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Well, if you're a goaltender that thinks he belongs in the NHL, as I hope all professional goalies do, you're about to become a UFA, and you've been offered your first start of the season, I would hope that you would pass on the AHL All-Star game. But, I can see the appeal and he certainly earned it. I bet he starts tonight. Player of the month for November and December. He has to be the MVP so far. Even if he only plays ten minutes, he still has to get back from Utica, travel all day tomorrow and start tomorrow night. As Ray Ferraro said, it's not like he's flying the plane. Which is funny but it can't be good. If he has a bad game, regardless of the reason, people will question what he was thinking going to the All-Star game. I'm hoping for the best, of course.

That's what they've been saying. Yes, it does seem odd that he would go to Utica given this will be his first start. Where do you want to play, the AHL or NHL?

Some of you must get really pissed at players retire before their contract ends.

Why would an NFL team contact a CFL team? That doesn't make sense. NFL teams contact agents. The CFL teams don't speak for players.

Yes, they had the space, I guess. I didn't realize they called him up though? Did he practice today? Hutch was down, Mason injured. That gives them two spots.

I'm not sure if you play Chiarot and Kulikov together and rely on the veterans or if you give Poolman a chance next to Kulikov. The gambler in me says K-P. But my head says K-C.

AFAIK, pairings today were: Morrissey- Myers Enstrom-Buff Chiarot-Poolman

Philips was called up prior to the break. Plan always seemed to be Hutch on Tuesday. People just couldn't believe it given his trip to Utica.

Lots of headlines leading into the pre-season: Unsigned Free Agents are talking about holding their own spring training. MLBPA sued the MLB in the early 90s due to collusion over FA signings. I wonder if there's anything to this delay in the signings? Pitchers and Catchers report in just about two weeks. Reigning NL MVP and perennial All-Star, Giancarlo Stanton, will be in pinstripes this year. Woohoo! Marlins have cleaned house and sold off their best and most expensive assets. Blue Jays are struggling to fill holes and might struggle to compete in the East. And many, many more. I'm getting excited about this season.

It changed to the Manitoba Combative Sports Commission a few years ago to recognize the shift from boxing to MMA.

Talking to a player's agent who will be out of contract in less than 12 months, in another league, is a problem? NFL isn't telling Wilder to get out of his contract, they're saying that they have an opportunity when he is. If a CFL team can end a contract at any point, why can't Wilder let the contract run out? Crikey, the CFL allows teams to keep players on "neg" lists. Manziel, out of contract with the NFL can't sign in the CFL unless it's with the TiCats. Tell me more about the poor, poor Argos?

It was reported and investigated at the time of incident.

I'm pretty sure no one can stop the an NFL team from contacting an agent and expressing interest. Wilder's contract is in another league and expires in less than 12 months. I'm sure the NFL teams are not suggesting he break the contract, just that if he were available, to call them. The PA should do what exactly? Tell rookies to keep their mouths shut and enjoy the minimum wage? How are you going to keep Wilder quiet? I'm sure he loves the PA as much as the Argos today. PA is not there to protect all the players, they're there to protect the vets and their paycheques.

What about the time that runs off the clock after the whistle blows? Arguably, he has 10 second shifts, then gets a break. Good lord, what a sweet gig.

You're uppity!

Does it matter? The discussion has several pages in the other thread. You want to rehash that?

Well, there's pages of discussion, so.....

YES!!!

He's been working his butt off in a contract year. The (insert bad word) hurts his team and hurts his teammates. He's perfect for that group of (insert more bad words). I don't know if there's a group of players that I have ever hated more.

As a former delivery driver myself, that's crazy. I can't believe a driver did that. We used to get plenty of pizza, from screw ups, so no need to eat someone else's. And, really?? You pick off someone else's pizza?? What's wrong with you?!?!?

And, it sounds like they're in for Kane. Imagine that, Kane with those guys!

I don't know, they're healthier now and can hang with anyone. If they start scoring, their defensive corps is awesome. They may also have the best group of centres in the league, if you think that Vermette is their 4th line centre.

Kind of hard to fathom, really. Although, the experts have been telling us for years that the Jets were building to something special. We wanted to believe it but struggled to believe in this coaching and leadership group. I hope it lasts for a long time. 32 games left. If they win only half of those, with no additional points, they'll finish with 98 points. And, they'll still get Sheif back next month. Unreal.

I want to see what innovations they can come up with. Also, I want to know how this will impact the product of the CFL.

I'm not sure Trump cares about conflict of interest. But, I'm also not sure McMahon wants to be too close to Trump on this. It's fine to have Trump supporters as fans but you want to scope in as many people as you can when building the brand. Tell me one sports franchise/league that actively dissuades one group or another? I think McMahon will try to keep politics out of it as much as possible but still implement ridiculous rules about standing for the national anthem. Enough to anger some but not enough to drive off viewers or players.