Commissioners Corner (VHLM) [1/2]

[Banackock 8,143]

When the position opened up this previous off-season, I wasn't 100% sure I wanted to take on the role of VHLM commissioner. I had given the role a chance quite a few seasons ago, and while starting off on the right foot, I eventually slipped, fell down and was unable to keep up with the demands. This was something that was possibly discouraging me from taking on the role again and giving it another chance. To me, it's one of the most important roles on the site. Though, let's be real here for a minute. Without anyone on this site, it would be nothing and while one job may be more important than the other, they're all pretty close. I knew that stepping into the role, I was going to have to bring the best "me" I could walking into it. The league was a little bit of a mess, rules were everywhere, nothing was updated and organization seemed to be better in a crack house than it was at the VHLM draft. These qualities are detrimental to the league and can not be a constant presence if we wish to have an effective, enjoyable and stable VHLM. So, when Toast stood up to do with job, my interest grew. I liked Toast and knew him and myself would be compatible personality wise. Unfortunately, the VHLM draft was so messy and stressful, he stepped down right away. Cue in Banana and Muffins Cafe. 

 

I took the job and myself and Muff-Boy quickly got to work. We sorted everything out, cleaned up the rules and updated them, created new draft pick trackers, financing pages and did a bit more updating throughout the website. Muffins strongly kicked ass at creating player pages and we held an accountability meeting with the managers reminding them that this site is for fun, that we have lives outside of the site but to remain open with communication with us if they ever need a hand or have things going on. That we understand, but also won't tolerate total neglect towards their teams and most importantly, members. Since and to this very moment of writing, I think it's safe to say we're extremely pleased with the set of managers we currently have. 

 

Halifax 21st @ShawnGlade
Las Vegas Aces @jacobaa19 @Jubo07
Oslo Storm @Laflamme
Ottawa Lynx @diamond_ace @McWolf
Saskatoon Wild @Dtayl @Gooningitup

Yukon Rush @BarzalGoat

 

These guys are on top of everything, have shown amazing activity and the best part about it is, of the names above, 6 of those guys are new managers. Not only this, but are veteran managers have also decided to take on some new blood, help them learn the ropes in one day hoping they can become the next best thing the VHLM has seen. I don't think there's any of you I don't talk to on a very consistent basis, but to let you know, Banana and Muffins are proud of the work you guys have done. Keep it up!

 

What's to come???

WORLD JUNIORSSSSSS - She's back!

 

What an exciting time to be alive in the VHLM right now? We have GM's firing off trades, new members signing up like crazy and nooooooww... though it was tough towards the end, I tried bringing back the World Juniors and folks, we're not too far away from having them get underway. I've managed to clean up the rules, introduce some new things and add some cooler additions that I think everyone will like. We've added a Hall of Fame for the future (likely no inductees for some time), A "World Rankings" and an All-time statistics section where you'll be able to track your every move. Currently, all our rosters have been finalized, the GM's are locked and loaded and we're currently waiting on @Beketov who is working extremely hard and diligent on presenting the league with our WJC file. 

 

It's incredible the amount of players that are available for each nation and to be honest, is overwhelming to see. Fortunately, I had the extreme pleasure of working with two amazing guys who without I would have struggled hard to get this project off the ground. I started hot, but doing the list and everything else may have been the thing to temporarily burn me out. @McWolf @BarzalGoat One day, maybe you end up in the HoF as WJC commissioners... If... just if... this is a permanent role for you guys. Guess we talk next season, hey?

 

Pay For All ACT

Currently, as you know, the only players who receive money in the VHLM are players who joined a little too late and missed the draft. You may have been here for days, weeks or whatever... you got drafted into the VHLM by your respective teams and you don't get any money. You've just done all this work and sure, while it's an awesome feeling and experience, no cold, hard cash. Bullshit? Yep. Because that guy who joined 5 hours after the draft now has the chance to make some of that money and I think the understanding was at the start to help them make up for what they maybe missed on other players - but it's a silly, stupid ruling that will be replaced in the following off-season. It's a little too late to do it now I believe, as others have not - though, possibly and with permissions and talks with @Will @Beketov and @.sniffuM, maybe we can give those who missed out this season a small bonus if they post somewhere for "fairness".

 

Either way, next season, all players within the VHLM - whether they be waiver or draftee, will be entitled to $1,500,000 upon acceptance by the player. This does not change anything else on how the league works. We still post pages in the finance section and allow players to make their pitches. The only things that literally change here is that there is no minimum or maximum and only a set value for offers now and that EVERYONE IS MAKING MONEY!

 

CELEBRATE GOOOOOOD TIMES COOOOOME ON!

Closing Message:

I'm gonna leave this short and sweet as almost everything needed to be said was done so above. To the GM's, well done so far on the season. You guys have done a great job and we really have an amazing core of guys in place. If ever overwhelmed or seemingly busy in life, remember to always keep communication open with Muff and I. We're here to assist you. To the players, congrats so far on the season. You've all done amazing - those who are sticking around and the future is extremely bright for a lot of you. Hard work pays off but at the end of the day remember, if it's hard work on here - change your ways. It should never be hard - always find a way to enjoy what you do here. To my Partner In Crime, @.sniffuM, thanks for being a good CO and not leaving me in the dust to do everything. I appreciate you.

 

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[Banackock 8,143]

September 3rd to September 9th (DOUBLE - donations)

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SMIRNOV

[ShawnGlade 1,010]

I don't think people really appreciate how much goes on behind the scenes. Players don't see that being a GM or commissioner is a lot of freaking work. Not only that, but if you decide to go MIA for even a few days, everything gets so far behind. Luckily being a GM is a hell of a lot easier than being a commissioner, and I think bana and muffins have done amazingly well so far. They're taking the VHLM to new places and the league seems to be so much more organized. Even for the draft, I can tell you guys first hand: It was a HUGE mess. Especially being a first time manager in myself, that draft was giving me second thoughts, yet I stuck with it and now under new commissioners the VHLM can only go up and I'm very excited for everyone to be a part of the new VHLM and how organized and easy it is to grow your player and have fun.

 

Thank you bana and muffins for all the fantastic work your've done so far! 

[McWolf 3,116]

[.sniffuM 1,741]

@Banackock deserves a ton of credit. I've done my best to contribute in discussions and help out here and there but my inconsistent computer access and responsibilities in other leagues have left him in the lead on the commish position, but he's taken it in stride and done a great job to keep the VHLM smooth and fun for the many active players in it. I look forward to the league continuing to thrive with these great members, GMs and commissioners!

[BOOM 8,818]

Scrubs... the lot of you. 

[DollarAndADream 3,357]

Review:

WJ's - great idea.

VHLM money - great idea.

Bana always bringing the great ideas and good articles to discuss on.