New GM Game

[Phila26Flyers]

Ok it seems like there's been enough interest over the summer for this but not all at the same time. I'll make a new thread here so we don't clutter up the other one, which goes back about two years (what number are we even on now). If we get around 15 players I think we can at least choose teams somehow. More would be better though.

Also discuss any rule changes that would make the game better this time around. I saw you guys talking about a salary cap which sounds more fun. I say we also keep rosters as they currently are with remaining FAs staying on the team they last played for. It's been a couple years since I've played this but I think that's how we normally do the summer game. If you've got another idea, put it out there.

Ex. Shane Doan IS on PHX.

Sign up!

[flamesblackace]

I am IN!!! Sign me up!

[Phila26Flyers]

I took the most recent sign ups and added them already but if you changed your mind just say so and I'll take your name off and you'll be excommunicated according to standard policy.

1. Phila26: Los Angeles Kings, Edmonton Oilers
3. BullyFan: Ottawa Senators, Chicago Blackhawks
4. R.Mid: Boston Bruins, St. Louis Blues
5. wayne: Florida Panthers, Philadelphia Flyers
6. Shady88: Buffalo Sabres, Winnipeg Jets
7. caps87: Montreal Canadiens, Minnesota Wild
8. fcm: Calgary Flames, New York Rangers
10. MVGiants17: Colorado Avalanche, Pittsburgh Penguins
11. Belak: Tampa Bay Lightning, San Jose Sharks
12. habsfan: Washigton Capitals and Anaheim Ducks

[wayne19]

sign me up

[Nightshade88]

Sign me up cowboy

[Nightshade88]

I still like the idea of a historical draft maybe or something like that.

[Phila26Flyers]

Originally Posted by Nightshade88

I still like the idea of a historical draft maybe or something like that.

The problem I see happening with a draft is everyone is going to pick the players they want, obviously. Once you pick the players you want, why would you trade them? Unless there's maybe something I don't understand and you can elaborate? This is the first I'm hearing about it by the way but it sounds like it's been talked about before.

[Nightshade88]

Originally Posted by Phila26Flyers

The problem I see happening with a draft is everyone is going to pick the players they want, obviously. Once you pick the players you want, why would you trade them? Unless there's maybe something I don't understand and you can elaborate? This is the first I'm hearing about it by the way but it sounds like it's been talked about before.

I proposed the idea before but it never got going. It's probably too time consuming. The down fall is as you said, some people might not want to trade after drafting their favorite players. Maybe vote on who has the best team. Each team could make an argument as to why their team would win. I don't know, it just seems like a great way to test people's knowledge of the past. Maybe even get some old timers to join.

[caps87]

Ill play

[fcm]

I'd like to play

[Phila26Flyers]

Cool. Keep the signups coming.

Here is the most recent rules thread I could find, in case anyone is new or needs a refresher: Rules

[fcm]

But is this a game with a simulator or something like that? Or the goal really is all about building a team that you think is good and when it's done it's over?

[Phila26Flyers]

Originally Posted by Nightshade88

I proposed the idea before but it never got going. It's probably too time consuming. The down fall is as you said, some people might not want to trade after drafting their favorite players. Maybe vote on who has the best team. Each team could make an argument as to why their team would win. I don't know, it just seems like a great way to test people's knowledge of the past. Maybe even get some old timers to join.

Is the draft pool from a certain year or time period? That's an interesting idea but it does sound like trades would be harder to do. For instance, CatSmasher, who thanked your post, would obviously draft Wendell Clark and then hold onto him the whole game. But I'm down for whatever the majority wants to do.

Originally Posted by fcm

But is this a game with a simulator or something like that? Or the goal really is all about building a team that you think is good and when it's done it's over?

It's all done via private messaging. There will be a roster thread where you post your team. Just follow everyone else's lead. There will also be a trading thread opened where you post trade terms that you've discussed with another player via PM. Again, just follow everyone else's lead and you'll understand.

[steg1989]

Yup

[NJDevils17]

Ah what the hell, I'll play. I haven't played in over 4 years, but it could be fun.