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15 for Gaydosh? I wouldn't mind that deal. So what if it is only for one year? You could get only two or three years out of a draft pick and who knows if they will ever be a good player. We need more options for Canadian starters and Gaydosh would do that. And there is no guarantee it is only for one year... Maybe he never leaves. Maybe he leaves for a year and comes right back here anyways. I think it would be worth it.

So you don't think Goossen would start over a newly drafted rookie if Neufeld got injured?And I'm not convinced either of those 3 guys start their first season. I'm excited to see Goossen's progression this season so I'm not sure, but I believe that there are a few OL in this draft who are game ready and would really push him to earn his place. And I'm not saying they would give up on Goossen or anything like that, just that he is not necessarily a lock to be the 6th OL.

I agree with JBR that a guy like Waud could start or at least rotate heavily. Demski or Durant would probably start at receiver. Other than that, hard to say. I think a few OL could start too when Neufeld goes down.

Yes I understand it does happen, but not often. Do you have a list of newly drafted rookies who started and made an impact in their first season? I'm pretty sure it's a small list. I'm not talking special teams.My point is we shouldn't bank on any newly drafted rookies starting this year. If it happens, great. But it's not likeky. Not sure why you're getting so fired up about this.

Depends on your definition of rare. There are a couple every year who start and even more who have a significant impact on special teams.

Is it fair to judge a GM on one season's work?

The Kings were granted cap relief with regards to Voynov. Ok? And how much did that help them on the ice? Lol cap relief doesn't do you much good mid season when there is nobody to sign.

Actually it is pretty impressive that the Kings were able to play as well as they did this season with so much dead cap money tied up in Voynov and Richards.

Don't think Collins played at all last year but he played in the NFL for several years.. More than just with Chicago at least. He's a big boy, exactly the type of gap filling nose tackle that a lot of people have been clamouring for for awhile.

No chance he gets cut after mini-camp lol. They basically know what they have in Reaves and they know it will take time. Nothing he could do at mini camp would get him released unless he punches Kyle Walters or something.

Chevy for GM of the year, without a doubt. I don't like the direction Jack Adams voting has been going in... it's become the "Biggest Turnaround Award", and I don't necessarily think that is reflective of the best coach. I would give the Jack Adams to Alain Vigneault because he has done an incredible job in New York.

Bring on the Galiardi Copp Halischuk line

Salary cap concerns would be the reason they might release him.

I'm not sure I understand. Can you provide a diagram?

Pacific is the easier route. Boudreau teams are soft in the playoffs and Anaheim's point total was inflated by playing 5 non playoff teams 6 times each or whatever it is. Second round looks even better if it is the winner of Van Cgy. Line the Ducks up, they're the easier target.

Genetics do not determine athletic or intellectual performance, otherwise we would have a lot of hockey players named Richard, Mahovelich, Gretzky, etc etc and have our scientists all named Einstein, Feynman, Da Vinci and so forth. The only three generations of pro athletes are named Wilson. I don't think that's true at all. But I love the Feynman reference.

That's not how accounting works. I know. Debt payments don't hit the income statement, they reduce the debt outstanding on the balance sheet. The only portion of a debt payment that hits the income statement is the interest portion of the payment, if there is any interest. Those here accusing the Bombers of "creative accounting" etc. don't know what they are talking about. They posted a $3.9 million profit. During a losing season. They put another $500K of cash into their emergency fund. All that means is that they had cash come in that covered their operating costs, paid the debt payment, and STILL had $500K left to throw into their emergency fund. All of this is GREAT NEWS and yet, why I am surprised there are people here that are pissing all over it. Just unbelievable. You must be new here. Welcome. Yea the offseason really brings out the venom in some posters.. See, Winnipeg jets section. That section is busier than this one right now. Lots of great discussion in there.

Big linebacker... More of a DE up here. Da'Rel Scott.... Yes I remember him from the NFL. I always get excited about the ex NFL'ers. Doesn't always work out but it feels like a win when we sign them.

This one is going to OT so buckle up for a ride

Actually this rule is far more clear cut than the previous system and should be a lot easier for the refs to enforce consistently.

verVery reactionary decision making. Scoring is down for one season and full blown panic set in. Honestly! Full blown panic?! Am I missing something? Where are the huge groundbreaking changes? The biggest change is to the convert, which is what, 5% of the game?The change to how defensive backs can play against receivers is one that should have happened long ago, along with the refs putting the ball into play quicker. Everything else could be changed and any other year, no one would blink. Is everyone really that opposed to changing where converts are scrimmaged or is it something else? Because I'm not seeing it. It will still be CFL football. The converts will have a huge impact on the game even if the plays are a small portion of the game, pretty significant effect on the scoreboard which is what really matters. These changes will slow down the game significantly (tons of penalties on special teams and defenders), which is the opposite of the mandate handed to Glen Johnson and his committee. This is going to be a horrible season. Lol so you're upset because converts will actually be a contested part of the game rather than a pointless, repetitive exercise? Ok, I guess that's your choice. Personally I thought this past season was horrible, the worst since I've been a CFL fan. The games were sloppy and boring. I certainly didn't see "defensive battles". I saw poorly played offence more than effective defence.

verVery reactionary decision making. Scoring is down for one season and full blown panic set in. Honestly! Full blown panic?! Am I missing something? Where are the huge groundbreaking changes? The biggest change is to the convert, which is what, 5% of the game?The change to how defensive backs can play against receivers is one that should have happened long ago, along with the refs putting the ball into play quicker. Everything else could be changed and any other year, no one would blink. Is everyone really that opposed to changing where converts are scrimmaged or is it something else? Because I'm not seeing it. It will still be CFL football.

It's really not.

I believe they go from the 2 yard line actually.

The convert stuff is interesting. Makes 1 point converts harder and 2 point converts easier. And there were already some proponents of going for 2 every time... Does this make it silly to ever go for 1 point? Or will coaches continue to stay conservative? It is a copycat league so if one coach has success going for 2 all the time, everyone will start doing it. And to be honest, that will make the game more exciting, I think. Tradition... Meh. The linemen having to stay behind the LoS until the ball is punted.... I don't think that will work. They will end up changing it back. The other special teams changes, I like. Now the no contact on receivers after 5 yards... I think this change was necessary. This was getting worse every year, with defensive backs basically mugging the receiver. This is going to change the game and expose some defensive backs right away. It is the right time to make this change. Overall this is a big set of changes but that's not necessarily a bad thing as long as they don't do this every year. The NHL re-invented itself to some degree after the 2005 lockout and nobody is complaining about that now. Give it a chance, the changes will be for the better and will not ruin the game.