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Jumat, 30 Juni 2023

The Canucks repeatedly went off the board at the 2023 NHL Entry Draft - Vancouver Is Awesome

It was an interesting two days at the NHL draft for the Vancouver Canucks. For the first time in four years, the Canucks made seven selections at the draft, albeit not with the original seven picks they were given.

The focus on the day was clearly on restocking the prospect pool on defence, particularly on the right side. Four of their seven picks were defencemen, three of them right-side defencemen, including top pick Tom Willander at 11th overall.

“Defencemen? Yeah, we got a few,” quipped Todd Harvey, the Canucks director of amateur scouting, but he insisted that their approach at the draft was not to pick for need: “We’re taking the best player on our list.”

That means the Canucks’ list was very different from anyone else’s list. That in itself isn’t surprising. The draft boards put together by NHL teams seldom resemble those of other teams, particularly after the first ten picks or so, and rarely match the draft rankings put together by those in the public sphere.

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What stands out about the Canucks draft, however, is just how far afield most of their picks were compared to the public consensus.

Few outlets saw fit to rank Seattle Thunderbirds defenceman Sawyer Mynio and those that did thought he’d be a sixth or seventh-round pick. The Canucks took him 89th overall in the third round.

Ty Mueller wasn’t ranked by anyone as a 20-year-old centre in his third year of draft eligibility when the Canucks used the 105th pick in the fourth round to select him. You have to wonder if he even wanted to be drafted — he could have signed anywhere as a free agent after next season if he decided to leave college but now he’s part of the Canucks system.

Matthew Perkins was similarly unranked as a 19-year-old centre in his second year of eligibility. He was well under a point-per-game in the USHL but the Canucks liked him enough to take him 119th overall in the fourth round.

Vilmer Alriksson landed on just one public draft ranking — FC Hockey had him 193rd — but the Canucks took a chance on the 6’6” winger taking a big step in his development in the years to come and drafted him 107th overall in the fourth round.

Aiden Celebrini, drafted 171st overall in the sixth round, only made two public draft rankings, landing 235th on FC Hockey’s list and 223rd with Draft Prospects. The draft is notably only 224 picks long.

"We like everything about him."

Even Willander was a reach at 11th overall according to most outlets. Only TSN’s Craig Button had Willander in his top ten, ranking him eighth overall, while most rankings had him in the back half of the first round. It’s not that those scouts were low on Willander but that they were higher on other players, such as Zach Benson, Colby Barlow, or Oliver Moore, all of whom the Canucks passed up to draft Willander.

To the Canucks, however, Willander wasn’t a reach at all. He was the best player available.

“Tommy [Willander], we think very, very highly of him,” said Harvey. “We like everything about him: the compete, the character as a person is phenomenal — he doesn’t give you the old hockey player answers. I think he’s a really intriguing person to start with and he’s going to be a heck of a player for us.”

The Canucks felt the same way about all of their picks and firmly said that they focused on the best player on their board throughout the draft, even if it just so happened that they filled needs in their system in the process.

And, if they took players that scouts in the public sphere weren’t high on? So be it.

Disagreeing with the consensus isn’t necessarily a bad thing. A lot of successful teams became successful by going against the grain. But it is a gamble. When you break with consensus, you’re betting that you know something the others don’t. Maybe you do and you end up looking like a genius.

Or maybe you don’t.

Maybe the scouts in the public realm that looked at Mynio, Mueller, Alriksson, Perkins, and Celebrini and didn’t see a prospect worth picking were right. Maybe future Canucks fans will look back at the 2023 draft and see it as a massive missed opportunity to not take Benson or Moore or some other star player taken in the picks after the Canucks selected.

But the Canucks believe they got it right.

"We're happy we got him where we got him."

Scouts stake their reputation on these picks, sticking their neck out for prospects they believe in during draft meetings in order to get them on the board. The stakes are higher for an NHL team than they are for public scouting services and content creators. If an NHL team gets a draft board right, they come away with the future of their organization. If they get it wrong, they could lose their jobs.

The Canucks’ most off-the-board picks came in the fourth round, which is where the odds of finding an NHL player are already exceedingly low. With that in mind, it’s understandable that the Canucks took chances on prospects in their second or third year of draft eligibility or gambled on a 6’6” prospect being a late bloomer.

Reaching for Willander will look like a brilliant move if he develops into a top-pairing, right-side defenceman. Going off the board to take Mynio will pay off if he becomes an NHL regular down the line. And the scouts that pushed for those picks will make — or potentially break — their reputations based on those calls.

Not all of the Canucks’ picks were off the board, of course. Hunter Brzustewicz, taken 75th overall in the third round, was projected to go much higher in the draft, with almost every public draft ranking seeing him as a second-round pick. On that, the Canucks and the public sphere agree.

“We feel we got good, second-round value there,” said Harvey. “Solid player, moves pucks very well. Smart, smart player and we’re happy we got him where we got him.”

If the Canucks and draft experts are both right about Brzustewicz and assuming Willander becomes the top-four defenceman he’s projected to be, then the Canucks will get at least two NHL players out of the 2023 draft, which is about what you expect.

If that’s the case, going off the board with their other picks may not matter much. And if one of those off-the-board picks hits, then the Canucks could look brilliant in retrospect.

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2023-07-01 04:13:38Z
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Canucks pick Aiden Celebrini 171st overall in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft - Vancouver Is Awesome

Vancouver’s Macklin Celebrini is expected to be the first-overall pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, following in the footsteps of another Vancouver star in Connor Bedard.

Macklin won’t be the first Celebrini drafted into the NHL, however, as the Vancouver Canucks took his older brother, Aiden Celebrini, with the 171st pick of the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.

Celebrini is the son of former Canucks physiotherapist — and former professional soccer player — Rick Celebrini, so he’s very familiar with Rogers Arena. He’s also a right-side defenceman, making him the third right-side defenceman of the draft for the Canucks, as they clearly looked to address a weakness in their prospect pool.

The 6’1” defenceman put up 21 points in 47 games with the Brooks Bandits in the AJHL. While his point totals don’t jump off the page, Celebrini leans more heavily on the defensive side of the game.

“Celebrini was mostly used as a shutdown defenceman, a penalty killer, and a stabilizing presence at 5-on-5,” reads his scouting report from Elite Prospects. “Those are the roles he could fill at higher levels too, next with Boston University, and eventually, at the professional level if his development goes right.”

Still, a lack of points in junior hockey, particularly Junior A hockey, is rarely a good sign, as the puck skills that a player needs at the NHL level typically result in points at the junior level.

“I don’t think he’s a natural puck-mover, and whether he has enough offense for the pro game is a real question,” said The Athletic’s Corey Pronman.

That said, there are some clear positives to Celebrini’s game. He’s a plus skater, which he leverages defensively to close quickly on opponents and deny them time and space with the puck. His gap control against the rush is very good and he combines his mobility with a physical edge.

“Celebrini’s ability to read plays at a high level makes him one to watch,” said Daily Faceoff’s Steven Ellis. “He’s very aggressive, showing a willingness to lay out an opponent to gain access to the puck.”

That defensive game earned him a chance to play for Team Canada West at the World Junior A Challenge, where he tallied one assist in six games. Despite the lack of points, however, he showed that he can move the puck well.

“He’s physical, pinches hard on opponents, defends well in this tournament, and he moves the puck in controlled, clever ways, for the most part: passes into space, quick one-touches, and cross-ice feeds,” said Elite Prospects’ David St-Louis in one prospect report from the tournament.

While some serious questions exist about Celebrini’s offensive upside and his ability to move the puck at the NHL level, there are some positive puck-moving tendencies in his game. He defaults towards the safe play, but he’s also able to use his mobility to beat a forechecker and hit a teammate with a stretch pass.

“Every time he was out there, Celebrini made solid plays: difficult passes around two forecheckers, through the middle of the ice, after having evaded them with a giant, separating lateral step,” said St-Louis after another game from the World Junior-A Challenge.

Celebrini’s defensive game makes him a solid bet in the sixth round for the Canucks.

“When you draft Aiden, you are going to get a very steady defenceman, who can easily make a first pass,” said Bandits assistant coach Taylor Makin. “I think Aiden is a guy that can come in and play in a shutdown role against a lot of world-class players — he proved that at World Junior-A.”

Celebrini has committed to Boston University for the 2024-25 season, so it’s unclear where he’ll be playing next season. He might be returning to the AJHL for another year or might head to Boston early to join his brother, Macklin. Once he gets to Boston, he’ll compete for ice time on the right side with fellow Canucks prospect Tom Willander, the team’s first-round pick.

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2023-06-30 06:40:00Z
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Kamis, 29 Juni 2023

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2023-06-30 01:43:00Z
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Canucks select Tom Willander 11th overall at 2023 NHL Entry Draft - Vancouver Is Awesome

The Vancouver Canucks entered the 2023 NHL Entry Draft with some distinct needs in their prospect pool. One of the biggest was the right side of their defence, where they don't have a single surefire NHL prospect in their system.

It's no surprise, then, that the Canucks used their first pick in the draft, 11th overall, on a right-side defenceman. It's even less surprising that the Canucks went to Sweden for that pick, taking the smooth-skating Tom Willander.

What is perhaps a little surprising is who they passed on to take Willander. With teams in the top ten making some surprising picks, including Russian defenceman Dmitri Simashev sixth overall and centre Nate Danielson ninth overall, Zach Benson — one of the most talented forwards in the draft — was available.

Willander grew up as a fan of the Canucks because of Daniel and Henrik Sedin, watching them from Sweden.

"From being small, I always looked up to this team. Seeing the logo up on the screen made me nostalgic, to be honest," said Willander. "It's a big honour."

While many draft rankings saw Willander as a late first-round pick, there are those in the prospect world who believe that Willander could be the best defenceman in the draft.

It starts with his skating, as he has incredible four-way mobility, which he uses to give opponents absolutely no space on the ice. With his mobility, reach, and intelligence, his gap control is impeccable.

"He’s always engaged defensively, using his dynamic posture and evasive footwork to guide attackers away from the middle and break up plays along the boards,” reads his scouting report from Elite Prospects. “When you add the fact that he’s both strong and skilled physically and relentlessly competes for every puck – he’s a nightmare to play against."

What stands out to scouts is his puck retrievals, as he's phenomenal at tracking dump-ins, winning races, and throwing deception at forecheckers to quickly escape and turn the puck the other way. Those retrievals could make him a puck possession beast in the NHL.

The question for Willander is if he can do enough offensively to be a true top-pairing defenceman. He showed more offensive creativity at the World Under-18 Championship, putting up 8 points in 7 games, and he has the tools to put up points, with crisp passing

Even if that offence doesn't come, Willander is the type of smooth-skating, two-way defenceman that can eat up major minutes. He's a safe bet to at least be a second-pairing defenceman, with the potential to match up against the best players in the NHL. It's the possibility of him becoming an all-around threat that makes him a compelling pick for the Canucks.

"He’s an everywhere-on-the-ice player – defensive zone, offensive zone, in transition, penalty killing, power play, against the best players," said TSN's Craig Button, who had Willander ranked 8th overall on his final draft board.

Willander is on his way to Boston University to develop in the NCAA rather than staying in Sweden. That eagerness to jump across the pond to North America early suggests a certain mindset from the young defenceman.

"They're getting a person who really wants to make change. I'm a driven person," said Willander. "I really want to make this a great decision for the Vancouver Canucks."

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2023-06-29 07:14:05Z
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Toronto Maple Leafs’ NHL Draft 2023 picks, analysis and fits - The Athletic

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Corey Pronman details what to expect from the Toronto Maple Leafs’ new prospects and how they fit into the farm system. This page will be updated throughout the 2023 NHL Draft.

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Draft Class

28. Easton Cowan, RW, LONDON (OHL)

May 20, 2005 | 5′ 10″ | 170 pounds

Tier: Has a chance to play games

Skating: NHL average
Puck skills: NHL average
Hockey sense: NHL average
Compete: Above NHL average

Background: Cowan’s stock trended up as the season went along. A second-round pick in his OHL Draft, Cowan became an important all-situations forward for a top OHL team this season in London.

Analysis: Cowan is a quick and competitive winger. He plays with a lot of energy and courage, not shying from getting to the net or engaging in after-the-whistle activities. Cowan has good skills and enough hockey sense to make you think he’ll score as a pro, but whether there’s enough pure offense in his game is a question, especially as a barely 5-foot-11 player. His scoring in the OHL postseason was encouraging though.

Thoughts on the pick: Cowan is a bit of a surprise at 28. He’s a player who was rising all season, played a big role on a top CHL club and I thought was a strong candidate to go in the second round. He skates and competes well and has offense. I didn’t see the high-end offense or athletic profile for 28. The Leafs obviously disagreed, and are getting a true competitor in Cowan. Time will tell if this works for them.

(Photo of Easton Cowan: Bruce Bennett / Getty Images)

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2023-06-29 03:32:18Z
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Swedish draft pick Tom Willander already feels ‘spark of a connection’ with Canucks - Sportsnet.ca

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Rabu, 28 Juni 2023

Maple Leafs take forward Easton Cowan 28th overall at NHL Draft - Sportsnet.ca

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Selasa, 27 Juni 2023

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Senin, 26 Juni 2023

NHL Awards: Connor McDavid, Boston Bruins have big night - USA TODAY

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Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid is the league's MVP for the third time after a dominant NHL season not seen since the 1990s.

McDavid was announced as the winner of the Hart Trophy (writers vote) and Ted Lindsay Award (players vote) on Monday night after finishing with the first 150-point season since Mario Lemieux had 161 points in 1995-96. He also was the first player to lead the league in goals (64), assists (89) and points (153) since Lemieux that season and the first player in NHL history to have three point streaks of 15 games or more during a single season.

McDavid also won the Hart Trophy in 2017 and 2021. He won the Lindsay Award in 2017, 2018 and 2021.

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McDavid was presented the Hart Trophy by the family of Ben Stelter, the Oilers superfan who had died in August of cancer at age 6.

"That was an incredible surprise," said McDavid. "It means so much to me to be standing up here with the Stelters and thinking about Ben."

McDavid's Hart vote was not unanimous. One member of the Professional Hockey Writers Association gave the Boston Bruins' David Pastrnak a first-place vote.

The Bruins, who set records with 65 wins and 135 points before being upset in the first round, walked away with three individual awards.

Other winners announced at the NHL's annual awards show:

Vezina Trophy (goaltender)

Linus Ullmark, Boston Bruins

He tied for the league lead with 40 wins and led in goals-against average (1.89) and save percentage (.938). He also scored a goal.

Norris Trophy (defenseman)

Erik Karlsson, San Jose Sharks

He led defensemen in goals (25), assists (76) and points (101). He was the first defenseman to top 100 points since Brian Leetch in 1991-92. He won the award twice previously with the Ottawa Senators.

Jack Adams Award (coach)

Jim Montgomery, Boston Bruins

He helped the Bruins set their NHL record in his first season with the team. During his speech, he mentioned being fired by the Dallas Stars because of an alcohol problem and how he had to change his behavior.

"For those who struggle, you can effect change within yourself, and it doesn't happen alone," he said. "You need a team. You need a community."

Montgomery received 79 of 82 first-place votes from broadcasters.

Calder Trophy (rookie)

Matty Beniers, Seattle Kraken

The No. 2 overall pick in the 2021 draft led all rookies with 57 points and helped the Kraken reach the playoffs in their second season.

Selke Trophy (defensive forward)

Patrice Bergeron, Boston Bruins

He won the award for a record sixth time and captured 187 of 196 first-place votes. The Bruins captain led the NHL in faceoff wins (1,043) for the eighth time in his career and posted the top winning percentage (61.1%) among centers who took at least 1,000 draws. He was on the ice for only 27 even-strength goals-against.

Lady Byng Trophy (gentlemanly play)

Anze Kopitar, Los Angeles Kings

The three-time finalist won the award for the second time. The Kings captain led his team in scoring for the 15th time with 74 points while being assessed only four penalty minutes.

Masterton Trophy (perseverance)

Kris Letang, Pittsburgh Penguins

He dealt with the second stroke of his career (missing only a few weeks), a broken foot and the death of his father. He averaged nearly 25 minutes a game and had 41 points in 64 games.

"I always dreamt of being up here and receive a trophy but that is not the one. It always means something bad happened," he said. "This trophy, I'm the most proud, because today I'm a father and my kids will see this in the house and they're going to know that their father never gave up in anything."

Other award winners

Mark Messier NHL leadership award: Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning

E.J. McGuire Award of Excellence: Connor Bedard, the projected No. 1 pick of this week's draft

King Clancy Trophy (humanitarian): Mikael Backlund, Calgary Flames

Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award: Jason McCrimmon, Detroit Ice Dreams Youth Hockey Association. Hockey Dean Smith of Nova Scotia’s Diversity and Inclusion Task Force was named earlier as the Canadian winner of the award.

First All-Star team: C McDavid, Oilers. LW Jason Robertson, Stars. RW Pastrnak, Bruins. Ds Karlsson, Sharks, and Adam Fox, New York Rangers. G Ullmark, Bruins.

Second All-Star team: C Leon Draisaitl, Oilers. LW Artemi Panarin, Rangers. RW Matthew Tkachuk, Florida Panthers. Ds Cale Makar, Colorado Avalanche, and Hampus Lindholm, Bruins. G Ilya Sorokin, New York Islanders.

All-Rookie team: Fs Beniers, Kraken, Wyatt Johnson, Stars, and Matias Maccelli, Arizona Coyotes. Ds Owen Power, Buffalo Sabres, and Jake Sanderson, Senators. G Stuart Skinner, Oilers.

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2023-06-27 02:50:11Z
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Taylor Hall trade: Analyzing Blackhawks-Bruins deal - USA TODAY

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The Chicago Blackhawks made a splash in the trade market on Monday, two days before they will make a splash at the NHL draft.

The Blackhawks acquired veteran forward Taylor Hall and pending unrestricted free agent forward Nick Foligno from the Boston Bruins in exchange for defensemen Ian Mitchell, 24, and Alec Regula, 22, who are both pending restricted free agents.

"We are thrilled to be adding players of Nick's and Taylor's caliber to our organization," Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson said in a statement. "The two bring a wealth of experience and leadership that will strengthen not only our forward group, but aid in the development of our entire roster."

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Breaking down the trade:

What the Chicago Blackhawks get

The question after the Blackhawks won the draft lottery was who consensus No. 1 pick Connor Bedard would play with because the team was stripped down after moves in the 2022 offseason and near the trade deadline. Hall is an answer. He is a former No. 1 pick (2010 with the Edmonton Oilers) and a former Hart Trophy winner who will be able to mentor Bedard on what to expect at the NHL level. Hall was limited to 16 goals in 61 games last season, but those numbers should pick up alongside Bedard. The Blackhawks can negotiate with Foligno before he hits free agency on Saturday. He would give the team grit if he signs.

What the Boston Bruins get

The two players they received aren't the story. It's the cap space. Hall has a $6 million cap hit over the next two seasons. With that gone, they have nearly $11 million in cap space as they try to find the money to re-sign pending UFA forward Tyler Bertuzzi, who was acquired at the trade deadline. Bertuzzi tied for the team playoff lead with 10 points as the record-setting Bruins were upset in the first round by the Florida Panthers. Fellow trade deadline acquisitions defenseman Dmitry Orlov and forward Garnet Hathaway also are pending UFAs, and the Bruins need money to re-sign captain Patrice Bergeron if he decides to return.

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Reynolds among investors backing F1 team Alpine in $218M deal - TSN

BOULOGNE-BILLANCOURT, France (AP) — After soccer, Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are setting their sights on Formula One.

F1 team Alpine has secured a 200 million euro ($218 million) investment from a group of investors that includes the actors.

French automotive company Renault Group — Alpine's parent company — said Monday that the group has acquired a 24% stake in the team. It includes Otro Capital, RedBird Capital Partners and Maximum Effort Investments, which is led by Reynolds.

“The transaction values Alpine Racing Ltd. around $900 million following this investment,” the team said in a statement. "It will accelerate Alpine’s growth plans and sporting ambitions in F1."

Other investors include actor Michael B. Jordan.

Reynolds and McElhenney completed a $2.5 million takeover of Welsh soccer team Wrexham in November 2020. The club was thrust into the global spotlight because of its A-list owners and secured promotion to the fourth tier of English soccer this season.

With drivers Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon, Alpine stands fifth in the constructors' championship. The team was fourth in the constructors’ standings last year and has been struggling in its goal to close the gap on Red Bull, Ferrari and Mercedes this season.

Renault said the investors have an expertise in the sports industry, having previously worked with the Dallas Cowboys, Fenway Sports Group, the NFL, French soccer club Toulouse and Wrexham.

Renault said Alpine Racing SAS, the entity manufacturing F1 engines in France, is not part of the transaction and will remain entirely owned by Renault Group.

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Riders prevail in OT against Stamps - CFL.ca

CALGARY — The Saskatchewan Roughriders came away with a 29-26 overtime victory over the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday night, capping a thrilling game from McMahon Stadium.

Rene Parades kicked a 53-yard field goal with 10 seconds left in the fourth quarter to tie the game and force overtime. The two teams traded field goals in the extra frame, then went ahead on a Brett Lauther 20-yard field goal, before Nic Marshall intercepted Jake Maier in the end zone on the next drive to seal the Riders’ victory.

Jamal Morrow had an excellent game on the ground, finishing with 22 carries and 133 yards rushing.

Trevor Harris finished 20-30 for 273 yards and a touchdown.

Maier finished 18-35 for 288 yards and a touchdown but threw three interceptions.

Rene Paredes was clutch when the Stamps needed him, with a 53-yard field goal to send the game to overtime (Dave Chidley/CFL.ca)

Parades put the Stamps in front on their first drive, nailing a 47-yard field goal to give the Stamps the early three point lead, 2:14 into the game.

Harris was taken down by Derek Wiggan on the Riders’ first snap of the game. It was the veteran defender’s first sack of the 2023 season.

Morrow fumbled the ball on the Riders’ second possession, but after a review it was determined his knee was down before the ball came out. Harris also fumbled the ball later in the drive, but after it bounced around on the field between both teams, Jake Wieneke recovered the loose rock.

Lauther tied the game late in the first quarter with an 18-yard field goal of his own, but Parades put the Stamps ahead again at 3:16 of the second quarter with a 46-yard field goal.

The Riders were keeping the ball on the ground in the first half, with Morrow amassing 87 yards rushing by the break.

Mario Alford showed his speed on a Riders’ punt return, getting tripped up close to midfield before he could pull away from the Stamps defenders.

Calgary got to Harris three times in the first half, with Wiggan, Mike Rose and James Vaughters each recording a sack.

Former Rider Cameron Judge picked off Harris early in the third quarter, but the Stamps gave it right back on the ensuing drive when Rolan Milligan Jr. picked off Maier and took it 56 yards to the one-yard line. Shea Patterson would punch it in from there on a short yardage play to put the Riders up by three.

The Stamps finally found the end zone in the third quarter when Maier connected with Malik Henry for a 52-yard touchdown, putting them in front 13-9.

The Riders punted the ball 90 yards through the end zone late in the third quarter, which would cut their deficit to just three, making it a 13-10 game.

Marshall almost came away with an interception late in the third quarter, but couldn’t get both hands on the ball.

The Riders retook the lead on the final play of the third quarter after Harris connected with Tevin Jones for a touchdown, giving the Riders a 17-13 lead after Lauther added the extra point.

Calgary looked to take the lead, but a Maier touchdown pass attempt to Cole Tucker was bobbled and picked up by Larry Dean in the end zone after the ball was kicked up accidentally by his teammate, C.J. Reavis.

On the ensuing drive, the Riders extended their lead after a 60-yard play by Shawn Bane Jr. brought the Green and White to the one-yard line. From there, Patterson took it in for his second touchdown of the game, giving the Riders a 23-13 lead. Morrow added a six-yard run on the same drive that put him at 100 yards rushing in the game. The Riders attempted a two-point conversion but didn’t score.

With around five minutes to go in the game, Maier ran the ball in himself for the touchdown, with Paredes’ convert making it a three-point game. Paredes strode back onto the field with 11 seconds left in regulation and drilled the clutch field goal, setting the stage for the Riders’ dramatic overtime win.

With the win, Riders’ head coach Craig Dickenson is now 2-6 all-time as a head coach against his brother, Dave, the Stamps’ head coach and general manager.

Albert Awachie, Frankie Hickson, Juwan Brescacin, DeMarcus Christmas, Rodney Clemons and Jayden Dalke all sat this game out for the Riders due to injury.

Calgary’s leading receiver Reggie Begelton also sat this game out after suffering a rib injury in last week’s game against the REDBLACKS. He’s been moved to the six-game injured list.

The Stamps and the Riders both head into a bye week, as Week 4 of the CFL season features just three games. The Riders will host the Edmonton Elks on Thurs. July 6, while the Stamps will travel to Winnipeg to face the Blue Bombers on Fri. July 7.

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Jansen and Guerrero Jr.'s two-run homers lift Blue Jays over Athletics - TSN

TORONTO (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Danny Jansen each hit two-run homers, José Berríos pitched six innings to win for the third time in four starts and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Oakland Athletics 7-3 on Saturday.

Guerrero connected north of the border for the second time in two days after going 32 games at home this season without clearing the fence. He reached base four times and drove in three runs.

It’s the third time this season and the 18th time in his career that Guerrero has homered in consecutive games.

“I’m feeling good, obviously a lot better than two weeks ago, but it doesn’t matter,” Guerrero said through a translator. “We’ve got to stay working and hopefully I continue to get better.”

Guerrero is batting .282 and leads the Blue Jays with 48 RBIs.

Oakland infielder Tony Kemp was knocked off balance when he tried to field Guerrero’s infield single in the eighth. It was one of three balls Guerrero hit Saturday with an exit velocity of 100 mph or more. His home run had a game-high exit velocity of 112.4 mph.

After winning Friday to snap an eight-game losing streak, the Athletics lost for the ninth time in 10 games. Oakland has the majors’ worst record at 20-59.

Other than a seven-game winning streak from June 6 to 13, the Athletics have only won back-to-back games twice this season.

“Obviously it’s not the best news to lose but, unfortunately, it’s baseball,” Oakland left-hander Hogan Harris said.

Berríos (8-5) allowed three runs and six hits. He walked two and struck out eight, one shy of his season high. The right-hander is 8-3 with a 2.74 ERA in his past 14 starts.

“José was really good today,” Blue Jays manager John Schneider said “He really made pitches when he had to.”

Left-hander Tim Mayza worked the seventh, Nate Pearson pitched the eighth and Yimi García got two outs in the ninth before leaving because of a sore right knee. Jordan Romano came on and struck out Ryan Noda to strand runners at second and third, earning his 23rd save in 26 chances.

Toronto has won nine of its past 11 home meetings with the Athletics.

Oakland changed up its pitching plans and used right-hander Shintaro Fujinami (3-7) as an opener ahead of Harris, who allowed four runs and five hits in 4 2/3 innings.

“I felt like everything was almost there, but not quite,” Harris said of his performance.

The Blue Jays scored twice against Fujinami before chasing him with two outs in the first. George Springer and Bo Bichette opened the inning with back-to-back hits, Brandon Belt hit a sacrifice fly, and Matt Chapman added an RBI single.

Fujinami allowed four hits. He didn’t walk or strike out a batter.

“With his stuff, you expect maybe a little bit more strikeouts than what we’re seeing,” Athletics manager Mark Kotsay said

Seth Brown hit a solo homer off Berríos in the second, his fifth, but Guerrero drove in a run in the bottom half when Harris hit him on the leg with a bases-loaded pitch.

Noda cut it to 3-2 with an RBI double in the third, but was thrown out trying to advance to third base. JJ Bleday singled before Berríos retired Brown to end the inning.

Jansen made it 5-2 in the bottom half with his 10th homer.

Guerrero extended the lead to 7-3 when he greeted Austin Pruitt with a 437-foot drive to center, his 11th.

TRAINER’S ROOM

Blue Jays: Toronto put RHP Adam Cimber (right shoulder impingement) on the 15-day IL and recalled RHP Bowden Francis from Triple-A Buffalo. Cimber missed 26 games in April and May because of a strained right rhomboid. He had a 10.12 ERA in 11 games after returning May 23.

CELEBRATING CRICKET

The Blue Jays marked Cricket Day by inviting Jamaican star Chris Gayle, nicknamed The Universe Boss, to throw out the ceremonial first pitch. Gayle also took batting practice with a baseball bat before the game. Some Blue Jays players, including infielder Whit Merrifield, took a few swings with a cricket bat.

HOME COOKIN’

The Blue Jays have won 21 of Berríos’ past 24 starts in Toronto, dating to 2021.

SAVE ME

Romano’s 23 saves before the All-Star Break are the second-most in Blue Jays history. B.J. Ryan had 24 before the break in 2006.

UP NEXT

LHP Yusei Kikuchi (6-2, 3.97) starts for the Blue Jays in Sunday’s series finale. RHP Luis Medina (1-6, 7.01) goes for the Athletics.

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Roughriders vs Stampeders Odds, Picks and Predictions — CFL Week 3 - Covers

Saskatchewan is catching plenty of action as the underdog vs. Calgary, but should they be? Our CFL betting picks believe the betting value is with the favorite in this tilt.

Last Updated: Jun 24, 2023 9:11 AM ET Read Time: 4 min

The Calgary Stampeders host the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Saturday night in Week 3 of CFL action. Both of these West Division clubs are 1-1 and have plenty of things to work on.

CFL betting odds hit the board with the Stamps as 5-point home favorites but money has poured in on the visitors, shortening this line to -1.5. Here are my best free Roughriders vs. Stampeders CFL picks and predictions for June 24.

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Roughriders vs Stampeders picks and predictions

Quarterback Jake Maier and the Calgary Stampeders offense looked terrible in Week 1 against the Lions. However, considering that BC shut out the Elks in Week 2 and then held the Blue Bombers high-octane attack to six points on Thursday, that might have been more indicative of the Leos dominant defense than issues for Calgary on offense. In fact, the Stamps bounced back last week against the Redblacks, rolling up 442 total yards while holding Ottawa to 280.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have been a tough team to figure out through two weeks. Their offense was awful in Week 1 but their defense led them to a 17-13 win against the Elks. However, in Week 2, their D surrendered 45 points to Winnipeg, although Trevor Harris threw for 405 yards in a losing effort.

Ultimately, I don't think Harris will be able to duplicate that effort since he's protected by a subpar offensive line and surrounded by a weak group of receivers. Sam Emilius looks like a breakout star out wide, but injuries to injuries to Kian Schaffer-Baker, Derel Walker, and Brayden Lenius hurt.

The Stamps are missing stud wideout Reggie Begelton and last year's CFL leading rusher Ka'Deem Carey, but they have depth in both of those areas, and backup RB Dedrick Mills has been terrific whenever he has been called on. I'm going against the line movement and backing the Stamps on the spread.

My best bet: Stampeders -1.5 (-110 at PointsBet)

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Roughriders vs Stampeders spread and Over/Under analysis

This line opened with the Stamps at -5 and is all the way down to -1.5 at most books.

The Stampeders have consistently been a playoff team over the last decade, but this is Maier's first year coming in as their full-time starting QB. He needs to show more consistency but has flashed great play at times, and completed 22 of 33 passes for 332 yards last week.

They have a balanced offense thanks to a strong ground game, but lost some key defenders in the offseason and will need to replace their pass rush production.

The Roughriders had an anemic offense last year and promptly showed the door to QB Cody Fajardo and offensive coordinator Jason Maas in the offseason. Harris is a better pure passer, but the offensive line is still a work in progress and the WR corps needs more playmakers.

On the other side of the ball, the Riders have a formidable defensive line that gets plenty of pressure, but they are weaker in the secondary, and safety Jayden Dalke has been ruled out for Saturday.

The total opened at 45.5 and hasn't seen any movement. The Under has cashed in Calgary's last four games while going 4-0 in Saskatchewan's previous four contests on the road.

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The Roughriders are 1-7 ATS in their last eight games overall. Find more CFL betting trends for Roughriders vs. Stampeders.

Roughriders vs Stampeders game info

Location:	McMahon Stadium, Calgary, AB
Date:	Sunday, June 24, 2023
Kickoff:	7:00 p.m. ET
TV:	TSN

Roughriders vs Stampeders key injuries

Roughriders: J. Dalke S (Out), K. Schaffer-Baker WR (Out), D. Walker WR (Out), B. Lenius WR (Out), DeMarcus Christmas DT (Out), Frankie Hickson RB (Out), Philip Blake OL (Out).

Stampeders: T. Middlemost WR (Out), R. Begelton WR (Out), K. Carey RB (Out), Titus Wall S (Out), Jalen Philpot WR (Out).

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Als dominant in win over Ticats; move to 2-0 - CFL.ca

HAMILTON — The Montreal Alouettes’ dynamic duo was at it again.

Rookie wide receiver Austin Mack had 81 receiving yards on five catches for two touchdowns from quarterback Cody Fajardo as Montreal defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 38-12.

Fajardo threw for 292 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for 11 yards and a touchdown in the win. Defensive back Kabion Ento led the Als with nine solo tackles and 11 tackles for loss while Tyrice Beverette added six himself. Receiver Kaion Julien-Grant added 94 yards on six receptions in the game, averaging 15.7 yards per catch for the Als.

Despite the loss, Matthew Shiltz threw for 345 yards, playing his first game in place of Bo Levi Mitchell, who was moved to the six-game injured list earlier on Friday. Marc Liegghio was a perfect 4-of-4 on field goals for Hamilton’s 12 points.

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Despite the Ticats getting on the board first thanks to two made field goals from recently-acquired kicker Marc Liegghio, Montreal’s offence swung the momentum at the end of the first quarter thanks to a 77-yard punt return touchdown from Chandler Worthy. The blazing fast returner got to the end zone and kicker David Cote’s convert made it a 7-6 game with zeroes on the clock, to close out the opening quarter.

Halfway through the second quarter Mack caught a 48-yard pass from Fajardo and ran it in to extend the Als’ lead, marking his first CFL touchdown. Cote’s convert pushed the score to 14-6 at 7:40.

The Als’ defence also stepped up in the win, as an interception grabbed by defensive back Ciante Evans set up the play for Fajardo to rush four yards for the touchdown and mark 21-unanswered points for Montreal, who led 21-9 at halftime.

Hamilton’s defence had a big third quarter, as they held the Als to just one touchdown — Mack’s second of the game — slowing the momentum as Malik Carney totalled six tackles and a sack while defensive back Chris Edwards tallied three tackles, a sack and three tackles for loss.

That momentum went south when Wesley Sutton intercepted Shiltz for a touchdown. With the Als up 35-12 at 7:58 of the fourth quarter, that all but sealed the game for the Als, as they won their second-straight to start the season.

The Alouettes will head home with hopes of staying undefeated as they take on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Week 4, while the Tiger-Cats will search for their first win of the season at home again against the Ottawa REDBLACKS.

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Tiger-Cats place Bo Levi Mitchell on six-game injured list, sign QB N'Kosi Perry - 3downnation.com

Tiger-Cats place Bo Levi Mitchell on six-game injured list, sign QB N'Kosi Perry - 3DownNation

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have moved veteran quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell to the six-game injured list with an adductor injury.

Mitchell left during the fourth quarter of Sunday’s loss to the Toronto Argonauts at BMO Field. He completed 16-of-24 pass attempts for 161 yards and two interceptions during the outing and was replaced by Matthew Shiltz, who will start against the Alouettes.

The 33-year-old was initially listed as a backup on the Ticats’ Week 3 depth chart despite the injury holding him out of practice, to remain in compliance with the CFL’s requirement to have three quarterbacks dressed. However, the Ticats announced the signing of American quarterback N’Kosi Perry hours before kickoff on Friday and will dress him instead.

The move will allow Hamilton significant cap savings, as Mitchell’s substantial per-game earnings of $9,761.11 will not count toward the salary cap until he is removed from the six-game.

Perry played in 24 games over the past two seasons at Florida Atlantic University, completing 425-of-717 pass attempts for 5,483 yards, 45 touchdowns and 12 interceptions while adding 198 carries for 408 yards and 10 rushing touchdowns. The six-foot-four, 198-pound signal caller transferred from the University of Miami, where he completed 208-of-397 passes for 2,484 yards, 24 touchdowns and 10 interceptions while adding 111 rushing attempts for 217 yards and three touchdowns in 25 games.

Mitchell was one of many high-profile additions for the Ticats this past off-season following a decade-long run with the Calgary Stampeders during which he won two Grey Cups and two Most Outstanding Player awards. He has struggled out of the gate in Steeltown, throwing for 349 yards, one touchdown, and four interceptions over two starts.

The Ticats (0-2) will kick off against the Alouettes (1-0) at 7:30 p.m. EDT. Montreal eliminated Hamilton from postseason contention last year, defeating them 28-17 in the East Semi-Final.

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