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Sad to see Ryan leaving curling. Mike seemed to finally have a blended team again, Misfits (according to Brett Laing) sure didn't look misfit in the Briar. I thought Mike looked more relaxed than he had for a long time and the team played well. Who is going to take his place?

I notice on the teams section on here that it needs some updating. I read on a curling post that Brad Jacobs was going to play with Carruthers, but I think that was an old post even thought it was dated today as Jason Gunnlaugson is still shown on Carruthers team. He is long gone isn't he?

Was really impressed with Dunstone's team. And Colton Lott was a real gem to watch. It was a heartbreaking loss but that team is going to go somewhere and make Manitoba proud.

Not sure of other changes but looking forward to the rest of the season.

I felt that the teams were stressed under some of the new laws. But I guess we all have to adjust to the changes.

To these teams I wish you be best. It is time to see the younger ones rise up. BC team, great for their first time. I enjoyed watching Northern Ontario under Darren Moulding. Good job Darren. Now that Colin Hodgson is leaving who is taking his place?

Not sure of the changes on any of the women's teams but hope that the teams section will be updated to bring it current before the season is done.

Go Canada in the World's. Looks like there will be a few short nights watching the games in the early morning.

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@Lovemycurling - I didn't want to quote since it would take up so much space lol.

I don't see Brent Laing stepping back yet. After their successful Brier, I think McEwan finds a competent third and he will have a competitive enough team for the next 2.5 years.

Jacobs joining Carruthers should be fun to see and should increase Reid's chances at going deeper in big events.

Team Dunstone is fun to watch, and it's nice to see Lott back in the men's game, and with Dunstone again. Watching them in the 2013 Canadian Juniors was a really fun experience (not to mention the silver and bronze medallists from that same event were represented at this year's Brier - Saunders from NS and Scoffin from AB then, Yukon now.) Also hoping Lottx2 gets over the hump this week and finally gets their mixed doubles gold.

No clue what happens in N.O with Jacobs snatched up.

Just random thoughts:
I wonder if we will see Team Gushue or another dominant team ignore residency rules since we can assume the 3 wild card teams will continue at the Brier. I'm not sure why any of them should have to follow residency rules since part of the reason they already get in based on CRTS. If the goal is to get to the Olympics and win/medal, then some of these folks can get more competition outside of the Brier (with less prestige - in Canada, of course) then I could see some just forming a team with whoever they want and competing on the tour, especially if said players has already won a Brier.

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I wonder if we will see Team Gushue or another dominant team ignore residency rules

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^ I am aware, hence why I was speaking about the wild card teams, and the upcoming/continuous residences rule changes.

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John Cullen saying big shakeups in the men's game across neighbouring provinces.

https://twitter.com/cullenoncurling...946892989222912

Has to be Ontario, either Manitoba or Quebec? Can't see McEwen going back to Manitoba but maybe teaming up with Gunner in Ontario? Or skipping Team Asselin?

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Maybe David Murdoch will put together a HP team.
So maybe we can win a world or Olympic medal.

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Maybe David Murdoch will put together a HP team

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Bradley Theissen stepping away next year. Jaques Gauthier joining Team K. Koe for next season.

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Mountains = molehills.

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I realize he's a cousin of Tardi but how did he land this gig?

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I'm not shocked to see Q Anon arrive on a curling forum but the level of absolute stupidity is still shocking.

Brad Thiessen hasn't tweeted about this? Colour me chocked since brad Thiessen has tweeted less than ten times in a year. And his last tweet? A Jan 25 tweet about the pressure of being away from family and mental health. But, no, Qurlingwatcher1 sees a conspiracy theory.

"DID HIS MOTHER HELP OUT?!" Maybe! Probably? So what if she did? So what if she called up Koe himself and suggested it? What would be wrong with that? In the end Kevin Koe is Kevin Koe and he sure as hell isn't going to do anything he doesn't want to.

I can only imagine what Qurlingwatcher 1 was saying back when Kevin Martin played. I'm sure the "WEF" and "Davos" were responsible for his endless parade of seconds, too.

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^ also to add, lol at claiming Brent Laing got the boot from team Koe post-Olympics. As if him and Kennedy both weren’t already leaving regardless after that season.

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Well CurlngWatcher1, Tyler posted a statement on Insta:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CqVs5t1p00n/

Sorry to disappoint you, CurlingWatcher1.

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St.georges adds Sinclair and larouche. To her team. Since Sinclair can't play provincials yet larouche will join them for provincials and possible Scotties. If the chemistry is good that wilbe a very good team next season.
Great add to bring back larouche. St.georges will benefit a great at deal from her experience

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I'm gonna predict right now either Schneider joins Laycock or knapp. The out there idea is he leves Saskatchewan and joins mccewen

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McEwen joked about representing host province at back-to-back Briers. Now I want him to be in every Brier from now on representing host province until the day he retires.

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Not sure whatcto make of the new team mccewen. Honestly thought Mike would either go back to manitoba or poach came from Epping. Maybe even team up with John himself

Few predictions of international teams I think could see change

Sixten totzek
Steffen walstad
Rebecca Morrison
Anna hasselborg
Tabitha peterson

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Laing should skip his own team in Ontario. Howard throws last rock, Thiessen, and Scott Howard.

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I would rather see Laing play more mixed doubles with Jones. The MD Super Series is expanding next season. I'd rather see them win some of those instead of another Scotties/Brier.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDyhVh0CA-k&t=36m21s

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Team Epping will part ways with Scott Chadwick at the end of the season.

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Team Epping will part ways with Scott Chadwick at the end of the season.

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Saskatchewan is easier to win than Ontario you blathering idiot.

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Jason Camm (Mat's brother), will be Team Epping's newest member for the upcoming season.

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I can’t seem to go past page 1 of the forum’s threads, so with that said: Mackenzie Zacharias is leaving Team Jones at the end of the season, and according to the JJ press release, is taking a break from competitive curling. I doubt this will last a whole season and I suspect she will be skipping again much sooner than later.

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Not sure whatcto make of the new team mccewen. Honestly thought Mike would either go back to manitoba or poach came from Epping. Maybe even team up with John himself

Few predictions of international teams I think could see change

Sixten totzek
Steffen walstad
Rebecca Morrison
Anna hasselborg
Tabitha peterson

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