Mr.TaterSalad

Haley Stevens can start by showing which shady, dark money PACs AIPAC is supporting her through. United For Democracy, United Democracy PAC, etc.

Yzerman would need to acknowledge his rebuild has failed and they have a plan to do things differently moving forward.

Was Trajan asleep at the wheel or just unwilling to pay the price for Jaylen Brown? Like, we couldn't have matched what the Sixers did?

The face of the MAGA movement isn't and never will be a black person. The face of the progressive movement for the past decade has been a Jewish man from New York/Vermont. Furthermore, there are a number of prominent Jews in the left/progressive movement. Good try, but you swung and missed. More batting practice next time.

I was blown away by the photo of Steve Yzerman on top the Empire State Building earlier.

Phil Weiser is Jewish. Last I heard, progressives hated Jews. For a group of people that are generalized to hate Jews, they sure do elect and like a lot of Jews. Brad Lander, Jamie Raskin, Bernie Sanders, Andy Levin, Eli Savit, Dana Nessel, Phil Weiser, etc.

Do you think splashy moves like Trey Murphy, Kyrie, MPJ III are simply not going to happen? Subbing out Tobias for PJ Washington seems like a real letdown and certainly doesn't get us close to getting a #2 scorer. In an ideal world, I'd love to package Duren as part of a trade to get one of MPJ or Murphy. I know that's not happening though and agree with you that he will be back most likely.

They also don't feel the average, career politician has tangibly improved their quality of life in a meaningful way. They feel those same politicians are too wrapped up in serving corporate interests, donors, lobbyists, and not the average American. They often aren't wrong in these feelings either. So when a populist or progressive comes along promising accountability and something radically different, they go for it. Now, I'm an under 40 millennial myself, though just barely under 40. Over the last decade I've become far left of center from what I used to be in my teens and early/mid 20s. That said, I would have voted for Janet Mills because Platner just has one too many bad things and skeletons. The Nazi tattoo that I think he lied about, treating woman like ****, awful posts about sexual assault. It all adds up to being too much, one strike too many. Furthermore, we look like hypocrites when we call Trump a Nazi or a fascist and then go out and nominate a guy with a Totenkopf tattoo on his chest. It's a very bad look for the party that claims it's better than the other guys. I get the appeal of Platner, but there's just too much problematic stuff there.

There hasn't been a ton of great polling lately for the Michigan Senate race, but what polling there has been, is averaging out to show Abdul in the lead in the primary. When you look back to May and go until the most recent polls released here in June, they show Abdul in the lead in the primary. Many of them also show Abdul as the strongest candidate to take on Mike Rogers in a head to head general election matchup. Polling is often famously wrong, so who knows what is actually the case.

The greatest songwriter of my lifetime and of his generation as a Gen X'er. Jason writes poignant and emotive lyrics like few can. He breathes life into the characters he writes about and tells stories through songs so real you can close your eyes and see them unfold. Elieen is song off his latest album Foxes in the Snow.

Kenny Kott, Producer of the Mike Valenti and Rico Show on 97.1 passed away. He was only 32 years old. I'm stunned to hear of his passing today. 32 years old is waaaaaaaaaaaaaay too young to pass away. What a ****ing tragedy this is. As a regular listener of the Valenti Show I had wondered where Kenny was this last month. Evidently he had a major medical issue he was dealing with. RIP Kenny Kott.

This answers my statement from earlier. They sent a clear and decisive message that they don't effff around and do indeed take their culture very seriously in Allen Park.

I know that our justice system is based around innocent, until proven guilty. I understand Arnold has been convicted of nothing by a jury of his peers at this point. But the league as a whole, Commissioner Goodell, the Lions organization, Brad, and Dan would all be hypocrites letting him practice, let alone play. Terrion Arnold allegedly attempts to kidnap and assaults a guy and it could simply be a wait and see approach, while letting him play. I feel doing that would have this organization, front office, and coaching staff would lose all credibility when it comes to wanting high character, football loving guys on their team. As talented as Arnold may be, he cannot be allowed to play until this matter is resolved. He wasn't just accused of being Josh Gordon and smoking a few joints. He was accused of multiple, violent, heinous crimes. Until and unless he is cleared, he shouldn't be practicing or playing.

Can we all stop acting like a top 3-5 pick for Larkin is unrealistic. We all saw what Brady Tkachuk just went for. I don't think it is unreasonable to expect a young, up-and-coming team like a Buffalo or San Jose to part with a top 5 pick for Larkin or DeBrincat.

I tolf Stramel and two firsts would be a disaster in my opinion, unless those firsts somehow turned into a top 3-5 pick. I told myself from the start and stated here that I was prepared to be underwhelmed. I still hold that mindset. While I want a top 3-5 pick, like San Jose's or Buffalo's picks, I expect not to get one. I expect to get a Justin Verlander trade type of haul with an NHL player thrown in. I think we'll get someone's 2nd or 3rd best prospect but not their top one, plus another prospect in the 4-7 range, plus a 1st and a 2nd round pick. So something like Danila Yurov (C/LW) + Ryder Ritchie (RW) + 2028 1st + 2027 3rd. If I HAD TO trade with Minnesota and couldn't involve a third team, I would want the something like Jesper Wallstedt + Charlie Stramel + 2028 1st + 2029 1st + 2027 2nd. Then I would go and shop Gibson for more picks in this or next years drafts and make Wallstedt my new starter. Won't happen though. I, we, all of us, will collectively be underwhelmed I fear. Why do I think this? I don't have a good, logical answer for why I think this really. I think Yzerman lost his slapshot here and isn't the same GM he was in Tampa Bay. The other thing is, I think Yzerman won't want Larkin back on this team and will want to get rid of him ASAP. Therefore, I don't feel he's going to play hardball with him and make him show up to camp and play the season. As a result of not wanting to play hardball I think he's going to acquiesce to Larkin's demands, send him to Minnesota, and get back an underwhelming deal. I also think Yzerman, Jimmy D, nor Chris Ilitch have any intentions on tanking this upcoming season. I think they'll want an NHL player of some note thrown into the deal, like a Yurov. I also expect Yzerman to attempt to "replace Larkin" via a mid-level free agent signing or two at center, as opposed to just riding it out and sucking with young guys getting their shot. Prove me wrong Stevie, do something big and impactful. Commit to another rebuild and get us some top picks and prospects.

All about this. If we got the #2 pick from San Jose and the #4 pick from Buffalo and ended up drafting some combo of Ivar Stenberg, Caleb Malhorta, and Chase Reid, I would be elated.

Not sure who the reported source is on this, so take with caution. That said, I'm all about trading DeBrincat, Larkin, and anyone old than Seider/Raymond as Shin mentioned above. This presents and almost forces us into rebuilding the rebuild.

All the more reason to get a third team involved he would sign with and get picks and/or prospects. Most good NHL players aren't going to want to sign here long term.

I know we wouldn't do this. I would, some fans might, but Trajan wouldn't. Would New Orleans accept Duren + a pick for Murphy? I'd rather have Paul Reed starting with Murphy then Duren and no Murphy.

Rasul Douglas is out there and able to be signed. On a cheap deal he might be a good, servicable veteran to replace Arnold.

AMAZING that we passed up on Jalen Carter but we're willing to draft this kid.

Would you call Darius Slay up and see if he wants to unretire?

Jon Jansen on 97.1 this morning thinks there is no way the league lets him play this year.

I hope Terrion doesn't own a Ford Bronco.

Yep, they are cooperating with authorities it sounds like. His career down the drain for a jewelry and some cash he could have possibly gotten back with help from the police.