It was a busy week for news in Canadian sports as the CFL unveiled major rule changes and NHL preseason action got underway across the country. Here’s what you might have missed this week on Winnipeg Sports Talk:
CFL Commissioner Stewart Johnston joins WST
CFL Commissioner Stewart Johnston sat down with Hustler to explain the league’s new rule changes and why he believes they’ll improve the game.
Murat Ates from The Athletic joined WST to break down the biggest storylines from Jets training camp. He covered the competition for the 13th forward spot, the fight for the eighth defenceman role, and Ville Heinola’s chances of sticking with the big club. Murat also shared which players have impressed him most as the Jets work toward final roster decisions.
The WST Game of the Month Ticket Pack is here! Join the WST crew in Hustler’s Section 316 and pick the games you want to attend. Each ticket includes a beverage and early access to the pregame mingle outside Section 310.
Blue Bombers legend and CFL on TSN analyst Milt Stegall joined the show on Wednesday to provide his perspective on the rule changes laid out by Commissioner Stewart Johnston. He also discussed the Bombers challenge ahead of them this weekend when they welcome the 9-5 Tiger-Cats to town.
Ken Wiebe from the Winnipeg Free Press shared his perspective on training camp standouts, Colby Barlow’s preseason play, and Jonathan Toews’ first game with the Jets.
It’s a big week for the Blue Bombers as Zach Collaros returns to the lineup against Hamilton. Jeff Hamilton from the Winnipeg Free Press and Ed Tait from BlueBombers.com joined WST to break down the matchup — from Winnipeg’s passing game and secondary, to the challenge of facing Bo Levi Mitchell, plus their thoughts on the CFL’s new rule changes heading into Week 17.
NFL Week 4 is here! Hustler is joined by Pat Gregoire and Jake Bolin Moss on the latest edition of WST Winners as they break down their partner parlays, top picks against the spread, and favourite touchdown scorers for the weekend’s slate.
