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#21
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers re-sign veter...
Last post by Pigskin - January 11, 2026, 04:37:15 PMI was surprised to see that Jake isn't a FA, as he's going into his 4th year.
Kelly has excellent speed, but has had some injury problems. Depending on who we draft, he might be packing his bags as I believe Ball has looked better Jake.
31 games over 3 years. 8 DTs, 12 STs, 1 FF.
Kelly has excellent speed, but has had some injury problems. Depending on who we draft, he might be packing his bags as I believe Ball has looked better Jake.
31 games over 3 years. 8 DTs, 12 STs, 1 FF.
#22
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers sign All-CFL ...
Last post by Blue In BC - January 11, 2026, 03:42:38 PMQuote from: Tecno on January 11, 2026, 09:38:25 AMHarder to be "QB of the D" from way back at FS. Yes, BA37 did it at times, especially when Biggie wasn't on-field, but was it as effective? Wrangling everyone from SAM seems like an easier proposition. Dunno.
If Smith is a future SAM then why would we retain or dress Griffin as an IMP SAM backup? Use that DI somewhere more useful. Kramdi with NAT Smith backing up would seem ideal.
Because we didn't get the Canadians reps on defence, we can't say Smith is the future. I hope he is but until we know then having Griffin is not the worst idea.
It's more than a 1 dimensional issue though. Where do we use our DI's and any extra non starting imports ( since we start 8 or 9 Canadians ).
Every time we have a strong Canadian player as depth on the roster means we don't need an import depth at that position.
Hopefully we see the 2025 draft choices make an impact early in 2026 even as great depth.
If we can sign Griffin for a small signing bonus and reasonable contract I'd sign him. If he understands that he'll have to win a roster spot by showing more than another player or due to injury etc.
I don't expect to see any teams just parking extra players on the 1 game IR for as long as done in 2025. J. Jones for example had a contract at $118K or something around that number. D. Mitchell and Logan were others that had higher salaries that were just " parked " as depth.
#23
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers re-sign veter...
Last post by Sir Blue and Gold - January 11, 2026, 03:29:32 PMIt's not really hard. None of them are very good if "good" is defined as a starting calibre player on defense. Kelly started a summer game in Calgary and it was a disaster. Hallett isn't good enough to be a regular starter and never will be. Ball has been surprisingly good compared to his draft round but odds are he's a distant depth piece. None would be on the roster if not for the rules.
#24
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers re-sign veter...
Last post by Blue In BC - January 11, 2026, 01:12:34 PMQuote from: Tecno on January 11, 2026, 09:23:48 AMIt's a conundrum. I think Hallett is better on ST. But yes, Kelly seems preferred for D. That said, when Kelly is in OC's just throw every ball his way on the expanded zone we often run. He was a big liability whenever he was on field.
If you can only keep one, who do you pick? Me? I like the blocked FGs and punts... And who says we don't cut Ball instead? Or even Shay(!). And who says the non-1RDPs will be any good anyhow.
All fair questions with no obvious answer. We could decide to let Ball sit on the PR until we have an injury. It's just another harder decision that might be decided by SMS. How much does Hallett earn?
#25
Offside Forum / Re: Winnipeg Jets Discussion -...
Last post by Jesse - January 11, 2026, 12:42:01 PMQuote from: theaardvark on January 11, 2026, 01:42:21 AMStanley is on every "top trade bait" list. He could get a $25mil contract this summer. Even shedding Schenn's salary, not sure we have that space.
Stanley is a 3rd pairing D who plays sheltered minutes and has the second most minor penalties in the entire league, constantly putting us in poor position.
A couple talking heads who don't watch our games look at the goals and make those lists but it's not really centred in reality.
#26
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers sign All-CFL ...
Last post by Tecno - January 11, 2026, 09:40:22 AMQuote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on January 10, 2026, 04:47:25 PMI think you're making the situation more complicated than it needs to be, Walters is a pretty straightforward manager who seems to prefer simplicity.
Yes (always), and yes.
Understanding KW is important for predicting future personnel choices. You nailed it.
#27
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers sign All-CFL ...
Last post by Tecno - January 11, 2026, 09:38:25 AMQuote from: Pete on January 10, 2026, 08:33:28 PMthere is the possibility that Kramdl goes to safety allowing smith to be sam.
Harder to be "QB of the D" from way back at FS. Yes, BA37 did it at times, especially when Biggie wasn't on-field, but was it as effective? Wrangling everyone from SAM seems like an easier proposition. Dunno.
If Smith is a future SAM then why would we retain or dress Griffin as an IMP SAM backup? Use that DI somewhere more useful. Kramdi with NAT Smith backing up would seem ideal.
#28
Offside Forum / Re: 2025-26 Manitoba Bisons & ...
Last post by Hollywood - January 11, 2026, 09:35:45 AMJanuary 10, 2026: THREE GOALS AGAINST IN FIVE MINUTES KILL THE BISONS
SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES 5
MANITOBA BISONS 4
Links:
➤ Summary: Game Centre : Game Report
➤ UofS: Huskie Cap Off Weekend Sweep of Bisons With Comeback Win (with boxscore)
➤ UofM: Multi-goal night for Bisons Skylar Bruce ends in heartbreak after Huskies come back late in the third, win 5-4 (with boxscore)
Quick Summary
Sask: L. Keeler (11:34 1st) , D. Holt (19:15 1st) , D. Holt (14:45 3rd) , L. Bairos (16:35 3rd) , C. Roulette (19:14 3rd)
Man: B. Swetlikoff (13:29 1st) , S. Bruce (16:17 1st) , L. Brennan (18:59 2nd) , S. Bruce (11:09 3rd)
Goal: Sask: Maier (25 shots, 21 saves), Man: Holt (40 shots, 35 saves)
This was a disastrous blown lead for the Bisons. Up 4-2 with about 5 minutes to play in the 3rd period, and they never even took it to overtime. It's late, so all I am posting is sthe bare-bones links.
OUT-OF-TOWN SCOREBOARD
CALGARY DINOSAURS 5
REGINA COUGARS 2
Links:
➤ Summary: Game Centre
➤ UofR: Team Website
➤ UofC: Dinos finish road sweep with 5-2 win (with boxscore)
This was a 3-2 game in the last minute of play, until the Dinos put it away. This was tight throughout. The Banjo-Cats seem to be finally playing up to expectations.
TRINITY WESTERN SPARTANS 3
MACEWAN GRIFFINS 6
Links:
➤ Summary: Game Centre
➤ TWU: Simchuk Gets Hatty in Spartans' Loss to Griffins (with boxscore)
➤ MacU: Griffins complete sweep of Spartans with 6-3 triumph, move into second in West Division (with boxscore and video)
Similar to the game in Regina, this was a one goal game late in the 3rd before two late goals embellished the scoreline. The Evil Monkeys are now in 3rd place in the West Division.
MOUNT ROYAL COUGARS 3
U.B.C. THUNDERBIRDS 2
(in overtime)
Links:
➤ Summary: Game Centre
➤ MRU: Team Website
➤ UBC: Mount Royal completes comeback over 'Birds in overtime (with boxscore)
The T-irds held a 2-0 1st period lead, but the Bluegars came back to win in OT. Too bad all the games on Saturday overlapped.
NEXT UP
Fri Jan 16 Saskatchewan at Mount Royal 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Fri Jan 16 Regina at Alberta 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Fri Jan 16 U.B.C. at Calgary 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Fri Jan 16 Manitoba at Trinity Western 7:00 PST/9:00 CST
OUT EAST
Sat Jan 10 Ontario Tech 3 McGill 2
Sat Jan 10 Nipissing 2 U.Q.T.R. 3
Sat Jan 10 Guelph 5 Brock 4 (ot)
Sat Jan 10 R.M.C. 4 Concordia 5 (ot)
Sat Jan 10 Toronto 2 Toronto Metropolitan 0
Sat Jan 10 Laurier 7 Lakehead 5
Sat Jan 10 Waterloo 5 York 0
Sat Jan 10 Windsor at Western Ontario ppd
Sun Jan 11 Nipissing at Concordia 2:00 EST/1:00 CST
Sun Jan 11 R.M.C. at Ottawa 4:00 EST/3:00 CST
Sun Jan 11 U.Q.T.R. at Carleton 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Wed Jan 14 McGill at U.Q.T.R. 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Thu Jan 15 R.M.C. at Ontario Tech 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Thu Jan 15 Ottawa at Concordia 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Fri Jan 16 Guelph at Laurier TBA
Fri Jan 16 Lakehead at Waterloo 2:30 EST/1:30 CST
Fri Jan 16 Queen's at McGill 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Fri Jan 16 Toronto at Western Ontario 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Fri Jan 16 Carleton at Nipissing 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Fri Jan 16 Toronto Metropolitan at Windsor 7:30 EST/6:30 CST
Sat Jan 10 Saint Mary's 9 Dalhousie 5
Sat Jan 10 St. F.X. 2 Acadia 6
Sat Jan 10 New Brunswick 1 Moncton 6
Wed Jan 14 Dalhousie at St. F.X. 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Fri Jan 16 New Brunswick at Acadia 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Fri Jan 16 Moncton at Dalhousie 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Fri Jan 16 U.P.E.I. at Saint Mary's 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Links:
➤ OUA: Daily Schedule
➤ AUS: Schedule & Results
OUT WEST
Sat Jan 10 Red Deer Poly 3 Briercrest College 2
Sat Jan 10 UA-Augustana 6 Portage College 2
Sat Jan 10 N.A.I.T. 5 Concordia-Edmonton 4
Fri Jan 16 Portage College at S.A.I.T. 6:45 MST
Fri Jan 16 Red Deer Poly at UA-Augustana 7:00 MST
Fri Jan 16 Briercrest College at Concordia-Edmonton 7:00 MST
Sat Jan 10 Victoria 1 Vancouver Island 7
Sat Jan 10 Logan Lake 3 Okanagan 5
Fri Jan 16 Vancouver Island at Simon Fraser 7:00 PST
Fri Jan 16 Victoria at Logan Lake 7:00 PST
Links:
➤ ACAC: Schedule & Results
➤ BCIHL: Schedule & Results : YouTube
SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES 5
MANITOBA BISONS 4
Links:
➤ Summary: Game Centre : Game Report
➤ UofS: Huskie Cap Off Weekend Sweep of Bisons With Comeback Win (with boxscore)
➤ UofM: Multi-goal night for Bisons Skylar Bruce ends in heartbreak after Huskies come back late in the third, win 5-4 (with boxscore)
Quick Summary
Sask: L. Keeler (11:34 1st) , D. Holt (19:15 1st) , D. Holt (14:45 3rd) , L. Bairos (16:35 3rd) , C. Roulette (19:14 3rd)
Man: B. Swetlikoff (13:29 1st) , S. Bruce (16:17 1st) , L. Brennan (18:59 2nd) , S. Bruce (11:09 3rd)
Goal: Sask: Maier (25 shots, 21 saves), Man: Holt (40 shots, 35 saves)
This was a disastrous blown lead for the Bisons. Up 4-2 with about 5 minutes to play in the 3rd period, and they never even took it to overtime. It's late, so all I am posting is sthe bare-bones links.
OUT-OF-TOWN SCOREBOARD
CALGARY DINOSAURS 5
REGINA COUGARS 2
Links:
➤ Summary: Game Centre
➤ UofR: Team Website
➤ UofC: Dinos finish road sweep with 5-2 win (with boxscore)
This was a 3-2 game in the last minute of play, until the Dinos put it away. This was tight throughout. The Banjo-Cats seem to be finally playing up to expectations.
TRINITY WESTERN SPARTANS 3
MACEWAN GRIFFINS 6
Links:
➤ Summary: Game Centre
➤ TWU: Simchuk Gets Hatty in Spartans' Loss to Griffins (with boxscore)
➤ MacU: Griffins complete sweep of Spartans with 6-3 triumph, move into second in West Division (with boxscore and video)
Similar to the game in Regina, this was a one goal game late in the 3rd before two late goals embellished the scoreline. The Evil Monkeys are now in 3rd place in the West Division.
MOUNT ROYAL COUGARS 3
U.B.C. THUNDERBIRDS 2
(in overtime)
Links:
➤ Summary: Game Centre
➤ MRU: Team Website
➤ UBC: Mount Royal completes comeback over 'Birds in overtime (with boxscore)
The T-irds held a 2-0 1st period lead, but the Bluegars came back to win in OT. Too bad all the games on Saturday overlapped.
NEXT UP
Fri Jan 16 Saskatchewan at Mount Royal 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Fri Jan 16 Regina at Alberta 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Fri Jan 16 U.B.C. at Calgary 7:00 MST/8:00 CST
Fri Jan 16 Manitoba at Trinity Western 7:00 PST/9:00 CST
OUT EAST
Sat Jan 10 Ontario Tech 3 McGill 2
Sat Jan 10 Nipissing 2 U.Q.T.R. 3
Sat Jan 10 Guelph 5 Brock 4 (ot)
Sat Jan 10 R.M.C. 4 Concordia 5 (ot)
Sat Jan 10 Toronto 2 Toronto Metropolitan 0
Sat Jan 10 Laurier 7 Lakehead 5
Sat Jan 10 Waterloo 5 York 0
Sat Jan 10 Windsor at Western Ontario ppd
Sun Jan 11 Nipissing at Concordia 2:00 EST/1:00 CST
Sun Jan 11 R.M.C. at Ottawa 4:00 EST/3:00 CST
Sun Jan 11 U.Q.T.R. at Carleton 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Wed Jan 14 McGill at U.Q.T.R. 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Thu Jan 15 R.M.C. at Ontario Tech 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Thu Jan 15 Ottawa at Concordia 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Fri Jan 16 Guelph at Laurier TBA
Fri Jan 16 Lakehead at Waterloo 2:30 EST/1:30 CST
Fri Jan 16 Queen's at McGill 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Fri Jan 16 Toronto at Western Ontario 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Fri Jan 16 Carleton at Nipissing 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Fri Jan 16 Toronto Metropolitan at Windsor 7:30 EST/6:30 CST
Sat Jan 10 Saint Mary's 9 Dalhousie 5
Sat Jan 10 St. F.X. 2 Acadia 6
Sat Jan 10 New Brunswick 1 Moncton 6
Wed Jan 14 Dalhousie at St. F.X. 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Fri Jan 16 New Brunswick at Acadia 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Fri Jan 16 Moncton at Dalhousie 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Fri Jan 16 U.P.E.I. at Saint Mary's 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Links:
➤ OUA: Daily Schedule
➤ AUS: Schedule & Results
OUT WEST
Sat Jan 10 Red Deer Poly 3 Briercrest College 2
Sat Jan 10 UA-Augustana 6 Portage College 2
Sat Jan 10 N.A.I.T. 5 Concordia-Edmonton 4
Fri Jan 16 Portage College at S.A.I.T. 6:45 MST
Fri Jan 16 Red Deer Poly at UA-Augustana 7:00 MST
Fri Jan 16 Briercrest College at Concordia-Edmonton 7:00 MST
Sat Jan 10 Victoria 1 Vancouver Island 7
Sat Jan 10 Logan Lake 3 Okanagan 5
Fri Jan 16 Vancouver Island at Simon Fraser 7:00 PST
Fri Jan 16 Victoria at Logan Lake 7:00 PST
Links:
➤ ACAC: Schedule & Results
➤ BCIHL: Schedule & Results : YouTube
#29
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers sign All-CFL ...
Last post by Tecno - January 11, 2026, 09:30:18 AMQuote from: Jesse on January 10, 2026, 01:15:27 PMAt one point, we were paying Heath, Leggett, and Randle while having a young Brandon Alexander and Kevin Fogg on rookie deals.
You're right that we had a cool window where we found Sayles, Alford, Nichols, Holm in quick succession. SO there was probably a 2 year period where Alexander was the only high paid American in the secondary. And that happens sometimes, but we've always had a couple highly paid guys and a couple of recent finds to make it work.
Yes, I was talking the "dynasty years". Yes, early Mafia definitely had to pay to snipe DBs in FA. However, I will note it was us doing the sniping, not us scouting and then retaining big $$ in FA.
The "cool window" was longer than 2 years though. It was basically '18-'23 (you could argue '19). The "end" was basically when Nichols and/or Holm were coming off their ELC and needed a bump.
My point still stands, we basically haven't paid the DB corps so much for retention since pre-dynasty. And it is a big shift for us. And I still think it means we now can't make big FA plays for DTs.
#30
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers re-sign veter...
Last post by Tecno - January 11, 2026, 09:23:48 AMQuote from: Blue In BC on January 10, 2026, 01:11:26 PMHallett doesn't get reps on defence anymore. In that sense I think Kelly has passed him on the depth chart.
It's a conundrum. I think Hallett is better on ST. But yes, Kelly seems preferred for D. That said, when Kelly is in OC's just throw every ball his way on the expanded zone we often run. He was a big liability whenever he was on field.
If you can only keep one, who do you pick? Me? I like the blocked FGs and punts... And who says we don't cut Ball instead? Or even Shay(!). And who says the non-1RDPs will be any good anyhow.