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National Post
19 hours ago
- Business
- National Post
Oilers notes: Evan Bouchard driven to seek new deal with Edmonton
While Evan Bouchard was focusing on Brad Marchand, Sam Bennett and whatever Florida Panthers player was bearing down on him in the Stanley Cup Final, trying to take the puck off him, it should be a friendlier negotiation on a new contract. Article content At least, with the term for the restricted free agent. Article content Article content The Oilers likely want him for another eight years. Article content As for the dollars, you can probably start with the number 10 after a two-year bridge deal where he was making $3.9 million a season, well under market value for his production. Article content And while he had issues defensively for stretches during this past season — when he makes a mistake it's often glaring — what an arbitrator might look at if it gets that far is a much bigger picture in terms of numbers: his age, 25, his points, 72, making the playoffs the past three years, where he led all defencemen, how much he plays, 26:12 in average ice-time this past playoff run, and being to two straight Stanley Cup Finals. 'I would definitely trade that for the Cup. The end goal is to win and we didn't get there,' said Bouchard about his personal stats. Bouchard used to be current Oilers CEO Jeff Jackson's client when Jackson was a superagent, but money talks today are now being handled by Jackson's former partner Dave Gagner, Sam's dad. Article content 'I love being here. You want to bring a Cup to Edmonton. You've put so much into the organization and you want to be rewarded, you want to reward the fans for all the times they're coming out to support us. We're so close,' said Bouchard, who admits the mission uncompleted with this group is driving him to stay on. Article content Seth Jones at $9.6 million AAV and Zach Werenski at $9.6 million AAV got that much a few years ago, and Norris trophy winner Cale Makar is underpaid at $9 million but waiting to likely be in the $12-million range when his deal ends in Colorado. The Capitals just re-upped Jakob Chyrchrun at $9 million and he's not in Bouchard's league. Article content So conservatively, Bouchard will be in the $10-million range with the cap ceiling going up to $95 million. Article content While everybody's waiting to see how long Connor McDavid signs for in his new deal, which could start July 1 — eight years or maybe four or five, if he wants to see the direction the team is going in to win — Bouchard's negotiations are more front and centre. Article content Bouchard had trouble in the early going in Game 6 against Florida, but McDavid certainly wants him here for the long haul. Article content 'He's incredibly important to the group. It's a deal that needs to get done,' said McDavid. Article content 'In the big moments he shows up. That's a skill that not everybody has,' said McDavid. 'Does he make some booboos in November? Yeah, we all have them. But, his game has been improving year after year and it seems like month after month he gets better and better. I thought he took big strides this season, taking on a penalty-killing role.'
Business Wire
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Cabinetworks Group CEO Serves on Panel Tackling Supplying Building Products in Today's Tariff-Shifting Market
LIVONIA, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jeff Jackson, CEO of Cabinetworks Group, the country's largest privately owned cabinet manufacturer, recently served as a panelist during The Summit 2025 in Laguna Beach, Calif. 'The recently announced tariffs will have a minimal impact on our business,' said Jackson. 'While we pass through some of these additional costs, we are actively evaluating our supply chain to identify opportunities for cost mitigation." Hosted by on May 20-21, The Summit is an annual client-only conference that brings together the industry's most influential people to discuss the current state of housing and where the industry is headed. Participants listened in on day one as Jackson spoke during a session tackling supplying building products in today's tariff-shifting policy backdrop. Jackson was joined by two other CEOs: Brad Southern of LP Building Solutions and Mitch Hires of Construction Resources. During the session, Jackson expanded on maintaining a product pipeline focused on market changes, working with customers to create affordable purchase strategies that reduce costs on both sides, investments in automation for the manufacturing plants to maximize labor efficiency, improvements to the company's team member development programs to not only find talent but develop them for future leadership opportunities, and more. 'The recently announced tariffs will have a minimal impact on our business,' said Jackson. 'While we pass through some of these additional costs, we are actively evaluating our supply chain to identify opportunities for cost mitigation. At the same time, we continue to invest in network optimization and operational efficiency to reduce costs while enhancing the overall customer experience. Our focus is on long-term resilience and sustainability, ensuring we can support our customers today and well into the future.' Jackson joined Cabinetworks in mid-2024. With more than 25 years of experience leading company transformations, he has spent the past 19 years in the building products industry, most recently as president and CEO of PGT Innovations, a manufacturer and supplier of premium windows and doors. About Cabinetworks Group As the largest privately held cabinetmaker in the United States, Cabinetworks Group is home to more than 5,700 team members; 19 locations, including 16 manufacturing facilities; and 15 brands — among them industry leaders KraftMaid®, Medallion®, Merillat® and Smart Cabinetry. Through an expansive network of major home centers, independent dealers and distributors. Cabinetworks builds life into the kitchen — meeting any customer's vision with the industry's most comprehensive cabinetry. More information about the company, its products, and career opportunities can be found at
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
NC, SC attorneys general among those urging Meta to crack down on deceptive ‘pump and dump' Facebook ads
RALEIGH, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson is among 42 across the country urging Meta to crack down on deceptive ads. The joint letter claims the social media giant is allowing these so-called 'pump and dump' schemes on Facebook, conning users out of hundreds of millions of dollars. 'Scammers are using fake Facebook ads to trick people into losing millions in scam investments,' said Jackson in a statement. 'It's Meta's job to take these ads down and make sure their platform is as safe as possible for users everywhere. Meta needs to act now.' Consultant behind AI-generated robocalls mimicking Biden goes on trial in New Hampshire Jackson's office says these ads frequently use images of well-known financial figures like Warren Buffet, Cathie Wood and Elon Musk to make users think they're legitimate. They'll advertise stocks with outrageous returns, free consultations, or offer to give investment advice. The AGs claim that clicking on the ads directs users to join a WhatsApp group, where the scammers allegedly urge victims to buy penny stocks to rapidly inflate the share prices. After 'pumping up' the price of the stock, the scammers will 'dump' their shares, causing the prices to fall and leaving victims unable to get their money back. South Carolina AG Alan Wilson is among the co-signers. The letter cites several examples of victims, including a 65-year-old woman who lost her 401(k) to this scheme after clicking on a Facebook ad for what seemed to be a reputable investment management company. And three victims in South Florida spoke to a news outlet reporting direct losses of more than $85,000 and pointing to two-dozen other victims who lost millions more. The attorneys general are asking Meta to either strengthen its advertisement review practices to prevent these ads from being shown to Facebook users or remove all investment ads from the platform. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Yahoo
Attorney General Jeff Jackson warning North Carolinians about DMV text scams
RALEIGH, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Attorney General Jeff Jackson is warning North Carolinians to be on the lookout for text scams impersonating the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles and demanding that people pay an outstanding traffic ticket or face severe actions. NC Department of Transportation warns residents of DMV text scam The Department of Justice is receiving a higher volume of calls and complaints from consumers about this scam. These scams are targeting residents in multiple states and warn that if the recipient does not click on a link to make a payment, they may face suspended driving privileges, suspended vehicle registration, or ultimately be prosecuted. If you receive one of these scam texts: Do not click on any links. Forward the text to 7726 (SPAM). Block or delete the number. Report it to the Federal Trade Commission at and the North Carolina Department of Justice at If you're unsure whether an email, text, or letter from the NCDMV is legitimate, you should contact the agency directly at 919-715-7000. Unfortunately, scammers took note of the toll text scams that were everywhere a couple months ago and are now using the same playbook for these traffic text scams. Please keep an eye out and warn your loved ones that these texts are scams. Government agencies will never text you to threaten legal action. Attorney General Jeff Jackson Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
N.C. Attorney General Wins Injunction to Support Western N.C.
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — Attorney General Jeff Jackson won a court order blocking AmeriCorps from unlawfully ending job and recovery grants in Western North Carolina. According to a press release, 'On April 15, AmeriCorps ordered more than 50 full-time volunteers to stop working on Helene recovery in western North Carolina, as part of terminating more than 750 volunteers working nationwide for the National Civilian Community Corps. On April 25, North Carolina was notified that AmeriCorps would immediately stop funding 10 volunteer organizations funded through the NC Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service, including several serving hard-hit communities in western North Carolina. On April 29, Attorney General Jackson joined a coalition of 23 other attorneys general suing AmeriCorps for not administering grants that Congress had already appropriated.' On Thursday, June 5th, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland granted a preliminary injunction and restored all programs that had been terminated in N.C. while the case continues. 'A federal judge found that the actions were unlawful because Congress explicitly required that the agency provide advance notice and an opportunity to comment on an any major changes to AmeriCorps services.' 'Western North Carolina will get the funds it needs so AmeriCorps members can keep helping people, keep cleaning up after Helene, and rebuild their homes and neighborhoods,' said Attorney General Jeff Jackson. 'The people in western North Carolina can keep rebuilding while I keep fighting this case.' A copy of the preliminary injunction is available here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
