kelownabomberfan

We can dream.

I'd say they've over-extended the North American market. Florida, Phoenix, Carolina - time to contract.

That was because in the 1980's the Russians were still the evil scumbag communists, not the benevolent world-loving friendly types they are now. But seriously, back in those days Russkies weren't allowed in the NHL, so we only got to play them in the World Cup (the Olympics was a joke because we had to send amateurs instead of our best, while Russia always got to send their best). The World Cup was a novelty. Now we get to see Russians play everyday in the NHL, not so much of a big deal.

until one or all of them got hurt like Tavares and ruined a potential playoff run.

Bryant Turner consistently took on the entire O-Line, with his pinky finger.

If Butcher can start stepping up and getting sacks by the boat-load this would a PR dream.

Ha that's a good read. Glad to hear that Winnipeg is putting "professional" back in "professional football team". I still remember the Cal Murphy days and hearing a story about how Cal was charging players $.25 per cup for Gatorade. I don't know if this was an urban legend but those days are over, and thank goodness for that. I don't think Cal would adjust well to the way players are treated nowadays. But anyway, kudos to Wade and the gang for changing the attitudes and the operating methods. Winning football games and building a dynasty isn't just about finding good players, it's about building an all-around professional winning methodology.

just think how many MRI's and operations we could be doing with this money instead. #sotiredofthatstatement

Coming soon - "The Ricky Foley Story" starring Johnny Drama.

yup that Willy trade just looks better and better. Right up there with Kane and Bogo for Myers/Stafford/Roslo/Lemieux/Armia

both terms make me hungry for some reason

Connor and Roslo called up together. Who sits? I don't see anyone being sent down? Is there room on the roster? Who sits? Thorbs? Tanev? Petan? Is someone hurt?

You should see the other guy!

well ok, I guess. Both were pretty bad.

I still have hope that we can turn Cormier into a PP quarterback....

2005 Blue Bomber defence - still one of the worst in league history as there was no Defensive co-ordinator calling in any plays, just the White Zombie staring off into space. Though it still was a better D than we had under Etch.

Call in Rod Rust or Dave Ritchie on an emergency basis. And make sure you have a defibrillator on stand-by. Oh wait, they would have already had one for Wylie. Never mind.

only six picks after Teemu.

I didn't know that. I only saw him in the WHL when he was with Prince George.

Tavares out, not that it matters, other than my pool. Argh.

yup - lot of what if's this year that make the difference, what if we had better goal-tending, what if Bryan Little hadn't gotten hurt in the first game of the season, what if Trouba hadn't held out and had played all year, what if Calgary hadn't suddenly gotten good for some reason, what if we had signed at least one free agent goalie/defenseman so we didn't have to play guys like Postma, Melch and Nogier (though we've been winning with Nogier and Melch, just like we won with Melch in the line-up last year too, what's the nature of that David Suzuki?), what if we hadn't had that horrible schedule this year....lots to ponder. Next year it will be interesting to see who makes the line-up. I think it's time to say good-bye to Thorbs, but I also don't see the point of bringing up a new young kid to play 5 minutes a night or whatever the 4th line is getting. Petan is kind of wasted on the 4th line too. Will he move up? Or will he be moved out?

they've already beat last year's point total with 3 games left to play. Some progress. Just need people to be healthy next year. Little and Trouba and Myers healthy/playing for a majority of the year could be the difference.

what's Bloi-Dei Dorzan doing these days? I'd like him as a coach just so I get to say "Bloi-Dei Dorzan" again.