Winnipeg Jets GM Opening

[Wonder_Boy]

Dear CPHL Head Office and fellow General Managers,

My name is Jesse Allarie and I am currently the General Manager who happens to run the struggling Dallas Stars. I took over earlier in the season, as a young man and had plenty of ambition. And of course, the fire is still burning for me but as things change in this league, ideas for myself seem to change. I was always very eager to become apart of the CPHL, awaiting months before finally getting a chance and recognized by Mr. Dayel Peterson. For that I thank of him, and it hasn't been a piece of cake since I've taken over for the Stars. I admit that when I first came in, I was excited to be a GM but than my excitement started to decrease as I had looked at what exactly I had taken over. There were a few bright spots on this dark organization that I had seen, but then I just sucked it up instead of whining. I had been a pain in the butt to the CPHL head office before I actually got accepted, and if I wanted to be in this league that bad than taking over the Stars would be good enough.

Now, it may not look like I have done a whole lot to this club or have been very active. I have made a few changes, not a lot but some. As well, I have been constantly emailing agents and talking to fellow GM's to try and improve my club. I can say one thing is that they look a bit better than they did when I started. Honestly, who would rather have their highest rated player as Jason Wiemer instead of Kyle Calder (and his 100 million dollar contract.) I'm not saying I've been the greatest GM, obviously not but I have been trying and have been influenced by some other guys around here. The CPHL was not my first fantasy league, however I have been in a few but the CPHL looks to be the most professional and challenging one I have EVER seen. I'm not trying to kiss up to anybody to get what I want, unless that would work..

All jokes aside, I became rather intrigued when I discovered the news of two expansions to the CPHL. It was quite a surprise considering this league seemed to be pretty realistic, on the other hand.. The NHL is the most realistic and having fun seems to be the key thing here.. Not only would I be pumped about expansions, but when I learn that it's the Winnipeg Jets.. I almost fell out of my chair.. That may be an exaggeration, maybe not.. But what's important is that I love the Jets. I don't know if any of you have been to http://www.jetsowner.com but it's about a local Winnipegger like myself that has a huge city-wide campaign to bring the NHL back to it's rightful home Winnipeg, Manitoba! I have taken parts in some campaigns by purchasing merchandise, going to campaign parties, hockey games, etc.. It would be a dream of mine to have the Jets back, but until then.. I guess my mini-dream would be to run a fantasy Winnipeg Jets. I'm not exactly sure what's going to happen with the expansion and if new GM's will be recruited or someone in the league already will take over an expansion team.

I do realize that there may be plenty of interest to take over the Jets or the Nordiques. It doesn't really bother me about the Nordiques, anybody feel free to go after them. But, I would really be honored to be the GM of the Winnipeg Jets. Who better than a guy who loves the Jets, is from the home city, and would do anything to bring the jets back or in this case win them a CPHL Stanley Cup. I have also been told that if a current GM in the CPHL takes over the Jets it will be one with experience. I know that I have not been in this league for a very long time and I could still be considered "new". But, I do have FHL experience and how can I gain any experience in the CPHL if I don't get the chance to get any. I believe that if I get to start off with the Jets, they will be my team and I will get to start from rock bottom. Everything I do would be from what I have started.

So, I am proposing that if this expansion actually does happen. That anybody who thinks I am qualified for this will recommend me. I have had a great time so far, and if I make the transition to the Jets, everything I do will be taken the max. I have already been trying to improve the Stars, and if given the opportunity I will show everybody exactly what I can do..(Well when I figure what that is lol jokes).. I know this is long and I've rambled on.. I would just like everybody to know what's on my mind and what my current visions are. Hopefully this can be further discussed. Looking forward to working with everybody still and would appreciate any feedback as wished.

Thanks,

Currently the General Manager of the Dallas Stars - Jesse Allarie

[Superfraggle]

Alls I know about your job as GM of the Stars so far is that the two times we spoke about deals, you left without warning in the middle of the conversation and never followed up.

[Wonder_Boy]

Yeah, my bad. My computer tends to freeze suddenly at times.. However, I don't recall us getting into much detail in deals that were actually real important.

[Superfraggle]

Originally posted by Wonder_Boy@Apr 7 2005, 07:21 PM
Yeah, my bad. My computer tends to freeze suddenly at times.. However, I don't recall us getting into much detail in deals that were actually real important.

I'm curious as to how you would define "important" deals, then. Or details..whichever you meant

[Flickered Flame]

Originally posted by Superfraggle@Apr 7 2005, 06:19 PM
Alls I know about your job as GM of the Stars so far is that the two times we spoke about deals, you left without warning in the middle of the conversation and never followed up.

I had the same problem.

[Wonder_Boy]

So much for making a proposal to be the GM of the Jets.

[Thunderball]

I'd see no problem with you jumping to the Jets. In fact, taking on one of these expansion teams is gonna be hard work, and if you're willing to leave an established (while not a powerhouse) team to start from total scratch... go for it.

[notoepik]

I think someone with a passion for a team like Jesse has for the Jets goes a long way in making a good GM and making an expansion team successful. Pride in what you do is even more important than winning, and if you base your interest and success on that then I think Jesse and the Jets (hehe cool name :P) would be a good match.

BTW I have not had any problems dealing with the Stars. We have not made any trades, but that is because we want the same thing for our team. We discussed several deals that never came to fruition.

[JiriHrdina]

Well I'll chime in...

I don't have any specific problem with something like this going down. I thought it was great when Liam got his hands on the Flyers again - but that had a lot to do with the fact that Liam had really turned that team around the first time so it was good that he got his hands on it again.

My only concern is that a team like the Stars becomes an orphan. Clearly at this point it is a major challenge to turn that team around (through no fault of Jesse's). My concern is that this type of move will set a precedent that people join the league with the Stars and then get a new/better team when an oppotunity arises. I think we need to guard against that. The Stars need someone to take the reigns and commit to turning things around.

Just to reiterate - I have no specific objection to this going down - just wanted to raise a bit of a red flag.

[HalifaxDrunk]

Originally posted by notoepik@Apr 7 2005, 09:02 PM
I think someone with a passion for a team like Jesse has for the Jets goes a long way in making a good GM and making an expansion team successful. Pride in what you do is even more important than winning, and if you base your interest and success on that then.

OK can I have the Flames then?

I don't have real big issue with it, but I don't think anyone got the chance to pick their team. At the time I joined the CPHL I was pretty p*ssed I got stuck with the GM job of the Ducks, not the roster players just the franchise.

But since then I have refused to use the "M" word (It's The Anaheim Ducks) and have used the Duck theme quite nicely (if I do say so myself). I now love this team and can't imagine giving them up.

I know about loving a team and wanting to run it in the CPHL, but hey, what can ya do? At least I didn't get Edmonton.......

*ppsst Axel, do you want to trade all our roster players to each other then exchange GM jobs?*

[notoepik]

Heh, I am not so sure an expansion team would be better than the Stars are.

I hope not, if they are picking a couple of Hawks. :P

[JiriHrdina]

Originally posted by HalifaxDrunk+Apr 7 2005, 08:18 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (HalifaxDrunk @ Apr 7 2005, 08:18 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-notoepik@Apr 7 2005, 09:02 PM
I think someone with a passion for a team like Jesse has for the Jets goes a long way in making a good GM and making an expansion team successful. Pride in what you do is even more important than winning, and if you base your interest and success on that then.

OK can I have the Flames then?

I don't have real big issue with it, but I don't think anyone got the chance to pick their team. At the time I joined the CPHL I was pretty p*ssed I got stuck with the GM job of the Ducks, not the roster players just the franchise.

But since then I have refused to use the "M" word (It's The Anaheim Ducks) and have used the Duck theme quite nicely (if I do say so myself). I now love this team and can't imagine giving them up.

I know about loving a team and wanting to run it in the CPHL, but hey, what can ya do? At least I didn't get Edmonton.......

*ppsst Axel, do you want to trade all our roster players to each other then exchange GM jobs?* [/b][/quote]
Fear not HD - rumors are that the NHL Ducks are going to change their name so then you can too.

Bring back the Golden Seals!

And the whale.

[Wonder_Boy]

To clear up, it's not that I don't want to be the Stars GM. If my team was renamed the Winnipeg Jets I would be just as happy. It's not the issue of getting new players, I just want the rights for the Jets..

[notoepik]

Originally posted by HalifaxDrunk@Apr 7 2005, 07:18 PM


I know about loving a team and wanting to run it in the CPHL, but hey, what can ya do? At least I didn't get Edmonton.......

*ppsst Axel, do you want to trade all our roster players to each other then exchange GM jobs?*

I don't see it as the same thing at all Drunk. The new Jets are going to be tough tough tough to run, IF it happens at all. Jesse has a passion for them, and that goes a long way in making a GM stick with a team that for lack of a better word, sucks.

Imagine how thrilled you would have been to take on the Ducks if they had the roster the Stars had when Jesse got them. He isn't giving up the Stars because they are too hard to run, he would be giving them up for a team he would have an attachment to.

Just yesterday I made a proposal to the Panthers and to the League, asking if they would consider a switch, me taking the Panthers and the Dave moving to the Hawks, we take our players, just switch cities. Dave agreed after a fair amount of pleading from me. But the Heads thought it would not be good, and I can live with that decision. It is fine by me, I can see the precident would not be a good one to set.

But just as the Flyers had no GM when Liam moved there from the Penguins, the Jets would have no GM if and when Jesse moved there.

Fine line, but I do see a difference.

*Edit for horrid typing skills

[Sylvanfan]

Well Jesse is obviously a big fan of the Jets from yesteryear, and the fact that they might be resurrected is very unique. It wouldn't bother me one bit to put him in the peg, but if that is done Dallas needs someone with experience. Certainly an expansion team would be a challenge, but it's also a great oppurtunity too I think.

[Sample00]

Originally posted by HalifaxDrunk@Apr 8 2005, 02:18 AM


*ppsst Axel, do you want to trade all our roster players to each other then exchange GM jobs?*

ummmm.... NO!

[liamenator]

I'll weigh in since some are drawing comparisons to my switch...

I dont really see a lot of similarities b/t the situations as I had been previously with the Flyers and had only been with the Penguins a short time. Despite this, surprisingly enough, I did almost withdraw my request as I felt a bit guilty with abandoning the club. But I felt I had put in a good effort to help turn them around and thus decided to make the move. I think everyone agrees it was a good one for both teams as Goffie has done wonders with the Pens and I am back with the first franchise that "gave me a chance".

This situation is a bit different with the potential Jets franchise being brand new... I wouldnt have a problem with Jesse making the move as he would likely have a better go at the challenge an expansion club brings than a newbie would, even though he isnt the most experienced GM out there.

As far as I know, NHL GMs can, theoretically, apply for any vacant position in the NHL... now, most don't do this as they grow attached to their own clubs but in some sports (ie. Soccer) this type of switch is quite common.

I think that in order for a GM to make a switch, there should be extenuating circumstances.. ie. It would have to be an expansion team, or it would have to be a GM taking over his or her old club such as in the 2 above situations.

[Sylvanfan]

I'll add a third reason... Punishment....