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Two different circumstances. Bringing in a rookie receiver and sitting one of the vets gives you nothing in terms of different formations or a higher skill level, while bringing in Flanders instead of Lafrance gives you a clear advantage. But you make a good point about Demski. If anyone is filling the role Flanders played towards the end of last season, it would be him. I am curious to see what happens.

I think there is an element of interpretation here... while the players were not technically acquired by trade, there were trades involved rather than just a straight-up expansion draft pick. The tweet is somewhat deceptive in that way... but it captures the fact that McPhee basically fleeced Minnesota, Columbus, and Florida. There was good GM work involved in building the team, it wasn't just a gift.

So what's wrong with that? It's nice to work in a 2 back set every now and then.

I agree with the first part. I think it's a little tongue-in-cheek as a response to all the articles about the shooter wearing right-wing symbols while ignoring the blatant hammer-and-sickle also present. And your so-called left-wing candidate was in the NRA's pocket just as much as anyone else.

Well the hammer and sickle sure ain't right-wing

Meanwhile in Montreal

At about 7 minutes into the first period I said "wow, these guys look like they are in double OT right now." They were just exhausted. I don't think there is anyone to blame... nobody on this team, and especially not the guys 25 and under, have played this much hockey before in their careers. It was a great run.

There may still be a veteran cut... not sure we had cap room to sign Bighill without consequences. Maybe one of Okpalaugo or Roh don't survive cutdown day. In the end I guess it comes down to which spot has the best Canadian depth. The question is the same at every spot... Can we use Thomas Miles or Jesse Briggs as the rotational LB, can we use LaFrance as a secondary RB, can we use Derek Jones as the 6th DB? Somewhere we need a Canadian player to step up.

I like LaFrance but he is no Timothy Flanders. What is the stat, the Bombers were 6-2 with Flanders in the lineup last year? He changed the offence. I wonder if we forgo the DI on the defensive line in favour of leaning on Corney and Ekakatie. Or even at LB where we also have some good Canadian depth.

Yes all I'm saying is that Bighill can do both... not that it's necessarily the best idea to put him at WIL

That was six years ago.

Bighill mostly played WILL in BC so it's not surprising that they'd consider him there. The plan could be JSK at middle and Bighill on the weak side and I wouldn't have any issue with that. I don't see Wild playing MLB again, though.

Hell of a season. Damn disappointing but they'll be back next year.

Had to shake it up facing elimination. I'm surprised both Kulikov and Morrow are coming in but they will have fresh legs and maybe that's the extra zip we need. Morrow was a key player in round one and actually has a pretty good shot from the point... we desperately need some depth scoring today

Is Leggett practicing?

Cam Marshall failed his physical... lingering injury

Yeah they traded David Foucault for him. Now both play for the Lions.

Blue Bombers projected (by me) 2018 training camp depth chart:

What is a legitimate way? Did you read the article?

Yes that's right.

Biggest addition of the offseason and it's not even close.

So you're a Coyote fan who comes in with a Knights profile pic. You're here to troll, stop acting innocent.

Bighill would totally transform the defence. Getting him on the day before training camp would be a huge boost. Awesome news but I won't get too excited til the announcement is official....