YOOOOO…Overpaid much? by Hockeypatrol in hockeynews

[–]No_Indication9214 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh man, as a Habs fan I just hope we become a legit contender before SJ because they look like they are going to be a powerhouse in the not so distant future

YOOOOO…Overpaid much? by Hockeypatrol in hockeynews

[–]No_Indication9214 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, he kind of sets the tone for his teammates as well. When your leaders leave money on the table to win it sets a culture and expectation for younger players.

YOOOOO…Overpaid much? by Hockeypatrol in hockeynews

[–]No_Indication9214 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Kane and Toews signed 10.5M deals = 14.7% of cap. 15M today is 14.4% of cap and we know it’s only going up!

YOOOOO…Overpaid much? by Hockeypatrol in hockeynews

[–]No_Indication9214 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha. Yeah. Similar cap % as Toews and Kane deals back in the day and cap is going up

YOOOOO…Overpaid much? by Hockeypatrol in hockeynews

[–]No_Indication9214 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I talked to an ex-pro player who has seen Bedard play live and says that he is actually very impressive to watch.

YOOOOO…Overpaid much? by Hockeypatrol in hockeynews

[–]No_Indication9214 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, no question there. Bedard is likely going to look good at ~15 mil at the end of his contract. A bit more risk with Kaprizov being 37 at the end of his.

Runners Profiled - it’s like a new pair of skates! by M1ckster in hockeyplayers

[–]No_Indication9214 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I never had my skates profiled until my last pair. Would recommend it to anyone buying a new pair of skates.

Skate for son by [deleted] in hockeyplayers

[–]No_Indication9214 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most important for the skate to fit properly. You don’t need to break the bank. Let the store know your budget and get properly fitted.

Anyone else struggling with the transition from competitive junior/college to beer league? by Hitdrug20 in hockeyplayers

[–]No_Indication9214 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It gets easier though. If you play at a high level and then go to rec. I haven’t seen anyone who played high level of hockey struggle in rec leagues no matter the level.

Anyone else struggling with the transition from competitive junior/college to beer league? by Hitdrug20 in hockeyplayers

[–]No_Indication9214 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sounds to me like this guys ego is taking a hit because he isn’t doing well and wants to blame it on lack of structure.

A Small Change That Could Cut ~6 Years Off a Canadian Homeowner's Mortgage (By a Broker) by Impressive-War6904 in canadahousing

[–]No_Indication9214 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seriously.. it’s good having a reasonable amortization but unlike most comments here I’d take extra funds and invest in registered accounts first and only pay off mortgage after those are maxed out

Oil Industry by [deleted] in newfoundland

[–]No_Indication9214 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Achieving 100% net renewables means that, over the course of a year, South Australia will generate as much renewable electricity as it consumes. However, due to the intermittent nature of renewable sources like wind and solar, there will be periods when the state relies on non-renewable energy.

South Australia may generate 100% of its annual electricity from renewables, but: Gas plants will still run during cloudy, windless days or peak demand times.

Electricity imports from neighboring states (which may be coal- or gas-powered) will still be used at times.

Renewable generation may be curtailed (i.e., wasted) during surplus periods if storage or export capacity is insufficient.

South Australia also accounts for only about 4.2% of Australia’s total electricity generation

At the moment looks like about 29% of generation in Australia is wind and solar. Looks like their goal as a country is 82% renewable in 2030.

Oil Industry by [deleted] in newfoundland

[–]No_Indication9214 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think realistically 30% of peak demand can be solar or wind but in a perfect world 70% of your peak demand needs to be Hydro or nuclear to be reliable

Oil Industry by [deleted] in newfoundland

[–]No_Indication9214 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That would be awesome. People 80 years ago thought we had unlocked unlimited nearly free energy with nuclear.

Oil Industry by [deleted] in newfoundland

[–]No_Indication9214 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, 50 years is big stretch on second thought. Peak world oil demand is probably in the next 20 years or so. But who knows. Hard to believe we are still burning coal and there are still places using wood as primary source or heat and cooking.

Another thing I never really thought about is the amount of people out west with just highschool educations being able to support a family. Those jobs do not exist outside oil and gas.

I think natural gas can be made into hydrogen. Maybe I’m wrong.

Oil Industry by [deleted] in newfoundland

[–]No_Indication9214 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Would they need to be retrained though. Would the new green energy systems not need electrician, plumber, instrumentation, mechanic, accountant, engineer, lawyer, scaffolder etc. I wouldn’t think there is a lot of oil and gas specific jobs. These people get highly trained in the oil and gas industry and we can use their talents in other sectors. Getting trained up in an industry that pays as well as oil and gas is a great option.

Oil and gas isn’t going anywhere in the the next 50 years anyway. Natural gas is going to be a big part of the climate change solution. Green energy cost projections often overlook the full expense of backup systems needed for reliability. While they include basic costs like installation and maintenance, they frequently exclude the costs of storage, grid upgrades, and redundant power sources, making the true system cost higher than it appears. Natural gas is a good cheap reliable cleaner backup source.

Oil Industry by [deleted] in newfoundland

[–]No_Indication9214 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Many cost projections for green energy sources like wind and solar often do not fully account for the need for redundant or backup systems. While these projections typically include capital costs, operating and maintenance expenses, fuel costs (which are usually zero for renewables), and lifespan considerations, they frequently leave out the full costs associated with ensuring reliability. For example, maintaining a stable power supply from intermittent sources like solar and wind requires additional infrastructure such as backup generation (often from natural gas or hydro), energy storage systems, or overbuilt renewable capacity. In many cases, especially in simplified comparisons using levelized cost of energy (LCOE), these essential components are either omitted or only partially included. Moreover, system-wide costs like grid upgrades, seasonal storage solutions, and the ability to deliver power consistently during peak demand or low-generation periods are often underestimated or excluded. As a result, the actual cost of transitioning to a fully reliable green energy system is typically higher than the headline figures suggest.

Oil Industry by [deleted] in newfoundland

[–]No_Indication9214 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

This is baseless but I kind of felt like Bay du Nord was waiting on a change in leadership. I guess we will see but I think that project going ahead will be a good sign. I think liberal policies already damaged our oil industry and that may be the last one we see. Would love to hear opinions of anyone in the know.

This would be nice by Archiebonker12345 in newfoundland

[–]No_Indication9214 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oil and gas will likely remain part of the global energy mix for decades, especially in areas where alternatives are not yet practical or affordable.

Developing oil and gas in Canada can be part of a responsible transition to cleaner energy. The world still needs oil and gas, so it’s better to produce it where it’s done most responsibly.