Calgary Wranglers press conference

[SlapshotWrangler 864]

1 hour ago, Jubis said:

I 

 

1. You lost in game 7 vs Seattle. How painful was this loss compared to others you have experienced ?

 

2. The VHL finals are upon us. Who are you rooting for ? 

 

3. The S74 draft is right around the corner.  Who is someone you would like Calgary to select ? 

 

4. What are your plans for the off season? 

 

5. What is something you would like to accomplish in the S74 season ? 

 

6. The Wranglers  billionaire owner wanted all players to have their own horse. All players were given a horse to ride to practices and home games.  What are you naming your horse ? 

 

@Ricer13 @Beketov @Jubis @Speed

@Tagger @dasboot @Matt_O @Mongoose87 @SlapshotDragon

1. This is a very painful loss for me personally, considering it was mostly my inability to make a save that caused it.

2. Helsinki. I was a huge Alexander Pepper fan and so I usually cheered for my boys in blue.

3. Han Jee Kuk. It's almost as if a past life is telling me to find him.

4. Train harder, learn how to handle high pressure situations.

5. Continental Cup. What else is there to gain?

6. Sigard.

[Mongoose87 387]

On 9/7/2020 at 12:24 PM, Jubis said:

I 

 

1. You lost in game 7 vs Seattle. How painful was this loss compared to others you have experienced ?

 

2. The VHL finals are upon us. Who are you rooting for ? 

 

3. The S74 draft is right around the corner.  Who is someone you would like Calgary to select ? 

 

4. What are your plans for the off season? 

 

5. What is something you would like to accomplish in the S74 season ? 

 

6. The Wranglers  billionaire owner wanted all players to have their own horse. All players were given a horse to ride to practices and home games.  What are you naming your horse ? 

 

@Ricer13 @Beketov @Jubis @Speed

@Tagger @dasboot @Matt_O @Mongoose87 @SlapshotDragon

1. Worse than my first divorce, but less than my third divorce. About as much as my second divorce.

2. To be frank, (hi Frank!) I'm usually too irritable about getting eliminated to pay attention afterwards.

3. A good dealer with a wide selection of uppers.

4. I might get divorced.

5. I want to score at least 20 goals.

6. Either Mackinaw, Newman or Pigman.

[DoktorFunk 810]

On 9/7/2020 at 11:24 AM, Jubis said:

I 

 

1. You lost in game 7 vs Seattle. How painful was this loss compared to others you have experienced ?

 

2. The VHL finals are upon us. Who are you rooting for ? 

 

3. The S74 draft is right around the corner.  Who is someone you would like Calgary to select ? 

 

4. What are your plans for the off season? 

 

5. What is something you would like to accomplish in the S74 season ? 

 

6. The Wranglers  billionaire owner wanted all players to have their own horse. All players were given a horse to ride to practices and home games.  What are you naming your horse ? 

 

@Ricer13 @Beketov @Jubis @Speed

@Tagger @dasboot @Matt_O @Mongoose87 @SlapshotDragon

1. Actually, I didn't lose. And I plan on not losing here in Calgary! I will say, it was such an amazing series and I'm excited to play with you guys. 

 

2. Rooted for Seattle. Was not disappointed.

 

3. They selected who they could, although Lexi Glass or Lee Xin would've been good pickups. 

 

4. Get settled in here in Calgary 

 

5. Win an individual award. Leading the league in scoring would be nice!

 

6. Barry Trotz, because its funny.

[LatinViking 33]

S74 draft has just passed... Being so, this week we're gonna have draft related questions! 

 

1) What is your favorite draft memory? Why?

2) Are you surprised by any pick on this last draft? 

3) What do you think are the strengths of s74 Wranglers draft class? 

4) what would you made different if you had the chance? 

5) have you been able to chat with the rookies? If so what are your thoughts? 

6) If you could pick any trade from last draft and change it, witch would it be? 

[Gooningitup 1,290]

6 hours ago, LatinViking said:

S74 draft has just passed... Being so, this week we're gonna have draft related questions! 

 

1) What is your favorite draft memory? Why?

2) Are you surprised by any pick on this last draft? 

3) What do you think are the strengths of s74 Wranglers draft class? 

4) what would you made different if you had the chance? 

5) have you been able to chat with the rookies? If so what are your thoughts? 

6) If you could pick any trade from last draft and change it, witch would it be? 

 

My first draft cuz well first time best time lol. Long time ago now.

Yes falling to 41st despite being close to VHLM cap is insane.

Goalies 3 active goalies, you guys for some reason picked so got great goalie depth now.

Likely making a goalie, but im committed now. 

I am a rookie so no

probably weird that calgary added so many assets that just led to drafting so many goalies as GM had to leave and BPA. 

[dasboot 521]

On 9/8/2020 at 12:24 AM, Jubis said:

I 

 

1. You lost in game 7 vs Seattle. How painful was this loss compared to others you have experienced ?

 

2. The VHL finals are upon us. Who are you rooting for ? 

 

3. The S74 draft is right around the corner.  Who is someone you would like Calgary to select ? 

 

4. What are your plans for the off season? 

 

5. What is something you would like to accomplish in the S74 season ? 

 

6. The Wranglers  billionaire owner wanted all players to have their own horse. All players were given a horse to ride to practices and home games.  What are you naming your horse ? 

@Ricer13 @Beketov @Jubis @Speed

@Tagger @dasboot @Matt_O @Mongoose87 @SlapshotDragon

1.  Was brutal loss especially after being up 3-1 in the series. Seeing now how Seattle handled Helsinki we probably would have won the cup

2. Would have been nice for a new team to win but Seattle has lots of good guys 

3. Draft has passed now but we got some great guys with our picks 

4. Train a bit, get a bit better and hopefully come out stronger next year 

5. Wouldn’t mind getting closer to that point per game mark but winning is always number 1 

6. Been on horses my whole life, gonna call this new one Buck

[Matt_O 897]

On 9/12/2020 at 1:50 AM, LatinViking said:

S74 draft has just passed... Being so, this week we're gonna have draft related questions! 

 

1) What is your favorite draft memory? Why?

2) Are you surprised by any pick on this last draft? 

3) What do you think are the strengths of s74 Wranglers draft class? 

4) what would you made different if you had the chance? 

5) have you been able to chat with the rookies? If so what are your thoughts? 

6) If you could pick any trade from last draft and change it, witch would it be? 

1.  For me personally, going third overall in the VHLM draft in S64 was pretty cool, but when General Zod fell out of the first round in the VHLM draft a couple seasons ago I wasn't very happy but looking back it was kinda funny and ended up working out since I played for Las Vegas, who I GMed for a while. I would say in general my most memorable moment was when Tate was picked first overall in S67 and the pick took so long to be put in because Nyko had to convince Quik that it was the actual pick and not just a joke

2. I didn't really pay much attention honestly, but this draft looks really deep which surprised me a little, even with 16 teams the later rounds have good players, which is pretty impressive.

3. Picking Askarov at 41 was a great pick TPE wise, but he's another goalie we just added to our deep goalie prospect pool, and Lafontaine isn't going anywhere I hope. Having a human backup is generally better than an AI because the AIs usually are bad, which would be a strength.

4. I probably wouldn't have picked a goalie and instead drafted a forward since Lahtinen was traded and Rice is also gone, as well as Gunnar from last year.

5. I haven't really, but I'm sure they are all great to talk too.

6. Just based on a quick look, I might have taken Daddy Derek, a forward, at 41. He is just a welfare guy but he's been consistent with earning so I feel like he would be a good player eventually and just be a steady earning player.

[Tagger 2,722]

1. You lost in game 7 vs Seattle. How painful was this loss compared to others you have experienced ?

 

Given that we've lost two finals, this isn't as rough as those.

 

2. The VHL finals are upon us. Who are you rooting for ? 

 

I would've been rooting for Helsinki but hey ho.

 

3. The S74 draft is right around the corner.  Who is someone you would like Calgary to select ? 

 

I've heard good things about this Eoin Byrne chap

 

4. What are your plans for the off season? 

 

I'm going to rest in a vegetative state

 

5. What is something you would like to accomplish in the S74 season ? 

 

Actually have a points tally that matches my TPA earning

 

6. The Wranglers  billionaire owner wanted all players to have their own horse. All players were given a horse to ride to practices and home games.  What are you naming your horse ? 

 

 

Numpty. Because that's what I'd name my dog if I had one.

 

[dasboot 521]

On 9/12/2020 at 1:50 PM, LatinViking said:

S74 draft has just passed... Being so, this week we're gonna have draft related questions! 

 

1) What is your favorite draft memory? Why?

2) Are you surprised by any pick on this last draft? 

3) What do you think are the strengths of s74 Wranglers draft class? 

4) what would you made different if you had the chance? 

5) have you been able to chat with the rookies? If so what are your thoughts? 

6) If you could pick any trade from last draft and change it, witch would it be? 

 

1. Getting drafted of course, pretty self explanatory 

2. Surprised that Thornton dropped so far to us, but a win regardless

3. Honestly could not tell you, seemed like a very deep draft with active players into the 3rd round

4. With my player? Would make him not be such a plug lol

5. Yeah talked a bit with jtv, Kyle and Byrne, seem like real good pickups 

6. Not really sure what trades we made last season tbh, we got mongoose so can't complain 

[Kyle 667]

1) What is your favorite draft memory? Why?

Going 1st overall in S25 was a great honor.

2) Are you surprised by any pick on this last draft? 

I was surprised Thornton fell so low.

3) What do you think are the strengths of s74 Wranglers draft class? 

I think we got a lot of experience and bang for our buck.

4) what would you made different if you had the chance? 

I think we had a great draft, but I'm biased.

5) have you been able to chat with the rookies? If so what are your thoughts? 

I've talked to the other rookies yes.

6) If you could pick any trade from last draft and change it, witch would it be? 

Ah I don't know a ton about that.

[SlapshotWrangler 864]

On 9/11/2020 at 11:50 PM, LatinViking said:

S74 draft has just passed... Being so, this week we're gonna have draft related questions! 

 

1) What is your favorite draft memory? Why?

2) Are you surprised by any pick on this last draft? 

3) What do you think are the strengths of s74 Wranglers draft class? 

4) what would you made different if you had the chance? 

5) have you been able to chat with the rookies? If so what are your thoughts? 

6) If you could pick any trade from last draft and change it, witch would it be? 

1. Being drafted fourth overall. It is a huge honor and I'm glad the Wranglers chose me.

2. I'm surprised we got Luke Thornton. Ain't complaining about it, I'll take him any day.

3. Both are active members and have some pretty good experience.

4. Nothing. I like how Calgary is.

5. Yeah, we talk quite a bit as a team in the locker room. Can't wait to get to play alongside them! They're great guys and will definitely be a big impact on this team.

6. I would have preferred not to lose Ricer or Lahtinen but hey, they wanted a move and I respect them for doing what they thought was right.

[Mongoose87 387]

On 9/12/2020 at 1:50 AM, LatinViking said:

S74 draft has just passed... Being so, this week we're gonna have draft related questions! 

 

1) What is your favorite draft memory? Why?

2) Are you surprised by any pick on this last draft? 

3) What do you think are the strengths of s74 Wranglers draft class? 

4) what would you made different if you had the chance? 

5) have you been able to chat with the rookies? If so what are your thoughts? 

6) If you could pick any trade from last draft and change it, witch would it be? 

1. The time I definitely didn't bribe a Russian police officer to get out of an arrest for vandalizing an opposing team's war room, because it didn't cost me $2000.

2. No, because I don't pay nearly enough attention to the juniors to know anything about them.

3. They're all much better at hockey than my dad.

4. Maybe asked them not to rub their skill at hockey in my dad's face.

5. No, I'm way too busy for fun, these days.

6. Trade for the first overall and draft an inactive, then complain publicly that no one warned me not to.

[ThePerfectNut 563]

1) What is your favorite draft memory? Why?

Falling down in the draft because that means I can prove people very wrong.

2) Are you surprised by any pick on this last draft? 

Wow I'm shocked that Aloe Dear went first overall haha.

3) What do you think are the strengths of s74 Wranglers draft class? 

Active members that earn max TPE each week. Good LR presence too.

4) what would you made different if you had the chance? 

Nothing really

5) have you been able to chat with the rookies? If so what are your thoughts? 

I'm a fellow rookie, but Byrne and Kyle are really chill people.

6) If you could pick any trade from last draft and change it, witch would it be? 

LAS keeping there top pick. Made Vancouver a powerhouse team for the next 10 years.

[LatinViking 33]

Ok guys and gals for this is the presser for this week

 

1) Calgary started slow this season, did it concern you? 

2)the rookies are making an I mediate impact, do you think that this will bring some competition inside the team? 

3)our Goalie has been on point this last couple games, has the team ambience has anything to do with that? 

4)what's Calgary's biggest threat now that we proved we could beat Seattle? 

5) what would you consider it's your biggest strength? 

6) and your major weaknesses? 

[Tagger 2,722]

1) Calgary started slow this season, did it concern you? 

I'd say so, we had some losses I definitely wouldn't have expected

2)the rookies are making an I mediate impact, do you think that this will bring some competition inside the team? 

Well, they're certainly competing with me for points already at least.

3)our Goalie has been on point this last couple games, has the team ambience has anything to do with that? 

I think it's mainly that Lafontaine is very good at what he does.

4)what's Calgary's biggest threat now that we proved we could beat Seattle? 

I think it'll still be Seattle in truth, 

5) what would you consider it's your biggest strength? 

Looking at my stats so far, I really don't know if I have a strength

6) and your major weaknesses? 

Consistently failing to find the back of the net with my shots.

[Matt_O 897]

5 hours ago, LatinViking said:

Ok guys and gals for this is the presser for this week

 

1) Calgary started slow this season, did it concern you? 

2)the rookies are making an I mediate impact, do you think that this will bring some competition inside the team? 

3)our Goalie has been on point this last couple games, has the team ambience has anything to do with that? 

4)what's Calgary's biggest threat now that we proved we could beat Seattle? 

5) what would you consider it's your biggest strength? 

6) and your major weaknesses? 

1.  Nope, I know we are a great team and it's only a few games.

2. It might, but everyone on the squad is a team player that will do whats right for the team.

3. Our new locker room has brought in some extra energy, so that's a possibility.

4. I wouldn't say we've proven we can beat them if we lost to them in the conference finals last year, but the Wolves look like the best team in the conference as of now.

5. Zod's big body intimidates his opponents and puts them in a daze, which is how he makes plays.

6. Zod isn't a scorer, and he is too passive sometimes, but this year he is looking to shoot the puck more.

[SlapshotWrangler 864]

On 9/20/2020 at 3:15 PM, LatinViking said:

Ok guys and gals for this is the presser for this week

 

1) Calgary started slow this season, did it concern you? 

2)the rookies are making an I mediate impact, do you think that this will bring some competition inside the team? 

3)our Goalie has been on point this last couple games, has the team ambience has anything to do with that? 

4)what's Calgary's biggest threat now that we proved we could beat Seattle? 

5) what would you consider it's your biggest strength? 

6) and your major weaknesses? 

1. We’ve gone through tough starts before. I wasn’t too concerned, just focused on playing my best. Though, I do get more worried s the season goes on.

2. Yeah, just a bit of it though. We’re just one big hockey family here.

3. The calm and inclusive atmosphere has really helped me settle down when I need it.

4. Vancouver’s looking hot but I’d personally go with Seattle.

5. My biggest strength would be reaction time and puck awareness.

6. A major weakness of mine is that I can’t seem to stay consistent.

[Mongoose87 387]

On 9/20/2020 at 5:15 PM, LatinViking said:

Ok guys and gals for this is the presser for this week

 

1) Calgary started slow this season, did it concern you? 

2)the rookies are making an I mediate impact, do you think that this will bring some competition inside the team? 

3)our Goalie has been on point this last couple games, has the team ambience has anything to do with that? 

4)what's Calgary's biggest threat now that we proved we could beat Seattle? 

5) what would you consider it's your biggest strength? 

6) and your major weaknesses? 

1. I wasn't sure what to think. I knew we were in transition, so I thought there could be growing pains, but I also knew we were doing a lot of things right.

2. The young guns are improving, and it's definitely doing to give management options when they set the lineups.

3. I've been slipping Adderall into his water.

4. Fear itself.

5. My experience with the sim engine.

6. My baby waking me up at night, so I'm too tired to remember to do my PTs.

[Kyle 667]

1) Calgary started slow this season, did it concern you? 

I think we are all starting slow but we'll pull it together as the season goes along. No worries

2)the rookies are making an I mediate impact, do you think that this will bring some competition inside the team? 

I need to be better for sure. I'm doing my best to get better every day.

3)our Goalie has been on point this last couple games, has the team ambience has anything to do with that? 

I think it's mostly him being in the zone.

4)what's Calgary's biggest threat now that we proved we could beat Seattle? 

Every team is a challenge.

5) what would you consider it's your biggest strength? 

Work ethic

6) and your major weaknesses? 

I have a lot of room to grow and we are competing now.

[ThePerfectNut 563]

1) Calgary started slow this season, did it concern you?

Not at all. We are the best defensive team, we just needed to click eventually on offense. It looks like we are right now too, getting 5 big Wins against top EU teams.

 

2)The rookies are making an I mediate impact, do you think that this will bring some competition inside the team?

Some competition inside the team, not at all. We, the rookies, know our roles and we are just trying to fulfill it and help this team win a cup. We know our time to shine will come soon.

 

3)Our Goalie has been on point this last couple games, has the team ambience has anything to do with that? 

That could be a valid point, he's playing like the very best goalie in the league right now.

 

4)What's Calgary's biggest threat now that we proved we could beat Seattle? 

I still think Seattle is always scary with the great Banacock guiding them.

 

5) what would you consider it's your biggest strength? 

I'm laying the body a lot this season it allows us to have more possesion of the puck, especially from my playmaking ability.

 

6) And your major weaknesses? 

I don't shoot the puck at all which is not a concern for me though

 

[dasboot 521]

On 9/21/2020 at 5:15 AM, LatinViking said:

Ok guys and gals for this is the presser for this week

 

1) Calgary started slow this season, did it concern you? 

2)the rookies are making an I mediate impact, do you think that this will bring some competition inside the team? 

3)our Goalie has been on point this last couple games, has the team ambience has anything to do with that? 

4)what's Calgary's biggest threat now that we proved we could beat Seattle? 

5) what would you consider it's your biggest strength? 

6) and your major weaknesses? 

1. We’ve always been slow starters and is always concerning but turn it around so all good 

2. Glad to see the rookies stepping up right away, this was a big worry going into the season and it’s been good

3. Nah that’s just Lafontaine being a beast season in season out

4. Still gotta beat them in the playoffs to get to the finals and given their track record they are always a threat 

5. Nothing I’m a plug

6. Everything 

[LatinViking 33]

After some struggle we managed to beat top 4 teams! 

1)what is clicking? 

2) what is left to click? 

3) who would you consider it's having the most impact? 

4)we had a couple games with tons of penalties. What happened? 

5)any suggestions for the coaches? 

6) are you happy with the team? 

[Kyle 667]

1)what is clicking? 

I think we are finally learning to play together and we are comfortable with one another..

2) what is left to click? 

I think i can continue to improve myself to help the team.

3) who would you consider it's having the most impact? 

Time playing together.

4)we had a couple games with tons of penalties. What happened? 

I think we let the game get away from us and we need to be better in that sense.

5)any suggestions for the coaches? 

Nope I let the GMs handle that.

6) are you happy with the team? 

Of course, I'm just happy to be here.

[SlapshotWrangler 864]

14 hours ago, LatinViking said:

After some struggle we managed to beat top 4 teams! 

1)what is clicking? 

2) what is left to click? 

3) who would you consider it's having the most impact? 

4)we had a couple games with tons of penalties. What happened? 

5)any suggestions for the coaches? 

6) are you happy with the team? 

1) Definitely our defense. Guys are absolute beasts out there.

2) Honestly, just figuring out what works well and what doesn't. In Jubis we trust though.

3) Dredge/Jubis combo has been great for us.

4) Emotions got flared up, we got kinda mad.

5) Honestly, the coaches are doing fine, we just gotta pull ourselves together.

6) While we might be on a bit of a poorer stretch, this team is still pretty damn good, so yes.

[dasboot 521]

19 hours ago, LatinViking said:

After some struggle we managed to beat top 4 teams! 

1)what is clicking? 

2) what is left to click? 

3) who would you consider it's having the most impact? 

4)we had a couple games with tons of penalties. What happened? 

5)any suggestions for the coaches? 

6) are you happy with the team? 

 

1. Defense and goaltending is the best in the league, just need to figure out the offense

2. The offense

3. Lafontaine is always carrying us

4. We are a team that plays hard and rough, penalties are gonna happen

5. Keep doing your thing and shaking stuff up until everything comes together

6. Yeah nothing to complain, we are in a playoff spot and that's all that matters