Published May 26, 2021
Rangers Roundup: Nils Lundkvist injured at World Championship, and Chris Drury taking his time on a new coach By Anthony Scultore Nils Lundkvist (Lulea/SHL)
New York Rangers prospect defenseman, Nils Lundkvist was injured in a collision at the World Championships last night. Per Uffe Bodin, it is a lower-body injury that force him out of the tournament.
#NYR prospect Nils Lundkvist is forced out of the World Championships due to a lower-body injury. Left last nights win against Switzerland late in the third period. Uffe Bodin (@UffeBodin) May 26, 2021
Nils Lundkvist incredible season
One of the New York Rangers 2018 first round picks, Nils Lundkvist was announced as the winner of the Salming Trophy this past April. It goes to the best Swedish-born defenseman in the SHL as chosen by Bjore Salming himself. Nils led all defenders in goals with 14 and power play goals with 8.
CFL names 2021 Hall of Fame class By News Room
Apr 13, 2021 8:52 AM
The CFL Hall of Fame will induct five players, a head coach with an impressive resume on both sides of the border and a former commissioner in 2021.
The players are receiver Nik Lewis, defensive backs Orlando Steinauer and Don Wilson and defensive linemen Will Johnson and Mike Walker.
Lewis played 14 seasons in the CFL with the Calgary Stampeders (2004-2014) and the Montreal Alouettes (2015-2017), appearing in 226 games. Lewis began his career in Calgary, where he eclipsed the 1,000-yard receiving mark in each of his first nine years, a feat he repeated again in 2016 with Montreal. He recorded six seasons with 80 or more receptions and two seasons with 100 or more catches. Lewis became the CFL’s all-time receptions leader in 2017, with a total 1,051 receptions.
Canadian Football Hall of Fame Unveils Class of 2021 Share
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TORONTO Five legendary players from the Canadian Football League (CFL), an iconic head coach and an instrumental leader are included in the Class of 2021 unveiled today by the Canadian Football Hall of Fame (CFHOF) and Museum.
To be inducted under the Player category are defensive linemen Will Johnson and Mike Walker, wide receiver Nik Lewis and defensive backs Orlondo Steinauer and Don Wilson. In the Builder category, former Montreal Alouettes Head Coach Marv Levy and the sixth CFL Commissioner Doug Mitchell are to be inducted.
“The Canadian Football Hall of Fame is proud to honour these individuals who have contributed so much to our game, on the field, on the sidelines and in the boardroom,” said Greg Dick, Interim CFHOF Executive Director. “I would also like to thank the Selection Committee for their tireless work in selecting this year’s excellent class.”
By Derek Taylor
The talking is about to end and the action will begin.
CFL free agency officially opens Tuesday at 11:00am. At that point every free agent will be available to move wherever he wants. That provides a ton of opportunity for the Riders.
What do we know about the Riders plans?
The team is talking very seriously to defensive tackle Micah Johnson. Sources tell The Sports Cage that negotiations between Johnson and the Riders are going well. Micah played for the Riders in 2019 before signing in BC before the 2020 season. The 32 year old could quickly find himself back in green.
Lions Bring Back Lokombo, Sign Guzylak-Messam To Extension Share
Bo Lokombo (N) and also announced the signing of LB
Isaiah Guzylak-Messam (N) to a contract extension. Guzylak-Messam was eligible to become a free agent next Tuesday.
We’re excited to invest in Canadian talent at the linebacker position,” said Lions co-GM/head coach Rick Campbell.
“Bo and Isaiah will be big contributors to our team in 2021”
Lokombo (6’3”, 229 lbs)- Returns for a third tour of duty with the Lions after recording 51 defensive tackles, two interceptions and a forced fumble in 15 games with the Montreal Alouettes in 2019. A third-round selection of the Lions (21