Quote from: Blue In BC on January 11, 2026, 06:03:27 PMLast year teams didn't get to spend the new SMS in free agency so that created a cushion to put players on 1 game IR.
That shouldn't happen this season for players with higher salaries unless actually nicked.
Quote from: Pete on January 11, 2026, 07:34:46 PMPerhaps it also sends a message to other free agents that we have an opening at center, making those currently unsigned less likely to accept a lowball offer from current team, i.e. McEwan or Woodmansey
Quote from: JockitchwithRich on January 10, 2026, 04:57:05 AMsaw the tilt, after the game the other day and the fight was a dandy.Olivier is one tough customer. Probably the best enforcer in the league.
He really got clocked a few times, as did his opponent, and most definitely Reaves succumbed
Quote from: Blue In BC on January 11, 2026, 08:20:10 PMI wouldn't say he has no trade value but a 6th or 7th round pick is not out of the question.
Quote from: Pete on January 11, 2026, 07:38:16 PMQuote from: Blue In BC on January 11, 2026, 06:08:32 PMFirst he has to decide to re-sign Hallett. If he does than Kelly or Ball could be the odd one out. Ball is more likely to accept a PR spot ( if necessary ). That leaves Kelly as possible trade bate for a lower draft pick.
The other factor is what does management feel about the 3 Canadian LB's drafted last season. They also play ST's and look to have more upside than the DB choices.
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kelly is signed Hallet is not, also Kelly isnt good enough that anyone would trade for him. If we do decide to go in another direction he would be released (unless we were making a bigger trade and throwing him in)
I wouldn't say he has no trade value but a 6th or 7th round pick is not out of the question.
Quote from: Blue In BC on January 11, 2026, 06:08:32 PMFirst he has to decide to re-sign Hallett. If he does than Kelly or Ball could be the odd one out. Ball is more likely to accept a PR spot ( if necessary ). That leaves Kelly as possible trade bate for a lower draft pick.
The other factor is what does management feel about the 3 Canadian LB's drafted last season. They also play ST's and look to have more upside than the DB choices.
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kelly is signed Hallet is not, also Kelly isnt good enough that anyone would trade for him. If we do decide to go in another direction he would be released (unless we were making a bigger trade and throwing him in)