Tony Fresco

With Rookie Camp getting underway Wednesday morning, it's officially time to talk about the 2026 Winnipeg Blue Bombers!

About 4800 for games 2 & 3. Went to game 2. Was a very entertaining game.

About 4800 for games 2 & 3. Went to game 2. Was a very entertaining game.

I agree on this. He's got intriguing skill, works like a dog and plays a solid 200-ft game against men in the SHL, but it feels too risky to pick a player of his stature in the top 10. He could end up a Top 5 talent when looking back, but you can't afford to miss on these high picks.

I'm seeing more and more rankings with Chase Reid as the top D and Malhotra as the Top C. Even if we still pick at 7, there's a good chance one of Tynan Lawrence, Keaton Verhoeff or Carson Carels are still on the board.

Malhotra and Lawrence are way below Verhoeff, Carels, and Smits in upside. They fit an organizational positional need but BPA is one of the 3 d-men. I like Bjorck as much as the next guy but he is tiny. Some guys can play through that and have success at the next level but I'm not betting a top 10 pick on it. I think he's a faller in the draft, much like Perfetti was, due to size.
If I were a betting man I would think that all of the 3 d will be taken before 7, and we will then go Lawrence at 7 to fit our need for a 2C. Sorry...I don't believe Yager is that guy. If Yager proves me wrong then what a good problem we have. I'm not picking Malhotra because i think Lawrence has a higher ceiling, even though Malhotra is probably better right now.

I'm seeing more and more rankings with Chase Reid as the top D and Malhotra as the Top C. Even if we still pick at 7, there's a good chance one of Tynan Lawrence, Keaton Verhoeff or Carson Carels are still on the board.

Jets sign defenceman Garrett Brown to a two-year, entry-l...
Brown signs two-year, entry-level contract with an average annual value of $1,050,000 in the NHL.Drafted 4 years ago at 5'9"
He's 6'4" now

This. But also cap situation can have an impact. Likely less is a factor now that the cap has been rising, but a team up against the cap may need an ELC or two to make the finances work. These are general factors. Ultimately, the player can force a teams hand if their play dictates it. We haven't seen much of that in recent years.
Now for a team that can't attract top talent in free agency, there is certainly an argument to be made to allocate a spot or two to emerging players. It's bad asset management to let a couple of RHD go on waivers for nothing. Would we even of had a need to acquire a guy like Miller if we still had Kovacevic.

8 more hours to wait for this to hit Netflix.
 

Looks like this is the roster for tonight…..
  Forwards (13): Gustav Nyquist, Jonathan Toews, Mason Shaw, Parker Ford, Brayden Yager, Colby Barlow, Fabian Wagner, Jacob Julien, Tanner Pearson, Walker Duehr, Nikita Chibrikov, Cole Perfetti and Brad Lambert.   Defence (8): Luke Schenn, Colin Miller, Ville Heinola, Dylan Samberg, Kale Clague, Elias Salomonsson, Ashton Sautner and Dylan Anhorn.   Goalies (2): Eric Comrie and Domenic DiVincentiis

Dslete
 

It will replace a lot.   Things like movie scores, commercials and places where the song isn’t front and center. 
 
For some pop music, this has almost already been happening with the formulaic writers.  Just won’t need those humans. 
 
I think what this does do is put a premium on authentic musicians and live performances.  I haven’t yet seen AI put emotion and lived experience into songs. 
 
And the more it generates and can flood the market, I think the more people will crave human created content. 
 
 

Awesome.
I think at the EOD the ultimate highlight was our man Milt Stegall and the love BB fans gave him. I hope other players were watching to drive home the point that carving out a successful career in the CFL is a great thing where a community will support you for a lifetime.

I hope it's nice. I'm getting a nice treat that game. Was nominated for coach of the week. My club (Rods) get $500 donation and I'm getting a $100 GC to the Bomber store and get to go on the field for pregame with my boy.

In general, I agree with this; however, guys also have to earn their stay in the lineup.  If not, give the next guy a chance.  If he's not better, revert back or find the next guy.   But there needs to be accountability and a desire to move forward, not look back.  

In general, I agree with this; however, guys also have to earn their stay in the lineup.  If not, give the next guy a chance.  If he's not better, revert back or find the next guy.   But there needs to be accountability and a desire to move forward, not look back.  

In general, I agree with this; however, guys also have to earn their stay in the lineup.  If not, give the next guy a chance.  If he's not better, revert back or find the next guy.   But there needs to be accountability and a desire to move forward, not look back.  

In general, I agree with this; however, guys also have to earn their stay in the lineup.  If not, give the next guy a chance.  If he's not better, revert back or find the next guy.   But there needs to be accountability and a desire to move forward, not look back.  

In general, I agree with this; however, guys also have to earn their stay in the lineup.  If not, give the next guy a chance.  If he's not better, revert back or find the next guy.   But there needs to be accountability and a desire to move forward, not look back.  

In general, I agree with this; however, guys also have to earn their stay in the lineup.  If not, give the next guy a chance.  If he's not better, revert back or find the next guy.   But there needs to be accountability and a desire to move forward, not look back.  

https://www.nhlpa.com/news/1-22901/nhl-nhlpa-ratify-four-year-collective-bargaining-agreement

Yeah. I was gonna post I was wrong cuz I saw the Bo Byram arbitration filing. Yup. Good stuff then. Hopefully lock up samberg and Barron long term. Vilardi we will see. He’s injury prone. 

Give Morgan Barron more responsibility next year. I believe he’s earned it.