Noriculous wrote:
I do think the cap is a bit low for the formula used but I also think it is too late to make a change for this year. Any cap talk should be to change it next year.
I don\'t think my next point has been covered, if it has well I\'m sure someone will tell me.
I hope that we all agree that a draft is made to draft new players to the league. Contrary to a majority of pools out there, the free agent wire should be, IMO, to those from players that have already been drafted by one of use at some point. (that is how it works in my other dynasty, anyway) What this means is every player undrafted in this draft won\'t be available next year. Doing otherwise would reduce any draft strategies to zilch.
During the season, it is possible for teams to waive players(in order to fit under the cap) that player then become a free agent.
I\'m not sure if this idea helps you out Comish, but that is how it works in my other pool. It would be crazy, IMO, to have stars available after the draft... 1.they are not even in our league 2. makes no scene regarding strategies.
Doing this enables us to keep the cap system like it is, (for this year at minimum) and it doesn\'t mess up any strategies.
Another rule that I propose is that any \"normal\" change to rules should become in effect the year after it is voted. otherwise, it doesn\'t give the GMs enough time to refocus and replan and to me it is all in fairness. Any \"critical\" change in rules can become in effect immediately but it has to be accepted unanimously.
My 2 cents,
I hope it helps you out Comish,
I have to disagree. The draft allows us to pick up new players, but it also allows us to pick up players dropped each year due to salary cap concerns. It helps add balance.
Teams selecting all the young talented players (cheap) will need to cut loose expensive veterans next season to meet the cap. No different from the current NHL. Not to mention teams dumping(UFA) or buying out expensive contracts.
Weaker teams need to be able to draft these guys dropped from the stronger teams.
If the salaries are derived from the categories the league uses there is no need to increase a cap year to year. Each player is re-valued at the end of the season using the same formula. Some go up, others go down, some stay the same.
I don\'t see an issue here...
Rad