Posted February 12, 20187 yr comment_318080 We've had some fine discussions over several threads about free agency. I have enjoyed flipping back and forth between the various discussions. But in the next few days the news and rumours are going to be coming fast and furious, particularly on Monday night and Tuesday. What I don't want to have to do is to keep searching several threads to make sure I don't miss any of this juicy stuff. So I thought it would be cool if we could have a central place to keep up to the latest. I'm not saying this thread would be the only place to post and I'm not saying that some news might deserve a whole thread for itself. I'm just saying it would be nice to post the latest tidbits, speculations and announcements over the next 3 days to a week in this one spot - - so none of us miss anything because we are not looking in the right thread. So do you want to try this spot as the central posting place for this week? Meanwhile as we are waiting for announcements tomorrow and beyond, I have a question. With sports salaries being so widely published everywhere else, why is it that we keep CFL salaries so closely guarded?
February 12, 20187 yr comment_318083 Ran into Chad Rempel at the outlet mall today. First thing i said tongue in cheek was "Grey Cup this year?" and he chuckled and said that was the plan, then without prompting he mentioned how huge the Bowman signing was. He seemed pumped. Then i mentioned how i was hoping we would sign Demski in free agency . His response was "i think we are going after him". Take that for what its worth.
February 12, 20187 yr comment_318100 What was wrong with the existing free agency thread? Or the around the league thread? Seems like this is just making a post for the sake of making a post.
February 12, 20187 yr comment_318102 I for one like more specific threads as I don’t check in every day or week over the winter months as I’m reading the snowmobile and hockey forums. It takes forever to catch up when a cheat sheet for the lastest would be ideal and I find myself heading several pages and then giving up
February 12, 20187 yr comment_318104 We should have a thread about things that people feel we need a thread about. It could touch it with a needle or have us in stitches.....
February 12, 20187 yr comment_318160 Salaries aren't announced normally because who cares. Do you announce how much you make to the world?
February 12, 20187 yr comment_318165 26 minutes ago, Goalie said: Salaries aren't announced normally because who cares. Do you announce how much you make to the world? The NFL, NHL, MLB, and NBA all announce their players' salaries. And as with most other professions, salaries/wages are typically made available on request. Really, why can't the CFL make their players' salaries public?
February 12, 20187 yr comment_318166 5 minutes ago, blue_gold_84 said: The NFL, NHL, MLB, and NBA all announce their players' salaries. And as with most other professions, salaries/wages are typically made available on request. Really, why can't the CFL make their players' salaries public? Do you know the difference in $$$ between the CFL and those other leagues? That's why it's not announced. Nor does it need to be.
February 12, 20187 yr comment_318169 interesting that Jones in Riderland has come out and said that they are right at the cap now....and free agency hasn't even started. Plus they have 2 starters on their o-line unsigned...not Canadian depth on defence..especially on the d-line...and some other key pieces to their team that would hurt them to lose....so not sure how or if they can sign any big names..let alone some of their own guys from last year...there gonna have to be some purging there...or a very weak depth issue there and marginal Canadians...will be interesting for sure
February 12, 20187 yr comment_318170 6 minutes ago, blue_gold_84 said: The NFL, NHL, MLB, and NBA all announce their players' salaries. And as with most other professions, salaries/wages are typically made available on request. Really, why can't the CFL make their players' salaries public? Technically those leagues don't announce salaries. Here is the NHL free agent tracker from last year, only shows players and terms. https://www.nhl.com/news/free-agency-signings-2017/c-281090126 The salaries all come out onto 3rd party sites. https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/free-agency . Or look at sites like capfriendly.com that actually document salaries. Not created or shown by the league. One of the reasons is the CFL just isn't big enough for these sites and reporters to get the contacts and dedicate the effort into tracking the salaries.
February 12, 20187 yr comment_318173 I think this thread would be best for showing the signings around the league. but it should be light on the discussion. So people can use it as a catch up if needed, and it doesn't turn into a when Hall will be fired, or why Hurl sucks thread.
February 12, 20187 yr comment_318177 22 minutes ago, Booch said: interesting that Jones in Riderland has come out and said that they are right at the cap now....and free agency hasn't even started. Plus they have 2 starters on their o-line unsigned...not Canadian depth on defence..especially on the d-line...and some other key pieces to their team that would hurt them to lose....so not sure how or if they can sign any big names..let alone some of their own guys from last year...there gonna have to be some purging there...or a very weak depth issue there and marginal Canadians...will be interesting for sure I find it hard to believe that Jones said that and if he did that he meant it or if he did mean it that it matters. I just don't believe anything that Jones says.
February 12, 20187 yr comment_318178 26 minutes ago, Booch said: interesting that Jones in Riderland has come out and said that they are right at the cap now....and free agency hasn't even started. Plus they have 2 starters on their o-line unsigned...not Canadian depth on defence..especially on the d-line...and some other key pieces to their team that would hurt them to lose....so not sure how or if they can sign any big names..let alone some of their own guys from last year...there gonna have to be some purging there...or a very weak depth issue there and marginal Canadians...will be interesting for sure This statement is likely true, though he probably accounted for the draftees and some budgeted amounts for key fee agents. It isn't unusual. That is why there will be veteran cuts before and during training camp. Has no bearing on whether they will go after free agents.
February 12, 20187 yr comment_318180 53 minutes ago, Noeller said: Do you know the difference in $$$ between the CFL and those other leagues? That's why it's not announced. Nor does it need to be. Yes, I'm well aware of the difference between salaries. The CFL is still a salary cap league, so I'd consider myself someone interested in teams' management of their salaries, the same as I am with the NHL and the NFL. Just because the CFL isn't as lucrative as other professional leagues in North America shouldn't be a factor, IMO. From a resources standpoint, however, I can understand the lack of information.
February 12, 20187 yr comment_318181 Ted Laurent: "Hey, honey Im staying at my girlfriends tonight but leave the door open I might be back soon. Love, your Teddy. Xoxox"
February 13, 20187 yr Author comment_318329 Hoping big time on Westerman ..... I am most curious what the one big prize Walters is looking for on Tuesday
February 13, 20187 yr comment_318335 On 2/11/2018 at 11:32 PM, do or die said: We should have a thread about things that people feel we need a thread about. It could touch it with a needle or have us in stitches..... I like the idea, but think we need to have a thread to discuss doing it in first. A pre thread. Then maybe draft people to be involved and have a thread for that. then a thread to pick up any one who wasnt drafted. Then we can make a practice/training thread.... The off season is dark and full of terrors.
February 13, 20187 yr comment_318337 Sometimes I forget why I drink the gin........even in the off-season.
February 13, 20187 yr comment_318343 Wondering if maybe we say goodbye to Westerman in lieu of the cheaper, younger Mrabure.
February 13, 20187 yr comment_318355 Fearless fa predictions: - Westerman will get a ridiculous offer and sign with the Als - Bond & Konar both go to BC - Demski and Evan Gill both come home to Winnipeg - In addtion to Gill, we also sign Mrabure to cover the Canadian spots lost in Westerman & Thomas - Heath ends up back in Toronto -Messam goes to Hamilton - Larry Dean bidding goes too high and we pass on a fa mlb altogether, opting to go with Wild/JSK and scouting - Laurent goes back to Hamilton despite a huge offer from Montreal - Evans goes back to Sask - We'll use the mlb money to sign one of the top dbs available - we sign a 2nd tier Canadian OL for depth
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