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#41

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Elgersma waived

Last post by bunker - August 27, 2025, 10:41:56 PM

Quote from: Stats Junkie on August 27, 2025, 06:42:06 PMThe alternative is to steal a page from the NHL. Sign him now to burn a year on his entry level contract. That puts him 1 year closer to a payout, assuming he is the real deal.

I'm not an expert but I think the calculations in the NHL are different. NHL teams control their draft picks for their entry level and RFA contracts, which is usually 7 years, so much longer than the 3 year control in the CFL. Also, its not only used as a strategy to rewards players in order to get them to sign, but also to allow their contract extensions to occur one year earlier, at a time when the player has produced less, and can be signed for a lower salary. I don't think the same considerations apply in the CFL. But its an interesting idea.

#42

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: ontaria wilson released

Last post by bunker - August 27, 2025, 10:25:21 PM

I'm hoping Wilson was just waiting for the NFL practice rosters to be finalized, before deciding on coming back, and that we'll be hearing good news within the next day or so. For anyone who forgot how good he was in his rookie year:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6zeskdB4RQ

#43

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: LABOUR DAY CLASSIC

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - August 27, 2025, 10:25:09 PM

OUCH UPDATE: Some more good news on the injury front, although it's not yet a green light — Nic Demski, who left last week's win over Montreal in the first half, was back practising on Wednesday. He wasn't a full participant, with Gavin Cobb still getting a lot of work in his place, but was back in a helmet and shoulder pads.

As well, OL Micah Vanterpool, DB Enock Makonzo and LB Jonathan Jones were all full participants.

#44

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Elgersma waived

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - August 27, 2025, 10:15:48 PM

Quote from: Stats Junkie on August 27, 2025, 06:42:06 PMThe alternative is to steal a page from the NHL. Sign him now to burn a year on his entry level contract. That puts him 1 year closer to a payout, assuming he is the real deal.

Why would a CFL GM bargain away an advantage he has in legal negotiation, unless the player first demanded it? I don't think the CFL has ever had a Lindros situation were a player refused to sign a contract with the team that drafted him.

#45

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers Transactions ...

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - August 27, 2025, 10:08:43 PM

Quote from: Jesse on August 27, 2025, 09:40:39 PMI can't quite remember the Demski signing. I know it was generally expected that he would sign with Winnipeg, but I can't recall if Sask was hoping to re-sign him or not. He certainly did not get much use or experience much success there.

Demski was coming home anyway but Sask. used him as a returner and wide receiver, LaPo saw him as a slotback and planned to bring him inside to make use of his physical talent to enhance the running game. The results have been positive.

#46