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Gotta think the players would find out anyways if they really wanted to. This is the smart, fan friendly move and I'm surprised they did it. Some players are going to have to answer the inevitable questions from media - "They didn't protect you... do you feel insulted, belittled, betrayed, disrespected or slighted in any way???" "I guess it doesn't feel great, but it's not a big deal." Headline. JETS PLAYERS FURIOUS AFTER BEING LEFT UNPROTECTED.

Maybe next year, maybe never. Who knows with Russians?

Oh come on.... the CFL has a rich history of terrible first overall picks.

Fun to read but Hodge is just a fan like any of us.

Practically speaking, not much difference. It's not like it was difficult to get a concealed carry permit before. Basically like getting a fishing licence.

Yeah if only Dano played instead of Thorburn, it would have been 6-0 for sure and we would have made playoffs and we'd all get laid God damn Maurice strikes again

Jets outplayed the Devils from start to finish. Should have been an easy win. Hellebuyck just not good enough.

Me too.

So what's the problem? You originally said "Laine and Scheifele were averaging a point per game together"...... ok, so now Perreault and Scheifele are averaging a point per game together. What's the issue, exactly? Are we trying to win games or trying to win the Calder for Laine?

I don't know, but I do know Perreault-Scheifele-Wheeler has been the best line we've put together all season. If Laine can't produce without Scheifele, that's not Maurice's fault.

It's easy to blame Maurice but at some point it would be nice to see one of our fourth-line players actually do something productive. Yeah you can say it's hard to make a difference in 6-8 minutes per game.... but it's not impossible. Getting a little tired of coaching being used as an excuse for our players underperforming. Maybe Dano should be in instead of Thorburn. Maybe he should score a couple goals and force the issue instead of waiting for it to be handed to him. Same goes for Petan, Armia, and any number of other players that the fanbase makes excuses for every day instead of facing the obvious reality that some of these players just aren't good enough. Heard some people the other day blaming Laine's slump on Maurice for splitting him up with Scheifele. Yeah, how awful, he has to play with Nik Ehlers and Bryan Little.... impossible to score with linemates like that, right?

Hell no

nope Maurice said Dano will get back in when he "outplays the competition" i.e. Thorburn

Definitely some truth to this article but it's hard to take this guy seriously while he criticizes Trump's lack of rhetoric in regards to North Korea while simultaneously heaping praise on China, North Korea's only real ally.

Even if he wants to sign with the Jets, why wouldn't he wait for UFA anyways? They'll still be there.

@WallyBuono what say you Wally? EDIT: tagging function must be broken ^^

I'm a big fan of Darryl Sutter and I think he would be exactly what this team needs. California Dreamin' though.

Trade #1 and #6 to BC for #3, #7, and #24. Take Vandervoort and a DL. boom goes the dynamite

Lawless had another tweet on the subject.... I can't embed it right now but it stated that Poolman becomes a UFA but still in the ELC system on August 15 (meaning he still must sign an entry-level deal), but if he goes back for another year he is a pure UFA with no restrictions whatsoever. He can't play this year due to injury so if I'm him there is no way I sign with the Jets now. But maybe they can find a reason for him to do so.

That's the easy part. Hiring a better staff is the tricky part. Either way, not gonna happen... Maurice will be back.

Canadian defensive lineman Faith Ekakitie performed for scouts at Iowa’s pro day on Monday – three CFL teams attended, Lions, Argos and Alouettes. No Bombers rep at his pro day, seems unlikely (though not impossible) that we will take him with our first-rounders.

A better finish is a better finish. The team will remain basically the same next year but a little more experienced and maybe add a couple more talented players, particularly in goal. As bleak as this season was, I do see us improving next season, and possibly by enough to make the playoffs.

The only time I can remember something similar is when Mike Kelly traded Romby Bryant and Arjei Franklin for Odell Willis mid-season, then after the season ended, the Bombers received OL Derek Armstrong to finalize the trade.

The 6’8”, 305-pounder hasn’t played in more than a year and is unsigned. If Foucault, 28, does agree to play in the CFL, the Lions will send another player to Montreal. B.C. also receives practice roster import offensive lineman Vincent Brown to complete the transaction. https://3downnation.com/2017/03/27/lions-traded-star-olafioye-als-hint-money/

See I don't believe Comrie is having development issues, other than playing on a horrid team. Goalies SHOULD experience ups-and-downs for a few years in the AHL before coming up, unless they are Carey Price.