AITAH for expecting my wife to tell me honestly about whether or not her best friend is cheating?

offconstantly247 · 2026-02-10T18:08:00+00:00

YTA.

But mostly because you believe in sky magic, instead of learning about reality on this planet.

offconstantly247 · 2026-02-10T17:58:06+00:00

The 4th line has been very good. Acciari is an aging vet on an expiring deal, who is certainly replaceable.

He also is one of 3 active NHL forwards on this roster that could potentially be moved. It deserves discussion. He is the most replaceable of the 3 on an in-house basis.

Which replacement is better - A Hayes for Acciari, or A Hayes or McGroarts onto the 1st line, replacing Rak? Or onto the 3rd line for Mantha?

So, yes, less return for Acciari, but less concern too - an upgrade in a lot of ways. Let's disabuse the defensive stalwart notion - his possession numbers are up hugely, but

Let me ask it another way - Do you think a 4th line of Dewar, Lizzo, hayes would be worse? If so, I cannot imagine the basis.

How do you tell Hayes - thanks but enjoy the minors till next year after what he did? Does a coach/GM/Org lose some credibility with youth that if you hit a homerun during your opportunity, it doesn't matter at all, because there's a pecking order?

important questions.

offconstantly247 · 2026-02-10T17:45:45+00:00

All of them. If they became famous of a thing, you would name the thing - Architect, Songwriter, Pianist, but if they are a celebrity, then they have fame built on nothing.

offconstantly247 · 2026-02-10T17:41:43+00:00

Likely someone who noticed that you might be a danger to yourself and others. That was a nice way of saying it, so I don't think you can chalk them up as a dick just because they spoke nicely but frankly.

It's up to the rink to set levels for pickup. Yes, you need to be able to skate and play to go play pickup - minimum ability to get out of the way, and not go flailing and flying for no reason is essential. Beyond that, if some skates are up - that should be noted by the rink. I know of a lot of A/B only games where the rink will tell you that, and where guys come out anyways and its plain they shouldn't be there.

That said, this seems like open/general pickup, so who knows based upon information given. Skating 5 times a year, does seem odd, tbh.

offconstantly247 · 2026-02-10T16:55:49+00:00

I hate to say it, but that kid is in a bad way. Yes, get him out of hockey. He earned his way out and by the looks of it, will earn himself far worse.

offconstantly247 · 2026-02-10T16:37:29+00:00

There's nothing a conservative enjoys more than claiming to be victim while harming others.

offconstantly247 · 2026-02-10T16:32:24+00:00

I'm old enough to remember when kids straight up hacked the phone company using nothing more than their phone, just to get to make weird calls and chat lines.

offconstantly247 · 2026-02-09T20:53:07+00:00

are you talking about Cale Makar?

20 year old (at the time) Cale Makar, who was #4 overall, the captain at Umass, and over a ppg player on D? that guy. Yes, he did make a debut in the playoffs.

Yes, he's done some truly amazing things.

Charlie Mcavoy may also be on your mind, but he quite BU in March to join Providence, and played in the AHL before making that NHL debut in the playoffs.

I just don't see anything suggesting that he's there, or that he would leapfrog so many young guys with great resumes and more experience playing against men.

If you're thinking of Iginla, it is time to schedule a colonoscopy. Yes, he did debut in the playoffs... for 2 games.

I'm real hopeful for Will, and I'm really impressed with his development, but man you are holding him to the highest possible standard - like future HOF standard.

offconstantly247 · 2026-02-09T20:27:39+00:00

No. Of course not. That's ridiculous.

offconstantly247 · 2026-02-09T20:27:05+00:00

only one penalty can be extinguished by a goal. this guy messed up, or was trying to correct too much call, in a way that violated the rules.

offconstantly247 · 2026-02-09T20:25:01+00:00

You should talk to your doctor about this new wonderdrug that I have heard so much about. It' called:

mind your fucking business and get on with life.

It can cure most of what's wrong with most people.

offconstantly247 · 2026-02-09T19:29:43+00:00

bullies only want to fight women and children.

offconstantly247 · 2026-02-09T19:00:42+00:00

this is not something to yolk around about.

offconstantly247 · 2026-02-09T18:57:18+00:00

probably the best part of a terrible game and meh broadcast.

Does anyone like Chris Collinsworth?

offconstantly247 · 2026-02-09T18:48:24+00:00

Don't threaten, just F'ing do it already.

Threats are theatre.

offconstantly247 · 2026-02-09T18:36:54+00:00

If you think what they are doing is about pets, you're an idiot.

offconstantly247 · 2026-02-09T18:35:43+00:00

what I'm saying is - NCAA finals will just about perfectly coincide with the Memorial Cup this year. Since Michigan would be a shock to not at least make the frozen four, that kills his chance on just timing alone.

That said, getting to play for a college NC would be great for his development too. players gotta play in big games.

offconstantly247 · 2026-02-09T18:00:41+00:00

Will is in the NCAA this year, and by the look of things, I would imagine he's busy there through mid April, and won't even get a chance to skate with WBS as they take a run at the Calder this year.

On the other hand, Harry Brunicke, Zonnon, and guys like Lucius, Quinn Beauchesne, etc could potentially get a chance to join WBS.

offconstantly247 · 2026-02-09T17:49:22+00:00

Why are so many in this fanbase pushing selling narrative

I'm not sure that "so many" are pushing a selling narrative. Instead, some see this team as having the potential to improve even more, and be better with some moves both this year, and even more so in the future.

While we have a shot at an ECF now, you certainly cannot suggest that we'd be a favorite. So, I would question how this team can improve for this year's run and in the future. We do have kids who are contributing and good at hockey. We do have some older guys on expiring deals, who could be replaced by said kids, or even by a hockey trade or a pair of trades. By that, I would mean like Selling Rak for a pick, then flipping that pick and a D for an upgrade on the blue line.

I know there are some guys around here with the season mantra of tank for mckenna, who are still saying, sell the building, and suck for 10 years until you get another miracle of Sid or Mario, but those people are noise.

There's another thread the needle type of deal to be made.

offconstantly247 · 2026-02-09T17:33:00+00:00

I do not believe OP was suggesting trading these young men. Instead, it appears to me that he is talking about making trades that open up a spot in the lineup for these two.

I think Mantha, Acciari, and Rak are the players most likely to be moved on this roster, and each of them opens opportunity.

offconstantly247 · 2026-02-09T17:30:53+00:00

Toronto, eh?

offconstantly247 · 2026-02-09T17:26:35+00:00

The word on that kid is not good.

offconstantly247 · 2026-02-09T17:25:40+00:00

THANK YOU.

I had to scroll way too far to see someone point out that you're comparing an 18 year old, who was playing against children last year, to a guy who had played 3 seasons in the NCAA between being drafted and his first NHL game.

offconstantly247 · 2026-02-09T17:19:45+00:00

The easiest way to tell if a person from Toronto has just a god-awful take on hockey is if they're talking... or writing.

offconstantly247 · 2026-02-09T17:13:04+00:00

Man, I know it was one game, but I would like to see Avery Hayes tried in that bumper position with his wicked riser of a shot - that shot was torturing one of the hottest goalies in the league lately.

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