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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bombers re-sign Willie Jef...

Last post by Sir Blue and Gold - Today at 02:19:47 PM

Our vets are the reason we have been so good for so long and made it to all those cups.  Yes they decline but some can evolve and still impact like Willie.  Time will tell how much impact he will have this year.  I believe he will earn his salary and help us win more game than he hurts us in.

You don't know his salary so how could you possibly say he'll earn it?

[his last 5 games are much improved]

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

Last post by blue_gold_84 - Today at 01:55:55 PM

Good SOL. But now the Jets are 4th last in the league, so the tank is still sad.

I'm saying today.  His season numbers are not great, but his last 5 games are much improved.  And his F/O is incredible.

That's just cherry-picking, though. It doesn't bolster the claim he's one of the best 2Cs in the league. I completely agree his being 2nd in the league is FO% is incredible.

Vilardi being moved to the second line has provided a decent-ish boost, but the numbers still don't jump off the page. And that move just reinforces how questionably put together that line was in the first place, IMO.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bombers re-sign Willie Jef...

Last post by Blueforlife - Today at 11:52:32 AM

Once a year, old vets get their game back for a short time and make everyone remember what they used to be. The rest of the time they get their paychecks based on who they used to be.

Jefferson used to take games over. He was one of my favs, but he's been going downhill for a couple of years now. Hanging on to guys like him are one of the reasons the team has been on the decline for a couple of years now.

Our vets are the reason we have been so good for so long and made it to all those cups.  Yes they decline but some can evolve and still impact like Willie.  Time will tell how much impact he will have this year.  I believe he will earn his salary and help us win more game than he hurts us in.

[January 22, 2026: UBC POSTS A COME-FROM-BEHIND WIN]

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Offside Forum / Re: 2025-26 Manitoba Bisons & ...

Last post by Hollywood - Today at 05:22:38 AM

January 22, 2026: UBC POSTS A COME-FROM-BEHIND WIN


U.B.C. THUNDERBIRDS 5
TRINITY WESTERN SPARTANS 4

Links:
➤ Summary: Game Centre
➤ UBC: Team Website
➤ TWU: Team Website

Quick Summary
UBC: J. Lee  (00:52 1st) , R. Kotai  (18:17 1st) , C. Douglas  (07:18 3rd) , L. Doust  (09:37 3rd) , S. Atkinson  (10:36 3rd)
TWU: C. Lowe  (10:27 1st) , D. Korzhyletskyi  (07:20 2nd) , A. Knutson  (16:32 2nd) , C. Lowe  (15:45 3rd)
Goal: UBC: Mirwald (27 shots, 23 saves), TWU: Audet (67 shots, 63 saves)

Holy Trinity came close to their first CW win over the T-irds on Thursday night. (They won a 1988 exhibition game as an independent team, before the BCIHL was formed.)

The Spartans led 3-2 entering the 3rd period. A pair of delay of game penalties against Trinity coming just 22 seconds apart turned this one around. The T-irds outshot Holy Trinity 68-27 on the night.


OUT EAST


Thu Jan 22 Laurier 1 Toronto Metropolitan 2 (ot)
Thu Jan 22 Brock 1 Guelph 3

Links:
➤ OUA: Daily Schedule

#5

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bombers re-sign Willie Jef...

Last post by TBURGESS - Today at 02:20:50 AM

Veteran players at the tail end of their career are massive assets for any team.  They are consistent, reliable and can still preform.  I rarely agree with your take and don't here.  Willie will continue to provide big plays, disruptions and significant leadership.  Willie in him prime was a game changer.  He still has the ability to help us win imo.

Many been saying the same about our older vet OL who we will benefit from greatly.  Not to mention our star QB.  Mr. Harris says hi.  Denny says hello lol, ok stretching there.

Once a year, old vets get their game back for a short time and make everyone remember what they used to be. The rest of the time they get their paychecks based on who they used to be. 

Jefferson used to take games over. He was one of my favs, but he's been going downhill for a couple of years now. Hanging on to guys like him are one of the reasons the team has been on the decline for a couple of years now. 

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bombers re-sign Willie Jef...

Last post by Blueforlife - Today at 01:36:13 AM

You don't improve anything by retaining guys well past their prime.

Veteran players at the tail end of their career are massive assets for any team.  They are consistent, reliable and can still preform.  I rarely agree with your take and don't here.  Willie will continue to provide big plays, disruptions and significant leadership.  Willie in him prime was a game changer.  He still has the ability to help us win imo.

Many been saying the same about our older vet OL who we will benefit from greatly.  Not to mention our star QB.  Mr. Harris says hi.  Denny says hello lol, ok stretching there.

#7

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: C. Streveler

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - Today at 01:29:47 AM

Update on Chris Streveler rehab.

"Second time around with this rehab, it ain't easy but I'm attacking everyday! So thankful to be off crutches finally and back in the gym. The mindset doesn't change, one day at a time, consistent effort and attitude! Maximize each day, recharge, reload and get back after it. The best is yet to come!"

https://3downnation.com/2026/01/21/pending-cfl-free-agent-qb-chris-streveler-provides-update-on-recovery-from-acl-tear/

Follow him on Instagram here.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DTfmGOtkc58/

#8

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

Last post by JockitchwithRich - Today at 12:02:59 AM

I tend to be a homer but a realist. So though I'm very happy to see Toews in our uni, just can't come close to thinking he is
considered one of the top 2C, even considering his last 5 gms
  But hey, that's just me

#9

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bombers re-sign Willie Jef...

Last post by Pete - January 22, 2026, 11:51:25 PM

We will find out from 3DownNation soon enough if he is one of the top 10 paid Dlinemen in the league.

If he is not listed at least we will know what the maximum he will be making.

Works for me.

the reason we may have signed him even at a similar cap hit to ly is that there may well not be any viable alternatives in free agency, really the main guys left are Carney and Ceresna even if they are still available you have to know it will be a bidding war which we are not likely to participate in. The possibility to replace him with a rookie is also a long shot as weve benn unable to even replace Jeffcoat adequately since he left.
It may have also come down to who they thought would be more valuable to the team Jefferson or Vaughters.
(does anyone know if Ceresna is even gonna be healthy by training camp?)

#10

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

Last post by theaardvark - January 22, 2026, 11:32:22 PM

Yes, the Jets need a capable 2C looking to the near future and beyond.

By what metrics is Toews "of the best 2Cs in the league" right now? He's excellent in the FO circle but that's about it. He doesn't drive the play like he used to, his offense has declined, his defensive game has slipped, and he's slowed down - all things to be expected of a soon-to-be 38 year-old whose best days are behind him and who spent roughly two years away from the game. I don't fault him, just to be clear; this is a failure of management. The Jets are the oldest team in the NHL and it shows more often than not.

Within the Central alone, I can think of a handful players I'd rather have centering the second line: Steel, Necas, Nelson, O'Reilly, Schenn.

But that's just me.

I'm saying today.  His season numbers are not great, but his last 5 games are much improved.  And his F/O is incredible.