NHL 12 Dynasty Thread Part 5

[ChibiPooky]

2012-2013 NHL AWARDS

Stanley Cup - Detroit Red Wings
President's Trophy - San Jose Sharks
Art Ross Trophy - Mikko Koivu
Hart Memorial Trophy - Joe Thornton
James Norris Memorial Trophy - Paul Martin
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy - Daniel Sedin
Calder Memorial Trophy - Jacob Markstrom
Conn Smythe Trophy - Pavel Datsyuk
Vezina Trophy - Carey Price
Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy - Mark Fistric
Frank J. Selke Trophy - Pavel Datsyuk
Ted Lindsay Award - Carey Price
Maurice Richard Trophy - Sidney Crosby

 

[ChibiPooky]

2012-2013 SENATORS OFFSEASON REPORT

Notable Retirements Around the League:

Position | Name
C|Marc Savard
RW|Milan Hejduk
RW|Jamie Langenbrunner
D|Ed Jovanovski
LW|Ryan Smyth
LW|Marco Sturm
D|Pavel Kubina
D|Kimmo Timonen
RW|Martin St. Louis
LW|Brian Rolston
D|Adrian Aucoin

Draft Day Trades Around the League

Sent | Sent | Team | FOR | Team | Sent | Sent
|LW Jiri Tlusty|CAR||WSH|C Gregory Jambrosich|WSH 3rd 2014

Drafted:

Selected | Name | Age | Position | Team | HT/WT | Rating
23rd|William Carrier|18|C|Cape Breton (QMJHL)|6'2" 203lbs|73 OVR B-BB
53rd|Logan Nelson|19|C|Victoria (WHL)|6'2" 180lbs|73 OVR B-B-B-
83rd|Dario Simion|19|RW|Lugano (National League)|6'2" 195lbs|75 OVR B-B-C
113th|Nick Betz|17|RW|Erie (OHL)|6'4" 194lbs|71 OVR CCB-
143rd|Steven Varga|18|D|Peterborough (OHL)|6'3" 196lbs|70 OVR BCB
173rd|Luca Boltshauser|19|G|Farjestads BK (Elitserien)|6'1" 179lbs|74 OVR BC-C
203rd|Jeremie Fraser|18|D|Acadie-Bathurst (QMJHL)|6'3" 207 lbs|71 OVR B-CB-

Released:

Status | Name | Position
RFA|Mike Hoffman|LW
UFA|Chris Neil|RW
UFA|Eric Condra|RW
UFA|Matt Carkner|D
RFA|Mark Borowiecki|D
RFA|Craig Schira|D

Retired:

Position | Name
D|Nicklas Lidstrom
D|Sergei Gonchar

Signed:

Position | Name | Age | Salary | Term
D|Fredrik Claesson|20|0.875M|3
RW|Mika Zibanejad|20|0.875M|3
D|Jordan Fransoo|20|0.750M|3
G|Christopher Gibson|20|0.525M|3
LW|Simon Gagne|33|4.000M|1
D|Carlo Colaiacovo|30|2.750M|2
D|Marc-Andre Bergeron|32|2.500M|2
C|Chris Kelly|32|2.250M|2
G|Malcolm Subban|19|0.525M|3

Re-Signed:

Position | Name | Age | Salary | Term
G|Ben Bishop|26|0.750M|1
D|Ryan Whitney|30|3.750M|2
D|Rob Scuderi|34|1.750M|1
C|Mike Fisher|33|2.250M|1
C|Sammy Pahlsson|35|1.500M|1
RW|Bobby Butler|26|1.250M|2
C|Zack Smith|25|1.250M|2
C|Joel Armia|20|0.875M|3
D|Cameron Gaunce|23|0.575M|3
LW|David Dziurzynski|23|0.750M|2
D|Patrick Wiercioch|22|0.525M|1
C|Jim O'Brien|24|0.525M|1
C|Stephane Da Costa|23|0.525M|2
D|Anton Klementyev|23|0.525M|1
LW|Corey Cowick|23|0.525M|1
C|Kyle Turris|23|4.000M|6
G|Robin Lehner|21|4.000M|5

Traded:

Sent | To | Received
None

- Bruce Garrioch

 

[Emery]

Loving everyones work!!!!!!

 

[pensrule2011]

Hey guys, Trade deadline post for Avs coming soon but I need some advice, its seems Peter Mueller is not cutting it so I need a new second line Right Winger and it's between Chris Stewart, Blake Wheeler and Kyle Okposo. I need to know how they turned out in your dynasties if you got them. Thanks in Advance.

 

[Mhoogasian94123]

Hey guys, Trade deadline post for Avs coming soon but I need some advice, its seems Peter Mueller is not cutting it so I need a new second line Right Winger and it's between Chris Stewart, Blake Wheeler and Kyle Okposo. I need to know how they turned out in your dynasties if you got them. Thanks in Advance.

I never got a chance to land Wheeler but Okposo was awesome for me. Chris Stewart was always in the All Star game so I would have to say he plays well. Okposo usually signed a 1yr deal and then a 4-6 yr deal after that. Good luck!!!!

 

[Kairi Zaide]

The Gazette
Montreal Canadiens Edition​

[fieldset="Sunday February 2nd 2014 - Emelin, Kristo to play against Boston"]
Good news for the Canadiens as the team announced that both Danny Kristo and Alexei Emelin will make a comeback tomorrow against the Boston Bruins. Etem and Pokka have both been sent down to Hamilton.[/fieldset]

[fieldset="Thursday March 6th 2014 - Trade deadline tomorrow ; What should we expect Bergevin to do ?"]
As it stands, the Montreal Canadiens are out of the playoffs with a record of 27 victories, 30 losses and 8 more losses in overtime. This places the team 13th in the Eastern Conference with 62 points, 7 points short of the 8th placed Ottawa Senators.

There have been many rumors lately about the Canadiens being sellers this year and not buyers like they were when they acquired Wheeler last season. [/fieldset]

[fieldset="Friday March 7th 2014 - Trade deadline - Plekanec traded to Dallas"]
Tomas Plekanec, who had 33 points so far this year, was traded to the Dallas Stars today at 2 PM. The Stars were looking to add a forward to help them push for a playoffs spot.

Montreal received prospects Jamieson Oleksiak and Aleksander Barkov, as well as a 1st round pick and a 3rd round pick this year for Plekanec.

Plekanec said he was really sad to quit Montreal, but understands the organization's will to get younger and become a contender within the next few years. As of now, he will concentrate all his efforts to help the Stars go as far as possible.

The Canadiens also claimed Marcel Goc from the waivers as he was sent down by the Nashville Predators.

Habs' management is set to held a press conference later this afternoon at 4:30 to discuss these movements.[/fieldset]

​

 

[nyrpassion]

Hey guys!
I sold my NHL the day after the Rangers got eliminated, and about a week ago was craving to play, so I borrowed the game from my friend, and started just a season. It is the end of December now, I have played every game, and the scores are pretty realistic! I'm 2nd in the east, with 44 pts. 21-9-2. Nash the goal scoring leader of my team with 12 goals, Richards with 15 assists, and Nash, Richard, Gaborik tied for a team high 19 points. I'ts fun!

 

[n00bxQb]

2013 Draft Review: Vancouver Canucks
June 24, 2013

The Vancouver Canucks ended up with a top 10 pick in this year's NHL entry draft thanks to a trade from the previous year that came alongside Conn Smythe winner Devan Dubnyk. The Canucks, despite already having a lot of top prospects on the blueline, didn't hesitate to draft the best player available, defenseman Aaron Hoyles with the #6 pick. Hoyles, 18, is 6'0" and 194 lbs and is said to posses a very strong offensive game as well as smooth skating and good strength. There is some panic to his game currently, but the Canucks hope another year or two in the minors will give him the confidence to increase his poise.

The Canucks also had another two first round picks; their own, 30th overall, and another, 25th overall, that they picked up from Chicago in September in the Sergei Gonchar trade. With the 25th overall pick, the Canucks drafted 18-year-old, 6'2" 192 lbs center Jayden Hart, a highly-touted offensive forward with a magnificent shot. His defensive game does leave something to be desired and he needs to build his core strength more, but he projects to be a number one center some day.

The 30th overall pick was used to draft 18-year-old 6'2" 180 lbs right winger Carter Hansen. Hansen is a good all-around player with a good mix of offensive and defensive skills, but where he really shines is zipping around the ice. Hansen has great skating ability and endurance which should allow him to be an effective second or third liner in the NHL one day.

Canucks Draft Summary
#6 - LD Aaron Hoyles (70 TWD A-/B-/B)
#25 - C Jayden Hart (70 TWF A/C/B)
#30 - RW Carter Hansen (74 SNP B-/B/A-)
#90 - RW Nick Betz (71 PWF C/C/B-)
#120 - LW Brent Pedersen (69 SNP C/C-/C)
#150 - G Dan Altshuller (71 HYB B/C/C)
#180 - RD Jake Dotchin (71 TWD C/B-/C)
#210 - LW Anthony Duclair (70 SNP C/B-/C-)

Top 10 Draft Picks
#1 (MIN) - C Trent Lofthouse (74 PLY A/A/C)
#2 (CBJ) - RW Scott Teskey (70 TWF A/C/B)
#3 (TOR) - LD Chris Carlisle (74 DFD B/A/A)
#4 (ANA) - RW Brett Stovin (69 TWF A/B-/B-)
#5 (COL) - LW Alex Carnevale (70 SNP B/A/B)
#6 (VAN) - LD Aaron Hoyles (70 TWD A-/B-/B)
#7 (CGY) - RD Nick Ebert (72 OFD B/B-/A-)
#8 (NYR) - LD Mike Vlajkov (71 DFD B-/C/A-)
#9 (BUF) - RW Sergey Kuptsov (74 SNP B/B/C)
#10 (STL) - C Raphael Lafontaine (74 PLY A/B-/B-)

 

[Deku]

"Close, But Not Quite"
Washington Eliminates Tampa Bay in Round Two

Vincent Lecavalier is stopped in close by Michal Neuvirth.

Another season ends in disappointment for the Tampa Bay Lightning, as they failed to get past the Washington Capitals in the second round.

The Norfolk Admirals made it all the way to the AHL finals before losing in game seven.

Game 1: 2-1 Loss
Game 2: 3-2 Loss
Game 3: 2-1 Loss
Game 4: 2-1 Win
Game 5: 3-0 Win
Game 6: 3-1 Loss

Huge offseason report coming up next!​

 

[Kairi Zaide]

The Gazette
Montreal Canadiens Edition​

[fieldset="Saturday April 5th 2014 - Atkinson reaches 30 ; injures himself"]
Atkinson's season took end brutally when he scored his 30th goal of the season - a career high for him -. He fell awkwardly after deking Marc-André Fleury and knocked on the boards. He needed help to get up and go back to the locker. All signs point that it could be a broken ankle, and it is unlikely that he will play again this season with the Canadiens out of the playoffs run.

Emerson Etem has been called up.[/fieldset]

[fieldset="Monday April 14th 2014 - Disastrous end of the season for the Canadiens"]
The Montreal Canadiens concluded the season with a record of 32 wins, 42 losses and 8 overtime losses, after losing their last six games, all at home.

Emerson Etem also injured himself seriously in this last game against the Washington Capitals, and is expected to undergo surgery. It is unsure whether he will be ready for the start of next season.[/fieldset]

[fieldset="End of season stats"]
[fieldset="Eastern Conference Standings"]
1. Ottawa Senators - 110
2. Winnipeg Jets - 109
3. Pittsburgh Penguins - 102
4. Washington Capitals - 106
5. New York Rangers - 98
6. Toronto Maple Leafs - 97
7. New York Islanders - 91
8. Carolina Hurricanes - 88
9. Buffalo Sabres - 83
10. Tampa Bay Lightning - 83
11. Philadelphia Flyers - 82
12. Florida Panthers - 76
13. Montreal Canadiens - 72
14. Boston Bruins - 69
15. New Jersey Devils - 62[/fieldset]
[fieldset="Western Conference Standings"]
1. St. Louis Blues - 117
2. Vancouver Canucks - 106
3. Los Angeles Kings - 93
4. Chicago Blackhawks - 99
5. Minnesota Wild - 94
6. Detroit Red Wings - 92
7. San Jose Sharks - 92
8. Anaheim Ducks - 90
9. Nashville Predators - 89
10. Dallas Stars - 87
11. Columbus Blue Jackets - 87
12. Colorado Avalanche - 79
13. Calgary Flames - 78
14. Edmonton Oilers - 73
15. Phoenix Coyotes - 72[/fieldset]
[fieldset="League Leaders - Points"]
1. Evgeni Malkin - PIT - 98
T2. Nicklas Backstrom - WAS - 97
T2. Alexander Ovechkin - WAS - 97
4. John Tavares - NYI - 95
5. Ryan Getzlaf - ANA - 92
6. Sidney Crosby - PIT - 91
T7. Patrick Kane - CHI - 90
T7. Steven Stamkos - TAM - 90
T9. Joe Thornton - SJ - 88
T9. Henrik Sedin - VAN - 88
T54. Jonathan Huberdeau - MTL - 62[/fieldset]
[fieldset="League Leaders - Goals"]
1. John Tavares - NYI - 46
T2. Steven Stamkos - TAM - 44
T2. Phil Kessel - TOR - 44
4. Alexander Semin - CAR - 41
5. Nicklas Backstrom - WAS - 40
6. Matt Moulson - NYI - 38
7. Daniel Sedin - VAN - 37
T8. Evgeni Malkin - PIT - 36
T8. Corey Perry - ANA - 36
T8. Derek Roy - DAL - 36
T27. Cam Atkinson - MTL - 30[/fieldset][/fieldset]
[fieldset="Friday April 25th 2014 - Michel Therrien fired"]
The Gazette learned this morning that the Canadiens had fired their coach Michel Therrien, after he failed to bring the team to the playoffs 2 times in his 3 seasons tenure. More details will be known after the press conference announced to be held at the Bell Center at noon.[/fieldset]​

To come : Awards, draft, retiring players

 

[Deku]

Three Trades, Huge Signing Highlight Bolts Offseason

After the sudden retirement of long-time Lightning captain Vincent Lecavalier, and veteran defender Brad Stuart, general manager Deku Scrub was left with a big problem. His team had no second line center. He also needed to clear up a roster spot for rookie defender Ryan Murray. Here's what he did:

[FIELDSET="Trades"]

Tampa Bay Receives: Anton Volchenkov, 2015 3rd Ronud Pick

New Jersey Receives: Matt Carle



Tampa Bay Receives: Jason Spezza

Ottawa Receives: Keith Aulie, Jonas Brodin, 2018 2nd Round Pick



Tampa Bay Receives: 2015 1st Round Pick, 2016 2nd Round Pick

Ottawa Receives: Ryan Malone​

[/FIELDSET]

[FIELDSET="Free Agent Signings"]

Signed Devin Setoguchi for 3 years, $4.8M​

[/FIELDSET]

2014-15 Lineup
Simon Gagne - Steven Stamkos (C) - Teddy Purcell
Devin Setoguchi - Jason Spezza (A) - Brett Connolly
Matt Schoblocher - Jarret Stoll - Chris Neil
Steve Bernier - Nate Thompson - George Parros

Dion Phaneuf (A) - Victor Hedman
Ryan Murray - Anton Volchenkov
Alex Edler - Jared Cowen

Andrei Vasilevski
Antti Niemi

What do you guys think of my current roster? Any suggestions?​

 

[Kairi Zaide]

The Gazette
Montreal Canadiens Edition​

[fieldset="Tuesday June 10th - Rangers win the Stanley Cup !"]
The New York Rangers won the Stanley Cup after beating in 7 games the Vancouver Canucks. Rick Nash scored the OT Stanley Cup winning goal with 14 seconds left to play in the second overtime period. [/fieldset]

[fieldset="Saturday June 14th - Bergevin extended ; Hires Patrick Roy as coach"]
Today was a big day for the Montreal Canadiens organization.

First, they extended Bergevin's contract for 3 years. "We think Bergevin has done a great job making this team younger and ready to compete for the Stanley Cup in a close future. We like what he's doing and that is why we extended him. Although the results might not have been here during the past few seasons, we expect things to get much better this season. We're good to play in the playoffs again", said Canadiens owner Geoff Molson.

After this, Bergevin announced he had hired Patrick Roy to coach his young team. Roy previously coached the Quebec Remparts of the QMJHL, with who he just won the Memorial Cup in Spokane. "Roy is definitely ready for the NHL", said Bergevin. "Although he has not coached at this level yet, we think he has enough experience as a coach - and especially as a player - already and we're willing to give him a shot. He's a fierce competitor that will do everything to win games and to motivate the players."

Patrick Roy has not been reached yet by the medias, as he is currently on vacation.[/fieldset]

​

 

[dustyrockon]

Three Trades, Huge Signing Highlight Bolts Offseason

After the sudden retirement of long-time Lightning captain Vincent Lecavalier, and veteran defender Brad Stuart, general manager Deku Scrub was left with a big problem. His team had no second line center. He also needed to clear up a roster spot for rookie defender Ryan Murray. Here's what he did:

[FIELDSET="Trades"]

Tampa Bay Receives: Anton Volchenkov, 2015 3rd Ronud Pick

New Jersey Receives: Matt Carle



Tampa Bay Receives: Jason Spezza

Ottawa Receives: Keith Aulie, Jonas Brodin, 2018 2nd Round Pick



Tampa Bay Receives: 2015 1st Round Pick, 2016 2nd Round Pick

Ottawa Receives: Ryan Malone​

[/FIELDSET]

[FIELDSET="Free Agent Signings"]

Signed Devin Setoguchi for 3 years, $4.8M​

[/FIELDSET]

2014-15 Lineup
Simon Gagne - Steven Stamkos (C) - Teddy Purcell
Devin Setoguchi - Jason Spezza (A) - Brett Connolly
Matt Schoblocher - Jarret Stoll - Chris Neil
Steve Bernier - Nate Thompson - George Parros

Dion Phaneuf (A) - Victor Hedman
Ryan Murray - Anton Volchenkov
Alex Edler - Jared Cowen

Andrei Vasilevski
Antti Niemi

What do you guys think of my current roster? Any suggestions?​

I like the Matt Carle trade. Would take him on New Jersey any day ! but I traded Volchy for Bobrovky which was more of a need.

 

[dustyrockon]

DEVILS BEAT PANTHERS IN 5, SQUARE OFF AGAINST CAROLINA IN ROUND 2​

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After a seemingly easy first round, the Devils will be advancing to the second round for the first time in 3 years. Kovulchuk, Zajac and Greene all helped lead the team to the next round, each recording at least one point each game. Who really stood out was young right winger Sven Bartschi scoring three goals on eight shots, two of which were game winning goals.

CONFERENCE SEMI FINALS LINEUPS​

[FIELDSET="ROUND PREVIEW"]
Statistically New Jersey should have the upper hand this round. However on paper Carolina has the more intimidating lineup. With a one to punch of Jordan and Eric Staal they finished third and fourth respectively in total points this season.

Wingers Ruutu and Jokinen were the biggest threat for the Canes last season each recording over 70 points and over 30 goals each. They should be quite a threat against the Devils. Goaltender Cam Ward has also been stellar for the Canes all year and is a candidate for the Vezina and Jennings trophy this year.

The Devils also have some high scoring players in Kovulchuk and Tedenby. Kovulchuk has been known to score when his team needs it. And is undoubtedly a star player in the entire league. He will be a threat all series as he was against Florida.

Larsson who only has one goal in 6 games this series, will likely break out next round. This is only his second playoff appearance in the last 4 years, and the pressure does take some time getting used to. Bobrovsky currently has a 1.99GAA and has stopped 169 of the last 181 shots against.

[/FIELDSET]

Kovulchuk - Zajac - Vrbata
Tedenby - Josefson - Grigorenko
Bartschi - Henrique - Bourque
Niederreiter - Lindgren - Greenop

Gilbert - Larsson
Sauer - Greene
Murray - Urbom

Bobrovsky
Budaj

[FIELDSET="Top 5 Scorers"]
Kovulchuk - 6GP - 2G - 5A - 7PTS
Zajac - 6GP - 2G - 4A - 6PTS
Greene - 6GP - 0G - 6A - 6PTS
Vrbata - 6GP - 3G - 1A - 4PTS
Gilbert - 6GP - 0G - 4A - 4PTS
[/FIELDSET]




Semin - E. Staal - Skinner
Jokinen - J. Staal - Ruutu
Fedotenko - Boychuk - Nodl
Parse - Loktionov - Winnik

Gleason - Pitkanen
Harrison - Mcbain
Murphy - Gunnarsson

Ward
Ehelechner

[FIELDSET="Top 5 scorers"]
Skinner - 6GP - 3G - 3A - 6PTS
Semin - 6GP - 0G - 5A - 5PTS
E. Staal - 6GP - 3G - 2A - 5PTS
Mcbain - 6GP - 0G - 3A - 3PTS
J. Staal - 6GP - 3G - 0A - 3PTS
[/FIELDSET]​

 

[dustyrockon]

DEVILS GET BLOWN OVER BY THE HURRICANES​

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The Hurricanes offense was by far more superior then the Devils as far as playoff experience, and overall talent. Ward was a rock during the series recording a 1.47GAA and a .947SV%. Bobrovsky fell to the playoff pressure and relentless offense that was the Hurricanes in only five games.

Eric Staal jumped up to 14 points in 11 games recording 10 assists. Along with Semin and Skinner who moved up to 13 points in 11 games, Skinner who notched 8 goals was the most impressive player of this series.

'This was a great playoff run, we still need some tweaking and a few more playoff runs to gain some experience on this roster, but boy do we have some exciting players developing.' - Tom Renney

 

[dustyrockon]

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[FIELDSET="RETIRING PLAYERS"]
BOS - Zdeno Chara - 1223GP - 546PTS
CAR - Ruslan Fedotenko - 1070GP - 439PTS
COL - Tomas Kaberle - 1212GP - 650PTS
DAL - Brendan Morrow - 1076GP - 692PTS
NSH - David Legwand - 1059GP - 585PTS
NJ - Kurt Sauer - 576GP - 53PTS
NYI - Lubomir Visnovsky - 1023GP - 631PTS
NYR - Dan Boyle - 1068GP - 588PTS
PHI - Danny Briere - 1057GP - 805PTS
PHX - Kristian Huselius - 988GP - 676PTS
TOR - Trent Hunter - 702GP - 329PTS
MIN - Niklas Backstrom - 521GP - 252W - 39SO
PHX - Dan Ellis - 203GP - 92W - 14SO

[/FIELDSET]

[FIELDSET="AWARDS"]

Stanley Cup - San Jose Sharks
Presidents - Carolina Hurricanes
Prince of Wales - Buffalo Sabres

Art Ross - Phil Kessel
Hart Memorial - Phil Kessel
James Norris - Lubomir Visnovsky
Lady Byng - Phil Kessel
Calder - Jonathan Huberdeau
Conn Smythe - Antti Niemi
Vezina - Cam Ward
William M. Jennings - Roberto Luongo
Bill Masterson - Mike Komisarek
Frank J. Selke - Sidney Crosby
Ted Linday - Cam Ward
Maurice Richard - Steven Stamkos

[/FIELDSET]

 

[Deku]

Aw, Andrei Vasilevski's potential has fallen. He's only an 83 overall with B,C,C potential now. Pretty strange, because I started him at 76 overall with B,B,B. I thought he would get a lot better or at least keep some potential after that playoff run, he played really well.

 

[Kairi Zaide]

Aw, Andrei Vasilevski's potential has fallen. He's only an 83 overall with B,C,C potential now. Pretty strange, because I started him at 76 overall with B,B,B. I thought he would get a lot better or at least keep some potential after that playoff run, he played really well.

Playing well just helps the player gaining more experience points that are spent into some attributes by your assistant coach. Playing well or bad has nothing to do with the potential. Using a forward as an example, let's say both are the same : 18 years old, 80 overall, B B B potential.
The first one could have 80 goals, 100 assists for 180 points in 82 games and the next year he could be at 83 C C B- ;
The second one could have 0 goal, 0 assist for 0 point in 82 games and the next year he could be at 82 A A B.

 

[Deku]

Playing well just helps the player gaining more experience points that are spent into some attributes by your assistant coach. Playing well or bad has nothing to do with the potential. Using a forward as an example, let's say both are the same : 18 years old, 80 overall, B B B potential.
The first one could have 80 goals, 100 assists for 180 points in 82 games and the next year he could be at 83 C C B- ;
The second one could have 0 goal, 0 assist for 0 point in 82 games and the next year he could be at 82 A A B.

Oh.

I'm just annoyed that his potential dropped so quickly. Hopefully he still turns out to be a good goalie. Otherwise, I'll have to find a new one. Niemi has been terrible lately.

 

[Kairi Zaide]

Oh.

I'm just annoyed that his potential dropped so quickly. Hopefully he still turns out to be a good goalie. Otherwise, I'll have to find a new one. Niemi has been terrible lately.

He could always get a better potential next year. For instance, I was pretty "upset" when Ryan Murray dropped from A- B A- to B- B A- in my Habs dynasty... but I'm at the draft right now and noticed he has a freaking B A A potential. ._.

 

[tsujimoto74]

Oh.

I'm just annoyed that his potential dropped so quickly. Hopefully he still turns out to be a good goalie. Otherwise, I'll have to find a new one. Niemi has been terrible lately.

I always save right before the cup is awarded, and then just quit without saving and re-sim until I get decent enough results. Ryan Miller got old fast for me (dropped to 92 E by my 4th season), so having my goalie prospects' potential drop was a massive downer.

 

[Kairi Zaide]

I always save right before the cup is awarded, and then just quit without saving and re-sim until I get decent enough results. Ryan Miller got old fast for me (dropped to 92 E by my 4th season), so having my goalie prospects' potential drop was a massive downer.

I would've try to trade Miller in the 2nd or 3rd season for a younger goalie with loads of potential (Allan ? Lehner ?) and let Enroth do the job until he's ready. In my case, I have Price (93 C C C), Subban (80 B A B) and M. Murray (74 A- B B)... Shouldn't have any issue with the goalies. /omgimrevealingpotentialwhenididntwantto

 

[Kairi Zaide]

The Gazette
Montreal Canadiens Edition​

[fieldset="Retiring players"]
Lubomir Visnovsky, D - 946 GP, 561 P
Alex Tanguay, LW - 1053 GP, 862 P
Petr Sykora, RW - 1138 GP, 771 P
Tomas Kaberle, D - 1066 GP, 577 P
Ed Jovanovski, D - 1228 GP, 582 P
Sergei Gonchar, D - 1266 GP, 817 P
Dan Boyle, D - 981 GP, 572 P
José Théodore, G - 751 GP, 331 W, 34 SO
Jean-Sébastien Giguère, G - 572 GP, 247 W, 36 SO
Nicklas Backstrom, G - 461 GP, 240 W, 39 SO
Other players : Sheldon Souray, Stéphane Robidas, Alexei Ponikarovski, Kristian Huselius, Willie Mitchell, Manny Malhotra, Wade Redden, Derek Morris, Ruslan Fedotenko, Martin Biron
[/fieldset]
[fieldset="Saturday June 21st 2014 - Kristo brings the Calder home"]
For the second year in a row, a rookie from the Montreal Canadiens has won the Calder Memorial Trophy. After Jonathan Huberdeau last year, it is now forward Danny Kristo that will bring the trophy home. "I'm surprised", said Kristo, "but I'm extremely proud. It's an honour for me to succeed to my teammate and great friend Jonathan Huberdeau. There are many great young players in the league and I'm proud to be considered to best of the newcomers this year", concluded Kristo. Despite having only 29 points in 69 games, Kristo impressed by his excellent defensive play and his leadership qualities. He even apparently earned 6 votes in the Frank J. Selke Trophy ballot according to Bob McKenzie.

There are no doubts that Kristo became an important part of the Montreal Canadiens core this year with his dynamic play.[/fieldset]

[fieldset="NHL Awards"]
Stanley Cup : New York Rangers
Presidents' Trophy : St. Louis Blues
Clarence S. Campbell Bowl : Vancouver Canucks
Prince of Wales Trophy : New York Rangers

Art Ross Trophy : Evgeni Malkin (PIT)
Hart Memorial Trophy : Nicklas Backstrom (WAS)
James Norris Memorial Trophy : Matt Niskanen (PIT)
Lady Bing Memorial Trophy : Sidney Crosby (PIT)
Calder Memorial Trophy : Danny Kristo (MTL)
Conn Smythe Trophy : Henrik Lundqvist (NYR)
Vezina Trophy : Pekka Rinne (NAS)
William M. Jennings Trophy : Ondrej Pavelec (WIN)
Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy : Mark Stuart (EDM)
Frank J. Selke Trophy : Pavel Datsyuk (DET)
Ted Lindsay Award : Evgeni Malkin (PIT)
Maurice Rocket Richard Trophy : John Tavares (NYI)[/fieldset]

[fieldset="Sunday June 22nd 2014 - Montreal Canadiens win the Draft Lottery !"]
The Canadiens' fans couldn't get more excited. After a disastrous season by the team, that finished 27th in the league, it seems that they will have the possibility to add to their ranks one of the most hyped prospect since Sidney Crosby in Connor McDavid.

Indeed, the NHL draft lottery was held today and it was announced that the Canadiens won it, moving them to pick 1st overall in this year's draft. We understand that their general manager Marc Bergevin was extremely excited since he only had a 10.7% chance of drafting first. "We are extremely happy to have the chance to add a franchise player we've been missing on our team since so many years. We have extremly good young players, and adding a players the caliber of a 1st overall pick will not hurt", said Bergevin.[/fieldset]

[fieldset="Draft results"]
[fieldset="First round"]
1. MTL - C. McDavid
2. NJD - K. Bouchard
3. PHI - A. Ekblad
4. PHX - J. Virtanen
5. EDM - S. Reinhart
6. FLA - M. Barzal
7. CGY - R. McKeown
8. COL - I. Barbashev
9. BOS - A. DeAngelo
10. TAM - P. Koys
11. BUF - N. Schmaltz
12. CBJ - N. Walters
13. MTL - R. Kugryshev
14. TOR - A. Stevens
15. CAR - G. Curcuruto[/fieldset]
[fieldset="Montreal Canadiens Selections"]
1 - 1 - C. McDavid
1 - 13 - R. Kugryshev
2 - 7 - B. Robinson
3 - 13 - S. Morin
4 - 4 - L. Viveiros
5 - 4 - J. Dickinson
6 - 4 - H. Fasching
7 - 4 - G. Gauthier[/fieldset][/fieldset]

Next up : Signing period, free agents, prospect ranking

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[Mhoogasian94123]

The Gazette
Montreal Canadiens Edition​

[fieldset="Retiring players"]

[fieldset="Draft results"]
[fieldset="First round"]
1. MTL - C. McDavid
2. NJD - K. Bouchard
3. PHI - A. Ekblad
4. PHX - J. Virtanen
5. EDM - S. Reinhart
6. FLA - M. Barzal
7. CGY - R. McKeown
8. COL - I. Barbashev
9. BOS - A. DeAngelo
10. TAM - P. Koys
11. BUF - N. Schmaltz
12. CBJ - N. Walters
13. MTL - R. Kugryshev
14. TOR - A. Stevens
15. CAR - G. Curcuruto[/fieldset]
[fieldset="Montreal Canadiens Selections"]
1 - 1 - C. McDavid
1 - 13 - R. Kugryshev
2 - 7 - B. Robinson
3 - 13 - S. Morin
4 - 4 - L. Viveiros
5 - 4 - J. Dickinson
6 - 4 - H. Fasching
7 - 4 - G. Gauthier[/fieldset][/fieldset]

Next up : Signing period, free agents, prospect ranking

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I was able to draft Ekblad. He sucked in my first GM but did really well in the next GM. I'm sure McDavid was created in your GM. What team did you have him assigned to?

 

[Kairi Zaide]

I was able to draft Ekblad. He sucked in my first GM but did really well in the next GM. I'm sure McDavid was created in your GM. What team did you have him assigned to?

Yeah McDavid, although a 2015 draftee (same with Barzal) are in my custom rosters that I made for PS3 (that you can download on the OperationSports forum). I made him with a very high potential and so that he is a franchise player (drafted him at 86 A B A-), and assigned him to the Erie Otters. Ekblad from what I saw was 77 (74 poise) with a A- B B- potential (made him with a B A- B potential initially)
I think I will need to edit Keven Bouchard though... always go top-5.