David Johnson
@hockeyanalysis
Hockey Analyst and unofficial Keeper of the Cap at . Formerly of the Calgary Flames. Also
Trump admits he himself made last minute demands to change the deal he announced 3 days prior. His word means nothing and he seems proud of it. www.cnn.com/2026/08/25/b...
I think it clearly states that you must opt in to get CDIC insurance and it even states in the FAQ that if you do opt in your money will actually be "held in trust with one or more CDIC member institutions." and not with KOHO.
Furthermore, where they list the plans they also clearly state that CIDC insurance isn't automatic and you must opt-in. Could someone be misled? Sure, but only people who blindly signup for anything and just send money anywhere without spending 3 minutes reading about what they are signing up for.
This is the most important paragraph in the article, specifically the last sentence. Once you understand that Trump will always do whatever he wants and is never bound by even his own past deals/agreements then it is easy to come to Justin's conclusion that 'no deal' is the only logical response.
No CNN, Trump cited his friendship with Russia, Iran, and China ally and dictator of nuclear armed North Korea Kim Jong Un as the reason to abandon long time ally South Korea.
I think the wasps re-colonized it which then attracted a skunk who enjoy eating wasp larvae but had to dig a much wider hole for access. About 4-5 weeks ago I saw a family of skunks in my back yard (one adult grown). This is the only picture I could get. They move faster than you might think.
Found this hole in my front lawn today. My theory behind it is crazy. It started as a chipmunk hole, probably from last year. A month ago I noticed wasps colonized it. I sprayed and thought I killed them. This morning this large hole showed up. That's a standard rake for size comparison.
Blake Coleman, traded to the Wild, is a very good two-way winger. He is a good puck possession player, defends well, good on PK, can provide secondary scoring, works hard, is a good skater and leader with plenty of experience. www.thestanleycap.com/players/blak...
Vincent Trocheck, traded to Utah, is a good two-way center that does most things average to above average and is very good on faceoffs and can handle tougher matchups. Ideal second line center, who will trend to a 3rd line center as he ages. www.thestanleycap.com/players/vinc...
Vincent Desharnais is a big defenseman who can defend but provides no offense at all. $4.2Mx4 is an expensive contract but he'll have to battle the Tkachuk's and friends in the playoffs. www.thestanleycap.com/players/vinc...
Schenn to VAN for $2.25M. I was going to ask why would anyone sign Schenn but I guess if you plan on tanking, he can help accomplish that. www.thestanleycap.com/players/luke...
Tyson Foerster will sign a contract extension (8x$7M) with Philadelphia. Foerster has an elite shot and can score goals with ease. He needs to play with a playmaker but he is going to make a career scoring goals. I wouldn't rule out 40 goal seasons for him. www.thestanleycap.com/players/tyso...
Nico Hischier signed a $11.7M/yr extension with NJ. Hischier is an elite two-way center that you need to win Stanley Cups. It's surprising that NJ hasn't had the success players like him usually have and honestly, a failure of management. www.thestanleycap.com/players/nico...
Luostarinen signs a big 8 year $5MAAV contract extension in Florida. Luostarinen is a really nice bottom six player (border line middle-six) who plays a good puck possession game and can provide some secondary scoring and decent defensive play. www.thestanleycap.com/players/eetu...
Lybushkin is mostly a salary dump for Dallas. He can defend/PK a little but he is an overpaid #6/7 D.
I like the Bourque acquisition for Nashville. Bourque is a young middle-six offensive oriented but smallish center. He's probably a middle six player right now but I think there may be another level he can get to and become a solid second line guy. www.thestanleycap.com/players/mavr...
Nic Robertson is a good middle six winger, shooter more than a playmaker with a good shot. I realize the Leafs were trying to save money here but this is a steal for Pittsburgh. PIT gets a quality young asset cheaply. www.thestanleycap.com/players/nich...
Jeremy Lauzon is big and an above average skater. That's about it. www.thestanleycap.com/players/jere...
I was with the Calgary Flames when we drafted Connor Zary in 2020. Six years later he has struggled to break out and now sees himself as a trade candidate. I think in the right situation he can still be a quality middle-six forward. www.thestanleycap.com/players/conn...
Brandon Carlo, acquired by St. Louis, is a defense first shutdown/PK right shot right side defenseman. At this point in his career he is trending from a second pair to a #5 D due to his lack of offense skills. www.thestanleycap.com/players/bran...
Dorofeyev traded to Rangers? I didn't see that one coming. Dorofeyev is a pure goal scorer. He has 92 career goals and just 57 assists. His overall game is fine, but his value is all in his scoring ability. www.thestanleycap.com/players/pave...
JJ Peterka's last 4 seasons went 32 points, 50 points, 68 points, 47 points. Clearly Peterka's first season in Utah didn't go according to plan for the player or the team. With him reportedly being traded to the Bruins, what went wrong and will he bounce back? www.thestanleycap.com/players/jj-p...
I've been seeing rumours that Mathew Barzal is being shopped. Barzal would be an outstanding pickup for any team looking to improve their puck possession game. He is an excellent skater and elite at moving the puck up the ice, one of the best at this. www.thestanleycap.com/players/math...
This is Burakovsky's 2023-24 player card. Look at the dramatic drop off in all his offensive ratings in the 5-year trend charts. He went from excellent to below average. This is very odd for a guy who should have been in his prime years.
I was once a big fan of Burakovsky's game but he seems to have lost his way in recent years as he has gone from a 61 point player in 2021-22 to back to back 37 and 33 point seasons. Acquisition cost was tiny and he only has one year @ $5.5M so the risk is small. www.thestanleycap.com/players/andr...
I am generally not fond of small defensemen but Zellweger has a chance to do well in Buffalo surrounded by giant defensemen. Excellent skater and puck possession player that can hold his own defensively despite his size. www.thestanleycap.com/players/olen...