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If I said a year ago that PK Subban would be two wins away from the Cup in 2017, Habs fans would be over the moon. But as it stands, they're going to be disgusted with their own GM. That alone makes me want to cheer for the Predators. I'll also be happy if Sid gets another Cup. Win-win.

Both positions, it seems, rely on rhythm, so it makes sense that they get some reps and get used to the new sightlines and feel for the stadium.

I think the Riders have the best group of receivers in the league but I don't think you have anyone who can get them the ball. That oline would look great 3 to 4 years ago. I'm not certain they can hold up anymore.

That's totally BS. But I would love to see Calgary do it, only to make them weaker. Also, the pure joy of watching Ovi getting on a plane next January to Korea with Burke losing his mind, throwing stuff at him at the airport would be priceless. Followed by Ovi 'retiring' from the NHL the following season. Gold, Jerry, gold!!

I'm not sure. It plays into his whole diatribe about the courts running everything. He loses the case and claims the US is not protected against extremists. Eventually, there is some form of terror attack and he blames the courts and Democrats. Feed the base. Meanwhile, he fleeces the country, lines his pockets and golfs.

Can't wait for the season to start, when the Rider-Snowflakes melt into Rider-Tears.

I loved Suberman. Was very sad when he left.

Ala Stephen Fletcher.

I would assume so. It's nasty business running for the leadership of a party. Some get fed up, some get pushed out and some just get tired. I bet Ashton lasts until convention but I doubt she gets much support.

Do any of those QBs start more than 13 games this year? I doubt it.

I get where you're coming from but I thought that our dline and LBs were the weakness. I'm hoping for a 1990 sort of season and not a 2012.

I think it depends entirely on who you have as part of your staff and how much work is delegated. He can have all the labels he wants but if he's trying to do ALL of those jobs, then I don't think it works. There are not enough hours in the day do all the work that Walters does and all the work that O'Shea does.

I heard someone on the radio questioning whether the Bombers could improve their secondary yesterday and that it was a weakness. This was an analyst. Am I taking crazy pills? This seems like one of the Bombers strongest assets.

81, right? 9 Teams * 18 Games Each / 2 Teams per Game = 81.

Winnipeg 13-5 Calgary 12-6 BC 11-7 Edmonton 8-10 7-11 <-- EDIT: Changed to have 81 wins and 81 loses overall. Saskatchewan 6-12 Hamilton 11-7 Montreal 9-9 Ottawa 7-11 Toronto 5-13

If they stay healthy, I think we have a talented enough corps of receivers to do well (or well enough). But they have to stay healthy...

With the passing of Gregg Allman, I have been listening to At Fillmore East over the past week. Some say it's the best live album ever. I'm not sure I agree but that version of Whipping Post is awesome. Gregg's autobiography was very good too: My Cross To Bear.

I checked my notes and that's what he said. I was there while he toured the facilities at Guelph.

Jets already have 32 contracts. That leaves them 18. They're going to re-sign, what, 6 or 7 RFAs/UFAs? Assuming they add a couple of more during the offseason, they probably have a bit of wiggle room. That being said, I'm not sure he's worth a contract and the opportunity cost.

Let's not forget that MOS got a one-year extension to his contract. After the signing, Walters said, "he's not done much as a coach. Great that he's entering the HOF as a player but that's not really helping the Bombers win now. Since there's no one better available right now, he has the gig until Labour Day when LaPo will probably take the reigns. Lord help us. Prove me wrong, Mike, prove me wrong."

The other option is that you buyout Toby. But then you lose a LHD (and still pay him) and you lose someone else like Dano. Then you have an even bigger LHD problem.

Here's the thing, if Myers were healthy (or almost healthy), Vegas would scoop him up in a second. If the Jets can't get Toby to waive his NMC, I would hate to expose Myers but you may not have a choice. Since Vegas won't have access to Myers before the draft and certainly none of his medical records, maybe they would get nervous and not take him. But, if I'm Vegas and Myers is on the list, I'm taking him and taking my chances.

That's a bold prediction. So, you're under the opinion that Trouba wants to be here long-term and that Chevy will be able to lock him up? (Or do you think Buff is retiring in the next two years?)

No different than anywhere else in sports (among the diehards). Lots of people loved Joe Mack, until they hated him, me included. 8 wins? That's going to be difficult. I wonder what will happen if the season starts poorly but he turns it around in the second half? If Jones gets to 6 or 7 wins but most of those come in September (after the Banjo Bowl) and October, I wonder if that's enough? Everything will revolve around how well the QB plays (versus how well Durant plays).

I would say IT professionals are well, well, paid in the public sector. There were crazy bumps getting geared up for Y2K (remember that?) and they've kept up the pace. I know that they don't have any challenges attracting qualified staff for the wages and benefits they pay. Also, fixed workweek, is a bonus.