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gs's avatar

Many thanks for the work you produce. My favorite read of the day.

gs's avatar

And, enjoy the holidays!

Robert Tiffin's avatar

I always do! Usually. Sometimes.

Angela Jones's avatar

You gave us all a gift with that bit about draft day hats. Enjoy your Christmas break, RT (and my fellow Stars Thoughts readers)!

Robert Tiffin's avatar

Thanks, Angela!

Kenneth Gardner's avatar

Merry Christmas! or Happy Holidays, if you prefer. Sam Steel is a prototype Bottom 6 guy who is playing as a Top 6 guy. He is always the weak link on any scoring line. This is not a knock against Sam Steel, because great teams need checkers and penalty killers, too and not everyone can do it all. I would love to see Jim Nill find an upgrade so that Gulutzan can reshuffle the lines. It doesn’t have to be another Rantanen, just a guy who can be enough of a scoring threat to complement guys like Rantanen, Robo, and Johnston.

Robert Tiffin's avatar

I am pretty confident that they are looking to upgrade at the wing before the deadline.

whodafreak's avatar

/quote Among the 50 goalies to play at least 10 games this year, /quote <- I think you missed a page. Which is unfortunate because that's where Binnington is as the only starting goalie that far down the list. Let's all point and laugh.

Robert Tiffin's avatar

Oh dear, poor Jordan Binnington. I am ever so sorry for hurting him with this omission.

Robert Tiffin's avatar

(Also thank you, fixed it)

Jeremy Gattis's avatar

The best Christmas song, regardless of location, is Mele Kalikimaka. It's fun to say. Fun to sing along with once you get the hang of it. And pretty much any version is enjoyable (I've yet to hear a rendition I didn't like). Try singing it at a party this holiday season!

Robert Tiffin's avatar

It is very fun to sing. A little repetitive, but not bad for a short rendition.

Michael Strawn's avatar

Christmas Eve Sarajevo is my go to Christmas song bc nothing says Christmas like a symphonic metal instrumental.

Robert Tiffin's avatar

That reminds me of the time I saw Trans-Siberian Orchestra in the Tacoma Dome. It was very surreal.

Michael Strawn's avatar

First time I saw TSO I expected a rock concert. Which it was, mostly. I mean, there were guys on fork lifts playing electric guitars.

But the audience was made up of old ladies and children and.....very surreal! That was more than 20 years ago and now I guess it's a full on extravaganza. I showed my daughter some vids to ask if she was interested in seeing a show and she said "that's waaaay too much going on".

Robert Tiffin's avatar

Yeah, that’s a good description. Just so much HAPPENING everywhere. Worth seeing once, for the experience.

Michael Strawn's avatar

Thank you Robert and I hope you and your family have a safe and happy holidays!

Your coverage fills what would otherwise be a very large void.

Robert Tiffin's avatar

Thanks, Michael!