The Thursday Report July 8th| Elks Vs Redblacks NHL Offer Sheets + Egypt Round of 16 Drama
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Ewan Manning and William Melsness discuss the latest in sports, including the Edmonton Elks' performance, NHL offer sheets, and World Cup drama.
The Thursday Report — Episode 2 | Ewan Manning & William Melsness 00:00 — Introduction and episode preview 01:17 — Blue Jays talk and early-season outlook 04:33 — Edmonton Elks game preview vs. Ottawa 05:34 — Recap of the loss to BC and the Elks’ 3–1 start 06:38 — James Butler’s big game and the Elks’ run game issues 07:41 — Austin Mack’s breakout performance 09:20 — Ottawa’s winless start and game prediction 10:58 — Offensive adjustments and Jordan Max Simic’s play-calling 12:08 — Elks defence, pressure, and coverage concerns 14:16 — Injury updates and key defensive players 16:24 — Commonwealth crowd, home atmosphere, and attendance 18:01 — Justin Rankin’s ball security and fumbling concerns 21:18 — Leo Carlson offer sheet and Anaheim Ducks discussion 29:28 — Edmonton Oilers offseason, cap space, and roster decisions 34:26 — Goaltending plans and the three-goalie strategy 38:36 — Oilers contract breakdown and roster value 44:27 — World Cup recap: Switzerland, Argentina, Egypt, and VAR controversy 50:58 — UFC 303 preview: McGregor, Holloway, and the fight card 52:35 — Outro and final thoughts Become a supporter of this podcast…
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