Senior Admin Will 4,604 Posted May 8, 2016 Senior Admin Share Posted May 8, 2016 This a very bittersweet post to write. I've very much enjoyed my time as a GM and I'm still grateful for the opportunity STZ gave me when he decided to step down way back when. Admittedly, had I been a commissioner before that I probably would have thought twice about accepting it but, alas, I decided to stick with it and see what happened. I'm very proud of what we accomplished. Being the first team to win back-to-back cups since S24/25 Davos was probably my favorite moment during my run. That's one of those things where the chances of being part of it once are small enough, let alone the chances of ever experiencing it again. A close second to that favorite moment is the insane luck that saw Helsinki get the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd overall picks in the S45 draft. 2 Continental Cups, 2 Victory Cups, 3 Fong Trophies in the past 4 seasons, and 2 David Knight Trophies - my run has been pretty much as successful as I could have asked for. That being said, I definitely didn't do it alone and there is a bunch of thank-you's that I owe people: My fellow S45 players @Phil and @Victor were always the cornerstones and I don't remember ever making a significant move without consulting them. Phil's an outstanding captain and while the Grimm Jonsson vote could be called a popularity contest in some seasons, I can say with pretty near certainty that it's 100% justified when Phil gets votes. @Wasty, @Tylar, @Mr. Escabar, @Kylrad and @Individual have all been amazing. Some of these guys are quiet around the boards but they've always made an effort to post in the LR and they've been loyal as fuck over past however many seasons, so I really thank them for that. Especially Wasty - picking him up basically for free was one of the best decisions I made as GM and he's one guy that I really hope I get to play with again. Can't forget @der meister, @Green, and @Duddy for coming to Helsinki and allowing us to have that early success. Playing with you three was awesome and I'm still eternally sad that Klose never got that Boulet. Also heart is still broken that we had to move Duddy so early. With all that being said, I've been a Titan for more or less my entire VHL experience and it's time for me to see if the grass is green elsewhere. I'm happy to announce @Daniel as the new GM of the Helsinki Titans. I trust I'm leaving the ship in good hands! eaglesfan036, der meister, Victor and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel 565 Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Thank you for the opportunity again man. You did an amazing job as a GM, it's going to be a tough act to follow but I'll do my best to at least replicate some of your success Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedgehog337 3,480 Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 So Dadonov goes to the Titans as well? Wow, Quebec gets rekt, if this is not the joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Admin Will 4,604 Posted May 8, 2016 Author Senior Admin Share Posted May 8, 2016 Just now, hedgehog337 said: So Dadonov goes to the Titans as well? Wow, Quebec gets rekt, if this is not the joke. i recommend you visit the trade forum m8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
der meister 2,923 Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 I'm sad about it too, Draper. Congrats on an awesome GM run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duddy 159 Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Oic Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedgehog337 3,480 Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 2 minutes ago, Draper said: i recommend you visit the trade forum m8 Oooh, didn't see that. Rebuild time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Admin Will 4,604 Posted May 8, 2016 Author Senior Admin Share Posted May 8, 2016 2 minutes ago, Duddy said: Oic I knew I was forgetting someone! Edited =) Duddy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duddy 159 Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Just now, Draper said: I knew I was forgetting someone! Edited =) <3 Wish I would have been more active but it worked out just fine for you guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Admin Will 4,604 Posted May 8, 2016 Author Senior Admin Share Posted May 8, 2016 Just now, Duddy said: <3 Wish I would have been more active but it worked out just fine for you guys. Luckily it worked out pretty well for you as well with that New York cup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowboyinAmerica 2,711 Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 It's been fun going against you too many times for my liking in the playoffs. Congrats on an excellent GM career Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 5,017 Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 :') Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banackock 7,654 Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgins 3,617 Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Yay no more Draper so I can go back to Helsinki In the future and not be afraid of getting traded. Good luck Daniel, you are taking over the best franchise in the league ? eaglesfan036 and Daniel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 5,017 Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Welcome Daniel! I look forward to seeing you in the lockeroom! (nohomo) Daniel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boubabi 4,725 Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Rumble rumble rumble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotAVHLM-GM 1,858 Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Best of luck Daniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight 1,221 Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Well done mate Good luck new mate Daniel and Will 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Victor 10,550 Posted May 8, 2016 Admin Share Posted May 8, 2016 As Draper couldn't possibly remember everyone, a shoutout to @Beketov and @Paramorise for being awesome rental players. Great run Draper, pleased to have played for this Helsinki team. Daniel, don't fuck it up. Daniel and Will 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylar 219 Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Victor and Will 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Admin Will 4,604 Posted May 8, 2016 Author Senior Admin Share Posted May 8, 2016 4 minutes ago, Victor said: As Draper couldn't possibly remember everyone, a shoutout to @Beketov and @Paramorise for being awesome rental players. There is simply too many lovely people for my brain to handle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendrick 4,724 Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 I thought I was getting it! Jk, good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOOM 8,425 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 It was a pleasure.......regardless. Will and Da Trifecta 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Admin Will 4,604 Posted May 9, 2016 Author Senior Admin Share Posted May 9, 2016 28 minutes ago, boom said: It was a pleasure.......regardless. God dammit, I knew I was still forgetting someone. It was a pleasure having you Boom and your continued moral support even after Koenig's retirement has been fantastic <3 p.s. you must keep that GIF on file at all times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOOM 8,425 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 I forgive you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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