DC Dragons Press Conference

[twists 426]

On 2/9/2025 at 8:08 AM, qripll said:

DC Dragons S97 PC #6

 

 

Answer 6 to get 2 tpe

 

1. Congratulations with the end of the season! What do you feel now? Relief, happiness or excitement?

2. Brandon Petan Jr is the rookie points leader, YNFR took his well-deserved 2nd place. Did you predict this things to happen? 

3. Toronto beat Calgary, do you think they are potentially shadow favourites of the playoffs?

4. Tom Dufour had a masterclass season and was nominated for Dustin Funk from DC as the most improved player. How would you describe the possibility of winning this award? 

5. Tomorrow I will be 21. Say whatever you want me to hear from you. 

6. Do you believe this offseason is the time when DC Dragons could be buyers depending on which young talent might be on the block?

7. Last time top rookie award went to the same team in two consecutive season was S90 and S91. Do you think we are able to repeat the success with our franchise prospect Albin Aldgard joining us next season? 

 

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1. Relief and excitement. Looking forward to what we can do next year. I think it'll be our true first year of competing!

2. I didn't. YNFR started super slow like he always does, and I figured I was done for about 1/4 of the way through the year

4. It would be awesome! He is very deserving and honestly everyone on our team should win awards

5. Oh man sorry I missed your 21st! But happy belated birthday! I'm only 31, but your twenties will fly so be sure to enjoy them!

6. I would assume so. This should be the season we start really competing. Hopefully we can make some good value trades on some young guns!

7. That would be sweet. We can only hope!

[qripll 566]

DC Dragons S97 PC #6

 

Answer 6 to get 2 tpe

 

1. As we are going towards the draft. How would you describe DC draft history under the tenure of GM qripll?
2. Reingaard and Trunov are newly acquired dragons. How did you welcome them?
3. DC roster is almost full. However we are in need of both forward and defenceman. Who do you project to be a perfect addition to the team?
4. Winter is coming to its logical end. Share with us some of your bright snowy memories. 
5. Rumors came true and league announced the cap reducement after S98. How would that affect the league, especially contenders? 
6. Do you think the cap reducement is a desperate move considering current conditions of the league? 
7. Choose one prospect from this draft class who will win at least 2 Continental Cups. 

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@twists @sadie @Zetterberg @SleepyPlayz @Eb14 @animal74

 

[animal74 1,908]

On 2/28/2025 at 5:54 PM, qripll said:

1. As we are going towards the draft. How would you describe DC draft history under the tenure of GM qripll?
2. Reingaard and Trunov are newly acquired dragons. How did you welcome them?
3. DC roster is almost full. However we are in need of both forward and defenceman. Who do you project to be a perfect addition to the team?
4. Winter is coming to its logical end. Share with us some of your bright snowy memories. 
5. Rumors came true and league announced the cap reducement after S98. How would that affect the league, especially contenders? 
6. Do you think the cap reducement is a desperate move considering current conditions of the league? 
7. Choose one prospect from this draft class who will win at least 2 Continental Cups. 

1. Unsure really. Is this their first draft?

2. I welcomed them in the chat and gave them each a fruit basket and gave them a map to the D.C. Library.

3. Not knowing who's available, we just need someone with high TPA!

4. Christmas has the best memories from this winter.

5. Everyone will be under the same rules so it would have the same affect for every team.

6. I wouldn't call it desperate. Obviously, the BOG thinks something needs to be done so it would have been thought out.

7. Toby Bob!

[qripll 566]

DC Dragons S98 PC #1

 

Answer 6 to get 2 tpe

 

1. Give us your honest reaction about DC S98 Draft picks! Is trading S99 1st worth 3rd overall selection? 

2. Welcome @SleepyPlayz and @Baby Boomer! That's question only for you two. What were your feelings when I announced your names? 

3. VHL awards ceremony will take place tonight. Who will you cheer for?

4. Which team did the best step towards the Victory Cup this offseason?

5. If you were a GM, which DC dragons player would you honor with retired jersey? 

6. How would you describe your offseason activities?

7. Helsinki Titans were headliners of the offseason. Do you believe it's possible to run at least till the conference final with their current roster squad?

8. Overall, give a short review about DC in S97! 

 

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@sadie @twists @Greasy Gary @Eb14 @animal74 @Zetterberg @Joel Main 

 

[twists 426]

1 hour ago, qripll said:

DC Dragons S98 PC #1

 

Answer 6 to get 2 tpe

 

1. Give us your honest reaction about DC S98 Draft picks! Is trading S99 1st worth 3rd overall selection? 

2. Welcome @SleepyPlayz and @Baby Boomer! That's question only for you two. What were your feelings when I announced your names? 

3. VHL awards ceremony will take place tonight. Who will you cheer for?

4. Which team did the best step towards the Victory Cup this offseason?

5. If you were a GM, which DC dragons player would you honor with retired jersey? 

6. How would you describe your offseason activities?

7. Helsinki Titans were headliners of the offseason. Do you believe it's possible to run at least till the conference final with their current roster squad?

8. Overall, give a short review about DC in S97! 

 

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1. Love the Baby Boomer pick! Don't know anything about the other guy though!

3. I always cheer for me. Duh. But for real, anyone on the team I'll be cheering for!

4. I always guess these things wrong, so I'm going to yolo and say we did

5. @dylanjj37 he is the obvious choice

6. Non-existent. I'm pulling a Phil Kessel and eating hot dogs all offseason

7. Yes, but I've paid off @Beketov so that we can beat them!

[animal74 1,908]

1 hour ago, qripll said:

DC Dragons S98 PC #1

 

Answer 6 to get 2 tpe

 

1. Give us your honest reaction about DC S98 Draft picks! Is trading S99 1st worth 3rd overall selection? 

2. Welcome @SleepyPlayz and @Baby Boomer! That's question only for you two. What were your feelings when I announced your names? 

3. VHL awards ceremony will take place tonight. Who will you cheer for?

4. Which team did the best step towards the Victory Cup this offseason?

5. If you were a GM, which DC dragons player would you honor with retired jersey? 

6. How would you describe your offseason activities?

7. Helsinki Titans were headliners of the offseason. Do you believe it's possible to run at least till the conference final with their current roster squad?

8. Overall, give a short review about DC in S97! 

 

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@sadie @twists @Greasy Gary @Eb14 @animal74 @Zetterberg @Joel Main 

 

1. I thought we probably could have got Bob at #5 but maybe I'm wrong. If we do well and the pick is low then it would be worth it to get our goalie of the future.

3. Any Dragons, of course. And my former team, the Legion.

4. I think Helsinki did a heck of a job, especially getting Lovstrom. They sure changed their trajectory in a hurry!

5. Got go with Stone Wolski and Ryan Vidot. Career Dragons (aside from Vidot's last year) and they have been such impactful players and important to the franchise.

6. Trying to do as much as I can. I think I'm pretty confident going into the season and I'm excited to get started!

7. Definitely! They have a strong roster and one of the best goalies in the league. Anything is possible.

[Oatex 315]

18 hours ago, qripll said:

DC Dragons S98 PC #1

 

Answer 6 to get 2 tpe

 

1. Give us your honest reaction about DC S98 Draft picks! Is trading S99 1st worth 3rd overall selection? 

2. Welcome @SleepyPlayz and @Baby Boomer! That's question only for you two. What were your feelings when I announced your names? 

3. VHL awards ceremony will take place tonight. Who will you cheer for?

4. Which team did the best step towards the Victory Cup this offseason?

5. If you were a GM, which DC dragons player would you honor with retired jersey? 

6. How would you describe your offseason activities?

7. Helsinki Titans were headliners of the offseason. Do you believe it's possible to run at least till the conference final with their current roster squad?

8. Overall, give a short review about DC in S97! 

 

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@sadie @twists @Greasy Gary @Eb14 @animal74 @Zetterberg @Joel Main 

 

1. I think what we got from the trade will definitely help us, so yea, worth it.

2. From an AGM standpoint, I was super excited with both choices.

3. All my fellow dragons were cheered for, of course.

4. Only one right answer... the DC Dragons.

5. At this rate I would say that Sadie has a pretty good chance at getting it.

6. Chilling at a beach, getting some AGM work done.

7. I think you could see their defense get beat a few times, but a stud goaltender and great offense will definitely help with that.

8. Got there when the season ended, super thrilled to be staffing such an electric team.

 

[qripll 566]

On 3/7/2025 at 11:00 PM, qripll said:

DC Dragons S98 PC #1

 

Answer 6 to get 2 tpe

 

1. Give us your honest reaction about DC S98 Draft picks! Is trading S99 1st worth 3rd overall selection? 

2. Welcome @SleepyPlayz and @Baby Boomer! That's question only for you two. What were your feelings when I announced your names? 

3. VHL awards ceremony will take place tonight. Who will you cheer for?

4. Which team did the best step towards the Victory Cup this offseason?

5. If you were a GM, which DC dragons player would you honor with retired jersey? 

6. How would you describe your offseason activities?

7. Helsinki Titans were headliners of the offseason. Do you believe it's possible to run at least till the conference final with their current roster squad?

8. Overall, give a short review about DC in S97! 

 

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@sadie @twists @Greasy Gary @Eb14 @animal74 @Zetterberg @Joel Main 

 

3. I cheered for Brandon, obviously. More than that, as a goalie I was glad to see Lovstrom win award as well! 

4. It is fascinating to follow Helsinki! To be honest, I would love to stay there but it what it is. They really needed a better option and Lovstrom is the best fit ti the team. 

5. I think Vincent Laroche-Gagnier is not an obvious choice, but it is definitely a good one. He had only 4 seasons but put his name down the DC history, unfortunately, without any personal or team awards

6. Reading literature is something I am really into! The Witcher series took my attention, and I am crazy how bad the Netflix adaptation is.

7. They are strong and could be the dark horse of upcoming regular season! 

8. Getting better and better with every season. On the way to be a big team soon. 

[Pifferfish 781]

4 hours ago, qripll said:

3. I cheered for Brandon, obviously. More than that, as a goalie I was glad to see Lovstrom win award as well! 

Løvstrøm was robbed T-T

 

[qripll 566]

2 hours ago, Pifferfish said:

Løvstrøm was robbed T-T

 

Most improved and outstanding player, no?

[Pifferfish 781]

7 hours ago, qripll said:

Most improved and outstanding player, no?

Campbell... Was a straight up mugging by the BOG. 

[Oatex 315]

DC Dragons S98 PC

 

Answer 6 to get 2 TPE

1. The season just started and were sitting at 0-1-0. How did your player do in the first game of the season?
2. What are your plans and expectations for your player and our team this season?
3. Who do you want to, or predict, will win the cup this year in the VHL?
4. What is a real NHL franchise which you would compare the DC Dragons to currently?
5. Who would you consider as DC's rival? Are you willing to line brawl against them?
6. If we had to rename our franchise, but had to keep DC at the start, what would you name us? (DC _______)

 

 

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@sadie @twists @Greasy Gary @Eb14 @animal74 @Zetterberg @Joel Main @qripll   @Benson @Battlepopcorn @Cookie @Chillybro @Oatex

 

[twists 426]

17 hours ago, Oatex said:

DC Dragons S98 PC

 

Answer 6 to get 2 TPE

1. The season just started and were sitting at 0-1-0. How did your player do in the first game of the season?
2. What are your plans and expectations for your player and our team this season?
3. Who do you want to, or predict, will win the cup this year in the VHL?
4. What is a real NHL franchise which you would compare the DC Dragons to currently?
5. Who would you consider as DC's rival? Are you willing to line brawl against them?
6. If we had to rename our franchise, but had to keep DC at the start, what would you name us? (DC _______)

 

 

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1. I got two points! Pretty happy with that haha.

2. I truly don't know. It looks like we should be playoff contenders as a team at least, but my player is always a surprise.

3. I'm going to predict Moscow. I pretty commonly pick them. They are always one of the best teams on paper.

4. I really don't want to say this, but I'm scared we're the Red Wings. Look decent enough on paper but may not deliver.

5. I will line brawl at a moments notice. Team is completely irrelevant haha.

6. DC Dragon Deez Nuts 

[BOOM 9,034]

1. The season just started and were sitting at 0-1-0. How did your player do in the first game of the season?

 

I'm invading from Calgary, so Dassler did just fine thank you.

2. What are your plans and expectations for your player and our team this season?

 

Dassler is 100% retiring if he can't hit the 100 point total this season. A RNG/wheel only saved him from already being killed off.

3. Who do you want to, or predict, will win the cup this year in the VHL?

 

I want the Wranglers, but predicted Moscow for some reason.

4. What is a real NHL franchise which you would compare the DC Dragons to currently?

 

I don't have much NHL knowledge tbh, but I will go the Rangers for no real reason.

5. Who would you consider as DC's rival? Are you willing to line brawl against them?

 

I'm picking Calgary and yes, we will fight all of you to the death.

6. If we had to rename our franchise, but had to keep DC at the start, what would you name us? (DC _______)

 

The DC January Sixers.

[qripll 566]

On 3/15/2025 at 4:05 AM, BOOM said:

1. The season just started and were sitting at 0-1-0. How did your player do in the first game of the season?

 

I'm invading from Calgary, so Dassler did just fine thank you.

2. What are your plans and expectations for your player and our team this season?

 

Dassler is 100% retiring if he can't hit the 100 point total this season. A RNG/wheel only saved him from already being killed off.

3. Who do you want to, or predict, will win the cup this year in the VHL?

 

I want the Wranglers, but predicted Moscow for some reason.

4. What is a real NHL franchise which you would compare the DC Dragons to currently?

 

I don't have much NHL knowledge tbh, but I will go the Rangers for no real reason.

5. Who would you consider as DC's rival? Are you willing to line brawl against them?

 

I'm picking Calgary and yes, we will fight all of you to the death.

6. If we had to rename our franchise, but had to keep DC at the start, what would you name us? (DC _______)

 

The DC January Sixers.

Welcome in DC, brother. 

[qripll 566]

1. The season just started and were sitting at 0-1-0. How did your player do in the first game of the season?

It's ok. I am still waiting for my chance to hop on the ice and make the debut. Trunov is a rookie and he knows that patience is the thing that every champion is made of.

2. What are your plans and expectations for your player and our team this season?

~20 games would be great. We'll see. DC is trying its best to perform better but we started awful. Still plenty of time time to cope with every obstacle.

3. Who do you want to, or predict, will win the cup this year in the VHL?

Davos are safe pick in my opinion. Anyway, playoffs are different tournament. 

4. What is a real NHL franchise which you would compare the DC Dragons to currently?

Blue Jackets. Brandon Petan Jr is our Adam Fantilli, Marchenko is YNFR. We are not in our best shape, nevertheless we are getting better every season. 

5. Who would you consider as DC's rival? Are you willing to line brawl against them?

Chicago. These bustards think they are better than us! 

6. If we had to rename our franchise, but had to keep DC at the start, what would you name us? (DC _______)

DC Nightingales! 

[qripll 566]

DC Dragons S98 PC #3

 

Answer 6 to get 2 TPE

 

1. We passed 12 games played bar. Did your player's expectations match with reality? 

2. After 0-3-0 start of the season, we are sitting at 5-6-1. What is the major factor of such a strong performance after poor beginning? 

3. As expected, LDN and PRG are fighting for 5th place in EU conference. Who would you bet on this race? 

4. Which VHLM logo definitely needs a rebranding? Why? 

5. Tell me how you will celebrate when DC wins the Continental Cup. 

6. It is implied that EU conference has been dramastically better than NA one for years. What do you think is the best way to change that? 
7. Shall commissioners fire GMs due to lack of management skills and poor results? 

8. Which VHL rule would you change or delete from the rule book? 

9. It's been a long time since community stated that goalie attributes are in need of being changed, something similar to skater's hybrid system. Do you agree with that point? 

[animal74 1,908]

On 3/18/2025 at 4:31 AM, qripll said:

DC Dragons S98 PC #3

 

Answer 6 to get 2 TPE

 

1. We passed 12 games played bar. Did your player's expectations match with reality? 

2. After 0-3-0 start of the season, we are sitting at 5-6-1. What is the major factor of such a strong performance after poor beginning? 

3. As expected, LDN and PRG are fighting for 5th place in EU conference. Who would you bet on this race? 

4. Which VHLM logo definitely needs a rebranding? Why? 

5. Tell me how you will celebrate when DC wins the Continental Cup. 

6. It is implied that EU conference has been dramastically better than NA one for years. What do you think is the best way to change that? 
7. Shall commissioners fire GMs due to lack of management skills and poor results? 

8. Which VHL rule would you change or delete from the rule book? 

9. It's been a long time since community stated that goalie attributes are in need of being changed, something similar to skater's hybrid system. Do you agree with that point? 

1. After a couple of multi-point games, yes, they are finally matching what I'd hoped for.

2. The coaches got the right mix and we are now scoring more and getting contributions from everyone.

3. On paper, Prague has a better roster, I think their stars will help them stay in a playoff spot.

4. As much as I am partial to my old team, I think the LV Aces logo could use a redo. I don't mind the color scheme but the logo is a bit bland.

5. A big parade and a bigger party! 

7. I don't think GMs should be fired due to poor results necessarily. If there is a lack of effort on the management side then perhaps after some coaching if things don't get better, I think having a review process to allow the BOG to fire a GM isn't a bad idea. Usually, though, GMs realize when they can't handle the responsibilities of GMing and step down.

[twists 426]

On 3/18/2025 at 6:31 AM, qripll said:

DC Dragons S98 PC #3

 

Answer 6 to get 2 TPE

 

1. We passed 12 games played bar. Did your player's expectations match with reality? 

2. After 0-3-0 start of the season, we are sitting at 5-6-1. What is the major factor of such a strong performance after poor beginning? 

3. As expected, LDN and PRG are fighting for 5th place in EU conference. Who would you bet on this race? 

4. Which VHLM logo definitely needs a rebranding? Why? 

5. Tell me how you will celebrate when DC wins the Continental Cup. 

6. It is implied that EU conference has been dramastically better than NA one for years. What do you think is the best way to change that? 
7. Shall commissioners fire GMs due to lack of management skills and poor results? 

8. Which VHL rule would you change or delete from the rule book? 

9. It's been a long time since community stated that goalie attributes are in need of being changed, something similar to skater's hybrid system. Do you agree with that point? 

1. I’ve been playing surprisingly well, so I can’t complain

2. Simon. It’s still too small of sample size to say we’re good or bad. Simon can make bad teams look great and great teams look bad in the first 20 games.

3. LDN cuz @STZ is bad

4. Aces, they’ve rebranded a few times and they never seem to get it right

5. I’m thinking of an Ovechkin-tier celebration

6. Really not sure. It might come down to NA GMs needing to simply be better

[STZ 5,462]

30 minutes ago, twists said:

1. I’ve been playing surprisingly well, so I can’t complain

2. Simon. It’s still too small of sample size to say we’re good or bad. Simon can make bad teams look great and great teams look bad in the first 20 games.

3. LDN cuz @STZ is bad

4. Aces, they’ve rebranded a few times and they never seem to get it right

5. I’m thinking of an Ovechkin-tier celebration

6. Really not sure. It might come down to NA GMs needing to simply be better

reporting to updaters for not being complete sentences tbh.