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Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Could Georgiev Be The Answer to Detroit's Goalie Problem?
Former Stanley Cup champion Alexander Georgiev will be a free agent and could be a target for a Red Wings team hungry for help in net. Image The Red Wings goalie room could use some retooling. After finishing bottom 12 in goals against average as a team last year, it's no surprise that one of the focuses for Steve Yzerman and company is goaltending help, according to Daily Faceoff's Jeff Marek. Advertisement We've seen how quickly some teams can turn around their goalie rooms like the Colorado Avalanche this past season. They brought in Mackenzie Blackwood and Scott Wedgewood to restore stability in goal, trading away former All-Star and Stanley Cup champion Alexandar Georgiev, who was sent to San Jose for Blackwood in an early December deal. The Avalanche went from the third-worst goals against average in the league at 3.55 to fifth-best in the NHL and this left Georgiev on the outside looking in. The 29-year-old Russian netminder had his numbers further trampled on when starting games for one of the league's worst defences in San Jose. Georgiev is seemingly not returning to the Sharks next season and will be available as an unrestricted free agent on July 1st. Advertisement He finished with a brutal .875 save percentage and a 3.88 goals against average through 31 appearances with San Jose, marking last season as his career-worst. Bookmark The Hockey News Detroit Red Wings team site to stay connected to the latest news, game-day coverage, and player features. This is a netminder that had a 40-16-6 record with a 2.53 goals against average just three seasons ago and can still be a difference making goaltender in the right system. New Detroit bench boss Todd McLellan has a history of inserting solid defensive structures in wherever he goes and could make the Red Wings taking a low-cost flyer on Georgiev a good idea. Advertisement More Red Wings: 3 Free Agent Defenceman That Detroit Should Target Before this past season, Georgiev led all NHL goalies with 78 wins over the previous three years, posting a 2.77 goals-against average and a .908 save percentage during that span. Some believe he was only successful due to Colorado's system and that the numbers are inflated but McLellan may be able to create a structure that works for him, if he was to sign in Detroit. McLellan's defensive schemes played a key role in the LA Kings finishing with a top-nine defence during his five-year tenure, much like his seven seasons with the San Jose Sharks, where his ranked top six in defence. Advertisement It's an option that the Red Wings will surely take into consideration as Georgiev is still relatively young at 29 and could work as a perfect spacer for the team as they wait for high end prospect Sebastian Cossa to develop. Until then, Georgiev would have the highest upside potential of any goalie in Detroit's current group. Never miss a story by adding us to your Google News favorites.
Otago Daily Times
11-06-2025
- Otago Daily Times
Alexandra Lotto winner dead after downward spiral into drugs
The former boss of an Alexandra plumber who died after squandering a life-changing multimillion Lotto win on drugs remembers the man as having a ''bright future'' until he won the money. Josh Winslet — known for bagging a $22million Lotto win in 2017 while working in Alexandra — died in his South Australian home from health complications from excessive drug use, the Daily Mail Australia reported. His death came mere months after he was sentenced in the Adelaide District Court to three years and nine months' jail with a non-parole period of 18 months in 2022 after pleading guilty to supplying MDMA and possessing a firearm without a licence. The sentence was suspended on a two-year good behaviour bond, allowing Winslet time to show he had changed his ways. However, months later, he was dead, it was revealed this week. Mr Winslet had been working for McLellan's Plumbing & Heating in Alexandra for a couple of weeks when he won the Lotto ticket. His former employer, Rory McLellan, said that he remembered Mr Winslet as being a ''nice-natured young guy''. ''He had a bright future ahead of him until he won that money,'' he said. Once Mr Winslet won the money, Mr McLellan, an experienced businessman, attempted to assist the younger man by putting him in touch with business and financial advisers. However, he ''never saw him again'' after he won the money. In 2017, Mr Winslet spent his last $19 on a Lotto ticket — that ticket was a winner and Mr Winslet was an instant multimillionaire. The win was confirmed on a Thursday, and Mr Winslet initially said he would be back at work on Monday. Mr McLellan told him not to be silly. ''I said, 'there's always a job here for you but I could imagine you not wanting to come to work when it sinks in.''' Mr Winslet bought investment properties in New Zealand and South Australia, and some of his funds were put into a trust set up by his parents. However, he still had enough of his fortune to allow him to quit working as a plumber and bankroll a ''hopeless'' drug addiction. In August 2020, police found Mr Winslet in possession of 2.27g of cocaine and found nearly 30g of MDMA at his Adelaide property during a raid. In a compartment in the bathroom was a Mauser handgun and ammunition. During sentencing in September 2022, Judge Heath Barklay said because of the money that Mr Winslet had won, ''there was no motivation on your part to work or do anything other than enjoy'' himself. He was treated as a ''free ride'' by many, Judge Barklay said at the time. ''Although winning the Powerball was incredibly positive in many ways, the down side ... is that you lost motivation in life and contented yourself with living a hedonistic lifestyle punctuated by drug use,'' the judge said. Mr Winslet had battled two rare conditions since birth, and had a ''miserable childhood'', which included being bullied throughout school because of his ''physical deformities'', the Daily Mail reported. He underwent many operations to treat Duane syndrome and Goldenhar syndrome — both rare congenital conditions.
Cision Canada
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Cision Canada
From Canada with Love: Celebrating 30 Delicious Years of the McFlurry® Français
Join McDonald's Canada in Honouring the Atlantic Roots of the McFlurry with New Flavours, Art and a Summer of Celebration TORONTO, June 10, 2025 /CNW/ - A Canadian invention as iconic as poutine, the McFlurry ® – one of Canada's tastiest creations – is celebrating its 30 th anniversary this summer! Created in June 1995 by , a visionary Canadian franchisee from Bathurst, New Brunswick, the McFlurry has transformed from its humble beginnings as a local favourite into an international phenomenon, enjoyed in 99 countries around the world. This summer, McDonald's Canada is inviting people across the country to dive into a celebration filled with new flavours, art, and Canadian spirit. "The McFlurry is more than a dessert; it's a testament to the Canadian spirit of innovation and a source of national pride," said Ron McLellan, McDonald's Canada Franchisee and inventor of the McFlurry. While the McFlurry might have captured hearts globally, its roots remain planted in Atlantic Canada. As we mark this significant milestone, McDonald's Canada invites guests to celebrate the innovation and community spirit that the McFlurry embodies by picking up a McFlurry this summer and enjoying a sweet bite of unique Canadian history. "Creating the McFlurry was about sharing joy," McLellan reflects. "Seeing it embraced around the world is a dream." Taste the Celebration: New Menu Lineup Celebrate the McFlurry all summer long with limited-time flavours that promise an explosion of taste. Canadians can mark this milestone with the Birthday Cake McFlurry – made with creamy vanilla soft serve, confetti cookie dough, and a splash of birthday cake syrup. They can also indulge in the luscious Cheesecake McFlurry, with four flavour toppings to choose from, including: Strawberry, Fudge, Caramel, and Oreo. Following this, McDonald's Canada will introduce another new flavour to help Canadians beat the heat while quantities last. Every McFlurry is made with 100% Canadian dairy, reflecting McDonald's commitment to quality and Canadian sourcing. Art Meets Dessert: East Coast Originality in Action To pay homage to the birthplace of the McFlurry, McDonald's Canada is launching its "An East Coast Original" campaign to celebrate where it all began. As part of this tribute, seven talented artists across the East Coast were commissioned to craft and produce original McFlurry-inspired artworks in each of their unique mediums to bring this campaign to life. These pieces will highlight the dynamic culture and vibrant spirit of Atlantic Canada, instill pride, and showcase local originality, in recognition of the McFlurry 30 th anniversary. The artists included in the campaign are: Vanessa Thomas, Painting & Mixed Media, Nova Scotia Adam McNamara, Wood Sculpture, Nova Scotia Cynthia DeCoste, Painting, New Brunswick Janice Goguen & Les Hookeuses du Bor'de'lo, Rug Hooking, New Brunswick Sarah Nicole Dart, Cynography, PEI Jill O'Reilly, Stained Glass Mosaic, Newfoundland Jonathan and Elizabeth White, Quilting, Driftwood & Painting, Newfoundland McFlurry Fast Facts The McFlurry was first created on June 7 th, 1995, in Bathurst, New Brunswick, by Ron McLellan, McDonald's Canada franchisee It was named McFlurry because a flurry felt like a cool, crisp, catch-a-snowflake-on-your-tongue moment of delightful possibility that engaged the senses and lifted people's moods The first-ever McFlurry flavour was Oreo, and still one of the most beloved flavours today At launch, there were six flavours at Ron McLellan's Bathurst, New Brunswick location: Oreo, Smarties, Coffee Crisp, Crispy Crunch, SKOR, and Fudgee-O Ron McLellan's favourite McFlurry flavour is caramel with a double shot of Oreo! Some global unique flavours include Baci ® Perugina ® i n Italy, Matcha in Japan, and Durian Crunch in Singapore About McDonald's Canada: In 1967, Canada welcomed the first McDonald's restaurant to Richmond, British Columbia. Today, McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Limited has become part of the Canadian fabric, with McDonald's restaurants serving nearly two million guests every day and employing almost 100,00 people across Canada. More than 90 per cent of McDonald's 1,450 Canadian restaurants are locally owned and operated by independent franchisees, with the remaining restaurants corporately owned and operated by McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Limited. Of the almost $2 billion spent on food and paper by McDonald's restaurants, over 80 per cent is purchased from suppliers in Canada. For more information on McDonald's Canada, visit
North Wales Live
28-05-2025
- Business
- North Wales Live
Toilet closure plan scrapped in favour of council tax rise
Plans to shut public toilets in three communities have been put on hold in favour of plans to raise council tax to keep them open. Denbighshire Council cabinet members voted at a meeting last month to close public conveniences at St Asaph, Rhuddlan and Dyserth in a cost-cutting exercise that will also see six other public toilets upgraded. The planned closures sparked fury, and backbench councillors challenged the decision, asking for it to be considered again. Now, cabinet members have agreed a council tax rise of 0.27% could be used to keep the toilets open. As part of the local toilet strategy, Denbighshire Council was looking to introduce cashless payment systems on upgraded toilets at Rhyl, Prestatyn, Denbigh, Ruthin, Llangollen and Corwen. After a failed grant bid to Welsh Government, the council planned to apply for Lottery funds to pay for the upgrades. Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox. Now, the three toilet closures have been halted after Cllr Andrea Tomlin, backed by five other councillors, called the decision in. Following a debate by the partnership scrutiny committee and at cabinet yesterday (Tuesday), Denbighshire's cabinet voted to look at scrapping the plans. Councillors opposing the toilets' closure claimed the move would be 'ignoring the needs and dignity of the vulnerable', as well as those of community workers while 'putting the tourist economy at risk'. Members also claimed the strategy undermined the Wellbeing Act. Another concern highlighted was damage to the council's reputation. But the new proposal could see council tax increase by about £4.83 per year for a typical household, with councillors backing the move, claiming the increase will protect people's health, dignity, and access to public facilities. Leader Cllr Jason McLellan said: 'At the end of the day, council tax is there to fund services, and it is an option that could be applied to many other services.' Cllr David Williams asked for assurances that toilets would remain open while negotiations were ongoing. Cllr McLellan answered: 'Yes, they will stay open, David.' Cllr Martyn Hogg then said he was concerned that the decision to close toilets could disproportionately affect rural communities. Cllr Hogg suggested an alternative solution to saving toilets could result in community councils - who might take over running toilets from the county council – being forced to up their precepts in individual wards, rather than increasing council tax across the county as a whole. This would mean rural residents paying more. He then gave an example of St Asaph residents paying more council tax to keep toilets open in the city, rather than all Denbighshire residents sharing the cost. 'I think we should be sharing the burden, especially on toilets,' he said. 'There seems to be a very strong opinion across the whole county that public toilets are an important service.' Cllr McLellan said council tax would be increased across the county if a decision was reached but maintained there would be 'nuances' of individual community councils setting their own precepts. Cllr Brian Jones said: 'Saturday night I got challenged about this meeting today and challenged about this proposed 0.2% increase to cover the cost of running public toilets across the county. 'The point I want to make: It was the easiest challenge in seven years of being involved in the public sector to defend the corner, and the people with them that asked the question, they all agreed. In this instance, you can't go raising council tax to cover other gaps because you will hit resistance, but I think in respect of public toilets, you'll struggle to find any resident, when you explain the debate on it, people just agree.' Cllr McLellan said the decision would now trigger a process to negotiate an increase in council tax with city, town, and community councils and that the toilets would remain open in the meantime. The cabinet voted unanimously in favour of reconsidering its decision to close existing Denbighshire operated public conveniences and will instead look to retain services by funding the cost from a dedicated 0.27% increase in council tax in 2026/27. This represents an average cost of around £4.83 per year per Band D household.
Calgary Herald
08-05-2025
- Calgary Herald
'It's not like I'm new here': Calgary's new police Chief Katie McLellan credits experience for landing role
Article content 'It's about what you are doing every day to make a difference' Article content In 2013, she left the CPS as a senior superintendent to work as a security consultant in the oil and gas sector, saying at the time she'd achieved all she could in the ranks of law enforcement. Article content But that was not to be as McLellan joined the Alberta RCMP in 2018 to lead its Federal Policing South, Serious and Organized Crime. Article content The following year, she was back with CPS and was deputy chief, leading the investigative support section. She was chosen as chief quickly following Neufeld's abrupt exit last week. Article content Last year, her contract with the CPS was extended with the support of her predecessor. Article content It's that experience and versatility that's proven key in McLellan becoming the city's top police officer, she said. Article content 'I've been in almost every area (of the CPS) — I've watched the ebbs and flows,' she said earlier this week. Article content Article content McLellan, 57, is also the CPS's second female chief, following in the footsteps of Christine Silverberg, who donned the role from 1995 to 2000. Article content Article content But the new chief said she doesn't view her promotion — and experience within the CPS — through a gender lens. Article content 'It's not about being male or female, it's about being competent,' she said in 2013. Article content 'For me, it's not about rank, it's about what you are doing every day to make a difference. I'm just one of thousands in here, the job doesn't get done by one person.' Article content McLellan could become permanent chief, says criminologist Article content On Wednesday, McLellan said that 'technically' she is an interim chief, but because there's no active search for a permanent one, she's Calgary's top cop indefinitely. Article content It's possible she could eventually be supplanted, but keeping her on a long-term basis would be a good thing, said Mount Royal University criminologist Doug King. Article content 'She's a really, really wise choice — I wouldn't be surprised if she becomes the (permanent) chief,' he said. Article content 'She certainly does have the breadth of experience, she's done virtually everything a police officer can do as she's moved up the ranks.' Article content Article content Her role as head of field operations was so important, given its connections to the CPS's bread and butter front-line policing, meaning 'she was basically a co-chief at that point because of all the responsibility,' said King. Article content And that rap sheet, he said, puts her in good standing with the rank and file, which could mean their support, which is crucial. Article content 'It means she feels very comfortable in the uniform, as did Neufeld, who was always wearing the uniform,' said King. Article content McLellan said her first priority as the new chief is ensuring the security for the G7 summit in Kananaskis, which is expected to generate considerable related activity in Calgary, including protests.
