Banackock

Initially when reading your message I felt a couple of things. The first, of course, being a little ashamed and saddened that something like that would need to be taken so far. Maybe also the fact that I caused it to go that far. I, nor do I think anybody, would like to see something posted publicly in such a nature. I wouldn't necessarily call it hurt because after all, this is an online thing, but it did affect my confidence, determination and thoughts a significant amount. My confidence was affected because I've thought I've done a fairly good job in Seattle bringing us back up to the top, especially considering the circumstances. My determination because I've been working extremely hard, putting in hours a week only to have something like this come up in our face and negatively affecting the teams current situation and outlook. My thoughts because it simply had me thinking "Are they right? Do I need to take a step back and evaluate certain things?". So, that's exactly what I did and this is what I've taken in from that and have to say. While I have an idea who wrote this, that doesn't matter. While I also have some things I disagree about, there's also things I agree with. What I disagree with doesn't overly matter but it would be regarding the whole situation with BOOM's value. The letter taught me a couple things and that it's people are watching Seattle very closely and while I feel as though it's the same people over and over again, those are still people we would love to have on our organization and we obviously want to be liked by all and become a place people want to play and enjoy playing with. So I did take some things into thought and consideration while reading the letter and if I have any clue who wrote this, I also took in a bunch during our private conversation prior to you publicly going out with it as well. Firstly, I took a step back and gave it some thought before I approached the situation and here I find myself writing this letter. This is something I did not do in the situation of BOOM retiring his pleasure. Now that the spotlight is on me, I'd like to briefly explain that. We put a lot of time into acquiring Odinsson, but we also put a significant amount of future pieces into him. What we saw when acquiring him was a player who was signed for a couple seasons, who was an active - amazing member and had a good, young player on his hands. Adding a player like this to a group which is very similar to him was an excellent case for us. So when the time came that I stumbled on here and found that, I was extremely frustrated with a mixture of disappointment. The way I handled the situation though was extremely improper and not in a way that should be exemplified by a General Manager in the VHL. Of course, we're human and it was only human error that this happened, but it's something that will not be accepted or happening in Seattle any longer. Secondly, I'd like to briefly touch upon the S49 blow up of the Bears roster as a specific member seems to bring it up often. After signing, as well as during, the free agents, we knew the trouble we were getting in with such a competitive conference. I had an agreement with numerous players that if we failed, I would try and accommodate them to a team that would at least stand better chances than we currently had. So when the time came near, rather than have them all sit on the sidelines, I tried to help them the best I could. Now I understand acquiring and then trading such assets doesn't necessarily look professional or good, I was simply only following through with my word to them and allowing them to enjoy the site to the fullest. Those who wished to stay and wanted to remain a Bear, did so. Thirdly, my management skills when it comes to trade offering or free agency. As put it best by someone I spoke to privately, while there is nothing wrong with putting in a crazy amount of effort and excitement, over eagerness isn't something that positively attracts people to the organization. I understand that multiple PM's gets old and one is more than good enough and this will be applied in the following off-season. As for trades, I simply try and initiate trade talks and if an offer is made, they are more than welcome to discuss, tell me their thoughts and/or send me a counter. While speaking to @Mr. Power, I also took into consideration of more formed, better prepared offers and this is something that each GM can expect when the phones open back up next season. Lastly. Seattle is an amazing organization and within that organization, all we have is great, loyal and active people. The amount of respect and loyalty I received could potentially be beyond what I deserve and I am extremely grateful and appreciative that these guys have decided to stand by me and build something here. They deserve to win and that's exactly what I push and push for them to do. To give back because they give me a great deal. Our youth and loyalty is something which makes Seattle strong and along with those 2 things we have amazing skill upfront, on the blue line and in net. My actions have potentially hindered their chances slightly and this is something that I do not want for myself, them or us as an organization. I'm a newer GM - as pointed out prior, and I am still learning and molding my ways as a General Manager. As players throughout the league looking for a team during the off-season, ones on another team getting traded here or GM's on the other side of my messages, I'd like to formally apologize to those who have been "bothered". Seattle, our players and myself want a strong relationship with everyone here, whether you are on our team or playing on an opposing one and hopefully this is something we can build towards in the near future. Seattle has so many great pieces and in my defense, I am an excellent GM who has made some silly, regretful (minor) mistakes. Criticism sucks but this is something I have not taken lightly and will respond in an appropriate matter by listening and adapting. Hopefully we can move forward and Seattle can receive a shot from each of you. All the best leading up to New Years and Happy New Years when the time comes, Banackock Christmas double for Aleksei Federov by the way for the week Dec 26th to Jan 1st

Another good game. Would be a hell of a series!

Damn GG CGY

TOR VS Vikings, but good game huh

Holik #1

When Sven Wolf first started his career, hopes were high that he would become a strong member for the Bears organization as they lacked a strong number one center. While S51 was a successful campaign overall for Seattle, with a first playoff birth since their rebuild began late in S49 and a first round exit in S51, Wolf didn't exactly live up to par. while his 55 points in 72 games is fairly good for someone his age who is still progressing into an elite center, he felt as though he largely came up short. I expected a lot bigger of a season. 15 goals on the year is fine as my specialty is play making and setting up the goals. While I'm not strongly disappointed with 40 assists and 55 points, I felt as though I could have done a little better. My goal on the season was to have roughly 65 points, something I fell short off slightly but that's okay I guess. Wolf has passed expectations, even for himself this season. While the Bears went out and acquired a number one center in Joel Jarvi, Wolf has still excelled on the 2nd line and is putting up much stronger numbers than last season. With 7 more goals and 3 more assists on the season already, Wolf hit his last seasons goal of 65 points this season in 54 goals. With 22 goals, 43 assists and 65 points on the year, its safe to say Wolf has definitely turned it up a notch this season for the Bears.

This year was Aleksei Federov's first Christmas truly away from home and his family. One where he won't be able to see his family on the 25th or during the week for festivities as he's away from home playing in the prestigious Victory Hockey League's minor league, the VHLM. Likely with the option to fly home, Federov elected to stay in Bratislava to continue his training and progress in becoming one of the top young dman prospects in the VHLM. During his stay though, he did manage to spend one evening with his teammates where his name was a late addition into the secret Santa. Of course, his GM managed to pick his name and what he got came to his surprise. I'm a very dedicated player to my game, so it was a pretty nice and funny gift to receive. My GM got me an hourglass, one of those timers where sand pours out and there was a message on the note that he also put in it. It read, "While you work extremely hard and are an extremely dedicated player, never lose track of time or moments". I think it's a very fitting gift and will be something that I will tag a long with me throughout my career.

competitive game eyy

Damn.

we win and i suck wooo

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Rest of the league? Dunno why your opinion becomes "the rest of the league". Two people above just stated they don't mind myself, nor Seattle. Anywho, have a good night Kendrick. I will take your feedback into consideration as always.

I'm pretty decent at negotiations. So my trade offers are bad sometimes and my updater and I sometimes bat.. I don't see the reason for hate, nor @Kendrick do I not see how I'm not GM material. We have come a long way since S49/50. Especially due to our limitations. I handle my players well, involve them and do whatever I can to help them succeed individually and as a team. I literally put in a crazy amount of time. As you stated, most GM's are more experienced, thus know how to handle themselves and "work the system" a little better. They've been around the block a few times. So rather than shit on me during my first few seasons, why not give me a chance and wait until I'm a little more established, seasoned and have walked around the block a few times? I think that's mostly fair. Seattle has a great group of guys and what we've built here, has been a team effort. We have one of the best goalies, in my mind the best. Podarok is an amazing player and person and so are the rest of the guys. Our D core is great and young. Everyone is signed long term. I say stupid shit sometimes or make a bad trade offer or two. At the end of the day, we're supposed to be here to enjoy the league - the site - the people. Why do we make such big deals and so much drama out of such small shit? Why can't we all just get along? It sounds kiddish, but it's pretty much the truth. We're hating on members when our members are what keep this place alive. Can we really afford to lose any? This kind of stuff pushed a lot of great SHLer's away and what makes the VHL so great. No drama. I'm still learning and every time you cause something huge out of something small, I take a lot of hate. You've been here what, 50 seasons? I've been a GM for 4-ish. So please, I appreciate some of the feedback, but I'm learning and I'm trying really hard. I only want what's best for the team and hopefully people can start coming around to the idea of Seattle because everyone here deserves it and that includes me. I will learn, I will become better at controlling my team, negotiating with other teams and establishing a true identity for Seattle. However, without a chance, how at all is that possible? Seattle is an excellent choice for the team. I would do anything for this team and if it means stepping down, I'll do so. I wanted a VHL GM job so bad and have felt such strong pressure to perform. I have people hating on me left and right wanting to prove you wrong and guys who have put so much into me, I want to give back to them. Being a VHL GM is a lot, but I love doing it. I love signing on, doing the duties and finding a way for our team to kick ass together. I'm getting better and more efficient and we clearly see that in the standings. All we need and I need is a chance. If you already have a bad picture painted, what else is there that can be done? Best part of the VHL is the no drama and it just being a great atmosphere where everyone is accepted. Seems to be changing oddly enough!

Yeah, sure. Let's do it!

Aleksei Federov Biography It's likely safe to say that Aleksei Federov didn't have the up bringing that a majority of other hockey youth and players past have had. From being spoon fed everything during their youth, gifted lives in which others are unable to achieve simply because they don't have the funds, this was not the case for Aleksei and his family. Sharing a small, worn and beaten down home in Novosibirsk, Russia with his 3 siblings, mother and father, there were numerous occasions where his family struggled to put food on the table, heat in their homes and happiness in their hearts. His father worked at the local steel mill and his mother, a nurse at one of the hospitals. While both were enough to maintain a below average life in Novosibirsk, they were unable to gift their children with the lives they truly wished to give them. Due to this, watching them grow up without some of the things they wanted put a large strain on the household. At the age of 3, his fathers steel mill closed down and his mother was forced to work double the time in order to help put food on the table. As the years passed, his father bounced from job to job, however, his health started to diminish and was unable to keep up and was forced to become bed ridden. It wasn't more than 5 years later, Aleksei being 8, that his father had passed away from a terminal illness. That year, his mother bought him his first pair of skates. A later start then most children, however, she seen how much happiness in brought the young boy every night when he laid firmly in the living room, listening to the KHL games on the radio. Winter came and he played his first youth season of hockey and just like any new comer to the game, had a lot to learn. Stopping was a huge issue and many times did you catch young aleskei slamming into the boards, hear a laugh and watch him zip back down the ice the opposite direction. A spark was in his eyes and determination, even at such a young age, was something he did not lack. Over the next 4 years, he continued to play at the same level of hockey, while attending hockey schools during the Spring and Fall months. At the age of 15, his mother met a man named Ilya, who was a lawyer from Moscow and had plenty of money. Ilya seen the potential in his partners young son and decided to buy him some real gear, throw him in competitive training and signed him up for try outs with the Moscow "Triple A" junior team. Months had passed and Aleksei spent 5 days a week at a hockey school for the youth gifted players in Russia. Try outs eventually approached and he was the 4th player to be selected to the young team. Over the course of the 32 game season, his team managed to go 18-10-4, to make the playoffs and place 3rd in the league. During this stint, Aleksei managed to put up 6 goals, 15 assists for 21 points in 32 games played, however, it wasn't his offensive capabilities that stood out. His defensive game excelled above the rest of the blue liners and it managed to get him noticed by someone in the Russian Junior Hockey League, the St. Petersburg Pirates. The following season, he laced the skates up for the Pirates, one of the most elite teams in Russian junior hockey. During a meeting with scouts and team management, they said there was no pressure to perform during his first season as he was new, but Aleksei had different intentions. The season was long and it was going to take a lot of work, but he knew if he wanted to follow his dream of becoming a professional hockey player, he'd push himself hard enough to overcome the challenges. It was midway through the season, games 36 to be exact and Aleksei was away form home when he got a phone call. His mother too, had fallen sick. He rushed home to be by her side in the hospital, however, had received horrible news that she only had a short while to live. His mother knew that hockey was her dream and did not wish to be selfish. She encouraged Aleksei to go out and play as it made her happy to watch it on the television. After taking 2 weeks off to be with his mother, he returned to the ice and managed to play in 27 of the remaining 29 regular season games. In that final stretch, he managed 2 goals and 14 assists. Playoff time rolled around and his team somehow pulled off a nail biter to move onto the finals where they'd play the Moscow Bombers. Just prior to game 3, the coach received a call and called Aleksei off the ice. His mother had passed away earlier in the day and said it was okay if he wanted to go, take off his stuff and fly home. Aleksei went, took off his equipment and sat in the stands for the remainder of the 1st period. As the 2nd period went on, something came over him. He remembered his dream and what his mother would want him to do. He strapped everything back up and on and was ready for the 3rd period. Then it happened. 3 minutes to go, time running out and the game is 2-1 for Moscow. The play is circulating in the offensive zone, the winger takes and snap and it bounces right to Aleksei.. he slammed his stick down and fired it.. and he scored to tie the game. Immediately he kissed his glove, pointed to the sky and let out the tears. Emotion had overcome him. The team went on to lose the series in game 7, but Aleksei was awarded with the MVP of the playoffs trophy. Through 12 games, he got 11 points, 3 goals, 21 hits and was a +9. His heart and dedication to the game, his team and family was everything that the game was about. The next season, he once again played for the Pirates, but this time he took no time out of the season. After the passing of his mother, he really started focusing on hockey and nothing but. This, essentially paid off. Through the 72 games, he managed to get 66 points, 28 of those points being goals. He led dmen in goals scored, hits and was 2nd on the list for points accumulated. Playoffs then began and his spectacular play only continued. The team steam rolled through the first two rounds, sweeping both teams in quick fashion and made their way to the finals where they once again played the Moscow Bombers. Yes, you guessed right. Game 7 finish. How cliche but how very rewarding for young Aleksei. The Pirates hoisted the cup and right after the captain lifted it up, passed it off to Federov to skate around the ice and lift above his shoulders to show both his parents watching down on him. He played 2 more seasons with St. Peterburg and through the 144 games, he managed 39 goals (20, 19) and 81 assists for 120 points. He lifted the championship once more in his final season and also got his hands on a few individual awards like the top dman of the year award. Now, he leaves mother Russia to live the dream out that both his parents pushed so hard for him to have. The goal of doing what he loved most; playing hockey. Aleksei is now heading over to the VHLM and rumor has it, will be signing with the Bratislava Watchmen any day now. If both parents were able to say anything to him, it's that they believed in him and knew that he was going to become something extra special. We'd have a feeling with them saying that, they'd be right. 1,342 words

We know what I said. it's posted in another topic. So no other person over values their players? If they don't want to move them, the value is much higher. Take Toast trading Green for example, or the price other GM's have given on such players. However, there was no "trying to get over". It's clear out in the public for everyone to see, lol. (Odinsson for Maxwell wasn't a serious thing) Have a good night @Mr. Power. I see no positive benefits to anyone here. Boom retired. We gave up a lot for him. He was supposed to be apart of our future. He's not like Kyanon where he's retiring because his age is maxed out at 8 seasons. A simple shame to negatively judge another GM as a person simply because he values his own players differently. If you dislike an offer, counter it or initiate a discussion.

4-0 Ottawa

Saskatoon Bratislava Oslo

Truly a good read. Well done!

1. A contending team will pay for a good player. So just because you won't pay a specific price doesn't mean someone else won't. 2. How was I pretending..? It's in clear view that he retired..? lol

I never knew that wanting to trade a player whose retiring is bad as opposed to lose them for nothing when you gave up a large chunk of future?

I'd love for you to elaborate why.

Federov with a big bang in Russian Junior League play. With the recent announcement that the VHL/VHLM will be allowing player agents to acquire and control a second player, a quick spurt in player discovery has been witnessed. With numerous new youth talent popping up every now and then, a new comer has come to join the bunch and he shouldn't be taken lightly. When it comes to the "2nd player per agent" situation, often or not, it likely will be less of a challenge to control your main player source as opposed to your second. However, in the case of Aleksei Federov, that will be a mistake to throw such a label on him. The young, roughly 6 foot 3 two-way dman from Russia claims he's the next rising star when it comes to the blue line and he's already throwing out his name, but isn't using his words as much as he is his development, determination and work ethic. The Russian Roulette blue liner as they called him in Russia, plays a strong game and would be an asset on any VHLM team at this point in the season. Defense is number one and checking is also up there - which is why he earned his name. He hits you, you shit your pants, you just don't know how much. It's guessing game where the balls gonna land and it's a guessing game when he's gonna land you on your ass, but mark your words, it will happen. Now that he and his agent have officially announced his coming to the VHLM and VHL hockey community, it's ultimately time for him to make the decision of whether or not he will be playing in the VHLM this season and sign as a Free agent with one of the teams, or if he will wait his time out and wait to be drafted to the VHLM. Some have stated that while they think it's maybe in his best interest to sit out and acquire a rumored 1 million US dollars for doing so, that playing could also help shape his game and see what needs to be worked on, developed and added to. Over the next period of time, he will be giving it much thought, potentially talking to a couple teams and making a decision. While we wait, we figured it was best that we gave it our best shot to try and narrow down his decision on where he ends up or what he ends up doing. Bratislava Watchmen The Watchmen seemingly are the number 1 team on this list and there's numerous reasons for that. The first being that the team is in first and if there's one thing Federov loves to do more than send someone on their ass, it's win some fucking games. Bratislava is on top of the VHLM and are sitting fairly comfortable as well. Secondly, his player agent has huge history with the team and was once in fact a player and GM of the team chasing his way to 1 championship as a player and 2 as a GM. Lastly, he has history with the current GM and some of the players on the team. Saskatoon Wild With the understanding that he would be thrown on the 2nd line defensive pairing, he doesn't mind that a whole lot knowing that his job isn't as much to score right now, but to shut down the other team. He knows he won't be putting up the numbers, but adding him to their defensive depth could really help the Toon win some games and take the leap over the Watchmen. Another note, his player agent has fairly strong history with the Wilds current General Manager. Something that could potentially lead into him signing with the team! Others or not signing at all There is also the possibility that he goes to one of the other teams. Some have fairly good depth and other lack defensive help. The only two who can count him off the list are Brampton and Bern. While the chances of him not signing with a VHLM team are also there, we're only giving that about a 25% chance at that he likely will make up his mind in the next couple of days or so. 706 words, 12 tpe to federov (donation = double)