin tomorrow based on Deboer post game comments
  16. I saw someone tweet that Rick Welch claimed there was a 75 - 80% renewal rate. I call complete BS on that. Can't wait to hear when the real numbers come out. McMahon (was it on the ticket?) said what he's hearing from people inside is that it's going to be a financial bomb between lost season ticket revenue, merchandise, single game ticket sales, etc.
  17. Just heard about this. Hilarious. It's amazing how much they continue to fuck up the PR aspect. Instead of just doing the fucking press conference and giving non-answers to any Luka questions, these idiots once again highlighted their incompetence and it will be all anyone talks about locally on a slow sports day.
  18. I think the Pitt/Minn/Winnipeg games were most concerning of the recent stretch. Vancouver was just fucking bizarre after we played a pretty solid game overall. But from 3/14 - 4/14 we played 17 games so schedule has been really condensed to close out the season. Harley and Lindel had to eat a shit ton of minutes in particular during that stretch holding off the Avs and trying the chase the Jets. We were running out of gas the end of that winning streak/road trip until we got an extra day of rest before last win against Nashville where we really played our only "good" game since the 3/24 home shutout against MN. I'm as concerned as everyone else as to whether we can turn it back on but I 100% agree with the strategy of resting guys last 2 games. If it were like the NFL where you can carry a deeper bench I would have liked to see us rest damn near everyone and lose 10-0 for all I care.
  19. Certainly not a criminal lawyer but $250K seems pretty low for a murder rap. I would expect $500K -$1MM more typical. Anyone with knowledge want to weigh in? I'm not looking for arguments what "should" be the case. I'm asking if any practitioner has relevant market insight.
  20. We didn't play Esa or Harley again (and obviously without Miro). So we rolled out with an absolute bottom of the barrel defensive lineup in the entire league the last 2 games to get those guys rest. The last few weeks are concerning (including several W's where we played poorly) but there is absolutely nothing to take away from last 2 games (or this Weds for that matter). All that matters is game 1 this weekend and we'll go from there. Surprised Seguin didn't play last night (I didn't even tune in once I saw he was out). Hopefully he plays Weds as he needs to get some rust off.
  21. Last couple of weeks are concerning but the rest of the regular season is meaningless after Thurs. You could tell energy was ramped down last night comparatively. I fully expect us to continue sitting multiple starters this week (like yesterday) and shift minutes to 4th line. Hopefully Seguin is ready to go tomorrow and can work some rust off.
  22. I noticed some shitty ice in the Vancouver game as well. Thought it was weird.
  23. I don't think Nill gets any say. There are numerous regular season games involving playoff teams on Thurs so thought is they will try to let those teams rest to Sunday if they can. Sean Shapiro broke down his "best guess" a few days ago based on expected matchups and how TV's have historically selected and predicted Dallas/Avs Saturday night puck drop.
  24. I mean I don't know what we're going to do but can't really fathom the team I saw choke us out last night could lose 3 straight in regulation including games against Chicago and Anaheim. So yeah, I guess not far from the same odds from when we went up 5-2 on Tuesday with 2 left to play. Next 3 game for Stars should be 100% focused on doing whatever we need to do to get ready for the playoffs including load management across the board IMO. Results don't matter. Schedule has been brutal recently. We need to be fresh game 1 as Colorado will be rested.
  25. Avs lost last night so that's done. Stars host Avs first round unless somehow Stars win last 3 in regulation and Winnipeg loses last 3 in regulation which is never going to happen.
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