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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: CFL (Non-Bombers) off-seas...
Last post by Blue In BC - March 20, 2026, 07:34:31 PMQuote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on March 20, 2026, 06:59:01 PMOn further investigation it appears he was available for much of last season after being dumped by the Raiders and the NY Jets, suggesting there may be a personality issue or a salary demand that stopped the Ti-Cats from bringing him back.
Possibly. He may have tried to wait out another call from the NFL. Even NFL PR money is better than UFL or CFL ELC contracts.
However, your point is also valid and would be the 1st hurdle to answer about FIFO.
We'll have some rookie returners as back ups that will end up on the PR. Not a huge concern in adding a veteran. We did add Logan last year but Vaval was unproven at that point. Now he's the 1st choice.
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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 2026 Combine Results
Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - March 20, 2026, 07:21:36 PM3DN does a good job providing background on some of the top draft prospects.
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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: CFL (Non-Bombers) off-seas...
Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - March 20, 2026, 06:59:01 PMQuote from: Blue In BC on March 20, 2026, 05:35:11 PMI do remember his performance and it was very good. 2023 is quite recent and I'm not aware of any new injuries that may be limiting. He may not have interest in the CFL quite yet. OTOH, getting release by the UFL after losing NFL opportunities doesn't leave him many options.
He could re-surface somewhere. As far as the Bombers go they may have already a back up rookie returner targeted on the roster on an ELC.
I'm only suggesting it might be worth a call to his agent but could understand it falling flat.
On further investigation it appears he was available for much of last season after being dumped by the Raiders and the NY Jets, suggesting there may be a personality issue or a salary demand that stopped the Ti-Cats from bringing him back.
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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: CFL (Non-Bombers) off-seas...
Last post by Blue In BC - March 20, 2026, 05:35:11 PMQuote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on March 20, 2026, 05:27:36 PMThose are very good numbers, sadly I remember his name but not his performance. I'm sure multiple CFL teams will be interested in signing him, not the Bombers but maybe the Ti-Cats.
I do remember his performance and it was very good. 2023 is quite recent and I'm not aware of any new injuries that may be limiting. He may not have interest in the CFL quite yet. OTOH, getting release by the UFL after losing NFL opportunities doesn't leave him many options.
He could re-surface somewhere. As far as the Bombers go they may have already a back up rookie returner targeted on the roster on an ELC.
I'm only suggesting it might be worth a call to his agent but could understand it falling flat.
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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: CFL (Non-Bombers) off-seas...
Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - March 20, 2026, 05:27:36 PMQuote from: Blue In BC on March 20, 2026, 01:19:29 PMReturner Tyreik McCallister released in the UFL yhid errk. I wonder if we might consider signing him as depth for our returner? There is still a chance that Vaval is in the competition to start at CB. I don't think that happens but injuries in TC happen and he may want that role.
There are other rookies that might win a role as the back up returner, but having a CFL experienced player wouldn't hurt. IIRC he was on our radar in the past.
McCallister might have no interest without a clear chance of winning that role.
McAllister had a breakout season with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2023, leading the league in kickoff return average and all-purpose yards. He recorded 13 carries for 52 yards, 27 receptions for 364 yards and two touchdowns, 41 kickoff returns for an average of 1,037 yards, 56 punt returns for an average of 602 yards, and seven missed field goal returns for 408 yards and one score.
Those are very good numbers, sadly I remember his name but not his performance. I'm sure multiple CFL teams will be interested in signing him, not the Bombers but maybe the Ti-Cats.
#6
Offside Forum / Re: Winnipeg Jets Discussion -...
Last post by Pigskin - March 20, 2026, 04:30:47 PMJets 67 points
Blues 65
Rangers 64
Blackhawks 64
Flames 61
Canucks 50.
Blues 65
Rangers 64
Blackhawks 64
Flames 61
Canucks 50.
#7
Offside Forum / Re: Winnipeg Jets Discussion -...
Last post by Jesse - March 20, 2026, 03:48:21 PMThe fact the there's 14 games left and we're still "saving" our call ups (not bringing anyone up for the current road trip), means we're probably not making use of them until we are mathematically eliminated.
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Offside Forum / Re: Winnipeg Jets Discussion -...
Last post by theaardvark - March 20, 2026, 03:10:49 PMLooks like we're back on track... to win the lottery.
Gold medal, eh?
With so many of our remaining games against teams above.500, we really need to embrace the tank.
Time for Moose callups, get some two ways guys some NHL cheques.
And solidify our position in the standings.
Gold medal, eh?
With so many of our remaining games against teams above.500, we really need to embrace the tank.
Time for Moose callups, get some two ways guys some NHL cheques.
And solidify our position in the standings.
#9
Offside Forum / Re: 2025-26 Manitoba Bisons & ...
Last post by Hollywood - March 20, 2026, 02:25:18 PMMarch 19, 2026: QUARTER-FINALS BEGIN
Tournament Links:
➤ USports: Tournament Main Page
➤ USports: U SPORTS Men's Hockey Results
➤ CBC: YouTube Page (links to livestreams & replays)
MOUNT ROYAL COUGARS 3
WINDSOR LANCERS 4
Links:
➤ USports: Lancers edge Cougars to advance to University Cup semifinal
➤ USports: Box Score
➤ USports: Summary (PDF)
➤ MRU: MHKY: Cougars' season comes to an end with loss to Lancers in national quarterfinal (with boxscore)
➤ UofW: Men's hockey knocks off Cougars in U SPORTS quarterfinal (with boxscore)
Through two periods this game was tied 1-1, and the Bluegars held a 23-11 lead in shots on goal. It seemed that it was just a matter of time before they would break through. However, the Lancers scored two goals 11 seconds apart early in the 3rd. Try as they might, the Bluegars could not overcome the deficit. In the end, they outshot the Lancers 41-20. This game was reminiscent of the semi-final series the Bluegars had with Calgary where they dominated play but were always tight on the scoreboard.
SAINT MARY'S HUSKIES 4
SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES 3
(in overtime)
Links:
➤ USports: Saint Mary's outlasts Saskatchewan in overtime dogfight
➤ USports: Box Score
➤ USports: Summary (PDF)
➤ UofS: Huskies' Season Comes to a Close With Overtime Loss to Saint Mary's in U Cup Quarterfinal (with boxscore)
➤ Huskie Fan: Huskies eliminated at University Cup
➤ SMU: Ritchie's OT winner lifts SMU to semifinal over Saskatchewan in U CUP dogfight : RP @AUS (with boxscore)
The Banjo-Mutts have patented the overtime game at the U-Cup. It seems to happen every year they qualify. Although the Mutts came out strong, the SMUskies gradually took over the play as the 1st period wore on. 15 minutes into the 2nd period, and the SMUskies were up 3-0 and the game looked over. However, the Sask trainers must have found a secret supply of Granny's moonshine. The Banjo-Mutts rallied and tied the game, and could have even taken the lead. The shot clock tells the tale. The SMUskies were up 22-16 after two periods (after Sask's late period rally), but in the 3rd the shots were 14-4 for the Banjo-Mutts. The overtime was very much back and forth, and was decided before the 3-on-3 segment would have taken place. The SMUskies have at times been much better than an 8th seed this season. They could slide their way into the championship game, which would certainly boost attendance.
NEXT UP
Fri Mar 20 Moncton v UQTR 1:00 ADT/11:00 CDT
Fri Mar 20 Queen's v New Brunswick 7:00 ADT/5:00 CDT
Sat Mar 21 Windsor v Saint Mary's 1:00 ADT/11:00 CDT
Sat Mar 21 Friday Winners 7:00 ADT/5:00 CDT
Sun Mar 22 Bronze Game 9:00 am ADT/7:00 am CDT
Sun Mar 22 Gold Game 1:00 ADT/11:00 CDT
Tournament Links:
➤ USports: Tournament Main Page
➤ USports: U SPORTS Men's Hockey Results
➤ CBC: YouTube Page (links to livestreams & replays)
MOUNT ROYAL COUGARS 3
WINDSOR LANCERS 4
Links:
➤ USports: Lancers edge Cougars to advance to University Cup semifinal
➤ USports: Box Score
➤ USports: Summary (PDF)
➤ MRU: MHKY: Cougars' season comes to an end with loss to Lancers in national quarterfinal (with boxscore)
➤ UofW: Men's hockey knocks off Cougars in U SPORTS quarterfinal (with boxscore)
Through two periods this game was tied 1-1, and the Bluegars held a 23-11 lead in shots on goal. It seemed that it was just a matter of time before they would break through. However, the Lancers scored two goals 11 seconds apart early in the 3rd. Try as they might, the Bluegars could not overcome the deficit. In the end, they outshot the Lancers 41-20. This game was reminiscent of the semi-final series the Bluegars had with Calgary where they dominated play but were always tight on the scoreboard.
SAINT MARY'S HUSKIES 4
SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES 3
(in overtime)
Links:
➤ USports: Saint Mary's outlasts Saskatchewan in overtime dogfight
➤ USports: Box Score
➤ USports: Summary (PDF)
➤ UofS: Huskies' Season Comes to a Close With Overtime Loss to Saint Mary's in U Cup Quarterfinal (with boxscore)
➤ Huskie Fan: Huskies eliminated at University Cup
➤ SMU: Ritchie's OT winner lifts SMU to semifinal over Saskatchewan in U CUP dogfight : RP @AUS (with boxscore)
The Banjo-Mutts have patented the overtime game at the U-Cup. It seems to happen every year they qualify. Although the Mutts came out strong, the SMUskies gradually took over the play as the 1st period wore on. 15 minutes into the 2nd period, and the SMUskies were up 3-0 and the game looked over. However, the Sask trainers must have found a secret supply of Granny's moonshine. The Banjo-Mutts rallied and tied the game, and could have even taken the lead. The shot clock tells the tale. The SMUskies were up 22-16 after two periods (after Sask's late period rally), but in the 3rd the shots were 14-4 for the Banjo-Mutts. The overtime was very much back and forth, and was decided before the 3-on-3 segment would have taken place. The SMUskies have at times been much better than an 8th seed this season. They could slide their way into the championship game, which would certainly boost attendance.
NEXT UP
Fri Mar 20 Moncton v UQTR 1:00 ADT/11:00 CDT
Fri Mar 20 Queen's v New Brunswick 7:00 ADT/5:00 CDT
Sat Mar 21 Windsor v Saint Mary's 1:00 ADT/11:00 CDT
Sat Mar 21 Friday Winners 7:00 ADT/5:00 CDT
Sun Mar 22 Bronze Game 9:00 am ADT/7:00 am CDT
Sun Mar 22 Gold Game 1:00 ADT/11:00 CDT
#10
Offside Forum / Re: Gas $1.64
Last post by Pigskin - March 20, 2026, 01:59:31 PMI noticed this morning that a couple of the $1.64 stations are down at $1.56.