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Edmonton Oilers add defensive organizational depth with UDA D-man Riley Stillman signing
Edmonton Oilers add defensive organizational depth with UDA D-man Riley Stillman signing

Edmonton Journal

time01-07-2025

  • Sport
  • Edmonton Journal

Edmonton Oilers add defensive organizational depth with UDA D-man Riley Stillman signing

Article content The Edmonton Oilers have signed UFA Riley Stillman. The Oilers were in the market for a depth D-man and Stillman would appear to fit that bill. Article content A Peterborough native, the 27-year-old split last season between Carolina and their AHL affiliate in Chicago. 0-0-0- in 5GM for The 'Canes, 3-6-9 in 35 GP for the Wolves. Stillman has 163 NHL regular season games under his belt. Latest National Stories

Just for Laughs founder's sex-assault civil trial disrupted as accuser lashes out during break
Just for Laughs founder's sex-assault civil trial disrupted as accuser lashes out during break

Edmonton Journal

time26-06-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Edmonton Journal

Just for Laughs founder's sex-assault civil trial disrupted as accuser lashes out during break

Article content MONTREAL — The civil trial of Gilbert Rozon was disrupted by a rare outburst on Thursday when one of the women accusing the Just for Laughs founder of sexual assault lashed out at him during a break. The plaintiff's husband also allegedly grabbed Rozon and threatened to strangle him outside the courtroom after the disgraced former comedy mogul denied the woman's allegations during his testimony. Article content The altercation led the judge to postpone the proceedings until Friday morning. Rozon is being sued for nearly $14 million by nine women who accuse him of sexual assault and misconduct, including actress Danie Frenette, who alleges he raped her twice in 1988, when she was working for the Just for Laughs comedy festival. Frenette's stepdaughter, actress Salome Corbo, also alleges Rozon sexually assaulted her when she was 13 years old and working at the festival. Corbo is not a plaintiff in the case, but she has testified against him. On Thursday, Rozon flatly denied the allegations of both women. He said Frenette's account of the first alleged rape, which she says occurred in a wooded area on his property during a party at the end of the 1988 festival, is 'completely implausible.' He also suggested Corbo only testified 'because she's Danie Frenette's stepdaughter.' Article content 'What kind of person lies like that?' Frenette shouted in an expletive-laden tirade during a break in proceedings. 'No class,' Rozon said quietly as he left the room. After Rozon left the courtroom, Stefano Corbo, Frenette's husband and Salome Corbo's father, allegedly pulled him by the ear and then grabbed him by the throat and threatened him. When he returned before Judge Chantal Tremblay, Rozon claimed Corbo had told him he wanted to strangle and suffocate him. His lawyer told the judge she had to intervene between the two men, and said neither she nor her client had the 'peace of mind' to continue the proceedings. The hearing was postponed until Friday morning. Tremblay also excluded Corbo from the courtroom and asked him to follow the trial remotely for the remainder of the proceedings. Rozon also described the alleged attack to journalists at the Montreal courthouse, saying he was shocked by the incident. 'If he had done the same thing to a woman, physically assaulting her, where would he be today, honestly?' he said. 'I thought this was a sacred place.' Article content Latest National Stories

Blue Jays make pair of minor moves fully aware bigger decisions await
Blue Jays make pair of minor moves fully aware bigger decisions await

Edmonton Journal

time20-06-2025

  • Sport
  • Edmonton Journal

Blue Jays make pair of minor moves fully aware bigger decisions await

Article content The Blue Jays added depth to their outfield, while bolstering their bullpen in what must be viewed as the beginning for some kind of major move to be engineered down the road. So much of what will be done to cement the Jays as playoff contenders is all dependent on health. Article content Health was the reason why Nathan Lukes and reliever Nick Sandlin were unavailable, but each is back after being reinstated from the injured list Friday. Article content Both were active for Friday night's series opener against the visiting Chicago White Sox. The bigger picture involves the July 31 trade deadline and how the Blue Jays are positioned in the weeks leading up to a time when a deal of consequence might be enough to push the team over the line. With Lukes back, the team's outfield becomes a bit crowded. With Sandlin's return, it could spell the end for Chad Green, who has not acquitted himself when called upon. Veteran reliever Erik Swanson was DFA'd by the club, a move many had expected given his struggles. It's an interesting time for the Blue Jays, who have played well, with the interest surrounding the ball club only to intensify as they remain in the hunt for a wild-card spot with hopes of catching the AL-leading New York Yankees, who have slipped a bit atop their perch. The Bronx Bombers will be in town later in the month with a return visit to Rogers Centre on tap next month. Article content Sandlin, who was sideline with a lat strain, hasn't pitched since late April. Of all the moves GM Ross Atkins made this past off-season, Sandlin's acquisition from Cleveland flew under the radar. When he was healthy and able to pitch, Sandlin did well. In fact, most of the moves made by Atkins have turned out well for the Blue Jays. One can quibble with the signing of Anthony Santander (shoulder), but no one was complaining when the Jays acquired a power bat to address the team's glaring need for a thumper. For the record, Santander has yet to resume hitting. Lukes has been a pleasant surprise. To make room for Lukes and Sandlin, the Jays optioned outfielder Will Robertson and LHP Justin Bruihl. Once Daulton Varsho returns from his hamstring injury, making room for him will not be an issue. Article content Another injured player expected to back sooner than later is reliever Yimi Garcia. As for Bowden Francis, the struggling starter had a cortisone injection and isn't expected to throw for a few days. Perhaps the biggest domino is veteran starter Max Scherzer, who hurt his thumb in his Blue Jays debut way back in the season-series opener against the visiting Baltimore Orioles. In terms of progress, it's been going well for the right-hander, but until he's on the mound in a big-league game no one is sure what the future holds. Scherzer is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Saturday. Barring a setback, Scherzer is likely to make a start next week when the Jays are in Cleveland. RECOMMENDED VIDEO Article content Latest National Stories

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