KaleebtheMighty 1,539 Posted December 1 Share Posted December 1 Today, I come to the podium with a heavy heart but a clear vision. It has been a long number of seasons standing at the helm of the Malmo Nighthawks. Over the past year, I’ve worked hard in multiple aspects of my life; I’ve published my own book and have thrown myself into a writing career that is slowly taking off, I’ve gotten a promotion at work, and I’m working on being a better parent for my growing children. With all of that in mind, however, my schedule has become very crowded. After many days spent reflecting once our playoff run ended this past season, I have decided that the time has come for me to step aside and allow the team to move forward under new leadership. When I first began as a GM for Malmo, there were a lot of unknowns. The team needed a new direction. The first seasons were a bit chaotic (with one surprising run to the conference finals) but after a short rebuild we powered our way forward to a multiple Victory Cup winning team across many seasons. While we did not win any championships, I could not have asked for a better team or players to GM. You all made the job that much more enjoyable. To others around the league and other GMs, thank you for your support and for the trade talks/deals. This league would not have been nearly as fun for my GM tenure had it not been for the crazy pitches from @Banackock and @Alex along with the many productive chats from so many other GMs. There are so many names to mention that I cannot possibly list out thanks for each person individually. Know that I do remember each interaction and appreciate every single person on the team and who I've worked with in this league. Even though I’m stepping down, I believe in Malmo. I do not do this out of spite or knowing that our team lost, but purely out of a limit of time I can muster to keep the team going at the level it deserves. There were many franchise defining players that I got to GM, and I hold my head high knowing so many of my players set franchise records or will have their numbers retired one day. This is not a complete goodbye. I will still be around with my players and to chat with people in the league. Maybe one day I will return to the realm of GMing. For now, however, the Nighthawks deserve a change in leadership that can bring a new spark into the locker room. I will always cheer for the Malmo Nighthawks. As I have stated in the past…we never forget a member of the flock. I will never forget my tenure with Malmo. I know my time will be remembered, and hopefully for all my players and those I GMed it was a good time. Fly hard and fly fast Nighthawks. It is now my time to root for you from the sidelines. Thank you all. Spoiler @sportexperts show @leafsman @tcookie @RJMW @comrade cat @Advantage @UnkemptCL4PTP @Dom @scoop @Pifferfish @DarkSpyro @Steve @Dabnad @Spaz @qripll @InstantRockstar @Frank @Emperor_Fun @ethanjaeda @AJW @burritohour @NineIQ @samx @Acydburn @frescoelmo @hylands @STZ @der meister @Bojovnik @JCV @Bigb33 @ThePerfectNut @mattyIceman @Lemorse7 @Masu Chan @Rayzor_7 @ShawnGlade @Grape @Baby Boomer @Jason @Sen @WildfireMicro @thadthrasher @leandrofg @badcolethetitan @McLovin @Spartan @Tetricide @Moon @dstevensonjr @Gaikoku-hito @N0HBDY @twists @Doomsday @DMaximus dstevensonjr, McLovin, kirbithan and 28 others 11 14 6 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/153074-malmo-nighthawks-gm-resignation/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator samx 1,175 Posted December 1 Moderator Share Posted December 1 Someone: how many people can you tag Kaleeb: yes In all seriousness congratulations on a great career in malmo! It was a pleasure working with you!! I cant wait to see what you do next!! Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/153074-malmo-nighthawks-gm-resignation/#findComment-1045116 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaleebtheMighty 1,539 Posted December 1 Author Share Posted December 1 Just now, samx said: Someone: how many people can you tag Kaleeb: yes In all seriousness congratulations on a great career in malmo! It was a pleasure working with you!! I cant wait to see what you do next!! You all deserve a tag, you've been tremendous to chat with and be around. That's my way of saying you've made my VHL time special and fun. samx 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/153074-malmo-nighthawks-gm-resignation/#findComment-1045117 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dstevensonjr 441 Posted December 1 Share Posted December 1 Congratulations on a wonderful career as GM in Malmo, you're far and away the franchise's leader in GM wins and games, and I doubt that will be touched any time soon. You've been a pleasure to chat with for off the ice deals as well, which is a bonus. As far as outside the league, it's nice to hear that it's some personal success that has limited your time, hopefully that continues for you! Best of luck with that side of things, and hopefully we continue to see you around the league a bit (especially in net for the Legion!). KaleebtheMighty 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/153074-malmo-nighthawks-gm-resignation/#findComment-1045118 Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLovin 470 Posted December 1 Share Posted December 1 It sucks to see you go, but man I wish you the absolute best in life! You're an absolute rockstar KaleebtheMighty 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/153074-malmo-nighthawks-gm-resignation/#findComment-1045120 Share on other sites More sharing options...
InstantRockstar 1,247 Posted December 1 Share Posted December 1 Class act of a GM, never a bad moment speaking with you. Congrats on a heck of a GM career, congrats on everything going on in your life as well KaleebtheMighty 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/153074-malmo-nighthawks-gm-resignation/#findComment-1045121 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advantage 2,899 Posted December 1 Share Posted December 1 (edited) My favourite GM during my time here. You were an absolute blast and I hope we continue to talk now that you are no longer GM. Edited December 2 by Advantage KaleebtheMighty 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/153074-malmo-nighthawks-gm-resignation/#findComment-1045122 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 3,246 Posted December 1 Share Posted December 1 Congrats on a great GM career! It will be different without you, always enjoyed our talks and lastly, thank you for getting me into GMing to begin with! Best of luck with everything! KaleebtheMighty 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/153074-malmo-nighthawks-gm-resignation/#findComment-1045123 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grape 738 Posted December 1 Share Posted December 1 Random ahhh tag right there. I remember my first player being drafted to Malmo and then getting traded a season into their VHL career and that's about it . Congrats on your tenure with Malmo and putting together a great and scary team. Definitely one of the good ones. Can't wait to see what you get up to next! KaleebtheMighty 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/153074-malmo-nighthawks-gm-resignation/#findComment-1045124 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyIceman 1,229 Posted December 1 Share Posted December 1 (edited) Dude, solid GM career! Thanks for bringing me on when Fire was on his last legs and keeping in touch with me when I came back. Glad you're gonna stick around with your players so it's never goodbye, it's good luck! Edited December 1 by mattyIceman KaleebtheMighty 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/153074-malmo-nighthawks-gm-resignation/#findComment-1045125 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 1,950 Posted December 1 Share Posted December 1 Always a class act. Good luck my friend. KaleebtheMighty 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/153074-malmo-nighthawks-gm-resignation/#findComment-1045128 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank 5,253 Posted December 1 Share Posted December 1 @KaleebtheMighty I always enjoyed negotiating trades with you and I feel like the respect for each other was mutual. Sad to see you go before winning a cup feels unexpected to be honest. Hopefully we see you back in the saddle down the road. KaleebtheMighty 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/153074-malmo-nighthawks-gm-resignation/#findComment-1045130 Share on other sites More sharing options...
qripll 518 Posted December 1 Share Posted December 1 You are a definition of loyalty and respect. Enjoy the retirement, goat KaleebtheMighty 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/153074-malmo-nighthawks-gm-resignation/#findComment-1045135 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrostBeard 2,061 Posted December 1 Share Posted December 1 Good luck @KaleebtheMighty with everything going forward, you are an amazing individual! KaleebtheMighty 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/153074-malmo-nighthawks-gm-resignation/#findComment-1045142 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildfireMicro 425 Posted December 1 Share Posted December 1 Congratulations on a great career KaleebtheMighty 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/153074-malmo-nighthawks-gm-resignation/#findComment-1045143 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaikoku-hito 2,132 Posted December 1 Share Posted December 1 @KaleebtheMighty Deserved much better with Malmo and really surprised that things didn`t fall correctly for the great teams you built over your time as GM. Huge Respect!! Congrats on everything going on in your life and I really hope to see you back at the head of team sooner then later!! KaleebtheMighty and Advantage 2 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/153074-malmo-nighthawks-gm-resignation/#findComment-1045148 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banackock 8,133 Posted December 1 Share Posted December 1 Thank you for doing your part to make the league more enjoyable. Onto the next! KaleebtheMighty 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/153074-malmo-nighthawks-gm-resignation/#findComment-1045155 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJW 2,192 Posted December 1 Share Posted December 1 Really enjoyed my time in Malmo with Bobandy, you were an amazing GM and made the whole team full of life! Congrats on your career brother KaleebtheMighty and Advantage 2 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/153074-malmo-nighthawks-gm-resignation/#findComment-1045157 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartan 4,530 Posted December 1 Share Posted December 1 Cheers man, was always fun to compete with you! KaleebtheMighty 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/153074-malmo-nighthawks-gm-resignation/#findComment-1045159 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doomsday 4,143 Posted December 2 Share Posted December 2 You done good, Kaleb! Enjoy the time with the family and don't be a stranger! KaleebtheMighty 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/153074-malmo-nighthawks-gm-resignation/#findComment-1045184 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg_Di 1,028 Posted December 2 Share Posted December 2 Was a pleasure playing under you with Henry Eagles and trying to win the cup! One of the top Gm's in the league, You will be missed by Malmo! KaleebtheMighty 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/153074-malmo-nighthawks-gm-resignation/#findComment-1045258 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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