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Post by Commish - Boston on Jul 18, 2007 0:01:17 GMT -5
Well I had said previously that trading would not open until I got the rosters up... Here's the thing though - it's going to take me some time to get the full rosters up (including salaries, contract lenghts, prospects, etc.) and I honestly don't know how long it will take me, I am busy tomorrow night... though I don't have to work during the day, there is some stuff around the house I need to do (cutting the lawn and such). Thursday and Friday I work, Thursday Night I'll work on the league, Friday Night I'm going to a Blue Jays game (front row  ) and I may be going to my cottage for the weekend. I'm going to send out an e-mail tomorrow about whats going on regarding the league "off-season" schedule... including the draft and unsigned players... I know everyone is eager to get started and I am as well, but I just need everyone to understand that it may take a while. My main concern right now with having trading open is that there are still quite a few free agents remaining in the NHL. (I wasn't planning on auctioning these guys off this season, but it may be an avenue worth looking into.) So the problem is, if you go trade some of your best prospects for a veteran center, then Peter Forsberg signs with your corresponding NHL team... you might regret your trade and be over the cap. I'll get done tomorrow what I can, a trade freeze might happen through the weekend, but I don't want to leave you guys sitting around waiting for too much longer. |
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Post by sensgm on Jul 18, 2007 0:41:41 GMT -5
I think it might be best to go with the rosters current as they are now and then have our own free agent signing period, that way we dont have to sit on our hands and wait for our NHL GMs to make signings. Plus it gives us something else to pass the time during the offseason.
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Post by ssj335 on Jul 18, 2007 0:48:32 GMT -5
i think a GM would be pleased if Forsberg signs with them  a free guy i wouldnt allow players to be signing until the NHL season is about to begin. there is a chance a player may sign with a team and it would be unfair to not get that player b/c another team in this league signed them. forsberg for example. |
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Post by wshld on Jul 18, 2007 9:20:57 GMT -5
I think it might be best to go with the rosters current as they are now and then have our own free agent signing period, that way we dont have to sit on our hands and wait for our NHL GMs to make signings. Plus it gives us something else to pass the time during the offseason. Word. |
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Post by Lawrence Bailey - Caps GM on Jul 18, 2007 9:48:57 GMT -5
I'd echo the sentiments that we proceed with the rosters as they are based on "X" dat (for example today, July 18), and then perhaps starting August 1 have a leftovers FA period. It gives teams a chance to make deals up until August 1 working with a roster they know, and then we can open it up to sign the remaining guys (and other than the likes of Selanne and Forsberg there are pretty much only support players).
My 2 cents...
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Post by Mr. Williams (Avalanche GM) on Jul 18, 2007 9:51:36 GMT -5
I'd echo the sentiments that we proceed with the rosters as they are based on "X" dat (for example today, July 18), and then perhaps starting August 1 have a leftovers FA period. It gives teams a chance to make deals up until August 1 working with a roster they know, and then we can open it up to sign the remaining guys (and other than the likes of Selanne and Forsberg there are pretty much only support players). My 2 cents... I agree. This is a really good idea and I'm behind it. |
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Post by ssj335 on Jul 18, 2007 10:22:54 GMT -5
I'd echo the sentiments that we proceed with the rosters as they are based on "X" dat (for example today, July 18), and then perhaps starting August 1 have a leftovers FA period. It gives teams a chance to make deals up until August 1 working with a roster they know, and then we can open it up to sign the remaining guys (and other than the likes of Selanne and Forsberg there are pretty much only support players). My 2 cents... I agree. This is a really good idea and I'm behind it. i dont think we should be able to sign free agents, we should let them sign with nhl teams and that should determine who gets them b/c who decides which team will get selanne and forsberg otherwise? it wont be very fair. unless we create a priority list. i like the idea of waiting for them to sign and allow fate to dictate who gets those players. |
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Post by Mr. Williams (Avalanche GM) on Jul 18, 2007 10:39:33 GMT -5
I agree. This is a really good idea and I'm behind it. i dont think we should be able to sign free agents, we should let them sign with nhl teams and that should determine who gets them b/c who decides which team will get selanne and forsberg otherwise? it wont be very fair. unless we create a priority list. i like the idea of waiting for them to sign and allow fate to dictate who gets those players. If we wait for the players to sign it will be hard to do anything like trades because we need to watch the cap. Say a team like mine (avalanche) sign forsberg to a contract in december, i made a few trades and am very close to the cap. This will cause me to go over the cap and have to trade away some of my top end talent to fit forsberg(who i dont want). I think we should just stop going by nhl signings on maybe the 20th and have our own free agent period on the 1st. |
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Post by Jackets GM on Jul 18, 2007 10:48:41 GMT -5
I agree with having a free agency period for 3 reasons:
1) It will make for a more fun off season
2)Some free agents wont be signed until the start of camp which is mid september
3) It will give every team a chance to add a player or 2 since there are some teams who are now done shopping for free agents
That is my 2 cents ---Thanks!
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Post by ssj335 on Jul 18, 2007 11:05:44 GMT -5
ok that arguement makes sense.
how will it be decided who gets priority tho? i dunno if the "whoever posts first" rule is to my liking
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Post by wshld on Jul 18, 2007 11:08:17 GMT -5
ok that arguement makes sense. how will it be decided who gets priority tho? i dunno if the "whoever posts first" rule is to my liking It all depends on each offers. Which offer and which team are the best for the player. |
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Post by ssj335 on Jul 18, 2007 11:12:05 GMT -5
ok that arguement makes sense. how will it be decided who gets priority tho? i dunno if the "whoever posts first" rule is to my liking It all depends on each offers. Which offer and which team are the best for the player. ok thats a far better system - i keep forgetting this is sim |
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Post by Mr. Williams (Avalanche GM) on Jul 18, 2007 11:19:06 GMT -5
Another idea is that we could hire a 3rd party to be a player agent. someone who doesnt have a team and stuff cause im sure there are people around who would like to do that....i had a few of them in other leagues i was in in the past. They could decide on what team is best fit and manage all the offers put forth to their clients.... just an idea
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Post by Commish - Boston on Jul 18, 2007 11:21:59 GMT -5
Herein lies the problem, Selanne and Forsberg may get offered 7.5 million per year - lets say Chicago signs Forsberg in NFHL for 7.5 million, then they feel that they're in good shape... Forsberg then announces his NHL retirememnt... so I remove him from Chicago... and they no longer have a top Center.
What I may consider is having Forsberg & Selanne (are there any other big names unsigned out there) unavailable during our free agency period. Teams can sign the 3rd-4th line grinders that are remaining, but the big name guys shouldn't just go to the highest bidder. It also brings up a question about UFA/RFA status... which I don't want to get into right now.
Anyways I'm working on getting the rosters up today, hopefully within a few hours.
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Post by ssj335 on Jul 18, 2007 11:35:40 GMT -5
Herein lies the problem, Selanne and Forsberg may get offered 7.5 million per year - lets say Chicago signs Forsberg in NFHL for 7.5 million, then they feel that they're in good shape... Forsberg then announces his NHL retirememnt... so I remove him from Chicago... and they no longer have a top Center. What I may consider is having Forsberg & Selanne (are there any other big names unsigned out there) unavailable during our free agency period. Teams can sign the 3rd-4th line grinders that are remaining, but the big name guys shouldn't just go to the highest bidder. It also brings up a question about UFA/RFA status... which I don't want to get into right now. Anyways I'm working on getting the rosters up today, hopefully within a few hours. we could let the team keep the player for one year maybe. the agent idea is pretty cool too but if the agent is bad he could screw things up. but maybe we could go that route too. |
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