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And on that note, locking the thread.

It isn't a horrible game plan if they could have actually got to Burris. Hitting him early would get him frazzled for the rest of the game. Just glad they switched away from it when it wasn't working.

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Now a days though people don't really need to walk up. They can buy the tickets online right before the game if they decide to go.

Not sure what you mean by rotational guy, but if Morrisey isn't going to get regular playing time, if he can't show enough in TC or the first couple of games, he will be sent back down to juniors so he can get regular minutes.

Its Game Day! Looks like the rain is behind us as the forecast for game time is 23 degrees and sunny and with a Southerly wind @ 15 km/hour. REDBLACKS are in town for their first CFL game ever. Lets see if the Blue and Gold can build on their outstanding effort last week against Toronto. As always, for those not attending the game, join us in our chat room for play by play discussion and commentary!

The NFL doesn't need a contract to take over, they were released so they have no contract. The NFL would just sign them to a new one. The NFL actually never takes over a CFL contract, it isn't a minor / major league agreement. They would simply pay the CFL club to release the player so that they could sign them. Now it is true at that point that any other CFL or NFL team could sign them, but I'm pretty sure discussions with the agent would have taken place before that happens.

Winning cures all. Become a winning organization and nothing else matters. These guys dedicate their lives to the sport, if they think they can get a ring, they will come.

Well, I don't think that's the players fault. It's Cheveldayoff for signing an older player. I think the guy really gave it his best, especially last season. We gave away a second round pick in the Setoguchi trade, that's on Kevin as well. Yet, he won't get involved in going after key free agents preaching patience & fiscal restraint. Poor advice to the fans after those 2 moves & the payouts on contracts like that. At least Olli justified his salary last season but Setoguchi is a wash out. You don't think he tries on high profile free agents? Rumour is we offered more then what Statsny signed for. The Jets are a small market and a perennial non playoff team. Tough sell to bring the high profile free agents in. It is a two way dialog. Just because we want them doesn't mean they will come here.

According to Dobber, he was signed to play on their first line with Neal. Mike Fisher and Colin Wilson being there other two options at top line centre. http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/columnistsarticles-mainmenu-77/19-nhl-deals/6789-olli-jokinen-signs-with-predators

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I believe there is one in the airport

Sure, they can play a top six role for us if we decide to run a McDavid campaign. We already are

Ribeiro, Legwand, Vrbata, are a few out there who could play a top 6 role. http://www.capgeek.com/free-agents/

Sad to see Redmond go, would rather have him in our bottom pairing that a guy like Clitsome. But as far as prospect depth, we are probably deepest at D.

They traded for Setoguchi, wasn't a free agency signing ... which makes it worse as they gave up a high 2nd rounder for him.

Certainly not a "big" signing, but didn't really expect any from the Jets. Will likely slot in as the 3rd line centre replacing Jokinen behind Scheifele and Little. Apparently he spent some time last season on the Ducks 2nd line with Selanne.

What? Substitue compared for collaros?

Anywhere would have under 20K with this kind of weather. But Saskatchewan isn't just anywhere...it's the home of the self proclaimed best fans in the league. You gotta back up that kinda claim with more than a watermelon on your head. A lot of their season ticket base and fans draw from out of town. When highways are shutdown, I will give them a pass from having to swim to the game.

This is a pretty cool story on Chase De Leo (drafted this year by the Jets) and Eric Comrie (Jets goalie prospect). They grew up together, and best friends. This was a pact they signed together when they were kids, and now, they are both prospects of the Jets, with a very real chance of actually playing in the NHL together.

The percentage of future Grey Cups is a ridiculous ask. The team needs that revenue to even have a chance of breaking even.

Mtl @ Cgy - 26,135 Tor @ Wpg - 24,872 Edm @ BC - 24,524 Ham @ SK - 19,285 I know SK had the floods going on for the game, so they get a pass on this, but for people complaining about the low turnout for the Bombers, compared to the other teams and considering last season, we did all right. Expect much closer to 30k for next week. Read on riderfans that the Argos have only sold 3,500 season tickets. Can anyone confirm that? If true, that has got to be very worrisome going forward. How does that compare to season ticket numbers in previous years? CFL lists the attendance for their pre-season game at 5,216, so maybe their season ticket numbers are that low! Actually, if I compare to 2013 numbers, they had 6,204 for their pre-season game last year and seemed to average around 20k for regular season games. So they are probably not that far off.

Not a huge fan of this signing, Think we can get similar production for what he does on the ice for less money. Wonder if this is more for what he does in the dressing room. Some interesting comparables from CapGeek. http://www.capgeek.com/comparables/?player_id=351