EHM The Blue Line

Manimal wrote:

bruins72 wrote:

Manimal wrote: We are looking into the draft classes. It is too bad the regen classes are so good, too good IMO. I am considering overrating the real draftees to make it more even, but I'm not sure

What about getting rid of some of those players that retire at the beginning of the game? All of those guys are making that first regen draft class too strong. If you deleted those guys and didn't have them set to retire immediately, they wouldn't get become regens and unbalance things.

Hmm, an interesting idea. How do we decide on who to take away?

Didn't Lidas say that he's been retiring guys since he started updating the DB? I would look at dropping the guys that have been retired the longest. Maybe only keep guys that have retired in the last couple seasons? Of course, this would be better to do once we've got somebody to research updating the CHL leagues and the top 100ish ranked in the upcoming draft.

Speaking of researching the draft... does anyone here at TBL have a subscription to The Redline Report? Those are professional scouting reports that are released on the draft eligible players. That would be a huge help in researching these guys.

Something I just noticed yesterday is that both Crosby and Malkin salaries are incorrect. They are actually paid $8.7 million rather than $7.8 million as the game currently states. That's a $1.8 million cap hit difference for those of you who didn't feel like doing the math.

Sorry if this has already been posted....I'm at work and don't have time to go through all 7 pages of the thread.

jesusrocks150 wrote:Something I just noticed yesterday is that both Crosby and Malkin salaries are incorrect. They are actually paid $8.7 million rather than $7.8 million as the game currently states. That's a $1.8 million cap hit difference for those of you who didn't feel like doing the math.

Sorry if this has already been posted....I'm at work and don't have time to go through all 7 pages of the thread.

I don't know what db you're using but they are both listed at 8.7 in Lidas3.0

I have a question regarding prospects. How variable are they from game to game? In my game both pretty much every Canuck prospect including 1st rounders Jordon Schroeder and Cody Hodgson absolutely suck. I have one prospect on the Moose that other teams would trade for and he is also the ONLY prospect that my scouts and coaches say has a chance to play in the NHL. Both Schroeder and Hodgson are barely cracking a 6 rating on the Moose and most everybody else down there sucks too. Even though the Canucks are doing ok any callups absolutely suck including Glass, Tanev, Bolduc etc. Aanyway not complaining but just wondering about the variability of younger players in the game.

update time! DEL & 2 Deutsche Bundesliga

- Espoo Blues sign Nathan Robinson (free agent). He gets a contract to the end of this season. (2011-->2007)


- Grizzly Adams Wolfsburg sign Toni Dahlman from HK Jesenice. (in the DB "free agent")

He gets a contract to the end of this season. (2011-->2007)


- (mistake EHC München/Augsburg Panthers)

Martin Buchwieser playing for EHC München and is contracted by EHC München.

in addition:

EHC München have signed a new contract with Martin Buchwieser until 2012. (2012 --> in game 2008)


- Thomas Sabo Ice Tigers have signed a new contract with Martin Walter until 2011. (2011 --> in game 2007)


- Adler Mannheim have signed a new contract with Ronny Arendt until 2013. (2013 --> in game 2009)

- (mistake DEG Metro Stars)

Jeff Tomlinson isn't coach, but he is Head Coach.

in addition:

- DEG Metro Stars have signed a new contract with Jeff Tomlinson until 2012. (2012 --> in game 2008)


(2. Bundesliga)

Lausitzer Füchse sign Bates Battaglia from Rochester Americans!!!! (I don't believe this ) Anyway... He gets a contract to the end of this season. (2011-->2007)

Krefeld Pinguine have signed a new contract with Boris Blank until 2014. (2014 --> in game 2010)

Espoo Blues
Out:
Stephane Veilleaux

In:
Nathan Robinson

Also:

Oulun Kärpät:

Out:
Martin St. Pierre

In:
Jan Snopek

Manimal wrote:

jesusrocks150 wrote:Something I just noticed yesterday is that both Crosby and Malkin salaries are incorrect. They are actually paid $8.7 million rather than $7.8 million as the game currently states. That's a $1.8 million cap hit difference for those of you who didn't feel like doing the math.

Sorry if this has already been posted....I'm at work and don't have time to go through all 7 pages of the thread.

I don't know what db you're using but they are both listed at 8.7 in Lidas3.0

I'm using the Lidas 3.0 Rosters that I downloaded from this site (the rosters that are required to play the current challenge)...I just pulled it up again on my laptop...Both are at 7.8. How can I confirm which db I'm using?

They show up as $7.8M on mine too. I'm just starting season 2 of the challenge, using the proper DB and everything. Is it possible that $7.8 is the max that the game will allow?

CeeBee wrote:I have a question regarding prospects. How variable are they from game to game? In my game both pretty much every Canuck prospect including 1st rounders Jordon Schroeder and Cody Hodgson absolutely suck. I have one prospect on the Moose that other teams would trade for and he is also the ONLY prospect that my scouts and coaches say has a chance to play in the NHL. Both Schroeder and Hodgson are barely cracking a 6 rating on the Moose and most everybody else down there sucks too. Even though the Canucks are doing ok any callups absolutely suck including Glass, Tanev, Bolduc etc. Aanyway not complaining but just wondering about the variability of younger players in the game.

I did the Canucks prospects rosters, and I just want to say that the calculations for the CAs of Hodgson and Schroeder were disappointing. I did what I could with their attributes but as is they'll both probably have poor seasons in the first year.

bruins72 wrote:They show up as $7.8M on mine too. I'm just starting season 2 of the challenge, using the proper DB and everything. Is it possible that $7.8 is the max that the game will allow?

If memory serves 7.8 was the max salary the year EHM 2007 came out.

Okay! So I'm not crazy after all!!

empach wrote:

CeeBee wrote:I have a question regarding prospects. How variable are they from game to game? In my game both pretty much every Canuck prospect including 1st rounders Jordon Schroeder and Cody Hodgson absolutely suck. I have one prospect on the Moose that other teams would trade for and he is also the ONLY prospect that my scouts and coaches say has a chance to play in the NHL. Both Schroeder and Hodgson are barely cracking a 6 rating on the Moose and most everybody else down there sucks too. Even though the Canucks are doing ok any callups absolutely suck including Glass, Tanev, Bolduc etc. Aanyway not complaining but just wondering about the variability of younger players in the game.

I did the Canucks prospects rosters, and I just want to say that the calculations for the CAs of Hodgson and Schroeder were disappointing. I did what I could with their attributes but as is they'll both probably have poor seasons in the first year.

Thanks for the reply empach I'll find out what happens in the coming years I guess. Hopefully they improve and make the team eventually.

In the database, there is two duplicates of Brock Higgs from Kingston, ON, CAN.
Thanks and I love the DB Manimal

Saapas wrote:Espoo Blues
Out:
Stephane Veilleaux

In:
Nathan Robinson

Also:

Oulun Kärpät:

Out:
Martin St. Pierre

In:
Jan Snopek

And now as I was searching for Nathan Robinson I couldn't find him from the game

Saapas wrote:

Saapas wrote:Espoo Blues
Out:
Stephane Veilleaux

In:
Nathan Robinson

Also:

Oulun Kärpät:

Out:
Martin St. Pierre

In:
Jan Snopek

And now as I was searching for Nathan Robinson I couldn't find him from the game

Nathan has played for Adler Mannheim.

Update Germany:

Kölner Haie have signed a new contract with Mirko Lüdemann until 2013. (2013 --> in game 2009)


HK SKP Poprad sign Kyle Wanvig from Augsburger Panther.


Thomas Sabo Ice Tigers sign Petr Prikryl from HC Plzeň 1929 (HC Lasselsberger Plzeň). He gets a contract to the end of this season. (2011-->2007)


Straubing Tigers:

Jürgen Rumrich has been sacked as Head Coach.

Straubing Tigers sign Dean Fedorchuk from Odense Bulldogs as Head Coach. Attention! He was in Odense General Manager. He gets a contract to the end of this season. (2011-->2007)

Straubing Tigers sign Bernhard Englbrecht as coach (free Agent).

Straubing Tigers sign Adrian Foster from Örebro HK. He gets a contract to the end of this season. (2011-->2007)

SC Bern sign Lee Goren from Straubing Tigers. He gets a contract to the end of this season. (2011-->2007)


Iserlohn Roosters sign Mike Bales (Goalie) (free Agent). He gets a contract to the end of this season. (2011-->2007)

Thanks DJ!

update Germany:

Hannover Scorpions have signed a new contract with Sascha Goc until 2013. (2013 --> in game 2009)


Hannover Indians sign Lane Caffaro from Ontario Reign. He gets a contract to the end of this season. (2011-->2007)


Eispiraten Crimmitschau sign Filip Björk from Nynäshamns IF. He gets a contract to the end of this season. (2011-->2007)


SERC Wild Wings sign Andrew Schneider from EC Klagenfurter AC. He gets a contract to the end of this season. (2011-->2007)

EHC München have signed a new contract with Bryan Adams until 2012. (2012 --> in game 2008)

Krefeld Pinguine have signed a new contract with Roland Verwey until 2013. (2013 --> in game 2009)

Grizzly Adams Wolfsburg have signed a new contract with Daniar Dshunussow until 2013. (2013 --> in game 2009)

I think this was already mentioned but Ovechkin, Semin and Backstrom are way too good compared to the rest of the league, especially Semin and Backstrom. I am playing 2 different games and 2 seasons in both games they are 1-2-3 in league scoring in all seasons that I've played. Also Pittsburgh seems quite weak compared to real life.

I'd also like some toning down overall around the league. Top players should have fewer 20's like 2-4 each.

empach wrote:If memory serves 7.8 was the max salary the year EHM 2007 came out.

$8.8 mil is the max with the standard, default $44 mil cap.

CeeBee wrote:I think this was already mentioned but Ovechkin, Semin and Backstrom are way too good compared to the rest of the league, especially Semin and Backstrom. I am playing 2 different games and 2 seasons in both games they are 1-2-3 in league scoring in all seasons that I've played. Also Pittsburgh seems quite weak compared to real life.

foxlockbox wrote:I'd also like some toning down overall around the league. Top players should have fewer 20's like 2-4 each.

I am currently swamped in research that I have promised to put in the next version. If anyone out there would like to give rating the NHLers a go, please do. I don't have the time right now but it would be great to have in the next update

CeeBee wrote:I think this was already mentioned but Ovechkin, Semin and Backstrom are way too good compared to the rest of the league, especially Semin and Backstrom. I am playing 2 different games and 2 seasons in both games they are 1-2-3 in league scoring in all seasons that I've played. Also Pittsburgh seems quite weak compared to real life.

Yeah, Backstrom is really over the top. My scouts call him a "Phenom Forward" and compare him to a more talented, defensive-minded Vincent Lecavalier. That seems a bit much.

Of course, saying somebody is over or under rated is easier than coming up with objective ratings for them. I'm just not familiar enough with players outside of my favorite team to give them fair and accurate ratings.

17 year old Jamieson Oleksiak should be changed to 6'7, 240 lbs
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