Edmonton Eskimos
While Lucky Whitehead was essential in Winnipeg’s 28-21 win over the Edmonton Eskimos, luck didn’t need to be. Oddly enough, after the game concluded it was difficult to praise or criticize either team due to one bizarre stat: Edmonton scoring zero touchdowns on 445 yards of offence. And there’s more oddity to this game. Edmonton […]
Predicting sports seasons is a fun, and often embarrassing activity to partake in. But I don’t mind the embarrassment, and by that I mean I go all-in on my predictions. Part one of my two CFL 2019 predictions pieces has an in-depth focus on the 2019 CFL standings and playoffs. CFL 2019 Predictions CFL Standings: […]
When the Edmonton Eskimos lost free agent quarterback Mike Reilly to the B.C. Lions last month, there were more than a few doomsday prognosticators in Edmonton. And rightfully so. Losing a franchise quarterback like Reilly would be a massive blow to any team. But to the Eskimos and their fans, this would be unacceptable. The […]
The 2019 free agent crop in the CFL is unprecedented in terms of both quality and quantity of players available (over 200). The most intriguing storylines heading into CFL free agency will, of course, be at the quarterback position. While some teams are seemingly secure at the quarterback spot, there could be a lot of […]
When the 2018 CFL season concluded last November so too were a lot of player contracts. Around 250 players will hit the open market on February 12 as free agents, meaning there will be much work to do for the nine CFL general managers. While teams have been busy locking up some of their free […]
It is unlikely that there has been a busier off-season in CFL history than this one right now. From the Mexico combine and draft to numerous coaching moves and important free agent signings, this off-season has not disappointed. But it is not over yet. Not even close. The current CBA is set to expire on […]
The Edmonton Eskimos have been relatively quiet thus far in free agency. However, the team has recently brought in Travon Van and Aston Whiteside, two defending Grey Cup champions, to bolster their roster. Travon Van and Aston Whiteside to Rejoin Maas in Edmonton Ottawa Redblacks running back Travon Van and defensive end Aston Whiteside have signed on to be […]
Last Word on Canadian Football is back with it’s Bold Predictions! After generating plenty of discussion last week the crew takes on the CFL Division Finals
With the 2016 CFL postseason set to kick off tomorrow, Last Word on Canadian Football provides its Bold Predictions for the CFL Semi Finals.
The final CFL Check-In is here as Thomas Gunther wraps up the season and makes some playoff predictions in the CFL Check-In: Week 20.
The CFL regular season is now over, and the playoff match-ups are set for the CFL semi-finals. It took right until the last week of the season to determine how everything was to be, and now we have that clear playoff picture that we’ve all been waiting for. No matter what team you cheer for, it […]
With the 2016 season nearly over, Last Word On Canadian Football’s Thomas Gunther rolls out his list of West Division MOP Candidates.
LWOS writer Thomas Gunther is back with the CFL Week 18 Talking Points. This time Gunther takes a look at the whole weekend’s slate of games.
With the playoffs in sight LWOS takes a look at the entire league and makes some predictions in the CFL Check-In: Week 16 Season Review.
With another week in the books Kelly steps in for Thomas to cover the Riders second win in the CFL Week 13 Talking Points.
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The last time a CFL team went a whole season without a win, Newfoundland had just joined Canada. But what caused the decline in winless seasons in the CFL?
The ongoing pandemic is threatening the 2020 CFL season. CFL games may restart in September but, according to league commissioner Randy Ambrosie, this is the best-case scenario. Until then, unfortunately, CFL fans will be left with little more than reruns and football games at the All Jackpots Casino. News has recently emerged about a potential […]
If there’s a player who deserves to be bitter about coronavirus postponing the 2020 CFL season, it’s Sean Thomas Erlington. Instead, the 27-year-old is eager to pick up where he left off. The Montreal native exploded out of the gates with Hamilton in 2019, averaging 139 yards per game — a total of 224 rushing […]
A few days ago, CFL Commissioner Randy Ambrosie hosted a virtual Town Hall. In it, he made a few key announcements regarding the 2020 season. Ambrosie discussed both a shortened season and the cancellation of Touchdown Atlantic; however, the most impactful point made concerned the change to the Grey Cup hosting format. Previously, teams bid […]
Yesterday the CFL provided a much-needed public update to the state of its 2020 season. Commissioner Randy Ambrosie’s message had three key points: a potential season start date, the cancellation of Touchdown Atlantic, and a new Grey Cup host (possibly). Debating over the likelihood of the 2020 season being played would be endless, so hypothetically […]
Sick of 2010s’ lists? Well, we have good news — this is a 2020’s list! Totally different. In all seriousness, there are a ton of CFL players under 30 — an unofficial cutoff age for this team — who deserve some recognition for their greatness to come. And considering the CFL’s ratio rules of course, […]
Set to become the tenth team in the CFL, the Atlantic Schooners have been in the works since 2017. As the revival of a failed 1980s franchise, the Schooners hope to bring football to the Maritimes. The region has seen significant support for a Canadian football team; however, recent and ongoing developments threaten to derail […]
Draft day has come and gone, and 73 Canadians have been signed to the CFL. To discuss the good and the bad, here are the 2020 CFL Draft winners and losers.
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Nik Kowalski, Editor
Nik holds a Creative Communications diploma from Red River College and a joint communications degree from the University of Winnipeg. Every day Nik is becoming a fan of the NHL more than individual teams, but he'd still like to see Nashville win a cup.