Calgary Wranglers press conference

[DollarAndADream 3,356]

On 8/7/2022 at 8:41 PM, Ben said:

Week ending august 14th 

 

 

1. We are in the playoffs what is your mindset coming forward?

 

2. Do you feel Calgary can bring home the trophy?

 

3. Would your rather play for a extremely offensive team, or a extremely defensive team.

 

4. What so your favorite part of the VHL off season?

 

5. Are you hyped for the first ever Calgary mma off season tournament?

 

6. Would you rather be a hour early to everything or be a hour late?

 

1. Win as much as possible.

2. We lost already, but I still think we could have won it all. We have what it takes. All those games against DC were close.

3. Defense, probably? I love offense, but offense is usually what brings you the individual awards. Defense wins the championships.

4. Seeing what free agents go where, and what teams are going into rebuild, etc. It's fun to watch teams blow it up and who gets who.

5. Yes! Should be fun.

6. Hour early. I don't mind being late, but a full hour of lateness will make you miss a lot of things, probably with consequences depending the situation.

[Ben 200]

 

 

1. Well the season is over, but what do you look forward too for next season?

 

2.  How much do you think salary cap effects VHL teams?

 

3. Do you believe being a really good GM in the VHLE would transfer to being a GM in the VHL?

 

4. If you’re hiring a GM for a VHL team would your rather choose someone who has experience AGMing a VHL team, or some who was a GM for the VHLM?

 

5. What is a funky fact about you that you wouldn’t mind sharing with the team?

 

6. How much do you believe size matters, in hockey?

 

Edited August 15, 2022 by Ben

[Eso 117]

1 hour ago, Ben said:

 

 

1. Well the season is over, but what do you look forward too for next season?

 

2.  How much do you think salary cap effects VHL teams?

 

3. Do you believe being a really good GM in the VHLE would transfer to being a GM in the VHL?

 

4. If you’re hiring a GM for a VHL team would your rather choose someone who has experience AGMing a VHL team, or some who was a GM for the VHLM?

 

5. What is a funky fact about you that you wouldn’t mind sharing with the team?

 

6. How much do you believe size matters, in hockey?

 

1. Next season I think that Sax Justice is going to be joining the Wranglers, so I'm pretty excited about that.

2. Tons, I think? I stay out of management in this league, but I think the salary cap makes it really competitive.

3. Not as much as you might think, being a VHL GM you need to think long term, whereas in the E you are only going to have players with you for a much shorter time.

4. AGMing a VHL team I think.

5. The music I listen to is 90% melodic power metal.

6. In real life? Quite a bit. You can't teach size. And while there are are guys like Quinn Hughes or Brad Marchand that aren't huge and are successful, there are also guys like Tyler Myers or Hal Gill that largely have an NHL career because they are big. In VHL/STHS, I have no idea if height/weight is a factor.

[Daniel Janser 2,174]

4 hours ago, Ben said:

 

 

1. Well the season is over, but what do you look forward too for next season?

 

2.  How much do you think salary cap effects VHL teams?

 

3. Do you believe being a really good GM in the VHLE would transfer to being a GM in the VHL?

 

4. If you’re hiring a GM for a VHL team would your rather choose someone who has experience AGMing a VHL team, or some who was a GM for the VHLM?

 

5. What is a funky fact about you that you wouldn’t mind sharing with the team?

 

6. How much do you believe size matters, in hockey?

 

1. another season with the Wranglers of course, trying to improve my game further and become the two-way forward Calgary deserves.

2. Since we have a bunch of TPE addicted competitive players in our squad, Ricer will have to juggle around with the cap. We have seen the likes of Seattle and Moscow let go Veteran players to make cap space for their prospects (or at all for that matter).

3. Yes and no. Yes, because the principles remain the same. No because you do not have to deal with cap in the E plus you only have to adjust to a limited amount of build as the players are all between 200-400 TPE and the variations are more limited than in the VHL.

4. Probably the former as GMing in the VHLM is more about retention whereas the AGM has more insight in GMing a VHL Franchise (unless they are only used for doing the PC).

5. I am cross dominant which is only a minority of people (cross dominant in this context means that I hold the gun with my right, dominant hand but aim with my left dominant eye).

6. not as much as NA scouts still seem to believe. One of the highest scoring players in my club is 168cm and 67kg (5'6'' and 148lbs for you imperialists out there). You just cannot afford to be slow if you are somewhat short and lightweight.

[jRuutu 2,464]

1. Well the season is over, but what do you look forward too for next season?

Winning more games, improving as a player after getting hit heavily by the depreciation.

 

2.  How much do you think salary cap effects VHL teams?

I think welfare players and their contracts should be ok to terminate without any penalty. That would help potential cap problems some teams may face.

 

3. Do you believe being a really good GM in the VHLE would transfer to being a GM in the VHL?

Depends a little. I assume rebuilding or building a roster is different thing in VHL and VHLE. Winning is the only thing that matters in VHL, maybe VHLE is still seen as a learning league for players and users. More emphasis on locker rooms, etc.

 

4. If you’re hiring a GM for a VHL team would your rather choose someone who has experience AGMing a VHL team, or some who was a GM for the VHLM?

Similar answer as above. The experience is not as important as the thoughts/ideas the potential GM might have in regards running a team.

 

5. What is a funky fact about you that you wouldn’t mind sharing with the team?

I wear hats when I take a shower.

 

6. How much do you believe size matters, in hockey?

Depends on the role and hockey IQ. You need to have nice balance, otherwise I think you might get bullied in the playoffs.

[BOOM 8,758]

1. Well the season is over, but what do you look forward too for next season?

 

Our respective teams are both eliminated, but I think we had great seasons and can build upon S84.

 

2.  How much do you think salary cap effects VHL teams?

 

It obviously has some effect, as there are a couple of GM's that would do whatever possible to create a super team. They can't do that, so hahaha.

 

3. Do you believe being a really good GM in the VHLE would transfer to being a GM in the VHL?

 

Unsure to be honest. I've never felt the urge to be a GM so my opinion is worthless on the subject.

 

4. If you’re hiring a GM for a VHL team would your rather choose someone who has experience AGMing a VHL team, or some who was a GM for the VHLM?

 

Neither. I'd go for someone with zero experience but with an excellent attitude. Who cares if you go winless?

 

5. What is a funky fact about you that you wouldn’t mind sharing with the team?

 

I'm a very handsome and rugged man.

 

6. How much do you believe size matters, in hockey?

 

Fake Hockey, nothing. Real Hockey, it would depend on what position etc, but yes I think it would have some influence.

 

[Ben 200]

 

week ending 8/28

 

 

1. The playoffs are almost over, do you feel the VHL should adjust the playoff format, if so how?

 

2.  What would you say the VHL could add that would enhance the sim hockey experience?

 

3. Would you rather get a GM job on a team that’s really good that already is competitive and has a winning history, or a rebuilding team you need to rebuild?

 

4. With fall falling upon us what do you look forward to in the new season?

 

5. Do you know any other languages besides your main language?

 

6. Tell us who your favorite NHL team is and why?

[DollarAndADream 3,356]

On 8/14/2022 at 8:47 PM, Ben said:

 

 

1. Well the season is over, but what do you look forward too for next season?

 

2.  How much do you think salary cap effects VHL teams?

 

3. Do you believe being a really good GM in the VHLE would transfer to being a GM in the VHL?

 

4. If you’re hiring a GM for a VHL team would your rather choose someone who has experience AGMing a VHL team, or some who was a GM for the VHLM?

 

5. What is a funky fact about you that you wouldn’t mind sharing with the team?

 

6. How much do you believe size matters, in hockey?

 

 

1. Another run at the cup! I think we just hit a snag this season. We deserved better.

2. It definitely affects some teams. It stops people from all banding together to join one team, that's for sure.

3. Yes. VHLE is a stepping stone. Obviously VHL is a whole other ball game, but starting out in a lower tier will always help, especially getting a swing of sending in lines, getting offers, etc.

4. Honestly I'd interview both parties and take the interview process seriously. Both have an equal chance.

5. I used to be so good at EA NHL that I'd get invited to the play tests regularly. Used to be a top ranked player years ago. I used to play a ton in the NHL10-14 days. I still play a lot, but stick to EASHL when I do play.

6. It used to matter a lot, but it doesn't matter as much these days. With how often boarding, blind sided hits, instigating, etc are called, it's less of a factor. A really good skating ability like Johnny Gaudreau, Cale Makar, or Quinn Hughes takes you really far. Even a small guy like Elias Pettersson has a ton of success.

[jRuutu 2,464]

1. The playoffs are almost over, do you feel the VHL should adjust the playoff format, if so how?

Make the regular season go by faster. 

 

2.  What would you say the VHL could add that would enhance the sim hockey experience?

Make a 15 second TikTok dance video be worth a 500-word/graphic point task.

 

3. Would you rather get a GM job on a team that’s really good that already is competitive and has a winning history, or a rebuilding team you need to rebuild?

Somewhere in the middle. Rebuilding is boring, not enough active players to make the negative feelings be worth it.

 

4. With fall falling upon us what do you look forward to in the new season?

Snow and cold weather.

 

5. Do you know any other languages besides your main language?

I can wave my middle finger in the air

 

6. Tell us who your favorite NHL team is and why?

I do not have one. I follow Finnish players and maybe some general NHL stories from the news.

[Eso 117]

On 8/21/2022 at 7:49 PM, Ben said:

 

week ending 8/28

 

 

1. The playoffs are almost over, do you feel the VHL should adjust the playoff format, if so how?

 

2.  What would you say the VHL could add that would enhance the sim hockey experience?

 

3. Would you rather get a GM job on a team that’s really good that already is competitive and has a winning history, or a rebuilding team you need to rebuild?

 

4. With fall falling upon us what do you look forward to in the new season?

 

5. Do you know any other languages besides your main language?

 

6. Tell us who your favorite NHL team is and why?

1. I think the playoffs are about the right length, I don't think a change is needed.

 

2. This one is a pipe dream for the VHL, but one of my favourite things about the PBE is that with OOTP as our sim engine we get to actually "watch" the games play out instead of just seeing a text summary of the game.

 

3. Rebuild

 

4. My player getting back on to the Calgary Wranglers!

 

5. No, unfortunately. English is my first and only fluent language. I know a tiny bit of French, but not enough to have a meaningful conversation.

 

6. Vancouver Canucks as they are my nearest team, and my Dad was also a supporter.

[DollarAndADream 3,356]

On 8/21/2022 at 7:49 PM, Ben said:

 

week ending 8/28

 

 

1. The playoffs are almost over, do you feel the VHL should adjust the playoff format, if so how?

 

2.  What would you say the VHL could add that would enhance the sim hockey experience?

 

3. Would you rather get a GM job on a team that’s really good that already is competitive and has a winning history, or a rebuilding team you need to rebuild?

 

4. With fall falling upon us what do you look forward to in the new season?

 

5. Do you know any other languages besides your main language?

 

6. Tell us who your favorite NHL team is and why?

 

1. Honestly, I don't care what the format is. If you win, you win. If you can't get past a team, then you don't deserve to win. Plus, this is a simulation. It's not like an extra round or something is going to affect your team. There's no stamina or injuries to hinder you. It's just on to the next one.

 

2. Make my team win more championships.

 

3. I'd rather rebuild a team as my own. Knowing you brought them all together and having them click just means more. If you're a new GM that inherited a team and won a championship, did you really earn that? Maybe, but I'd rather just build my own.

 

4. Another run at the cup.

 

5. I know a bit of French from Elementary/High School, and some pieces of Ukrainian from my grandmother. Nothing crazy, just little sentences and different foods, mostly. Greetings, etc.

 

6. Vancouver Canucks. I live there. The New Jersey Devils are always my #2 team though. They're what originally got me into hockey when they were winning championships with Martin Brodeur, Patrik Elias, etc. Then around 2000 I started following my home town team, the Canucks, at the start of that Naslund/Morrison/Bertuzzi era.

[Ben 200]

Week ending 9/4

 

1. We have added some new piece from the draft what are your thoughts?

 

2. How much of a effect do you believe free agency has in the VHL.

 

3. What are your thoughts on all of the open GMing positions we have seen this season?

 

4. Are you in the Calgary fantasy football league, if so do you believe you will win?

 

5. Do you coke or bake is so what?

 

6.  Does the VHL have a burnout problem?

[jRuutu 2,464]

1. We have added some new piece from the draft what are your thoughts?

Good picks. The first round picks have the potential to be valuable players, but the 4th round pick might be more of a wildcard, they do not have the potential yet, but who knows, they might turn it around?

 

2. How much of a effect do you believe free agency has in the VHL.

I am sure it has some effect, but not enough if only so many teams have the cap space. It should be easier to drop welfare players and their contracts, so we get proper bidding wars and maybe even more trades as teams try to make moves.

 

3. What are your thoughts on all of the open GMing positions we have seen this season?

I don't know really, is there more openings than usually?

 

4. Are you in the Calgary fantasy football league, if so do you believe you will win?

Noh, I do not know anything about football.

 

5. Do you coke or bake is so what?

I eat carrots.

 

6.  Does the VHL have a burnout problem?

Yes, maybe, no.

[Eso 117]

On 8/28/2022 at 6:34 PM, Ben said:

Week ending 9/4

 

1. We have added some new piece from the draft what are your thoughts?

 

2. How much of a effect do you believe free agency has in the VHL.

 

3. What are your thoughts on all of the open GMing positions we have seen this season?

 

4. Are you in the Calgary fantasy football league, if so do you believe you will win?

 

5. Do you coke or bake is so what?

 

6.  Does the VHL have a burnout problem?

 

1. You can never have enough players named Justice.

2. Quite a bit, but the salary cap is also a part of that.

3. Not sure if it's coincidence, or if there is something going on behind the scenes that is making people want to quit.

4. I am, and DollarAndADream is going to win for sure, based on the fact that he hasn't made a single pick yet.

5. I make a lot of homemade pizza. I used to also make a lot of beer.

6. I'm not sure... it's not my primary sim league, so I have never given full effort to this one. I will say that I am starting to get burned out on sim leagues in general.

[Ben 200]

Week ending (9/11)

 

1. The VHL 15th birthday raffle winners should be announced by the time most of you answer this, so did you win anything?

 

2.  Do you think the VHL could/should add a stamina stat and stop it from automatically being 99?

 

3. What is a old VHL team/brand that you would like to see come back?

 

4. Do you think the VHL should add more ways to earn TPE

 

5. If your a gm would you rather draft a play that has a lot of TPE but didn’t perform well in the VHLE/M, or a player that performed really well in the minors but doesn’t earn much TPE?

 

6. How did you spend your Labor Day, if it’s celebrated in your country?

 

7. What is your process for picking predictions for the VHL each season?

[Eso 117]

11 hours ago, Ben said:

Week ending (9/11)

 

1. The VHL 15th birthday raffle winners should be announced by the time most of you answer this, so did you win anything?

 

2.  Do you think the VHL could/should add a stamina stat and stop it from automatically being 99?

 

3. What is a old VHL team/brand that you would like to see come back?

 

4. Do you think the VHL should add more ways to earn TPE

 

5. If your a gm would you rather draft a play that has a lot of TPE but didn’t perform well in the VHLE/M, or a player that performed really well in the minors but doesn’t earn much TPE?

 

6. How did you spend your Labor Day, if it’s celebrated in your country?

 

7. What is your process for picking predictions for the VHL each season?

1. Don't think so, but I also don't think I entered.

2. The league would probably need to condense a whole bunch, right now it seems like most teams only have 10 skaters.

3. Quebec City, because they've lost an NHL team and a VHL team.

4. One more "easy" 2 point task would treat me right, since I don't really do tasks for VHL, on weeks where I don't have an affiliate task from PBE to claim I usually miss out on 2 points.

5. TPE is probably king, performance is luck based (unless their build is whack).

6. Haven't done much so far, but might go fishing for a few hours with my kids despite the terrible weather.

7. I look at what other people are doing and shamelessly copy it.

[jRuutu 2,464]

1. The VHL 15th birthday raffle winners should be announced by the time most of you answer this, so did you win anything?

Noh, nothing. I have no luck in anything. I win if others have bad luck.

 

2.  Do you think the VHL could/should add a stamina stat and stop it from automatically being 99?

That would be nice, maybe then we can see more of an effort to favor the active players over welfare players as the active ones would be even more valuable.

 

3. What is a old VHL team/brand that you would like to see come back?

I say Quebec as well.

 

4. Do you think the VHL should add more ways to earn TPE

I think TikTok should be utilized more. And why not other forums/platforms. As long as the piece somehow mentions VHL, and includes a link, I think those pieces would be valuable in promoting the place and also fun ways to earn TPE.

 

5. If your a gm would you rather draft a play that has a lot of TPE but didn’t perform well in the VHLE/M, or a player that performed really well in the minors but doesn’t earn much TPE?

Depends on the build, but the TPE earner has higher potential, so I would pick them.

 

 

6. How did you spend your Labor Day, if it’s celebrated in your country?

Not celebrated here, I think.

[diacope 1,696]

On 9/4/2022 at 11:57 PM, Ben said:

Week ending (9/11)

 

1. The VHL 15th birthday raffle winners should be announced by the time most of you answer this, so did you win anything?

Rigged rigg rigged rigggeed rig

 

2.  Do you think the VHL could/should add a stamina stat and stop it from automatically being 99?

No or we would need more players / multis

 

3. What is a old VHL team/brand that you would like to see come back?

Don't care much for the past, time for the future is vital and we need to keep changing to evolve into another beast that the night can whisk away

 

4. Do you think the VHL should add more ways to earn TPE

Of course, I feel like I'm trapped in a box

 

5. If your a gm would you rather draft a play that has a lot of TPE but didn’t perform well in the VHLE/M, or a player that performed really well in the minors but doesn’t earn much TPE?

No comment, everybody likes to do it their own way and you don't have to stick with the same brain waves

 

On 9/4/2022 at 11:57 PM, Ben said:

6. How did you spend your Labor Day, if it’s celebrated in your country?

The same as I spend everyday, bored and lonely.. Thankfully I have the VHL 

 

7. What is your process for picking predictions for the VHL each season?

Go with your gut and make sure you know a few things about the league

 

[DollarAndADream 3,356]

On 9/4/2022 at 8:57 PM, Ben said:

Week ending (9/11)

 

1. The VHL 15th birthday raffle winners should be announced by the time most of you answer this, so did you win anything?

 

2.  Do you think the VHL could/should add a stamina stat and stop it from automatically being 99?

 

3. What is a old VHL team/brand that you would like to see come back?

 

4. Do you think the VHL should add more ways to earn TPE

 

5. If your a gm would you rather draft a play that has a lot of TPE but didn’t perform well in the VHLE/M, or a player that performed really well in the minors but doesn’t earn much TPE?

 

6. How did you spend your Labor Day, if it’s celebrated in your country?

 

7. What is your process for picking predictions for the VHL each season?

 

1. Nothing besides being a part of this great community.

2. If teams have enough players, then yes. It will stop teams from using their top guy on every single line.

3. Quebec City Meute was a fun team to be on, although it changed to Vancouver Wolves because of the name's history.

4. Sure, why not. Always nice to have options.

5. More TPE.

6. I was camping!

[Ben 200]

Week ending 9/18

 

1. The VHL season is underway, your thoughts?

 

2. NFL season up starting up again are you watching?

 

3. What is a player in the VHLM or E you can’t wait to see in the big leagues 

 

4. What is your favorite VHLM team

 

5. Who is your favorite VHL player besides yours?

 

6. What VHL “era” do you think was the best and why?

[jRuutu 2,464]

1. The VHL season is underway, your thoughts?

Nice to get the season rolling, I have been waiting for a long time!

 

2. NFL season up starting up again are you watching?

Naah, not really. I am not a follower of the sport.

 

3. What is a player in the VHLM or E you can’t wait to see in the big leagues 

From E, players like Charles Williams and Black MacTavish, we need more forwards who are willing to throw their body around, we need more hitters.

 

4. What is your favorite VHLM team

Houston maybe, I like the logo

 

5. Who is your favorite VHL player besides yours?

I don't have any. I only follow my player. I only care about my player.

 

6. What VHL “era” do you think was the best and why?

I only remember the Meta era, so I will say the Meta era

Edited September 13, 2022 by jRuutu

[Eso 117]

On 9/12/2022 at 7:37 PM, Ben said:

Week ending 9/18

 

1. The VHL season is underway, your thoughts?

 

2. NFL season up starting up again are you watching?

 

3. What is a player in the VHLM or E you can’t wait to see in the big leagues 

 

4. What is your favorite VHLM team

 

5. Who is your favorite VHL player besides yours?

 

6. What VHL “era” do you think was the best and why?

1. It is. Are we doing good? I don't know! I think we're doing okay. A little above .500 I think?

2. I'm not a huge NFL. I'm in Wranglers fantasy, but barely pay attention. I used to be into it more, but I watch hockey, baseball, soccer, curling, and Canadian football more than I watch NFL.

3. Ty Justice because the only thing better than Justice is Double Justice.

4. I've got a soft spot for Saskatoon because I played for them with one of my players, and also my mom and her family are originally from Saskatoon.

5. Whatever Phil's current player is, Phil is a fucking beauty.

6. I've only been around since S75, but the league seems like it's in an okay spot right now.

[DollarAndADream 3,356]

On 9/12/2022 at 7:37 PM, Ben said:

Week ending 9/18

 

1. The VHL season is underway, your thoughts?

 

2. NFL season up starting up again are you watching?

 

3. What is a player in the VHLM or E you can’t wait to see in the big leagues 

 

4. What is your favorite VHLM team

 

5. Who is your favorite VHL player besides yours?

 

6. What VHL “era” do you think was the best and why?

1. We've been decent. Could be better for sure. We'll turn it around.

2. I've watched a little. Some Seahawks, some Broncos, some Chiefs and Buccs.

3. Probably someone like MacTavish.

4. Ottawa Lynx. It's the first ever team that I played for on VHLForum.com.

5. Any of my teammates.

6. I'll say the era that Toronto Legion won 3 in a row, because I was on that team. Lmao

[DollarAndADream 3,356]

1. Wranglers are currently 23-11-4 on the season. What are your thoughts? Better or worse than you expected, or exactly right?

 

2. Which Wrangler has surprised you the most this season?

 

3. What VHL team has surprised you the most this season?

 

4. How is your player doing in your eyes? Performing or underperforming?

 

5. Did you expect Daniel Janser to take the league by storm this season and be currently 2nd in points?

 

6. Not VHL related, how excited are you for the NHL season to start?

[Daniel Janser 2,174]

9 hours ago, DollarAndADream said:

1. Wranglers are currently 23-11-4 on the season. What are your thoughts? Better or worse than you expected, or exactly right?

 

2. Which Wrangler has surprised you the most this season?

 

3. What VHL team has surprised you the most this season?

 

4. How is your player doing in your eyes? Performing or underperforming?

 

5. Did you expect Daniel Janser to take the league by storm this season and be currently 2nd in points?

 

6. Not VHL related, how excited are you for the NHL season to start?

 

1. I think we are more or less where I expected us to be, among the top dogs of the NA conference.

2. Leandro has certainly taken a leap compared to last year and Marcel's +/- rating is astounding for a low TPE rookie.

3. I would not have thought that Helsinki with all this off-season drama would be as competitive as they are right now.

4. My player is doing alright (still cannot believe that I was behind my brother in GWG for a while though)

5. No, I expected a decent season along the lines I had previously. This comes as much as a surprise as to anyone else (I have not even drafted myself in the VHFL).

6. I am curious what will happen with all the cap issues (last time I checked most of the league were above cap and those who weren't did not have a full squad) and if Colorado can repeat.