Squeak Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I don't see the gap between the conferences as that big of an issue overall. by the time they have to face each other in the playoffs the playing field should be evened out for each of the teams left standing, shouldn't it? The overall league standings don't seem to mean all that much in terms of the playoffs. Maybe I'm wrong, but it looks this way anyway. If the Eastern teams are that much better they are that much better. Not really a lot you can do about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I don't see the gap between the conferences as that big of an issue overall. by the time they have to face each other in the playoffs the playing field should be evened out for each of the teams left standing, shouldn't it? The overall league standings don't seem to mean all that much in terms of the playoffs. Maybe I'm wrong, but it looks this way anyway. If the Eastern teams are that much better they are that much better. Not really a lot you can do about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Yes, as we filter through the rounds, and the number of active players diminish, there will be parity as we approach the Final. Next year I can imagine there will be even less disparity in the regular season, if any at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallstreetamigo Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Just hard to look at those standings posted by PO.... then look at pickup... and realize that you are just outside of the top third of the league but won't make it to the 'dance' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombastik der Teutone Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Recall: The St.Louis Blues recall F Derek Grant from the Greenville Road Warriors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Yup completely agree with this. The best team of the year wins at the end of the day. I think we'll still see the regular season disparity though, it's been that way going on our 4th year now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombastik der Teutone Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Blues Roster Update Nathan Horton - Cody Hodgson - Jarome Iginla Steve Sullivan - David Legwand - Martin Erat Jason Chimera - Marcel Goc - Kaspars Daugavins Brandon Bollig - Derek Grant - Jonathan Rheault Michael Sgarbossa Jay Bouwmeester - Christian Ehrhoff Andy Greene - Andrei Sekera Andre Benoit - Eric Gryba Dalton Prout - Tom Poti Ben Scrivens Allen York LITR: Stephen Weiss , Sean Bergenheim , Chad Larose , Alexander Sulzer , Darcy Kuemper Greeneville Road Warriors Johan Larsson - Carson McMillan - Colton Sceviour Mike Halmo - Alex Friesen - Brett Ritchie Darren Archibald - Mitch Wahl Mark Borowiecki - Joonas Jarvinen Joey Laleggia - Konrad Abeltshauser Niklas Svedberg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeak Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 RFA Resigning : The Tampa Bay Lightning have resigned D Roman Josi to a 3 year $7.5 million dollar contract ($2.5 per season) extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arby18_ Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 UFA Signing: The Washington Capitals have re-signed pending UFA D Tobias Enstrom to a five-year contract extension. Tobias Enstrom - 5-year deal worth $29.0 million dollars ($5.8 million per season). *** This deal includes a full no-trade-clause throughout the entirety of the contract *** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arby18_ Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 RFA Signing: The New York Islanders have re-signed F Tyler Seguin to a six-year contract extension. Tyler Seguin - Six-year deal worth $34.5 million dollars ($5.75 million per season) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 RFA Signing: The New York Islanders have re-signed F Tyler Seguin to a six-year contract extension. Tyler Seguin - Six-year deal worth $34.75 million dollars ($5.75 million per season) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arby18_ Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Signing: The Boston Bruins have re-signed pending RFA D Kevin Shattenkirk to a six-year contract extension. Kevin Shattenkirk - Six-year deal worth $31.5 million dollars ($5.25 million per season). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeak Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 UFA Signing: The Winnipeg Jets have re-signed pending UFA F Aaron Volpatti to a two-year contract extension. Aaron Volpatti - 2-year deal worth $1.35 million dollars ($675,000 per season). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primal Optimist Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 That's about the general amount of time it takes to see a draft pick/prospect rise from Junior to the NHL. I expect a lot of those flowers to blossom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primal Optimist Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 so we can negotiate with our RFA's now right? Even if we signed our one UFA already for the 'before the trade deadline' time period? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 so we can negotiate with our RFA's now right? Even if we signed our one UFA already for the 'before the trade deadline' time period? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck2xtreme Posted March 13, 2013 Author Share Posted March 13, 2013 so we can negotiate with our RFA's now right? Even if we signed our one UFA already for the 'before the trade deadline' time period? It was one UFA and one RFA, so you can negotiate with one of your RFAs for the time being. Lots of great young players being locked up, nice job guys! For those that may have missed it or need a refresher QUICK HITS A few issues that need addressing. 1. Contract extension talks Extension talks with players can begin now. Teams are limited to full negotiations with one pending UFA and one pending RFA per team. Beyond that, teams can conduct preliminary talks with 4 other players of their choice. Preliminary talks consist of one back and forth chat between the player and their agent. This is so teams can get an idea of the players willingness to re-sign with their club, and the potential dollar value and term the player might be looking for and what the team may initially be offering, so teams can assess their situation moving towards the trade deadline. Contract extensions can be posted as they are agreed to. If a preliminary offer is agreed to, those can be posted as well, but they still count towards the 4 player preliminary talk limit. Some players will choose to test the market. And not as many players will be re-signed immediately as there have been in the past. 2. League executive team The members of the league executive team were put in place to help lighten my load and ensure my wife doesn't file for divorce. They are volunteers, contributing their time and effort to help make this game the best one on CDC. You will not always agree with them. Heck, we don't always agree with each other. But they are to be respected at all times. Abusive, disrespectful attitudes and harassment towards the agents or the league as a whole will NOT be tolerated, and from this point on will result in IMMEDIATE dismissal, no exceptions. If you disagree with a players refusal to waive a NTC, or didn't sign that player you wanted, please remain professional about it and move on to your next plan. It happens to all of us. But directing your frustration in an inappropriate manner towards the executives will not be tolerated. If you can't control yourself, perhaps this isn't the place for you. We're here to have fun, it's still just a game. 3. Player issues regarding ice time There have been a number of these issues brought up to various teams around the league. While some have corrected these issues, or are taking strides to correct them in a timely manner, others continue to draw things out and/or make excuses and argue the with the players position. This post serves notice that if a player request, be it for more ice time, to be moved, etc. is not addressed within a reasonable timeframe, the player will hold out, taking up a roster spot but not collecting any points for your club until the situation is dealt with. Thankfully, no situation has come to that yet, but a few may be getting close. If that happens, it will be posted in the thread. Once things go public, don't expect to get the same value you would have before. It's in your best interest to keep on top of those situations. Everyone likes to complain about parity in this league, how there are some powerhouse teams and some that might have a tough time beating an OHL roster. We are trying to address this issue through greater enforcement of a rule that has been in place since day one, leaving it up to the GMs to improve and stay on top of managing their roster while still nudging things towards a more balanced league. If everyone cooperates, things will be much easier, and won't take away from the game at all, but add to it. 4. The draft Our draft is currently scheduled for June 20th at 5pm Pacific time. While that date is not likely to change, we will push it back as late as the 22nd if we have to, if we can manage to hold it after the Stanley Cup final is complete. If not, we will leave it on the 20th. We won't know until the Stanley Cup final schedule is released. But plan for the 20th. 5. Free agent frenzy Teams will be allowed to freely submit contract offers and negotiate with free agents beginning on June 25th. Negotiations can take place, but no players will be signed until after July 2nd. Go out and enjoy Canada Day on July 1st, or catch TSN's free agent frenzy show without worrying about missing out in our league. We will have all summer for free agents, no rush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallstreetamigo Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Minnesota is looking to move F Alex Kovalev for a pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck2xtreme Posted March 14, 2013 Author Share Posted March 14, 2013 TRADE: The Montreal Canadiens have made a trade with the Florida Panthers. To FLA: Josh Gorges BUF 2013 3rd Round Draft Selection To MTL: PHI 2013 2nd Round Draft Selection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck2xtreme Posted March 14, 2013 Author Share Posted March 14, 2013 Just a quick question since I don't know too much about the ins and outs of pickup. Matt Frattin when I click on my team is in white writing with the other players on my team who are on IR or another team. I posted him on an updated depth chart after I acquired him, if he gets points tonight will they still be calculated by pickup? Was a clerical error on my part, he was added and then removed by mistake the next day. Fixed now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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