Riga Reign Press Conference

[Cxsquared 455]

On 8/31/2020 at 11:26 AM, Tate said:

1. Round one done, what did we (you) learn from the first series against Moscow that will help us in the next round?

I think our young guys like Offerson @Nykonax and Pengu @Pengu need to keep stepping up like they have.  They've given us a real boost this off-season.

 

2. Who would you rather face, Malmo or Helsinki, and why?

For sure would rather face Malmo. Helsinki has been the better team all season and our chances would be much better against Malom.

 

3. What's your prediction(s) for the North American Conference? Does Seattle or DC advance? Does New York or Calgary advance/?

At this point Seattle and Calgary have already advanced. I think Calgary will win the North American Conference. I'm always willing to root for the underdog.

 

4. What do you think of the lottery tournament?

It's an interesting idea but I think it'll take a few seasons to see if it pans out. I do thing it removes some of the off-season fan fair by slowing things down a bit, but does provide another opportunity to engage players on those non post season teams.

 

5. What player has surprised you so far this postseason, and why?

It's not much of a surprise, but it's crazy to see how dominant Erik Summers @Erik Summers has been. Feels like just yesterday we were battling it out in the VHLM.

 

6. If you could help the VHL improve it's user engagement, what would you do?

I think providing a more visual representation of sims would go a long way to keeping people more interested.

 

7. Who do you predict will win playoff MVP when it's all said and done?

Once again I have to go with Erik Summers. Dude has been killing it and I think if they beat us, Helsinki will go all the way.

 

8. What's the best TV show that no one talks about enough?

I was always a big fan of Pushing Daisies. I feel like there aren't enough murder mystery romcoms out there.

 

[Pengu 87]

On 8/31/2020 at 11:26 AM, Tate said:

1. Round one done, what did we (you) learn from the first series against Moscow that will help us in the next round?

2. Who would you rather face, Malmo or Helsinki, and why?

3. What's your prediction(s) for the North American Conference? Does Seattle or DC advance? Does New York or Calgary advance/?

4. What do you think of the lottery tournament?

5. What player has surprised you so far this postseason, and why?

6. If you could help the VHL improve it's user engagement, what would you do?

7. Who do you predict will win playoff MVP when it's all said and done?

8. What's the best TV show that no one talks about enough?

 

1. Gotta get my defense skills up!
2. Malmo, Iunno I feel like we can take em
3. I'm going to guess DC and Calgary
4. No idea what the lottery tournament is
5. Not much of a producer, need him to be more reliable
6. Maybe make recruitment posters?
7. I have no idea, seems like a hard race.
8. Lucifer!

[Kylrad 178]

1. Round one done, what did we (you) learn from the first series against Moscow that will help us in the next round?

Scoring lot's of goals is good for winning games

2. Who would you rather face, Malmo or Helsinki, and why?

Well we lost to Helsinki so i guess in hindsight Malmo

3. What's your prediction(s) for the North American Conference? Does Seattle or DC advance? Does New York or Calgary advance/?

I think these series are over and Seattle and Calgary advanced but im not actually sure so lets go with them for my predictions.

4. What do you think of the lottery tournament?

While I think its a fun idea and gives non playoff teams something to do I still lean towards the idea that the worse team should have at least a better chance at the higher pick

5. What player has surprised you so far this postseason, and why?

Kyl Oferson he's only been slightly bad instead of completely bad 

6. If you could help the VHL improve it's user engagement, what would you do?

Ban Nykonax, drives so many members away smh 

[Greg_Di 1,028]

1. Round one done, what did we (you) learn from the first series against Moscow that will help us in the next round?

We just need to play more consistently and some better goaltendending and Defense. Offense seems to be doing well
 

2. Who would you rather face, Malmo or Helsinki, and why?

 

Well now that we lost to Helsinki, Malmo would have been better

 

3. What's your prediction(s) for the North American Conference? Does Seattle or DC advance? Does New York or Calgary advance/?

 

Since im doing this late, Seattle.

 

4. What do you think of the lottery tournament?

 

It's interesting and more in line with other league. Will help stop teams from tanking on purpose.

 

 

7. Who do you predict will win playoff MVP when it's all said and done?

 

If Seattle makes it to the finals and wins it then probably Rayz Funk! He is always amazing in the playoffs.

 

8. What's the best TV show that no one talks about enough?

 

Hoops! that show is so funny

 

 

[hedgehog337 3,483]

1. Welp, it didn't go the way we wanted. Any thoughts about why this sweep happened? 

2. Do you think I should've been more active in trade deadline?

3. Any last words for @Kylrad? 

4. So whos winning, Seattle or Helsinki? 

5. And who do you cheer for? 

6. Do you feel I became too lazy after winning last season? 

7. Any thoughts on my recreate name? 

8. Whos more cute, hedgehogs or penguins?

[Patrik Tallinder 1,087]

On 9/6/2020 at 2:45 PM, hedgehog337 said:

1. Welp, it didn't go the way we wanted. Any thoughts about why this sweep happened? 

2. Do you think I should've been more active in trade deadline?

3. Any last words for @Kylrad? 

4. So whos winning, Seattle or Helsinki? 

5. And who do you cheer for? 

6. Do you feel I became too lazy after winning last season? 

7. Any thoughts on my recreate name? 

8. Whos more cute, hedgehogs or penguins?

 

1. Still pretty stunned, it always sucks for it to end that way. I guess it's just more motivation for next season.

 

2. No, I liked our chances with the group we had. 

 

3. Nice to share a championship with you, hope to see you back here in the future.

 

4. Seattle in 7.

 

5. Seattle as well, I think they have a good group of people there.

 

6. Nope, I think it's best to not tinker too much with a winning formula, so I wouldn't have made any huge moves either.

[Mike 708]

1. I let the team down no offense no defense no Mann.

2. Can only make so many moves trying to balance cap, win now, win later, and etc.  I think we had a shot with the team we had no new moves needed.

3. @Kylrad?  If only he was better at teaching Nyko league we woulda won the cup.

4. Late post Seattle

5. I cheer for a game 7 multiple OT game where both teams kill each other and have to retire.

6. I don't know the atmosphere around the team last season since I focused on the minors.  This season felt fine I'm not super active enough to know how well you have done but it seemed fine.

8. penguins

[Cxsquared 455]

On 9/6/2020 at 1:45 PM, hedgehog337 said:

1. Welp, it didn't go the way we wanted. Any thoughts about why this sweep happened? 

2. Do you think I should've been more active in trade deadline?

3. Any last words for @Kylrad? 

4. So whos winning, Seattle or Helsinki? 

5. And who do you cheer for? 

6. Do you feel I became too lazy after winning last season? 

7. Any thoughts on my recreate name? 

8. Whos more cute, hedgehogs or penguins?

1. I think Helstinki was just the better team. We gave it our all and just couldn't make it.

2. I think with the cap these days there wasn't much we could do. I think overall we have a great team.

3. Glad we could get @Kylrad one last cup. He had a great career.

4. Sadly Seattle won another one

5. Helstinki

6. I think we all missed a step this season and couldn't keep up with the growing teams.

7. Elvis Nostoppins

8. Hedgehogs. Penguins are sometimes cuter but overall hedgehogs are consistently cute.

[hedgehog337 3,483]

1. Are you satisfied with our drafting in last draft? 

2. How did you spend a time this offseason? 

3. Are we gonna do any hazing this season?

4. Who is gonna be our MVP next season? 

5. Try to predict our performance next season. 

6. Do you think there's a chance to prolong our contention window once our S67's are retired? 

7. The football is back! If you watch it, who are you rooting for? 

8. Am I the only guy who still didn't try Fall Guys? 

[Mike 708]

1. Sure late 1st we got Jeffie seems just about ready to contribute.  Second round pick too early to say.

2. We spent the off-season training trying to get more well rounded as a player.  I expect good things this season.

3. I've already made Jeffie pay into the pool fund and had him get locked on the roof when he went to go look for it.

4. Da Goalie

5. Cup baby

6. I don't know about contention in the sense that we can actually win the cup but we could probably linger on and make playoffs again.  Need to make some trades or big FA signings after this season.

7. Every Sunday Go Bills

8. I havent

[Jeffie43 47]

1. You drafted me, so yes!

2. Not much, working out, chilling, just trying to be mentally prepared.

3. Please no

4. Not Nyko please, go Tate

5. I have no idea so I'll just say middle of the pack

6. For sure, as long as Jeffrenomitsu is here, we'll be good I'm sure

7. Go Los Angeles Chargers! Derwin James is my favorite player

8. Probably, you should check it out!

[Cxsquared 455]

1. Are you satisfied with our drafting in last draft? 

I think we got some great people. Our GM has always had a good eye for promising prospects.

 

2. How did you spend a time this offseason? 

I spent a lot of it sim racing. It's my new addiction.

 

3. Are we gonna do any hazing this season?

I'm never a big fan of hazing but I'm sure we'll have some good hearted fun with the newbies.

 

4. Who is gonna be our MVP next season? 

I think Talli @Patrik Tallinder will step up big time

 

5. Try to predict our performance next season. 

I think we'll make it to the playoffs next season and hopefully make it to at least our conference finals.

 

6. Do you think there's a chance to prolong our contention window once our S67's are retired? 

I think it's going to be an up hill battle but our GM has put us in a good place to succeed.

 

7. The football is back! If you watch it, who are you rooting for? 

Don't really watch it.

 

8. Am I the only guy who still didn't try Fall Guys? 

I've only played a little bit of it. I think it was fun but unless you are playing with friends it doesn't have enough content.

 

[hedgehog337 3,483]

1. The season has begun! What are your goals on this season?

2. As of now we're 5-0-1. Can we keep this up?

3. Do you think we can reach 40 wins once again?

4. Is this the time Tallinder reaches 100 points or more?

5. It appears that we have one more European (from Italy) in our team, @Matt thunder. How fun is it to have a non-NA member in our team?

6. How excited are you on having @Lefty_S coming back?

7. Who are you rooting for in NHL finals?

8. In how many years the ''sleeping hedge'' meme will die?

9. Have you changed your forum theme yet? If so, to which colors?

[Patrik Tallinder 1,087]

18 hours ago, hedgehog337 said:

1. The season has begun! What are your goals on this season?

2. As of now we're 5-0-1. Can we keep this up?

3. Do you think we can reach 40 wins once again?

4. Is this the time Tallinder reaches 100 points or more?

5. It appears that we have one more European (from Italy) in our team, @Matt thunder. How fun is it to have a non-NA member in our team?

6. How excited are you on having @Lefty_S coming back?

7. Who are you rooting for in NHL finals?

8. In how many years the ''sleeping hedge'' meme will die?

9. Have you changed your forum theme yet? If so, to which colors?

1. Win another cup, this is a big year for us so I’m excited.

 

2. We’ll maybe not that much success, but I think we have a team that could contend for the top spot in the league.

 

3. For sure.

 

4. I hope so, but I usually start pretty hot and then cool down as the season goes along, so we’ll see.
 

5. I think it’s always great to have diversity in the locker room. It  definitely creates some cool conversations.

 

6. Very excited. I think he has quite a bit of potential.

[Mike 708]

1. Team Goals win the Cup.  Personal goals don't suck more points more hits more shot blocks more +rating.

2. Well its 5-6 days after questions posted and we keep winning so yes we can keep this up.

3. 40 Wins this season might be a bit high but we are actually on pace.  I expect us to fall down at some point in the season.

4. Who or what is a Tallinder?

6. Who or what is a @Lefty_S

7. None of them

8. Who or what is the "sleeping hedge" meme.

9. No I don't like change stay off the grass.

[Greg_Di 1,028]

1. The season has begun! What are your goals on this season?

My last season before I retire so it would be nice to win some awards and another cup

 

2. As of now we're 5-0-1. Can we keep this up?

We have a great solid team and we can keep a good streak going for quite some time

 

3. Do you think we can reach 40 wins once again?

 

Definitely. Last season for a few players so lets end on a high note

 

4. Is this the time Tallinder reaches 100 points or more?

 

If he is to do it any year, this would be the one. Team is playing great!

 

7. Who are you rooting for in NHL finals?

Haven't been really paying attention since my team got eliminated but if I had to choose I guess Tampa Bay as redemption for what happened last playoffs.

 

9. Have you changed your forum theme yet? If so, to which colors?

 

Not yet, still running default but will look at the options soon

[Cxsquared 455]

1. The season has begun! What are your goals on this season?

I want to build on the season I had last season. I'm shooting for another point per game season.

 

2. As of now we're 5-0-1. Can we keep this up?

I think we can keep up the momentum. It might have been a little too perfect of a start but that's exactly what we need.

 

3. Do you think we can reach 40 wins once again?

I'd be disappointed if we didn't

 

4. Is this the time Tallinder reaches 100 points or more?

I think it's the year of the Talli. He's got this.

 

5. It appears that we have one more European (from Italy) in our team, @Matt thunder. How fun is it to have a non-NA member in our team?

It's always good to have diversity in our team. I think the different perspective helps us have a leg up on the other teams.

 

6. How excited are you on having @Lefty_S coming back?

I think Lefty is who we need to keep up the amazing playoff runs we've been having.

 

7. Who are you rooting for in NHL finals?

I'm rooting for the Stars, though it's not looking good.

 

8. In how many years the ''sleeping hedge'' meme will die?

What is dead may never die.

 

9. Have you changed your forum theme yet? If so, to which colors?

I've been testing the dark theme but I think I like the default look the best.

 

[Jeffie43 47]

1. The season has begun! What are your goals on this season?

My goals are to finish the season among the top rookies in points.

 

2. As of now we're 5-0-1. Can we keep this up?

Absolutely, everyone that I've spoken to believes that we're serious contenders and I believe that we most definitely are

 

3. Do you think we can reach 40 wins once again?

Of course, I'd like to have my player contribute more but it is what it is

 

4. Is this the time Tallinder reaches 100 points or more?

I believe in Tallinder!

 

5. It appears that we have one more European (from Italy) in our team, @Matt thunder. How fun is it to have a non-NA member in our team?

It's always nice to meet people from all over the world and friends and in this case it's great to meet Thunder!

 

6. How excited are you on having @Lefty_S coming back?

I'm super hyped to see the return of Lefty! We're really good friends and it's gonna be hella fun playing with him in a league for once.

 

7. Who are you rooting for in NHL finals?

Nobody, I miss my Caps dearly

 

8. In how many years the ''sleeping hedge'' meme will die?

I've never seen or heard of it so maybe it's dying already

 

9. Have you changed your forum theme yet? If so, to which colors?

I already have a dark theme extension installed for my browser so it's just dark colors right now I guess.

[hedgehog337 3,483]

1. How happy are you with your performance so far?

2. Riga and Moscow decided to unite their LR's to save the locker room culture. Are you in?

3. So a bit changed question: can Tallinder put 150+ points?

4. And can Phil get to 400+ hits?

5. Who do you think is the most underrated Riga player as of now?

6. Kamala Harris told us that 2Pac is the greatest rapper alive. Do you agree with that?

7. Do you plan to vote in US elections? (if you're from US obv)

8. In your opinion, which teams are definitely not going to win this season?

9. Is black+green combo the best? cause I think it is tbh.

[Patrik Tallinder 1,087]

15 minutes ago, hedgehog337 said:

1. How happy are you with your performance so far?

2. Riga and Moscow decided to unite their LR's to save the locker room culture. Are you in?

3. So a bit changed question: can Tallinder put 150+ points?

4. And can Phil get to 400+ hits?

5. Who do you think is the most underrated Riga player as of now?

6. Kamala Harris told us that 2Pac is the greatest rapper alive. Do you agree with that?

7. Do you plan to vote in US elections? (if you're from US obv)

8. In your opinion, which teams are definitely not going to win this season?

9. Is black+green combo the best? cause I think it is tbh.

 

1. I have been thrilled with my performance so far, I never imagined having a season like this.

 

2. Absolutely.

 

3. Idk about that, but it would be insane if it did happen.

 

4. For sure, he's done it before.

 

5. Jared imo, he's been great so far.

 

8. I think it's pretty certain that an expansion team won't be winning yet. I think Chicago will cool down a bit soon. 

[Cxsquared 455]

1. How happy are you with your performance so far?

I'm having the best season I've had so far so I can't complain.

 

2. Riga and Moscow decided to unite their LR's to save the locker room culture. Are you in?

We have to keep the forum LRs alive some how. More people equals a better chance at that.

 

3. So a bit changed question: can Tallinder put 150+ points?

I don't think there's any stopping him.

 

4. And can Phil get to 400+ hits?

This questions really depends on how much the other team insults his mother.

 

5. Who do you think is the most underrated Riga player as of now?

I think DeFenz Mann @Mike. He doesn't have a lot of points but with a 11.11% shot percentage he's got a good chance of putting it in.

 

6. Kamala Harris told us that 2Pac is the greatest rapper alive. Do you agree with that?

It's a well known fact that 2Pac is still alive, so yes I do agree.

 

7. Do you plan to vote in US elections? (if you're from US obv)

Yep just got my addressed updated for this very reason.

 

8. In your opinion, which teams are definitely not going to win this season?

It's still too early for the latest batch of expansion teams to win.

 

9. Is black+green combo the best? cause I think it is tbh.

Only if you want to look like a can of Monster.

[Matt thunder 444]

21 hours ago, hedgehog337 said:

1. How happy are you with your performance so far?

2. Riga and Moscow decided to unite their LR's to save the locker room culture. Are you in?

3. So a bit changed question: can Tallinder put 150+ points?

4. And can Phil get to 400+ hits?

5. Who do you think is the most underrated Riga player as of now?

6. Kamala Harris told us that 2Pac is the greatest rapper alive. Do you agree with that?

7. Do you plan to vote in US elections? (if you're from US obv)

8. In your opinion, which teams are definitely not going to win this season?

9. Is black+green combo the best? cause I think it is tbh.

1 the team did an amazing job.

2 let's drink some vodka my friend

3 i belive in him

4 i belive in him too

5 me

6i don't really  like rap, more house/ edm guy

7 nope

8 not use for sure

9 you are talking to a vegas player, that combo is the best.

[Mike 708]

1. I was to start the season but things have definitely cooled off.

2. Yea baby it doesn't have to be Moscow but 2 teams that have similar expectations each season yea buddy.

3. Sure why not

4. Yes Mam

5. No one the league knows we are all great so no underdogs.

6. If she said it then its definitely a no shes trash panda.

7. Yes

[hedgehog337 3,483]

1. We had a hot start to the season but have seen things turn a bit upside down, what do you see as the cause?

 

It was bound to happen. I guess we're lucky that didn't happen at the end of the season. Now we're again getting points and the future schedule is not that bad.

 

2. Theme week is this week, if you could choose the theme, what would it be?

 

Don't care, just gon get 500 words for 12 TPE, that's it.

 

3. The trade deadline is just a week away, what area of the team should we look to add to?

 

Either a defense depth or a good second line wingman.

 

5. We're having a Thanksgiving potluck for Riga, what food will you bring?

 

 

basically this. or pizza could be fine as well.

 

6. Who do you think will finish the VHL season as the best rookie?

 

I'm standing by my earlier choice, Dakota Lamb. Although Grachev seems a good pick as well.

 

7. The Stanley Cup finals are over, what are your thoughts on Tampa winning the championship?

 

Was rooting for Dallas, but good for Tampa after that last year's failure. They can now sleep calmly at nights.

[Jeffie43 47]

On 9/27/2020 at 4:55 PM, hedgehog337 said:

1. How happy are you with your performance so far?

2. Riga and Moscow decided to unite their LR's to save the locker room culture. Are you in?

3. So a bit changed question: can Tallinder put 150+ points?

4. And can Phil get to 400+ hits?

5. Who do you think is the most underrated Riga player as of now?

6. Kamala Harris told us that 2Pac is the greatest rapper alive. Do you agree with that?

7. Do you plan to vote in US elections? (if you're from US obv)

8. In your opinion, which teams are definitely not going to win this season?

9. Is black+green combo the best? cause I think it is tbh.

1. Not really happy to be honest, but I totally understand why I'm not playing well with my low TPE and all.

2. Sure, I love twists and hatter!

3. He's definitely capable of doing it

4. Same answer as before, I'm sure he can do it

5. Kyl Oferson is one of the few players I know so I'll go with him

6. Absolutely not, that's Don Tolliver

7. Sadly Canadian

8. Warsaw I think, whatever Muff's team is

9. I prefer black and gold personally