Fire Tortorella

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@Will @Josh Would it be possible to show an "updated attributes log" under Player Management showing your previous updates? Even something like the past 5 updates would be beneficial showing where the TPE was applied and how much.

So, S93 starts...soon? This upcoming year I'll be playing for the Stockholm Vikings. I honestly forget if most players play one or two seasons in the VHLE if they're higher earners - I think it's one season but not 100% sure. Either way, hopefully we're able to be competitive and have a fun season. I'll be going into the season on the lower end of the TPE scale for the VHLE so my individual stats may not be that good but hopefully I can pick it up towards the end of the season. The Flyers stink again - the last couple games were the first time all season I turned them off before the end of the game. Having a coach that stifles offensive creativity to grind out results in a "re-building" season is manageable when they're winning but very hard to watch when they're not. Went and saw Dune: Part Two this weekend. I haven't read the books but very much enjoyed both Part 1 and Part 2 and was surprised that my wife did as well.

1.) There used to be the Quebec City Meute, but then the league was informed at some point that "La Meute" are a far right separatist group. Don't remember what the team was changed to, moved, or eliminated. If I had to pick a league, I'd put a team in the VHLM. 2.) Not really a huge listener of music, so just what anyone/everyone else is listening to. 3.) I do like cold pizza, but it has to be something simple like a cheese pizza, pepperoni, etc... Any type of "specialty" pizza is better reheated. Kind of related fun fact - part of the reason I loved Little Caesars $5 Hot and Ready pizza in college was that it tasted exactly the same "fresh" as it did reheated in my microwave the next morning! 1.) Injuries/fatigue in the VHL - would you be OK with it? 2.) What's a skill you plan to learn or would like to learn? 3.) What's the latest book you read?

Fire Tortorella.

If we're offering suggestive criticism on trivia, I wish we were told what the correct answer is if we get it wrong.

Wwumbo - claiming 3 experience. Where is the training camp topic???

Well, the VHL Draft happened and I got drafted by the Los Angeles Stars. What does that mean for me? No idea! I know nothing about the current landscape of the VHL but from what I gather from a couple of media spots written about the draft or mock drafts the LA roster is currently....barren. But I'll be playing in the VHLE next season so that's a story for another time anyway. The VHLE Draft is tomorrow! Where will I be drafted? No idea! How many seasons when I spend in the VHLE - I think one? That's normal, right? A pet peeve of mine - and I'm not calling anyone out because a couple of people did this. Pre-draft :interviews" are all pretty standard - are you willing/happy to play here, team vs. individual success, goals, etc... Most of these are done on the forum through PM, but I had a good handful of people reach on to me on DM on Discord to have a conversation/chat rather than just sending a PM. Why? Not personal at all but it's not like anything either of us says is really going to affect too much if I get drafted to a certain team or not. Maybe I'm just old.

1.) I'm going to cheat and list two - Robin Gow was my first "good" player and was my player when I was GM of Riga and won a couple Continental Cups. Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen was my best player and made the HOF, which was fun. 2.) I'd like to win at least one Continental Cup since it's extremely doubtful I'll win any individual awards. 3.) The Flyers are my favorite, but I also support the Eagles (NFL), Phillies (MLB), Union (MLS), Tottenham (EPL), and Haas (F1). 1.) What popular TV show, movie, etc... do you dislike? 2.) What unpopular TV show, movie, etc... do you like? 3.) Any early favorites for the Continental Cup?

I agree.

Actual 150 word word vomit because I said I'd watch Parks and Rec with the wife 30 minutes ago Ottawa lost in the first round of the playoffs. Not exactly unexpected and we didn't lose 4-0 and completely roll over so not disappointed either. Would have been nice if we progressed further in the playoffs but it wasn't in the cards this season. What's my opinion on the Seattle Bears backup goalie kerfuffle? Don't have one! One of the biggest benefits of no longer being commissioner, BOG, etc... is that I don't have to pay attention anymore. Yeah it was nice knowing everything that was going on but part of what I learned is that some of "you" are weird with a capital W and some of "you" are actually bad people - but that has definitely been cleaned up from where we were previously with our member base. Move over Fortnite - Helldivers is the new game taking up my time besides CHEL. Very fun, especially when you play with a 4 man squad.

1.) Honestly? I'm asking the world class chef to cook me their favorite meal. They're going to be able to come up with something better than I can. 2.) CCM - why? It's one of the few I remember and I think the default for your player in NHL? 3.) Hm - let's go with State Farm since they usually do a pretty good job with their commercials and athletes. 1.) What's your biggest surprise in the VHL(E)(M) this season? 2.) What is your unpopular opinion that's actually unpopular? 3.) What's the least fun way to earn TPE?

So, it's the off-season for me. Waiting for the Junior Showcase Tournament to start, which I think it does shortly? The tournament seems like a good idea just to have more games to look forward to and maybe to teach/allow another member on simming. Is re-creating at the trade deadline too advantageous? One of the old ideas I proposed in the BoG (stolen straight from PBE) was the idea of "catch up" TPE. Previously someone who created after the trade deadline only had the default amount of TPE or carry over TPE. We then added catch up TPE (pretty sure it's half of the total possible capped TPE since the trade deadline?) but I would proposal changing that to 100% of the amount. Yes, this means a new create could end up with more TPE than someone who created the week before, but that's on the previous member for not "capping" rather than punishing the new player for not creating at the opportune time. Two weeks until the trade deadline - Flyers better start selling! Weekly reminder for @eaglesfan036 to earn TPE and update his player. Daily reminder for @eaglesfan036 to install Helldivers 2.

Update - I am only about 1/3rd of the way through Book 11 at this point. Just hit a wall with reading in general and never got back into it. Want to try to read more as a way to wind down after work instead of Football Manager or something similar.

1.) A little bit of a cop out answer, but I'm just happy to be back in the league. Haven't had a player in a minute. 2.) Flyers - going by the standings "above expectations" but this is supposed to be a re-build. Until I actually see rebuilding trades being made I can't say "meeting expectations". And as I'm typing this seems like Drysdale just injured his shoulder again! 3.) I'd go back to 8 season careers only. 1.) What's something you've recently enjoyed more than you thought you would? 2.) What's something you've recently enjoyed less than you thought you would? 3.) Is re-creating at the trade deadline too advantageous?