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[Angelino]

Best Trade as a GM?
Couple of good ones this year that helped me get out from the aging team I had which included, Deadmarsh, Daze, Girard, McEachern, Zhamnov, Whitney and Yzerman.

- Chris Simon and Patrick Stefan for Marian Gaborik.
Basically shipped off a penalty taking machine in Simon who had little to no production and weak forward Stefan for mega-scorer and franchise winger Gaborik. This deal went a long way to help some of the goalscoring problems and Gabby seems to be lighting up this year as well. CM Punk was reluctant but a last minute discussion saw Gaborik come to the West Coast.

- 2 First Round Picks for Michael Ryder and 2 Second Round picks (Sent to LA as a conditional).
This was clearly a winner as the previous Dallas Stars GM was hungry for first round picks in the draft for some reason. The original deal had another player coming to Los Angeles, but I was able to pry away Ryder who is quite young and played on the first line most of the year with good production. Ryder should be a lock for one of the top lines next year as well.

- Eric Daze for John-Michael Liles and Josef Vasicek
Eric Daze had a long history of trouble so was able to move him very early in the season for Liles who was languishing in the minors for Buffalo. It proved to be a wise move as Daze's back gave out and his future career prospects became doubtful. Liles, a US Olympian, became the Kings leading scorer on the blueline and looks to be on the LA blueline for years to come. Vasicek was also injured but later became a key cog in the trade securing Jarret Stoll.

- 5th round pick for Tim Thomas
This trade really did not have an effect on the club this season, but looks to be quite a steal in terms of next year. Thomas is one of the great stories this year as he came from nowhere to steady the Bruins. Thomas looks to have gotten a step ahead of the other goaltenders in Boston as the starter and should provide as a valuable player during next year with Cloutier as a 1-2 tandem.

Worst Trade?
I did not have too many losers this year but one that really did not work out too well was...

- Sergei Brylin and Andrei Zyuzin for Scott Walker
Walker was supposed to step in and help solidify the scoring lines. He actually did quite a good job during the games he did play in but once again was injured in no time and did not provide the contribution we hoped for. He did provide useful near the trading deadline as he was one of the players shipped to the Island for Mark Parrish, who should be on one of the top lines next year.

Who do you prefer talking to on MSN?
I do enjoy talking to all the GMs if for a trade, analyzing one of their potential deals or talking puck in general. I do seem to talk to James (Avalanche), Becky (Hawks), Joe (Predators), Chris (Leafs), Dayel (Thrashers), Dave (Panthers), Aaron (Capitals) and Chad (Devils) a bit more than other GMs. All GMs are great to talk to and seem to be quite on the ball when talking trades, etc. Lot of people had different strategies and needs, but have to say a great group of GMs.

What pi$$es you off about the game?
Nothing really ****es me off, once in a while an agent here or there. Seriously though the league is run quite smoothly without much to be upset by. If I had to pick something, trying to find the proper chemistry between the players on your squad seems to be a bit tricky. Also not being able to chat to some of the GMs who rarely come on MSN does not seem to help trading much. Uncertainty in the rules, cap, Cheese Rule, etc for upcoming years is also quite strange. It leaves one wondering what sort of strategy to pursue.

What do you about the game?
The best thing is the activity in the league with all the great GMs. If it wasn't for the high level of activity the league really would not be as fun as it is. The keeper aspect of the league is also a nice thing. Regular updates on the site in terms of player movement, stats, etc is quite nice. Also get quite a laugh out of some of the ribbing some GMs get (ex. Noob) which keeps the atmosphere of the league lively.

[Rink Rat]

Best Trade as a GM?


Holik for a pick …… I liked that one,,,,,,, Holik sucks ….. I hate Holik!

Moving Hossa was huge for the dressing room, Hossa was spending a lot of time lately just hanging out in the sauna and shower area. And well, just the way he was staring at big Viny was getting a little uncomfortable ……..

Worst Trade?


I got raped by Flambers trading DeVries for a late second rounder. Seemed good at the time but I sure could use Greg now.

Who do you prefer talking to on MSN?

There is not GM that I don’t like to talk too. Actually everyone I speak to is great……. Never had a bad experience

What pi$$es you off about the game?

Oiler logo ………… hmmmmm nothing. CPHL rules

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The pride that everyone takes in this league and in his or her team……….. The time and effort the Commishes put into this league ……. First Class Boys!!!!

[Hanna Sniper]

Best Trade as a GM? - At the Entry Draft I traded Owen Nolan and a 5th for Sean Bergenheim and a 1st Round Pick (6th overall) I ended up drafting a huge darkhorse with Guillaume Latendresse and I’m still very excited about drafting him as high as I did.


Worst Trade? I don’t know I really don’t see trades like this. You don’t look back a regret a trade or say this is my worst you just build upon. I guess the worst trade would have to be a couple deals that I didn’t make that could have really helped my team out but didn’t pull the trigger or anti up the players to get it done.


Who do you prefer talking to on MSN? I don’t know, I don’t think I prefer anyone over another. But I would have to say it’s a lot better know since KG put me on his blocked list and I no longer have to listen to his dribble.


What pi$$es you off about the game? Dealing with Agents. Not them personally but the whole process of dealing with them. I hate the fact that I can put hours on hours into the team throughout the year that can be added up into some insane amount and have someone that doesn’t really care just mess with it for nothing but a laugh. I have ZERO faith I can resign a player and I absolutely dread the idea of doing so. For myself I would love to hire on an assistant to oversee all contract negotiations with agents and I wouldn’t have to get so frustrated about it.

What do you about the game? I’m very much with Grant, I like the fact I can build a team my way and not have the same drive and goals as other teams. I’m not interested in building an All-Star of All-Star teams where you have NHL HOF players playing on your checking line because they aren’t good enough to crack your top 3 lines. For this I will never win, but that’s the whole point I’m not here to win it all but I can built the team I like and compete in a somewhat successful with doing so. I also loving trying to manipulate the SIM but often times I have to wonder who is really manipulating who.

[notoepik]

I also loving trying to manipulate the SIM but often times I have to wonder who is really manipulating who.

The sim heard that, and will be out to get you next season Retribution, the sim knows all, hears all, and takes no hostages.


Another thing I want to add to the question of what I don't really care for, is the Rotoworld injuries. I prefer the sim generated injuries. It gives you another rating to be considered when trading. And it really is no fun to lose a player to a season long injury. You also automatically lose that player that is injured, regardless of you looking at Rotoworld and putting them on IR. I think the sim injuries are more fair for GMs and simmers.

[Knut]

Best deal:

Thornton for Nagy, Havlat and Ryan Suter....

Basically, turned one scoring forward into two. Havlat and Nagy should more than make up for the loss in offence. And ryan Suter was a big time bonus!!


Worse deal:

Pitkanen and Konowalchuk for Berard and Gordon and 2nd

Kicking myself for moving Pitkanen.... but... berard is gone for Modry then Chistov..... and Gordon went for Ruttuu (gone for Tambellini) and Cullimore.... still not a good return however... rookie GM mistake.


on MSN:

Becky, Cheese, KG are the highlites... but have not had any problems with any GM's and a good repoire with all of them...


What ****es me off??

Overvaluaing crappy players like Jussi Jokinen .... in all seriousness... i think there is a problem with salaries... as us as GM's dont have much leverage over the agents. Calder gets 5.6million etc.. Legace 8million

What is great about the game??

The fact that i have become infinetly more knowledgable about NHL players just do the fact i spend endless hours reading stats. Also, there is always someone on MSN to talk to.. even if it is talking trade...

Oh and the commishes do a hell of a job keeping things running smoothly.

[Superfraggle]

Originally Posted by nyrcrisfer

Best Trade as a GM?

- Trading Cechmanek, no matter what I got.

Seems to me that LAST year, Ro-the-MAN Cechmanek took us into the playoffs. How'd you do this year without him?

[TaejeonGuy]

Sharks 2005/ 2006 regular season

• Best Trade as a GM?

I would have to say that the TWO best trades I made were:

with the Devils--> Morrisonn and Pratt for 06 2nd rd & 07 1st rd

and

with the Sabres--> Vrana, Nilsson, Stuart and Wiemer for Smolinski, Rolston, Stafford, and Kindl and picks

These deals gave me good young players that are usable nowand that will increase in ratings next year. They will form the nucleus of this team for years to come (or until someone is willing to overpay for them!)

The Cechmanek trade would be #3 as once he came to the Sharks the team became competive on a nightly basis.

• Worst Trade?

All the ones that I should have made and didn't!

• Who do you prefer talking to on MSN?

Anyone who is patient enough to catch me on-line. I, once again, apologize for being busy while you are all online. Unfortunately, I am working when you all are watching the Flames, drinking beer and talking hockey. If I am busy, send a message anyways. If I can I will respond...all emails will be quickly answered!

• What pi$$es you off about the game?

I too dislike the RotoWorld injury report. Pi$$es me off? No. Annoys the crap outta me...you bet!

• What do you about the game?

That there is always next year to kick Axel's butt again! Did I mention that he only won 1 game against the Sharks, while losing THREE!!!

Finally, thanks to all for an enjoyable 1st season. I enjoyed the sim and the banter very much. I look forward to the new season now that the growing curve has been faced. My next challenge? Begging some prime UFA's to come enjoy the great Shark's organization!

[Prototype]

Best Trade as a GM?

Letting Mike take Dipietro 2nd overall, and then trading him the 1st overall pick in the Expansion Draft... Stu Barnes.

I still think picking up Antero for picks before the draft will prove to be my defining moment.

Worst Trade?

Moving Huseleus at the deadline, but he wanted to play for a playoff team. I'm a good guy (see Dipietro), that's just how I roll.


Who do you prefer talking to on MSN?

KevGuy, Becky, Jiri, Noob... Mike who always brags about being in the playoffs... big deal.

What pi$$es you off about the game?

This is not the time, nor the place to rant about "the game".

What do you about the game?

A league is only as good as it's GMs. Oh, and season 2 of the Nordique should be more impressive than season one. Agents, I love agents .