ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022 Report post Posted December 12, 2019 14 minutes ago, P.V.D. said: Hey CRL! P.V.D. back from the dead - locked myself out of my previous account. Still lurk around here and as a Montrealer and a Cancer survivor, I felt I had to kind of respond to this. It seems you've been reading some internet B.S. right there. The P.K. donation was always stated to be "a combination of a personal donation from Subban — in the seven-figure range — as well as funds from the P.K. Subban Foundation and fundraising activities using his name and brand over the next seven years." Quote from an original 2015 article: https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/p-k-subban-makes-significant-donation-to-childrens-hospital Seems maybe some people just don't read/listen beyond the headline and when they found out about the fundraising aspect they blame Subban for their own ignorance??? And I don't see where they'd be getting the part about only 20% raised. Since you list Global News, they said in Aug he'd raised 4 milliion (obviously 40%) https://globalnews.ca/video/5803005/the-p-k-subban-foundation-has-raised-4-million-of-its-10-million-goal Raising 6 million in the next 3 years does seem like a lot given how much they've brought in per year, but who knows...fundraising does generally go up when the deadline comes near. Maybe he makes up the remainder himself, if it's not too large. Or maybe he extends the deadline. Or maybe he falls short of the goal - not the worst thing in the world, after all he's already one of the most charitable athletes ever. The trade definitely made the goal more difficult for him to fundraise. Good on him to not change the commitment, though. What Subban's done for the hospital/kids is a great thing and I don't get why/how some people turned it against him. Misplaced cynicism it seems. He comes back for fundraising events every now and then. when he was with the Habs he also spent time with the kids. (p.s. I met Koivu during my treatments, it really does mean a lot for people give their time like that, both since it shows they care, and also gives media exposure to the cause) He also does events for sick kids in Nashville: You can see other events on the "P.K. gives back" playlist on his Youtube Anyway, Go Wings!!! Still with ya through the dark days even though I don't post here, haha Howdy PVD! Thanks for taking the time to make a new account just to respond lol. I definitely was digging for info on this in some weird places. I enjoy conspiracy stuff from time to time, and was hoping someone could either confirm or deny my findings. I think some people, including myself, just read the headlines like he was writing a check for $10 mil and that was that. I think the 20% I got was from a Global News article I found from 2016... so yeah ur article is much fresher. 20% bump over the last 3 years. I wouldn't say it's misplaced cynicism (maybe for some it is) but for me it's just trying to find reasons to explain the unexplainable... like most conspiracy theories. Considering his commitment to the Montreal community the trade is still to this day so shocking and hard to explain. I bet he did write it off his taxes though Believe it or not, I am a pediatric cancer survivor myself. The good folks at Motts Childrens Hospital set me straight a long time ago. I credit the chemo for frying my brain and giving me a weird ass personality. No hockey players ever came to visit me, but I did get a visit from the University of Michigan Women's Softball team... College babes > Saku Koivu, sorry to make you jealous bud. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P.V.D. 2 Report post Posted December 12, 2019 (edited) 42 minutes ago, ChristopherReevesLegs said: I wouldn't say it's misplaced cynicism (maybe for some it is) but for me it's just trying to find reasons to explain the unexplainable... like most conspiracy theories. Considering his commitment to the Montreal community the trade is still to this day so shocking and hard to explain. I bet he did write it off his taxes though Believe it or not, I am a pediatric cancer survivor myself. The good folks at Motts Childrens Hospital set me straight a long time ago. I credit the chemo for frying my brain and giving me a weird ass personality. No hockey players ever came to visit me, but I did get a visit from the University of Michigan Women's Softball team... College babes > Saku Koivu, sorry to make you jealous bud. Haha, can't argue that one. Think I had some brain fry as well - with the radiation I was hoping for some super powers, but once again movies lie to us. Hope it didn't seem like I was attacking you - I just get moved to defend him and his foundation cause it's doing some good. Edited December 12, 2019 by P.V.D. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022 Report post Posted December 13, 2019 Just now, P.V.D. said: Haha, can't argue that one. Think I had some brain fry as well - with the radiation I was hoping for some super powers, but once again movies lie to us. Hope it didn't like I was attacking you - I just get moved to defend him and his foundation cause it's doing some good. No no, no worries. Just glad to see you back on the board. Habs fans must be feeling pretty good about that whole Weber/Subban swap out there in MTL right now, no? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted December 13, 2019 Gonna have to miss this one. Have to go out and do stupid real life stuff. Sorry, fam! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckbags 863 Report post Posted December 13, 2019 Does it get better before it gets worse? Can it get much worse? I'm confused and can't even pick an outcome. Help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022 Report post Posted December 13, 2019 13 minutes ago, Dabura said: Gonna have to miss this one. Have to go out and do stupid real life stuff. Sorry, fam! U better hope we dont win or we'll know whose fault this is 2 Dabura and puckloo39 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted December 13, 2019 Baker's Dozen L's? Tomorrow is Friday the 13th. Datsyuk wore 13. Much as I like the number 13 -- let's not do this, OK, Wings? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzerman19 334 Report post Posted December 13, 2019 is it here for another terrible wings game but in good company?? 2 ChristopherReevesLegs and puckloo39 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P.V.D. 2 Report post Posted December 13, 2019 (edited) 35 minutes ago, ChristopherReevesLegs said: No no, no worries. Just glad to see you back on the board. Habs fans must be feeling pretty good about that whole Weber/Subban swap out there in MTL right now, no? I thought my one friend was going to have a rage heart attack when Weber was seemingly permanently injured and Subban was in the finals, but he does prefer Weber now. No one I know loves it - Weber does have 7 years left on his contract and i think subban's is done in a couple years. Prediction: goals for Fabbri, Bert and too many Jets edit: oops aa injured Edited December 13, 2019 by P.V.D. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted December 13, 2019 dead thread. I am not totally encouraged by the first few minutes here, where the Wings actually were able to control the puck (at least as well as they ever do). They did that the last game for the first ten minutes, too. Then you know what happened.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzerman19 334 Report post Posted December 13, 2019 HELM!!!!!! What a snipe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Y19 2,488 Report post Posted December 13, 2019 Just now, Yzerman19 said: HELM!!!!!! What a snipe Great pick from the linesman too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022 Report post Posted December 13, 2019 17 minutes ago, P.V.D. said: I thought my one friend was going to have a rage heart attack when Weber was seemingly permanently injured and Subban was in the finals, but he does prefer Weber now. No one I know loves it - Weber does have 7 years left on his contract and i think subban's is done in a couple years. Prediction: goals for Fabbri, Bert and too many Jets edit: oops aa injured My gut reaction is trading the hometown superstar is moronic My emotionless side says I prefer Weber to Subban My analytical side says Webers contract sucks Anyway I think Weber will stand the test of time and still be valuable at that cap hit at 40, especially with the cap going up over time. Have to remember that Bergy is a time traveler and knew Galchenyuk, Subban, and Patches would suck b4 anyone else did. Always trust large armed men. 1 P.V.D. reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcaractac 3,963 Report post Posted December 13, 2019 I forgot what having a lead felt like. Good thing Helm was promoted to the second line instead of Perlini 1 ChristopherReevesLegs reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted December 13, 2019 1 minute ago, marcaractac said: I forgot what having a lead felt like. Good thing Helm was promoted to the second line instead of Perlini Don't get used to it. At least we won't get shut out in this game. I take what I can get nowadays. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022 Report post Posted December 13, 2019 Just turned on the game is Larkin playing? Oh yeah he is Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted December 13, 2019 PP goalllll..... Fabbri!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022 Report post Posted December 13, 2019 Fabbri might turn out to not be a bust Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzerman19 334 Report post Posted December 13, 2019 FABBRI!!!! PPG again!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Y19 2,488 Report post Posted December 13, 2019 I can't put my finger on it, but something about this game feels ... different. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted December 13, 2019 Hapless Jet skater with the assist... thank yew.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022 Report post Posted December 13, 2019 @Dabura is cancer and should be banned from GDTs. This is a whole different team already. 1 1 puckloo39 and Dabura reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted December 13, 2019 No way we've got two goals???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022 Report post Posted December 13, 2019 @MabusIncarnate is aids and should also be banned for the sake of the season 1 puckloo39 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P.V.D. 2 Report post Posted December 13, 2019 Just now, ChristopherReevesLegs said: @Dabura is cancer and should be banned from GDTs. This is a whole different team already. but would the GDTs exist then? 2 ChristopherReevesLegs and puckloo39 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
