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simmer2 · 05-25-2011, 05:20 PM

I can only write on the successes of the 2nd half of the year, but I stepped in to fill CMPunks shoes as GM and I wanted to accomplish a few things:

Win the Western Conference - Accomplished
Make it to the CPHL Finals - Failed

Plain and simple, I wanted to make a big push for it because there were a lot of aging guys and felt this was the Blues big chance to win. We lost against the Sharks which sucked because we were up 2-0...Rinne collapsed in the final game after a good playoff series.

What Next?

I will be staying on as GM of the Blues, but my time online is a lot less than what it was with the Canadiens. A lot of my trades will be via PM now, so please have patience with that. I'll check it frequently, but that's how I'll be working moving forwards.

Off-Season Plans

I will be making some cap room and getting a bit younger because I do have a lot of older guys, but I won't be changing the make-up of the team that much. I like my defense so I'm reluctant to move those guys as much, but the following players are on the list of available...I doubt I'll trade all the guys, but some will move:

Forwards (1 or 2 guys):

Ryan Smyth (70) - TRADED
Saku Koivu (70)
Michael Cammalleri (71) - TRADED
Olli Jokinen - Moved in pending deal with FLA

I would prefer to just move one guy from the list of Smyth, Koivu or Cammalleri but will remain flexibile.

Defense (1 or 2 Guys):

Dan Boyle (74)
Kimmo Timmonen (72) - TRADED
Bryan McCabe (72) - TRADED
Beauchemin (71)

I would prefer to move just one defenseman but will remain flexible...my d-squad is one of the better ones in the league and they are tougher to find.

Goalies

Pekka Rinne

Very unlikely I move Pekka as he is nominated for Vezina and is an RFA so his contract will be OK...but I will consider it.

Draft Picks

1st Round, 6th Overall pick

I am open to trading up, down or completely moving this pick depending on the offer, so please shoot some offers my way.

Prospects

Any and all are available

Goals

I will make the Blues a contender year-after-year. Spike left some great assets and I will do everything I can to bring a cup to St.Louis.

I want to thank the Commishes for giving me a chance to come back to the CPHL, even if it is in a lesser role. I look forward to lots of trade talks, so let's chat!

05-25-2011, 05:20 PM	#1
simmer2 Franchise Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta Exp:	St. Louis Blues Season Review I can only write on the successes of the 2nd half of the year, but I stepped in to fill CMPunks shoes as GM and I wanted to accomplish a few things: Win the Western Conference - Accomplished Make it to the CPHL Finals - Failed Plain and simple, I wanted to make a big push for it because there were a lot of aging guys and felt this was the Blues big chance to win. We lost against the Sharks which sucked because we were up 2-0...Rinne collapsed in the final game after a good playoff series. What Next? I will be staying on as GM of the Blues, but my time online is a lot less than what it was with the Canadiens. A lot of my trades will be via PM now, so please have patience with that. I'll check it frequently, but that's how I'll be working moving forwards. Off-Season Plans I will be making some cap room and getting a bit younger because I do have a lot of older guys, but I won't be changing the make-up of the team that much. I like my defense so I'm reluctant to move those guys as much, but the following players are on the list of available...I doubt I'll trade all the guys, but some will move: Forwards (1 or 2 guys): Ryan Smyth (70) - TRADED Saku Koivu (70) Michael Cammalleri (71) - TRADED Olli Jokinen - Moved in pending deal with FLA I would prefer to just move one guy from the list of Smyth, Koivu or Cammalleri but will remain flexibile. Defense (1 or 2 Guys): Dan Boyle (74) Kimmo Timmonen (72) - TRADED Bryan McCabe (72) - TRADED Beauchemin (71) I would prefer to move just one defenseman but will remain flexible...my d-squad is one of the better ones in the league and they are tougher to find. Goalies Pekka Rinne Very unlikely I move Pekka as he is nominated for Vezina and is an RFA so his contract will be OK...but I will consider it. Draft Picks 1st Round, 6th Overall pick I am open to trading up, down or completely moving this pick depending on the offer, so please shoot some offers my way. Prospects Any and all are available Goals I will make the Blues a contender year-after-year. Spike left some great assets and I will do everything I can to bring a cup to St.Louis. I want to thank the Commishes for giving me a chance to come back to the CPHL, even if it is in a lesser role. I look forward to lots of trade talks, so let's chat! Last edited by simmer2; 06-01-2011 at 12:13 PM.