OT: 2nd Annual Free HFNYR Yahoo Fantasy Pool (KUPO WINS!)

[nyr2k2]

I'm in. It will be my first go at fantasy hockey, so take it easy on ya boy.

 

[Cmox]

I’d actually like to do away with stats entirely and just have the roster with the best collective corsi divided by Pink Floyd albums, times goals for, multiplied by .03 high danger scoring chances against, plus however many goals Ovechkin scores against Buffalo.

Im in

 

[DialUp]

Just joined, think it's all full now

 

[hackeyman]

Congratulations to last years winner @Harbour Dog , and of course to the runner up (myself)

Last year we did this a little last minute but this time I will give ample time for everyone who wants to join to do so. I’ll also take recommendations for our league format & rules. Also let us know what days/times are best for you to do a live draft, we will try to make it so that it is when everyone is available

So am I in and what do I do ? Never joined one of these before.

 

[EdJovanovski]

@Loki Dog 74 @DialUp @nyr2k2 @KirkAlbuquerque @Cmox how is 8PM EST Thursday? compared to 7pm

 

[LokiDog]

@Loki Dog 74 @DialUp @nyr2k2 @KirkAlbuquerque @Cmox how is 8PM EST Thursday? compared to 7pm

That’s fine.

 

[DialUp]

@Loki Dog 74 @DialUp @nyr2k2 @KirkAlbuquerque @Cmox how is 8PM EST Thursday? compared to 7pm

Fine by me. Anything past 6:30 ET works on Thursday

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

@Loki Dog 74 @DialUp @nyr2k2 @KirkAlbuquerque @Cmox how is 8PM EST Thursday? compared to 7pm

Should be fine

 

[nyr2k2]

@Loki Dog 74 @DialUp @nyr2k2 @KirkAlbuquerque @Cmox how is 8PM EST Thursday? compared to 7pm

8pm is actually better for me than 7.

 

[LokiDog]

With 20 people in the pool, if we all agree to put up $15-20 at the end, the winner can get two tickets to a game or something.

 

[EdJovanovski]

@Machinehead @CasusBelli @bobbop
@nyr2k2 @Paulie Walnutz @Loki Dog 74 @Fitzy @Kupo @Cmox @Boris Zubov @user26 @haveandare @DanielBrassard @Bacon Artemi Bravo @Ail @UAGoalieGuy @Doctyl @KirkAlbuquerque @DialUp

REMINDER

DRAFT IS

8PM EST TONIGHT

 

[Fitzy]

I have a final thought on the scoring pre-draft.

Having hits and blocks as scored categories is great. That said I think they should be scaled a little bit less (maybe a half a point) so that Radko Gudas isn't the 18th ranked defenseman and Trouba isn't outscoring Fox.

I mean Reaves throws 4 hits a game which is the league scored points equivalent of being a 45 goal scorer.

 

[CasusBelli]

Can't make the draft today. Overlaps with key meetings. Anyone want my spot, or is the auto-drafter good?

 

[NYR_LAT]

Dang ! I fell off the back ? LMK if there's room, I'm still down.

 

[Cmox]

Can't make the draft today. Overlaps with key meetings. Anyone want my spot, or is the auto-drafter good?

Last year I had a few rounds auto draft bc the app was taking to long to load. You can also make a list of preferred players.

 

[Taluss]

@Machinehead @CasusBelli @bobbop
@nyr2k2 @Paulie Walnutz @Loki Dog 74 @Fitzy @Kupo @Cmox @Boris Zubov @user26 @haveandare @DanielBrassard @Bacon Artemi Bravo @Ail @UAGoalieGuy @Doctyl @KirkAlbuquerque @DialUp

REMINDER

DRAFT IS

8PM EST TONIGHT

Looking forward to it!

Btw Ed I noticed that our teams match week 1. You may want to change that so you dont start your season off with a loss

 

[EdJovanovski]

Can't make the draft today. Overlaps with key meetings. Anyone want my spot, or is the auto-drafter good?

You can set up your auto-drafter with your preferred players
I've DM'd someone else who was next in line for a spot if you want to give it up

 

[EdJovanovski]

I have a final thought on the scoring pre-draft.

Having hits and blocks as scored categories is great. That said I think they should be scaled a little bit less (maybe a half a point) so that Radko Gudas isn't the 18th ranked defenseman and Trouba isn't outscoring Fox.

I mean Reaves throws 4 hits a game which is the league scored points equivalent of being a 45 goal scorer.

Thanks
I've changed hits, shots & blocks to all be 0.5pts
I'm watching a couple YouTube videos on setting up leagues rn and learning some more about ideal settings. Any other recommendations?

 

[CasusBelli]

You can set up your auto-drafter with your preferred players
I've DM'd someone else who was next in line for a spot if you want to give it up

I think I'll have to skip this one. Work is also really accelerating this quarter, and I doubt I'll have the time to do much. You can thank my boss for that one.

 

[Taluss]

Just curious, when do we know what order we draft in? Is It just randomly selected when the draft starts?

 

[EdJovanovski]

Just curious, when do we know what order we draft in? Is It just randomly selected when the draft starts?

When we enter the draft like 10-min prior there will be a livestream of a guy with balls like this

 

[Taluss]

When we enter the draft like 10-min prior there will be a livestream of a guy with balls like this

Sounds good, I got dibs on this ball

 

[EdJovanovski]

Sounds good, I got dibs on this ball

Lol to be real though I'm pretty sure the draft lottery is like 5-10 min before the draft begins

 

[EdJovanovski]

Guys, I think PIM should be included. From videos I'm watching and stuff I'm reading, fantasy enthusiasts love PIM as a category and recommend removing +/-. I'll leave +/- open to whether you guys want it or not, as of now I'm keeping it.

But for PIM, especially with such a deep draft (20 teams). The later rounds can become kind of dull. PIM adds more strategy to the later rounds and makes those late picks actually mean something rather than being irrelevant, adds more layers to the management of your team.

Obviously won't be worth a lot, but should be included IMO

@Fitzy @Loki Dog 74 @KirkAlbuquerque

Edit: Also the gap from 1st overall pick to 20th is massive, having PIM, blocks, hits, etc levels the playing field more and can allow a well managed team to beat a team who was dealt the better hand. I'd like to maximize strategy and minimize luck.

 

[EdJovanovski]

Goals: 6
Assists: 4
Plus/Minus: 0.5
PIM: 0.5
PPP: 1
SHP: 1
SOG: 0.5
HITS: 0.5
BLOCKS: 0.5

WINS: 5
GA: -1.5
SAVES: 0.3
SO: 3