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Offside Forum / Re: Team Canada unveils 2026 O...

Last post by theaardvark - Today at 05:00:56 PM

The blatant too many men missed call was crushing, the bench reacted, and you know it was a let down for them.

The best team doesn't always win, puck luck means a lot.

Losing Crosby and Morrissey were huge as well.

The worst part is the way Trump and his cronies are lauding this as some great achievement, after 24 years of no Gold.

Air Force One picking up the team, feeding them McDonalds at the White House? 

Pretty sad, really.

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Offside Forum / Re: Winnipeg Jets Discussion -...

Last post by dd - Today at 04:48:30 PM

JM44 injured during Olympics , our season is done, despite having the best goalie in the game. Wow

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Offside Forum / Re: Team Canada unveils 2026 O...

Last post by dd - Today at 04:46:12 PM

MacKinnon missing the gaping net, Hellebuyck making a miraculous save on Toews, squandering a 90-sec. 5v3 powerplay: three things that immediately come to mind that if they go the other way, Canada likely wins the game. The better team didn't win but that's just how it goes sometimes, especially with 3v3 OT.

McDavid was the MVP and best forward of the tournament and set a record for points scored. Anyone criticizing his performance is simply being irrational.

Totally agree. The man is a threat to score everytime he's on the ice and represented us with dignity and class. Those questioning why he can't win the big one fail to understand that largely depends on the rest of the roster but that doesn't mean he isn't the best player in the game and possibly ever

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: OLine Training Camp

Last post by dd - Today at 04:42:43 PM

Looks like a decent prospect but I am worried about who our centre is going to be

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: OLine Training Camp

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - Today at 04:32:58 PM

Do any of these players have experience at center? Right now I don't know who our plan B is even if its for injury replacement

Like Elsbury's size, second time they invited him back so maybe they like what they see but haven't been able to accomodate him.  Randolph and Vanterpool should have a foot up on all contenders when it comes to experience and professional polish.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers Add Defensive...

Last post by Blueforlife - Today at 04:26:07 PM

I wouldn't move Allen to corner, I would like us to develop him slowly.  He could have a setback if we put him there and struggled.  I could be wrong and in camp we will see who gets reps where.  I am high on Allen.

With Bonds and Lamont along with a few others we already have a good indication that their ceiling will be a serviceable corner, am hoping that one of the new prospects such as McCrutchen comes thru (and are given the opportunity) ,

Tell me more about McCrutchen, a new name to me!

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers Add Defensive...

Last post by Blue In BC - Today at 03:25:00 PM

IIRC he was injured around labor day?  And it was ACL?  If so, I would expect him back in the summer, not TC.  After what we've seen with ACLs, we certainly don't want to rush him.

Originally I thought / suggested that I didn't expect Bond would be healthy until mid season. That said, that was just speculation on my part with limited info. All I'm saying now is the same thing in that I don't know with any certainty.

Perhaps just a hope he's healthy sooner and can be re-signed prior to TC.

Yes, Lamont and McGhee has some CFL experience and may be pencilled in with a slight edge going into TC but that can change very quickly.

Then there is the conversation about whether they have serious thoughts on Allen moving to CB.

It's just all conversation topics that will sort itself out in TC. I thought about starting a poll but there isn't really anything to hang a hat on in making a pic. lol

For what it's worth Lamont has played more games than J. Parker and started 39 of 41 games he's played in 3 seasons.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: OLine Training Camp

Last post by Pete - Today at 03:03:39 PM

Here are the current rostered Oline Rookies and where they played in college:

57 DOOLEY, Ben      6'5   320   24   Boise State    LG
64 ELSBURY, Tyler   6'6   333   24   Iowa   Played OC/all positions
0 LINDSAY, Zovon   6'4   300   25   Coastal Carolina  RT
0 MORE, Joseph      6'5   311   26   Arkansas  RT
0 PARES, Sebastian   6'6   310   24   Eastern Illinois RG
58 PONCIUS, Hunter   6'8   318   24   North Dakota State OT OG
0 WILLIAMS, Bucky   6'3   300   25   Appalachian Stat  OC

So, it looks like there is one true OC (Williams) and one that has played OC (Elsbury), so there might be something to KMan's release and potential for 2 IMP Oline

Do any of these players have experience at center? Right now I don't know who our plan B is even if its for injury replacement

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers Add Defensive...

Last post by Pete - Today at 03:00:03 PM

Meh signing imo. Maybe he'll be better here, but really probably nothing more than good preseason depth. Could compete at safety, just not too sure he is an upgrade over Allen. Nice PR depth though if he cracks it.

I don't totally disagree. As you mentioned it might depend on the success of the new CB. Any newer player getting injured can be that lost opportunity to continue.

If / when he's healthy it will be a timing issue of need for any team since he's a free agent. His SMS is not going to be excessive so that's in his favour.

We really don't know much about his injury or how limiting it will be going forward.

Yes, I'd bring him back but he might have to be prepared to stick on tthe PR.

With Bonds and Lamont along with a few others we already have a good indication that their ceiling will be a serviceable corner, am hoping that one of the new prospects such as McCrutchen comes thru (and are given the opportunity) ,

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Offside Forum / Re: Team Canada unveils 2026 O...

Last post by blue_gold_84 - Today at 01:27:21 PM

MacKinnon missing the gaping net, Hellebuyck making a miraculous save on Toews, squandering a 90-sec. 5v3 powerplay: three things that immediately come to mind that if they go the other way, Canada likely wins the game. The better team didn't win but that's just how it goes sometimes, especially with 3v3 OT.

McDavid was the MVP and best forward of the tournament and set a record for points scored. Anyone criticizing his performance is simply being irrational.