Challenge 42 - 98 TB Lightning - Discussion Thread

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m0fownz0r wrote:I suppose, this one would be about building through the draft mostly.
Awesome! That's realistic IMO, and thus a great "challenge" (often you see a significant number of participants make the playoffs and a few even make a run for the Cup/win the Cup in season one; I wonder if it'll be that way this time...doesn't sound like it!)

m0fownz0r wrote:Or at least tank hard S1, then trade for some decent players able to play in the Top 9/4
Don't forget about the new draft lottery system...finishing last doesn't guarantee you the #1 pick
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Are we allowed to release players or buy out contracts?
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In my own game CBL and MIN has 23 players. (I'm WIN and took most of the FA's)
I'm not playing the challenge though.
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Seems like we're getting a little ahead of ourselves :-D
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MWE wrote:Are we allowed to release players or buy out contracts?
Yes. You're more than welcome to release players or buy out contracts. :thup:
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Aladyyn wrote:Image

Seems like we're getting a little ahead of ourselves :-D
It's all about having goals in life! ;)
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:help: Is Craig Jenney set to retire at season's end in your game too? :dunno:
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m0fownz0r wrote::help: Is Craig Jenney set to retire at season's end in your game too? :dunno:
Yepp.. But it will be fine with Lecavalier, Langkow and Richards.. :) Atm Lecavalier has 51p in 55 games, and Langkow 38p in 57 games!
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I'm so excited to use these rosters, so many great players to play with.. and trade :-D :thup:
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Yes, Janney retires early because of medical issues (IRL), so they included that in the DB.
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This is the kind of thing I've missed in EHM in recent years...

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Hahahaaa... :-D
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In the 2000 NHL Entry Draft we went a little crazy...

7th overall D Christian Ehrhoff
37th overall D Christoph Schubert
43rd overall W Justin Williams
62nd overall C Antoine Vermette
67th overall W Petr Prucha
73rd overall D Jared Aulin
91st overall C Rich Peverley
93rd overall C Brandon Bochenski
97th overall D David Koci
157th overall D Alexei Semenov
187th overall C Maxim Overall
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Hmmm... Ok, i tried to make a super offensive tactic, i think it worked..
Craig Janney win the league in points, 92p! Lecavalier 72p as a rookie.. Selivanov 42 goals, Tucker 39 goals and Clark 33 goals..
Cross 65p and Kubina 63p.. Now time for playoff!
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Jagr just got moved to the Canadiens for 20 yr old Michal Ryder 1 for 1. Pittsburgh to Montreal in S3. =D>

Managed to pick-up 3 solid roster additions without giving up much. It was time for Langkow to kick it. Clark has no trade value and is a solid 4th liner.
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Definitely joining this challenge, roster looks amazing! :)
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bede420 wrote:Hmmm... Ok, i tried to make a super offensive tactic, i think it worked..
Craig Janney win the league in points, 92p! Lecavalier 72p as a rookie.. Selivanov 42 goals, Tucker 39 goals and Clark 33 goals..
Cross 65p and Kubina 63p.. Now time for playoff!
Share the tactic with the group :-D
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This is my first challenge and I may not even register my progress(I just want to try out and see how it goes) but I have a question. Do I have to coach all of the exhibition games as well?
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MWE wrote:
bede420 wrote:Hmmm... Ok, i tried to make a super offensive tactic, i think it worked..
Craig Janney win the league in points, 92p! Lecavalier 72p as a rookie.. Selivanov 42 goals, Tucker 39 goals and Clark 33 goals..
Cross 65p and Kubina 63p.. Now time for playoff!
Share the tactic with the group :-D
Dont know if everyone like it.. I scored the most goals, thats positive. On the otherside i consealed like the 5th most and had a horrible boxplay. I just made it to playoff, and was kicked out by Philly in second round.
I need a defensive minded center and maybe som wings for 3-4th line.. Gonna trade away Wilkie and Ciccone, i rhinkig of Micheal Peca to replace Janney. :)
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Sen Vinny back to juniors and 6 games in i sent Kubina and Langkow down to AHL, team is so bad anyways so might aswell try to keep Cleveland good in the AHL :P They'll probably jump up and down between AHL and NHL all season.

Edit: Nevermind on Kubina, back after 2 games :P
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ClassicSwarley wrote:This is my first challenge and I may not even register my progress(I just want to try out and see how it goes) but I have a question. Do I have to coach all of the exhibition games as well?
No, you don't.

You should however consider registering your progress, that's a big part of the fun. You shouldn't worry too much about the stats though, jsut enjoy the ride, see what other did differntly.. have fun :)
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ClassicSwarley wrote:This is my first challenge and I may not even register my progress(I just want to try out and see how it goes) but I have a question. Do I have to coach all of the exhibition games as well?
No, you don't.

You should however consider registering your progress, that's a big part of the fun. You shouldn't worry too much about the stats though, jsut enjoy the ride, see what other did differntly.. have fun :)
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I just finished the draft and although I missed out on a couple of players, I gotta say, I;m pretty pumped :)
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I'm way below the salary floor in the start of the season. Any recommendations on what I could do?
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ClassicSwarley wrote:I'm way below the salary floor in the start of the season. Any recommendations on what I could do?
Do nothing, it's fine :)
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