Spartan

Let's just be clear that it was difficult for you because as you mentioned, you weren't using the resources available (forums/portal) to find the answers, we don't expect many folks to know the answers off the top of their head. You can also still ask people for help on where to look for these answers.

You realize that answer sharing will get you punished right? Feel free to help people if they need it, just point them in the right direction instead of handing out the answers.

1. I think it was the right call. We had a plan from the beginning of the season to play through the veterans on the team to allow the rookies and sophomores to develop over the course of the season and continue to improve. We're holding the course and it's been going according to plan for the most part. 2. I don't know how it would have worked, but it'd have been nice to acquire Florida Man from Helsinki. We don't have space for him, but I had a great time playing alongside him last season and wish he could get out of Helsinki soon. 3. Frankly I don't think Davos upgraded here outside the contract situation with the goalies. If they liked Booberry more than Davis, then fine, can't blame them for it. But to trade a strong prospect and some picks for a goalie who is signed longer just shows a lack of faith in the organization's ability to keep their stars happy and signed. 4. I'd probably say Helsinki again since Johnson and Tottingham are pretty solid players, and a 2nd is great as well. Burns hasn't played to his potential quite yet and Voss is a solid player, but he is also a pending UFA. I don't think Malmo is ready to be making a push for the cup so the move surprised me. 5. Well he seemed to hold his own for the most part which is pleasant. Just glad we're still winning games and trying to get the best seeding possible for the playoffs. 6. $7.50?

I'm sorry that you feel this way, and I hope that something can change over the rest of the season to improve your perspective of your time in the VHLM. We long knew that Ottawa's old GM was well-liked by the team and that the LR environment was pretty strong. It just goes to show how wide-reaching poor decisions can be, and how many people it can negatively impact. In the meantime, I'm sure Moon and Jason will try their best to get up to speed and try to give you guys the best experience possible for the remaining games you have left!

He retired to recreate, he didn't go IA. We see a difference there and have allowed Miami to keep the player.

It's a bit different when you're completely new to the league and you start off with no production at all, versus going in as a rookie and knowing that at that point of your career, you are not a superstar. A new player putting up like 10 points in 72 games with <10 minutes per game gives them no motivation to stick around the league. The M is oriented towards keeping new users, while the VHL is about competition. That's why the 400 to 1000 TPA gap is acceptable there.

For Super Coach, we didn't want to implement it at all until fantasy zone payouts decreased significantly so that we'd be fine adding another uncapped opportunity to the league. I don't know how it'd be implemented, as VHFL-adjacent or just an alternative. I'd prefer it's just another game everyone can participate in since we've knocked down the uncapped in Fantasy Zone, and I don't want to split the userbase who participates in the offseason games. Cutoffs in the M are fairly standardized now with the league schedule of the cutoff date and season start date. People skipping is still dependent on hitting a threshold by the finance cutoff. Calling up is also fairly clear (I think?) of an E drafted player being at or over 200 TPE at any point in the offseason. We can look at the rulebook to make sure these points are all solidified though! Otherwise cheers for the podcast and thanks for answering the questions!

1. How do you come up with ideas for podcasts other than ask other people for topics? I am starting to struggle to think of content for my own podcasts, so I could use some inspiration other than just "talk about recent things" 2. Do you still think Super Coach should become an official game, and would you want to run it? 3. What part of the VHL/E/M rules do you think need more clarification? 4. What's your take on the recent conundrum in the VHLM - if forwards can play defense at even strength if there is a shortage of defensemen? Currently it is allowed in the regular season, but not allowed in the playoffs. 5. Who do you think should start a podcast that doesn't already have one? On the flip side, who has a podcast but should just stop podcasting? 6. There appear to be two pending openings for the Ottawa and Las Vegas GM positions at the end of the season, with Moon currently serving as the interim for Ottawa. Who do you think should be the top candidates in the running for the positions?

^Should be from "Mubbles" You're a first-gen

I don't agree with the idea pitched here, but just a reminder that IA players are not allowed in the VHLM. You won't find any on any teams' rosters, we check weekly and tell teams to drop players who go IA.

Sorry to instantly dunk on your idea, but this sort of system rewards teams if their first-gens go IA. We will not create any sort of system which provides incentives for teams to allow first-gens to fizzle out and stop earning or leave the league. First-gens aren't "riskier," they are the primary group the VHLM is oriented towards. Those new members are the ones who need to be given time, resources and energy to help them understand and enjoy the league.

Hello all, As you may have seen, the prior Ottawa GM has been suspended from the site for Code of Conduct violations. This means that the Ottawa GM position is now vacant. After understanding the interests of the players on Ottawa and recognizing where we are in the season, @Gustav and I have decided to select an interim GM for the duration of the season rather than go through a rushed hiring process. The interim GM will only serve until the end of this season, at which point the Ottawa position will be opened back up for a full-time candidate and a normal hiring process will be conducted. For now, please welcome @Moon as the interim GM of the Ottawa Lynx!

I will lock the thread until @v.2 informs me he is ready to sign with someone. Cheers!

Just started a new one.

Gus started the DM and explained it.

You seem to have found the conversation and responded already. Feel free to send any further questions there if needed, or you can DM me and/or Gus on Discord as well.

Definitely not how it works, and we'll discuss it privately. Ottawa is still ineligible to sign Mac Atlas, he will have to pick one of the many other teams who have made offers.

Ottawa has 12 forwards already, Atlas is a forward. VHLM max is 12 forwards, you can't sign him.

SHOO

Why are there "unofficial" offers in here lol. If you're not a GM or AGM, take your offers and scram

@lil OG z @Jason kranz Hi all, it has come to our attention that Ottawa does not have the roster space to sign @v.2 . Section 2.1 of the VHLM Rulebook states that "the maximum roster size for VHLM teams is 22 players - 12 forwards, 8 defensemen and 2 goaltenders." Atlas would be Ottawa's 13th forward and therefore unable to join Ottawa. Atlas will be treated as if he is back on waivers, with any other M team able to sign him. @VHLM GM

Not insinuating you don't know how it works, the situation you referenced was just exactly like what happened during your absence. I assumed you were somehow referencing to the incident I was around for which was my mistake. Either way, we're on the same page that claims require the work to be done for it. It can go up for discussion if there's a pressing need but it just seems like the standard all three leagues are following regarding the affiliate 12 claims. All three leagues are fairly invested in each others' success considering how many users are able to enjoy each league due to affiliation. Personally I don't see a point in limiting the backclaiming of the members who keep each of the three leagues running, but I've already pointed out my own bias/conflict of interest there and won't go on with it. Updaters don't decide for themselves, we follow the directives of the Head of PT and Commissioners. We've discussed how affiliate-12's and backclaims can work extensively in the updater chat and this is where we're at with it. Sometimes things like that post just don't get updated since they're not part of the rulebook and just buried somewhere on the forums, I'll bring it up with the blues and try to get it fixed across forums.