Bigblue204

I agree with a lot of what you've said here. Particularly about the Russian military nit being fully deployed (I don't think they will be at any point, unless the fight goes to russia). I don't think surrendering to Russia would do all that much to save lives though. Certainly some, but the citizens of Ukraine have from what I understand all taken up arms, this isn't just military vs military....its military vs country. Russia does not know who is a civilian or who is a civilian with an AK. Which means come surrender time, civilians would likely be dealt with very harshly, and then after the war, how do you think they would be treated? Given food and shelter? One just needs to loom at how Russia treats Russians to know that is a hope and prayer.

You said the WHL was a developmental league for the NHL correct? The bolded part up above I agree with for the most part. But that does nothing to sway an argument that the NCAA is a developmental league for the NFL. Or are you suggesting the WHL is the same speed as the NHL? If not, then you have to admit that the speed of play being slower does not determine if something is or something is not a developmental league. Most NCAA football players do not come to college ready to start. They take a year sometimes 3 to get to the level they need to be in order to start and be ready for a draft. Those 1-3 years they are developing into pro ready athletes.

I am hopeful he's coming back with all the lifting restrictions. But I'd honestly be very surprised if he was.

I saw a tweet quoting an article that said China was going to cut russia out as well. Which surprised the hell out of me but then my timeline auto updated and now I can't find it. Anyone see/read it? Nevermind...quick google search https://financialpost.com/pmn/business-pmn/bank-of-chinas-singapore-operation-stops-financing-russian-oil-trades-source-2

How old do you think players in the NCAA are? Likewise, how old do you think players being drafted into the NFL are? You think it's relevant to compare two different sports?

And THAT is terrifying.

My worry is that China makes up for a lot of the sanctions that have been put on Russia.

I think people are talking about 2 different "developmental" types. XFL has an agreement to be developing/testing rules, equipment etc. They are NOT a league that will developing PLAYERS specifically for the NFL. Players will develop in the xfl and likely have a good shot of getting to the NFL in the same way players develop in the CFL.

They have one. The NCAA

I don't think it impacts it as much as fans believe it does.

Ever politician is pro/anti any or everything due to how many votes it will/will not get them. No exceptions.

All of his tweets covering it have now been deleted....?

Yup, I personally don't have any problems with new players stating this is their intention. However, history has taught us that players who say this to the media or on social media, almost never make any kind of impact on the league. As a fan, that's a big red flag to me.

I would say there is a very high likelihood of this happening.

We all laugh at this, but I 100% guarantee politicians who have the power to do something like this have thought about it (in more ways than just simply taking over as well). Again it's going to be under the guise of "freedom" just like all their wars etc are. But it's about our resources. Canada HAS to be very careful moving forward. We have a lot of fresh water that the states want. And they WILL be pressing us to get it one way or another. And THIS is exactly how they get these thoughts into the zeitgeist.

Yeah again, I know. No one is arguing with the points you're making.

When he's inevitably cut...it will be, too bad we didn't get to see him develop and become the star he would have had he got the opportunity.

yes. I was simply saying that all contracts being payed out rely on the player making the final roster.

That's how all contracts work. Most have signing bonuses though.

I remember thinking multiple times when Hall was playing. "Just stay down! Don't do this to yourself!" That guy took some beatings when he played here!

I said it before, American politicians are not interested in our freedom. They're interested in our resources.

It's ok guys. Maybe he'll re-sign next year? It's only a 1 year deal with Edm.

Yeah remember when both the Harris incident and the Lawler issue happened? Everyone was like, nothing to see here. Move on. Brush this aside. Neither player can ever do anything wrong...no one should be punished 🙄

Let's not act like riderfan board is any different. I've seen people say the bombers are only imagining their dominance last year. BC, TO, Edm, maybe CGY are ahead of them. No question.