Admin Victor 10,940 Posted March 5, 2021 Admin Share Posted March 5, 2021 Well, I have to say it would have been so poetic if I could say "12 seasons - a cup in my 6th and a cup in my 12th". Alas, the almighty sim had other plans. Nonetheless, 12 seasons 9 playoff appearances (including an ongoing 8-season streak) 3 Victory Cups 2 finals appearances 1 Continental Cup and 3 Top GM trophies (maybe one more on my way out?) Not bad for an expansion team eh? I think I set myself a target of about 10 seasons as GM and to win the cup at least once. All in all, mission accomplished. I actually had plans to retire after the back-to-back finals in S70 and S71, but stumbling into a superb S72 draft class reinvigorated me long enough to build a new core. We didn't quite reach the previous heights, but it was a solid run and it was a fun locker room all the way through. I don't think I would have gone back into the GMing game under any circumstance other than expansion, but the appeal of building a franchise from scratch was too much to look past and I am very happy with the result. Moscow is a staple of the league now, it's an attractive franchise, and there is a legacy to carry forward. I'm hugely ambitious so there's usually lingering disappointment from anything but I am sure I will look back at this era with a sense of pride. I will also remember fondly the many players who have gone through Moscow over my time here. It would be unfair to only name a few in this post but stay tuned for an article of some shape in the near future. That's a wrap though. I will oversee trade negotiations until my replacement is formally announced but I suspect someone else will be representing Moscow at the draft next week. Actually, that won't be much of a change.... MOSCOW MOSCOW MOSCOW x Ahma, .sniffuM, fishy and 20 others 4 2 4 6 1 6 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/100195-retiring-as-moscow-gm/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePerfectNut 563 Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 mediocrepony 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/100195-retiring-as-moscow-gm/#findComment-828851 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Ricer13 2,796 Posted March 5, 2021 Moderator Share Posted March 5, 2021 Congratulations on a great career Vic! Glad I got to be a part of it. MOSCOW MOSCOW mosCOW! diacope and Jubis 1 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/100195-retiring-as-moscow-gm/#findComment-828852 Share on other sites More sharing options...
InstantRockstar 1,243 Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 A good one lost here congrats on the tenure. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/100195-retiring-as-moscow-gm/#findComment-828853 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartan 4,402 Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 You've been the best GM I could ask for Vic. Even though you never scouted me and just dm'd me 5 minutes before the draft to ask for NYA's draft board, Moscow just always felt like the place I wanted to be and so much of that was because of you. Thanks for drafting me and not trading me to Davos when I sucked. Hopefully you don't send me to Davos in the next week either. Will always appreciate what you've done for me and I'm just glad I got a few seasons to learn about building a defenseman and being a good GM from you. I'll see you around bud, I'm not letting you leave the VHL as long as I'm still here 🥲 mediocrepony, eaglesfan036 and Victor 2 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/100195-retiring-as-moscow-gm/#findComment-828854 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Hatter 1,608 Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 MOSCOW MOSCOW MOSCOW Thanks for all the memories Vic; it's been a pleasure diacope 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/100195-retiring-as-moscow-gm/#findComment-828856 Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnkemptCL4PTP 86 Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 Both of my GMs are gone. You were a great one. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/100195-retiring-as-moscow-gm/#findComment-828857 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enorama 2,038 Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 14 minutes ago, Victor said: (maybe one more on my way out?) nah Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/100195-retiring-as-moscow-gm/#findComment-828858 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffD 648 Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 Time to put you in the retirement home old man Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/100195-retiring-as-moscow-gm/#findComment-828859 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banackock 8,044 Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/100195-retiring-as-moscow-gm/#findComment-828860 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglesfan036 4,602 Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 The end of an era My time in Moscow was the closest thing I have had to reviving my time with the old Wranglers squad Mr_Hatter 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/100195-retiring-as-moscow-gm/#findComment-828861 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTtheT 24 Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 Thanks for your time, Vic Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/100195-retiring-as-moscow-gm/#findComment-828862 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigAL 2,176 Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 They say celebrities go in threes, there's our third one. Well done stepping up to answer the call of duty when needed, and leaving the team with a (too) proud past and (too) bright future. Enjoy retirement until the next round of expansion! (Pittsburgh and somewhere Vic chooses, right?) mediocrepony and Victor 2 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/100195-retiring-as-moscow-gm/#findComment-828863 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom 1,445 Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 Wow, I just joined the league in October but I only heard good things about Moscow, you really managed to make a dynasty from scratch and its impressive. Big loss for the league and for Moscow! Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/100195-retiring-as-moscow-gm/#findComment-828864 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexicanCow123 914 Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 (edited) Love you Vic. You were an amazing GM. MosCOW will now always be my home. Edited March 5, 2021 by MexicanCow123 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/100195-retiring-as-moscow-gm/#findComment-828868 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fonziGG 1,068 Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 Wow. Surprised to hear it but I'm glad you're taking the time for yourself now. Incredible job with Moscow and I wish you the best. Keep being awesome, Vic. PS: Chelsea is shit mate Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/100195-retiring-as-moscow-gm/#findComment-828874 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregreg 930 Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/100195-retiring-as-moscow-gm/#findComment-828883 Share on other sites More sharing options...
diacope 1,696 Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 Pretty big news considering the Menace is one of the best teams right now. Wanted to play in Moscow just because of how in-depth and strategy driven you are, definitely one of the best managers to do it! Sure someone will carry on what you started close by I hope but it's going to be different seeing another forumers name on the front page. Anyway, thanks for representing the league to the fullest, getting people involved and creating a dynasty every GM will follow in future seasons Victor 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/100195-retiring-as-moscow-gm/#findComment-828894 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jubis 1,348 Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 In retirement Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/100195-retiring-as-moscow-gm/#findComment-828895 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Tortorella 2,653 Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 MOSCOW MOSCOW MOSCOW diacope 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/100195-retiring-as-moscow-gm/#findComment-828956 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediocrepony 1,216 Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 I had a ton of fun these last few seasons. you were an amazing gm, and put together an amazing team that just got crushed by the sim in the playoffs. Its gonna be hard to find someone a good as you as a GM. Cheers! MOSCOW MOSCOW MOSCOW! @Victor Spartan and diacope 1 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/100195-retiring-as-moscow-gm/#findComment-828976 Share on other sites More sharing options...
McWolf 3,115 Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 MOSCOW MOSCOW MOSCOW mediocrepony 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/100195-retiring-as-moscow-gm/#findComment-829033 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissioner Beketov 9,025 Posted March 6, 2021 Commissioner Share Posted March 6, 2021 Obviously I wish I could have helped you get that second cup but the sim gods decided to hate us. No matter what you did an excellent job with the league’s first expansion team in 30 seasons or whatever it was at the time and you made Moscow a force in Europe while also leaving your successor some pieces to work with. Despite playing here 3 seasons now I have never once said this, I was waiting for your retirement or a cup to do so. MOSCOW MOSCOW MOSCOW Victor, McWolf, Mr_Hatter and 1 other 4 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/100195-retiring-as-moscow-gm/#findComment-829042 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kachur 112 Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 Goodbye Daddy. Moscow is such a great storya nd its all because of your hard work. the new GM has some big shoes to fill. you are a staple and amazing. lets hope you get a chance to GM again <3 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/100195-retiring-as-moscow-gm/#findComment-829058 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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