cody73

I'm closer than you think to making another post in the suggestions thread, this time proposing a new league job wherein members follow you, turn on all notifications, and post that screenshot every time you do anything at all.
 
Job pay is 10 uncapped per week.

Congrats @FakeJenton! I know you'll do a good job, and hopefully you'll make the rest of us nominees proud. 

Thank you! I know it had to be tough seeing the other guys that applied. Thankful for the opportunity and Im excited to get started!

@cody73 @FakeJenton @fonziGG @Strooper99 @Gaudette @Motzaburger @HulkHogan
 
Why was this so hard?
 

 
Anyways, I wanted to thank everyone for applying, you certainly did not make it easy on me. None of you were easy outs for me, in fact in my original top three, only one of them actually made it into my final top three. I always thought that GMs were always overstating how hard it was to choose an AGM, but it turns out they weren't. It was a very tough choice, I honestly could not decide between my final two contenders at the end. It was extremely tough. I'm going to ramble a little bit, so if you just want to see who got the job scroll to the bottom.
 
One thing I wanted to say may actually be helpful for the people who didn't get this job. When you apply for a job, especially an AGM job, you have to try to connect with them as a person, as if you are a salesman, selling yourself as a product to the GM. Start off with saying how you think you guys would be great together, talk about some ideas you have, and make the person who is hiring connect with you, it is way tougher to turn someone down like that, mainly because I felt bad for the people I had to turn down that had pitched themselves to me on a personal scale. I felt bad for anyone who didn't get the job; but those who tried to connect at that personal level were very tough for me to turn down. Is it just that I'm indecisive? Maybe, but if anyone on this site is a salesman of anything, you probably agree with what I'm saying. 
 
All of the nominees were good. It was tough to turn down some great members who ultimately deserve an AGM job, but unfortunately there is only one opening. In the end, I had to make a decision. I always thought it was silly when VHLM GMs said how hard it was to pick an AGM, and I thought it wasn't really that hard. But after this, they are right. It is very difficult to make a choice when all the applicants are good. That being said, lets get to the AGM. Congrats to @FakeJenton, the new Assistant (to the) General Manager of the Las Vegas Aces!

Hey Matt. You know that I've been around in the Discord here & there (I'm more active in my teams Discord though), I'm very friendly and approachable, I've been learning about the sim slowly from @GustavMattias & @Rayzor_7 as I've been looking heavily at how player TPE allocation has affected the Hounds play and Team Canada's at the WJC. I'm very interested in being your right hand man, if you'd have me. 

Hey Matt. You know that I've been around in the Discord here & there (I'm more active in my teams Discord though), I'm very friendly and approachable, I've been learning about the sim slowly from @GustavMattias & @Rayzor_7 as I've been looking heavily at how player TPE allocation has affected the Hounds play and Team Canada's at the WJC. I'm very interested in being your right hand man, if you'd have me. 

Hey Matt. You know that I've been around in the Discord here & there (I'm more active in my teams Discord though), I'm very friendly and approachable, I've been learning about the sim slowly from @GustavMattias & @Rayzor_7 as I've been looking heavily at how player TPE allocation has affected the Hounds play and Team Canada's at the WJC. I'm very interested in being your right hand man, if you'd have me. 

Hey Matt. You know that I've been around in the Discord here & there (I'm more active in my teams Discord though), I'm very friendly and approachable, I've been learning about the sim slowly from @GustavMattias & @Rayzor_7 as I've been looking heavily at how player TPE allocation has affected the Hounds play and Team Canada's at the WJC. I'm very interested in being your right hand man, if you'd have me. 

Not bad, but it really goes to show you how much I've jumped when you look at me and Frostbeard side by side in terms of TPE (220 for him currently, 211 for myself)... I'm 100% a late round steal. 

1. The new GM is great, not only did he give me my first contract offer, he has been super helpful in getting me into a routine for improving my player.
2. My GM experience has only been with digital players, not real people, so I can't give him any advice to make him a better manager than the great one he already is.
3. Rayzor has done a great job preparing this team for a quik rebuild, with 20 picks over the next 2 seasons, I think it's a great plan to make the team better.
4. So far like I said above, I've gotten up to speed quickly thanks mostly to our GM and AGM, but also from @cody73 who got me into this in the first place.
5. No suggestions at all, everyone has been great, and I really like the path this team is headed on.
6. My real strengths are my faceoffs and to a lesser extent my defending, I hope I can prove my worth killing off some important penalties on a cup run.

Hi, its me, Michael

WHO SCORED THE 1ST GOAL OF THE TOURNEY? THIS GUY! 

WHO SCORED THE 1ST GOAL OF THE TOURNEY? THIS GUY! 

Same boat as @Matt_O here, putting my name in the hat unless I get hired by Vegas for the AGM job. Good luck to all the other enquirers as well. 

Same boat as @Matt_O here, putting my name in the hat unless I get hired by Vegas for the AGM job. Good luck to all the other enquirers as well. 

Same boat as @Matt_O here, putting my name in the hat unless I get hired by Vegas for the AGM job. Good luck to all the other enquirers as well. 

Not bad, but it really goes to show you how much I've jumped when you look at me and Frostbeard side by side in terms of TPE (220 for him currently, 211 for myself)... I'm 100% a late round steal. 

Congrats @Rayzor_7..... and you know, if you need a AGM, your fellow Hound has your back. 

I threw my name in the ring for the Storm position, and will do the same here. 

I'm totally down for being the GM of the Storm.... ask any of my fellow Hounds, I'm slowly starting to try and figure out the sim as much as I can. 

Thanks for the small discussion in here, guys. I did get some other feedback on this in Discord, but it wasn't much..... I just thought it might've been useful, especially to 1st-time players like myself. But I do see the issue with this now that you guys have pointed them out. 

Hey guys, I noticed that in the player store at the moment, there's two options to recall TPE on your player... the 1st is a complete recall, which allows to change up your player entirely for 6 million, whilst the other is kinda broken and feels useless to those with a lot of TPA. The fact it costs 500K to recall TPA on a category and that category has to be at or below 70 TPE feels like a waste.... especially if a person wants to make a change to their guy to benefit himself and his team. I feel a third option should be introduced: Full Stat TPA Recall is what I'd call it, have it priced at 1.5 million (25% of the full reroll, 3X as much as the 500K version), and have it be that a person can recall the full TPA on a stat regardless of how high it is, so a person could make a big change to their player without breaking his bank or having to pick out a stat that hasn't be upped a lot and take TPA away from it. This would allow people to make some changes to their guy and how he plays while not breaking the bank and be more beneficial to his club. 

For example, I'm looking at my team, the Hounds, and how my player is. I'm definitely a goal scorer at the moment, and even lead the VHLM in goals.... but we have a ton of shooters on this club. I've also been drafted by the Wranglers, and noticed a similar thing.... a lot of shooters. Right now, my shot's at an 80, so I can't use the recall option in the current store on that stat. However, if this new option was implemented, I could purchase that and recall my scoring TPA, giving me the ability to make my player more of a passer, which in turn would benefit the Hounds & Wranglers for when I come up next season. That not only benefits me as I'd probably assist on a lot of goals, I'd also be more helpful in general as I've noticed the league lacks playmakers. 

Let me know what you guys think about this idea, and if it's smart or not. I think there should be a limit on it like the current ones we have now, but I'm not sure what that limit is.... and the price could be tweaked too (I chose 1.5 as it felt like a good middle ground). 

I would like to vouch for either of these two. Both have been extremely helpful to all members of the hounds in our locker room. Both take a big interest in to lines and the back end of the simulation and help out GustavMattias in any way possible. Both would be a great GM, I would be very scared to go up against them, either would make a terrific choice.

The VHLM season is halfway done at the moment, and each team is slowly starting to gear up for either the playoffs, continuing the tank or maybe looking to buy/sell, given the trade deadline is next week. I've decided I wanted to take a look around the league and see whose doing well, whose not, and if I see any trends. This is my VHLM season recap so far, going off where each team fares in the standings: 
 
1. Ottawa Lynx  (24-8-3, 59 points, 152 GF to 73 GA) 
The Lynx have by far been the best team in the VHLM all season, mostly capped off by the outstanding play of Pekka Pouta, whose wins can be chalked up two major factors, one being exceptional play given he has 7 shutouts, and a very strong defense in front of him, as he's faced an average of less than 20 shots a game. In addition, the team can thank Don Draper for his exceptional play as of late, as he has reached 50 points in 35 games, placing him on a 102 point pace currently. Other key names to contribute to teams success include Pascal Batz, Blake Laughton & ACL TEAR. Ottawa is best off staying pat, as they're more certainly one of the Founders Cup Favourites going into the 2nd half. 
 
2. Philadelphia Reapers (27-5-3, 57 points, 137 GF to 63 GA) 
The Reapers are essentially neck and neck with the Lynx, edging them out for being the leagues best defensive team, while having a 50 point scoriler of their own in Johns Frostbeard, who has 52 on the year. These guys are also probably best off staying put, and are neck and neck faves for the FC, however I personally do feel that if they could find a trade for some more offensive firepower, they should probably pull the trigger. The Lynx may have a similar goal differensial to the Reaps (79 to 73), but they have a massive lead in goals scored.... something to think about going into this last stretch. 
 
3. Saskatoon Wild  (24-10-1, 49 points, 130 GF to 89 GA) 
The Wild have certainly been interesting this year, and could be seen as a sleeper option when it comes to the playoffs. Led by top league scorer Rocky LaGarza, these guys could be seen as potent if he remains hot in the 2nd half. However, this is another time where I could see a team opting to looking for some insurance. The teams 2nd best scorer is Milan Griffin, who has a measly 40 points to LaGarza's 56. It's up to the Wild, but personally, I'm team #GETROCKYHELP if they really want to rival either the Lynx or Reapers. 
 
4. San Diego Marlins (22-10-3, 47 points, 122 GF to 100 GA) 
One of 3 expansion clubs, the Marlins so far have surpassed people's expectations going into the season. The teams strong play can be attributed to the league's 2nd best defenseman in terms of points, Lincoln Tate, who sits at 49 for the year. This is another case where a team could look to buy, but given the Marlins already gave up their first rounder in a trade earlier in the year, maybe looking towards the future might be their better option. Tate should certainly have value on the open market, as would Edgar Tannahill. 
 
5. Halifax 21st  (21-10-3, 45 points, 123 GF to 111 GA) 
Oh, how the mighty have fallen. Last year's Founders Cup runner up have seen themselves be a more middling team this year. One of the most frustrating decisions has to be seeing former 21st player Cody Smith blossom into the league's best goal scorer. That being said, the teams leaders are players here from last year in Blake Gaudette & AJ Axelsen. This is a club that could be in the market to buy, but it depends on if they feel they have enough to go for it. Might be best to stay pat and hope to play spoiler. 

6. Mexico City Kings  (17-13-4, 38 points, 78 GF to 76 GA) 
The Kings should not be this good.... seriously. The team has no offence, yet somehow they're winning games thanks to some solid lockdown play. However, the Kings are in the same situation as the Marlins, having sold their first round pick earlier in the year. Given the state of this club, they should either stay pat or look to sell. 
 
7. Minnesota Storm  (18-15-1, 37 points, 82 GF to 95 GA) 
The true outlier of the league. How does a team that has scored less than they've let in have a postive record? One can assume it's a mix of luck and a easy schedule. Personally, I don't see them keeping up this play, and they should see if they can probably get the tanks rolling in Minny.... this could be a great target for the Wild to make a deal, IMO. 
 
8. Mississauga Hounds  (17-16-3, 37 points, 122 GF to 120 GA) 
The Hounds are the true underdogs of this season, having 3 players in the top 10 for scoring, the leagues leading goal scorer and the best defenseman in terms of scoring. The issue has been they've been leaving their goalie, Rayz Funk, out to dry. From what I've heard, GM Jerry Garcia wants to stay pat, but.... this is another target for Saskatoon in my eyes if they can get 'Sauga to talk. 
 
9. Las Vegas Aces  (9-22-3, 21 points, 87 GF to 145 GA) 
The Aces are easily trying to tank while also signing young guys that they hope will stick around so they grow into a contender. It's not a bad strategy, but personally they have a guy who could be a huge asset to a club in MORPHEOUS DESTRUCTOUS. A bruising, physical defenseman, DESTRUCTOUS could be very helpful to a contending club and sending him off would help the tank. 
 
10. Yukon Rush  (5-26-3, 13 points, 56 GF to 114 GA) 
The Rush are another team that's hoping to tank it's way to the top.... and honestly, I have 0 idea if they have anything to really sell at this point. I say stay pat, and hopefully they out-tank Vegas & Houston. 
 
11. Houston Bulls  (2-27-5, 9 points, 63 GF to 164 GA) 
I think we've found our Sam Hinkie, guys. #TRUSTTHEPROCESS, Houston! 

The VHLM season is halfway done at the moment, and each team is slowly starting to gear up for either the playoffs, continuing the tank or maybe looking to buy/sell, given the trade deadline is next week. I've decided I wanted to take a look around the league and see whose doing well, whose not, and if I see any trends. This is my VHLM season recap so far, going off where each team fares in the standings: 
 
1. Ottawa Lynx  (24-8-3, 59 points, 152 GF to 73 GA) 
The Lynx have by far been the best team in the VHLM all season, mostly capped off by the outstanding play of Pekka Pouta, whose wins can be chalked up two major factors, one being exceptional play given he has 7 shutouts, and a very strong defense in front of him, as he's faced an average of less than 20 shots a game. In addition, the team can thank Don Draper for his exceptional play as of late, as he has reached 50 points in 35 games, placing him on a 102 point pace currently. Other key names to contribute to teams success include Pascal Batz, Blake Laughton & ACL TEAR. Ottawa is best off staying pat, as they're more certainly one of the Founders Cup Favourites going into the 2nd half. 
 
2. Philadelphia Reapers (27-5-3, 57 points, 137 GF to 63 GA) 
The Reapers are essentially neck and neck with the Lynx, edging them out for being the leagues best defensive team, while having a 50 point scoriler of their own in Johns Frostbeard, who has 52 on the year. These guys are also probably best off staying put, and are neck and neck faves for the FC, however I personally do feel that if they could find a trade for some more offensive firepower, they should probably pull the trigger. The Lynx may have a similar goal differensial to the Reaps (79 to 73), but they have a massive lead in goals scored.... something to think about going into this last stretch. 
 
3. Saskatoon Wild  (24-10-1, 49 points, 130 GF to 89 GA) 
The Wild have certainly been interesting this year, and could be seen as a sleeper option when it comes to the playoffs. Led by top league scorer Rocky LaGarza, these guys could be seen as potent if he remains hot in the 2nd half. However, this is another time where I could see a team opting to looking for some insurance. The teams 2nd best scorer is Milan Griffin, who has a measly 40 points to LaGarza's 56. It's up to the Wild, but personally, I'm team #GETROCKYHELP if they really want to rival either the Lynx or Reapers. 
 
4. San Diego Marlins (22-10-3, 47 points, 122 GF to 100 GA) 
One of 3 expansion clubs, the Marlins so far have surpassed people's expectations going into the season. The teams strong play can be attributed to the league's 2nd best defenseman in terms of points, Lincoln Tate, who sits at 49 for the year. This is another case where a team could look to buy, but given the Marlins already gave up their first rounder in a trade earlier in the year, maybe looking towards the future might be their better option. Tate should certainly have value on the open market, as would Edgar Tannahill. 
 
5. Halifax 21st  (21-10-3, 45 points, 123 GF to 111 GA) 
Oh, how the mighty have fallen. Last year's Founders Cup runner up have seen themselves be a more middling team this year. One of the most frustrating decisions has to be seeing former 21st player Cody Smith blossom into the league's best goal scorer. That being said, the teams leaders are players here from last year in Blake Gaudette & AJ Axelsen. This is a club that could be in the market to buy, but it depends on if they feel they have enough to go for it. Might be best to stay pat and hope to play spoiler. 

6. Mexico City Kings  (17-13-4, 38 points, 78 GF to 76 GA) 
The Kings should not be this good.... seriously. The team has no offence, yet somehow they're winning games thanks to some solid lockdown play. However, the Kings are in the same situation as the Marlins, having sold their first round pick earlier in the year. Given the state of this club, they should either stay pat or look to sell. 
 
7. Minnesota Storm  (18-15-1, 37 points, 82 GF to 95 GA) 
The true outlier of the league. How does a team that has scored less than they've let in have a postive record? One can assume it's a mix of luck and a easy schedule. Personally, I don't see them keeping up this play, and they should see if they can probably get the tanks rolling in Minny.... this could be a great target for the Wild to make a deal, IMO. 
 
8. Mississauga Hounds  (17-16-3, 37 points, 122 GF to 120 GA) 
The Hounds are the true underdogs of this season, having 3 players in the top 10 for scoring, the leagues leading goal scorer and the best defenseman in terms of scoring. The issue has been they've been leaving their goalie, Rayz Funk, out to dry. From what I've heard, GM Jerry Garcia wants to stay pat, but.... this is another target for Saskatoon in my eyes if they can get 'Sauga to talk. 
 
9. Las Vegas Aces  (9-22-3, 21 points, 87 GF to 145 GA) 
The Aces are easily trying to tank while also signing young guys that they hope will stick around so they grow into a contender. It's not a bad strategy, but personally they have a guy who could be a huge asset to a club in MORPHEOUS DESTRUCTOUS. A bruising, physical defenseman, DESTRUCTOUS could be very helpful to a contending club and sending him off would help the tank. 
 
10. Yukon Rush  (5-26-3, 13 points, 56 GF to 114 GA) 
The Rush are another team that's hoping to tank it's way to the top.... and honestly, I have 0 idea if they have anything to really sell at this point. I say stay pat, and hopefully they out-tank Vegas & Houston. 
 
11. Houston Bulls  (2-27-5, 9 points, 63 GF to 164 GA) 
I think we've found our Sam Hinkie, guys. #TRUSTTHEPROCESS, Houston!