Happy CANADA DAY to all of my wonderful 23 WHL co-GMs!
Trading re-opens today!
Blockbusters and non-blockbusters... post 'em here to liven up the boards!!!
Welcome aboard EB
Piranha Hockey League est 1990 - Oakley Doakley's - 16 teams
Pts only W=2 OL=1 SO=3 Auction Draft
WHL - est 2016 Expansion - Glasgow Kiss - 24 teams
25 pro players / 10 minor league players
G,A,+/-,PPP,SOG,Hits,Blk,PIM,FOW, W,Sv,GA,SHO
Happy CANADA DAY to all of my wonderful 23 WHL co-GMs!
Trading re-opens today!
Blockbusters and non-blockbusters... post 'em here to liven up the boards!!!
I think it's going to be a busy day for the new Rebels GM.
Associate Editor for DobberHockey (Wednesdays). Click that Ramblings button on the the menu bar!
(No I don't have a hockey problem...)
I think it's going to be a slow build to the team I actually want, but we'll have to start somewhere! Even if that means shuffling the deck chairs in a few places.
Associate Editor for DobberHockey (Wednesdays). Click that Ramblings button on the the menu bar!
(No I don't have a hockey problem...)
2 so far for the #Moose
My B. Hayton for N. Ehlers
My Lehner and Kerfoot for N. Schmaltz.
I had to trade Lehner due to #Vas new salary and this is probably the best i would get for him.
WHL - World Hockey League (24 Team - Daily H2H)
Maine Moose 2021-2022
2019 WHL GM of the Year #Supersoft
Rebels trades:
In: Corey Perry
Out: Madison Bowey
In: Calle Jarnkrok, Scott Mayfield
Out: Isaac Lundestrom, Mitch Stevens
In: Erik Karlsson, Cal Foote, pick 1-19
Out: Jamie Benn, Nils Lundkvist
In: Kevin Bahl, 4th round pro '21
Out: 3rd round pro '21
In: Shayne Gostisbehere
Out: Kevin Hayes
In: Rocco Grimaldi, 4th round pro '21
Out: Jayce Hawryluk, 3rd round rookie '21
In: Robin Lehner, Alex Kerfoot
Out: Nick Schmaltz
Associate Editor for DobberHockey (Wednesdays). Click that Ramblings button on the the menu bar!
(No I don't have a hockey problem...)
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Associate Editor for DobberHockey (Wednesdays). Click that Ramblings button on the the menu bar!
(No I don't have a hockey problem...)
Retooling the #Moose
As always in the WHL, the #Moose were fairly active at the opening of the trading season which started July 1. My plan was to get better by adding those fringe players that need help from others to have a good season. I equate this team to side dishes at a Thanksgiving dinner, no turkey but damn good mashed sweet potatoes and stuffing..
Of note, i had a lot of decent D on my team that i needed to shed for F's and some high end prospects that i wanted to move for more "now" production.
Below are the 5 trades I made (so far), goal is to make the playoffs this year and make some bigger noise in 2022.
Out - R. Lehner and A. Kerfoot
In - N. Schmaltz (mashed potatoes and gravy)
Out - B. Hayton
In - N. Ehlers (cornbread stuffing)
Out - N. Dobson
In - A. Nylander (Roasted Acorn Squash with Sage Butter) - hoping for Seattle expansion pick
Out - I. Provorov
In - S. Reinhart (Cranberries with Orange and Mint)
Out - A. Newhook + 2021 1st rd pick
In. N. Suzuki + 2021 2nd rd pick (Carmelized Brussel Sprouts with Bacon)
The Newhook and my 1st rd pick is a huge gamble on my part cause if i miss the playoffs then this will be a lottery pick (but i love Suzuki's upside now).
Now i just need to fill in the gaps with some marginal players from our pro-draft and pray that players like Dach, Ehlers and Schmaltz take a bigger step forward this year.
#Moose
WHL - World Hockey League (24 Team - Daily H2H)
Maine Moose 2021-2022
2019 WHL GM of the Year #Supersoft
Now i'm hungry
Evansville Icemen District-5 Ducks LOEGM - 12 GM H2H Keeper
G A PT SOG STA STG TRUC FOW
W GA SV SV% SOWHL - 24 GM H2H Salary
G A +/- PIM SOG PPP HIT BLK FOW
W GA SV SOView Roster View Roster
Now that draft day is over....time to kick off the down time with a series of interviews, 5 in 5 days and today is day 1....getting to know Supersoft GM Bobby....
Hello Supersoft winner, it’s unfortunate the prize was not claimed this year, only the Moose has received a Supersoft prize so far.....now on to the interview....
yes, sorry my fault that i misunderstood the instructions. I would have sent my mailing addy but you mentioned the deadline passed and I wasn't sure if it was flexible.
Send me the details required and I will consider sending the prize....
What got you into fantasy hockey? My nephew ran a league and asked if i wanted to join. I never knew about fantasy leagues before that so I figured I would try it for fun.
What made you decide to join the WHL? Had been in some leagues that were not competitive enough for me. I wanted more of a challenge and knew with the WHL having some veteran Dobber guys I would get that. I appreciate that Michael gave me a chance to join his league. I have enjoyed it and can't believe were in our 6th year already!
What was your team building strategy when you joined the WHL? Has it changed since joining? Honestly don't remember having a strategy. Haha, I think the idea was to get a mix of vets and younger players with potential. I dont think it's changed since. I like to stay competitive.
What made you select your team name? Well I grew up with the 70's Bruins and Orr as my childhood idol so I chose his Oshawa Generals team name that he played for.
Best trade you’ve made? Probably the Scheifele trade for Tank or the Pasta trade for Lee.
Worst trade you’ve made? Trading Fiala after waiting on him for what seemed like years in Nashville!
What interests do you have outside of fantasy hockey? Love going to see live music, playing hockey, playing pool, camping.
What is one real world accomplishment (non fantasy hockey) you are proud of? Well I am a divorced Dad and had full custody of my 2 daughters when they were very young and raised them by myself. I think I can hang my hat on that! Phew! takes a deep breath... haha
What sports did you play growing up? Ice hockey in school and beer leagues when older but played baseball,basketball and street hockey with all my friends as a kid. I had a baseball park that was a stone's throw behind my house growing up, it was awesome!
What WHL GM would you most like to have a beer with and why? I would love to have a beer with all of them, that would be great to talk hockey and life.
You can now ask me one question....besides hockey, what is your passion?
Family.
Next interview can be expected to be edited for tomorrow....
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What happened to HB21 being your fav Bobby? Lol
24 team cap league, HTH Pts. 25 PLAYER ROSTER C3/LW3/RW3/F3/D6/G1
G & A = 1PT.
HT.BLK.PIM.SOG.=0.05 / PPP=0.5/ FOW=0.01/ +/- =.25
W=2 SHO=3 SV=0.1 GA=-1 OL=1 SHL=1
Connor - Barkov - Ehlers
Hagel- Couturier - Tarasenko
Frederic - Tyler Johnson - Nichuskin
Vatrano - - Guriano