Riga Reign Press Conference

[hedgehog337 3,480]

1. Do you think we're hardly underchieving right now?

2. If so, what's the reason of this huge inconsistency?

3. Are you happy with your personal stats as of now? 

4. Can we at least avoid wildcard round?

5. Any VHL team that has surprised you this season?

6. any opinion on Babcock firing/resigning? 

[ke1vi 622]

. Do you think we're hardly underchieving right now?

At this point yes, but theres still a good portion of the season left to turn things around before playoff.

2. If so, what's the reason of this huge inconsistency?

I feel like the players are currently not in sync as they adjust to new additions.

3. Are you happy with your personal stats as of now? 

Well my player isn'y with Riga but my player on Toronto is having a bit of a dsiappointing season compared to expecations.

4. Can we at least avoid wildcard round?

Still very possible so yes, we held a good spot for most of the year.

5. Any VHL team that has surprised you this season?

I didn't expect DC to be as good so I guess them.

6. any opinion on Babcock firing/resigning? 

It was pretty clear that a lot of people were not happy with him getting another chance. It seems like they were right in the kind of person he was and wanted to immediately expose it.

[RileyL 92]

On 9/24/2023 at 2:50 PM, hedgehog337 said:

1. Do you think we're hardly underchieving right now?

2. If so, what's the reason of this huge inconsistency?

3. Are you happy with your personal stats as of now? 

4. Can we at least avoid wildcard round?

5. Any VHL team that has surprised you this season?

6. any opinion on Babcock firing/resigning? 

1. A little bit but that happens from time to time.

 

2. We are having trouble keeping the puck out of the net.

 

3. Larry was able to hit over a ppg during the last couple of games which is nice but I was a little frustrated during the middle part because he just stopped scoring. It also didn't help when my hopes were up because of the good start to the season he had. 

 

4. We did!

 

5. I honestly thought Helsinki would have done better.

 

6. It's kind of funny because he didn't get to coach a single game.

 

[ke1vi 622]

RIGA REIGN PRESS CONFERENCE

October 1st, 2023

 

1. How are you feeling heading into the playoffs?

2.  We managed to avoid the wildcard round, do you consider that a big success?

3.  Do you have any superstitions  to help booster your luck for the playoffs?

4.  Who was the Riga season MVP?

5. What is the teams biggest strength that needs to be carried over into the playoffs?

6. How is your favorite NHL team panning out in preseason?

[hedgehog337 3,480]

1. How are you feeling heading into the playoffs?

 

Not even sure. We'll just see what happens there

 

2.  We managed to avoid the wildcard round, do you consider that a big success?

 

that's the least we could do, but I guess thats a fine result knowing our inconsistencies

 

3.  Do you have any superstitions  to help booster your luck for the playoffs?

 

nah. just go out and play. I don't believe in no superstition and shit

 

4.  Who was the Riga season MVP?

 

hard saying. Sadie/Kowalski/Marino, all of these could have a case here

 

5. What is the teams biggest strength that needs to be carried over into the playoffs?

 

offensive potential. gotta the this right in the playoffs

 

6. How is your favorite NHL team panning out in preseason?

 

Laine at C is an interesting thought. youngins doing fine too. but blowing 3 goal lead...eh. also Elvis stop being inconsistent ffs 

[sadie 592]

RIGA REIGN PRESS CONFERENCE

October 1st, 2023

 

1. I am feeling confident, our roster is extremely solid this year and I think we have learned from years past.

2. I do, I feel much less comfortable playing Davos than literally ANYONE ELSE.

3. I don't, because they have continued to fail me again and again lately.

4. I would give it to Brian Kowalski; 30 goals as a defenseman is no small feat, not to mention 80 points. The massive amount of blocked shots makes him my lock-in for team MVP.

5. Even depth scoring- if everyone continues to be as much of a threat as they are, it will be very difficult for our opponents to shut down our offense as in years past.

6. Montreal has not been as good as I would like them to be, but it makes sense. There are some players showing lots of promise, fortunately though.

[RileyL 92]

On 10/1/2023 at 7:57 AM, kelvi said:

RIGA REIGN PRESS CONFERENCE

October 1st, 2023

 

1. How are you feeling heading into the playoffs?

2.  We managed to avoid the wildcard round, do you consider that a big success?

3.  Do you have any superstitions  to help booster your luck for the playoffs?

4.  Who was the Riga season MVP?

5. What is the teams biggest strength that needs to be carried over into the playoffs?

6. How is your favorite NHL team panning out in preseason?

1. Excited to get things rolling.

 

2. No, not really. All that we should be focused on is who are opponent is and what we need to do to win that cup.

 

3. Just focused on winning with game.

 

4. I have to go with Sadie. She just led the team in goals and points. She also just had a career year in about every stat.

 

5. Everyone contributing on offence.

 

6. Edmonton is doing fine. Nothing too exciting.

[ke1vi 622]

RIGA REIGN PRESS CONFERENCE

October 8th, 2023

 

1. Unfortunate loss to Prague - what do you think could have went better?

2.  How do you as a player reflect on this season?

3.  What's the plan for this offseason for your player?

4.  Will you be paying attention to the results for the rest of the playoffs?

5. Given Prague's skill and how close it was, do you think this team needs significant changes?

6. Does this feel like the longest NHL preseason in a long time?

[RileyL 92]

On 10/8/2023 at 9:51 AM, kelvi said:

RIGA REIGN PRESS CONFERENCE

October 8th, 2023

 

1. Unfortunate loss to Prague - what do you think could have went better?

2.  How do you as a player reflect on this season?

3.  What's the plan for this offseason for your player?

4.  Will you be paying attention to the results for the rest of the playoffs?

5. Given Prague's skill and how close it was, do you think this team needs significant changes?

6. Does this feel like the longest NHL preseason in a long time?

1. Are penalty kill killed us in game 7.

 

2. Need to bounce back next season.

 

3. Start to bank TPE for regression in S92.

 

4. Only to see who wins it all.

 

5. It's hard to say. I don't think so but improving in every position is always nice.

 

6. It always feels long. The NHL needs to shorten it in my opinion.

[hedgehog337 3,480]

1. Unfortunate loss to Prague - what do you think could have went better?

 

idk maybe sths being a better sim engine. I'm also salty that we gave Prague the best fight out of all teams smh

 

2.  How do you as a player reflect on this season?

 

couldve been better ngl. so many shots for no end result

 

3.  What's the plan for this offseason for your player?

 

just remain at the same shape as it was this season. and get more luck

 

4.  Will you be paying attention to the results for the rest of the playoffs?

 

wasnt paying much, but was aware of whoever won the cup

 

5. Given Prague's skill and how close it was, do you think this team needs significant changes?

 

well knowing our situation with Frenchman, the changes likely gonna come anyways

 

6. Does this feel like the longest NHL preseason in a long time?

 

wasn't paying lots of attention so I dont think so

[hedgehog337 3,480]

1. How do you feel about the retool process I started last week? 

2. Do you think we still have a shot at contending?

3. How hyped are you to see young faces in Riga? 

4. Do you think we can snag at least big free agent? 

5. How hyped are you about the season?

6. How is your favorite sports team doing right now? doesnt matter which league

[Lemorse7 900]

1 hour ago, hedgehog337 said:

1. How do you feel about the retool process I started last week? 

2. Do you think we still have a shot at contending?

3. How hyped are you to see young faces in Riga? 

4. Do you think we can snag at least big free agent? 

5. How hyped are you about the season?

6. How is your favorite sports team doing right now? doesnt matter which league

1. I like it’s how I end up here with the Fradin trade. 

2. Maybe not contending this season but prob competing for a Wildcard/playoff spot.

3. Im very hyped to see my face every day in the mirror every time I wake up.

4. Hopefully 2 the more the merrier.

5. Im very hype to open and close door sitting on the bench lmao.

6. Suprisingly I like the Colombus this year with there new coach and new players. And obvs Boston Celtics 

[TheNeonShaman 213]

6 hours ago, hedgehog337 said:

1. How do you feel about the retool process I started last week? 

2. Do you think we still have a shot at contending?

3. How hyped are you to see young faces in Riga? 

4. Do you think we can snag at least big free agent? 

5. How hyped are you about the season?

6. How is your favorite sports team doing right now? doesnt matter which league

1. It's looking great! Looks like we are getting the bases for a future powerhouse.

2. I think this year will be mostly a progress year for the team, but we could be a sleeper team if things go really right.

3. Being one of those young faces, very hyped!

4. We've got a bunch of cap space and a team that should be rising over the next few seasons, I don't see why not!

5. Very hyped! I won't be super active unfortunately but I'll be rooting for the team the whole way!

6. The Bruins are currently undefeated and I'm loving it! I do miss Bergeron though.

[ke1vi 622]

1. How do you feel about the retool process I started last week? 

Pretty creative seeing how limited GMs are to do overhauls in one offseason.

2. Do you think we still have a shot at contending?

Yes but its all in STHS hands now and if the major reshuffle can get chemistry right away.

3. How hyped are you to see young faces in Riga? 

Always like seeing a new generation of players as an AGM for so many years. Lots of hopw.

4. Do you think we can snag at least big free agent? 

We have a long tenured respected GM of course we can.

5. How hyped are you about the season?

Very hyped and excited for the phase of Riga.

6. How is your favorite sports team doing right now? doesnt matter which league

Leafs are Leafs - good in season, bad in playoffs.

[Will3 420]

On 10/22/2023 at 11:48 AM, hedgehog337 said:

1. How do you feel about the retool process I started last week? 

2. Do you think we still have a shot at contending?

3. How hyped are you to see young faces in Riga? 

4. Do you think we can snag at least big free agent? 

5. How hyped are you about the season?

6. How is your favorite sports team doing right now? doesnt matter which league

1. Good since in has brought in outcast from Calgary.

2. We add a couple of FA and we should be solid.

3. I am glad to be one of those young faces.

4. I believe so. We have cap space and a young squad with a opening contending window. 

5. I am excited to finally make my VHL debut.

6. Same old Pittsburgh teams. 

[HearnNation67 131]

On 10/22/2023 at 12:48 PM, hedgehog337 said:

1. How do you feel about the retool process I started last week? 

2. Do you think we still have a shot at contending?

3. How hyped are you to see young faces in Riga? 

4. Do you think we can snag at least big free agent? 

5. How hyped are you about the season?

6. How is your favorite sports team doing right now? doesnt matter which league

1. It's an exciting time for the Reign! Looking forward to seeing what you can do

2. Yes, there is a lot of skill in the locker room. "Trust the process" -  Joel Embiid

3. I'm excited to be one someday

4. The stars would be crazy not to sign with Riga

5. So hyped. Can't wait to score some goals

6. Good in the standings but less good on the ice

[hedgehog337 3,480]

1. We did bring Sock Monkey and Babay Shrimp in! Is this gonna be enough for us to make the playoffs? 

2. Who will be the unlucky EU contender who will miss the playoffs? 

3. Predict the best Riga rookie this season.

4. Predict the Riga MVP this season. 

5. What do you expect from your player this season?

6. Have you watched Fury vs Ngannou fight? If so, did you like it? 

7. Do you think Ovechkin actually has a shot to surpass Gretzky in goals? 

[ke1vi 622]

1. We did bring Sock Monkey and Babay Shrimp in! Is this gonna be enough for us to make the playoffs? 

We definitely have a pretty high floor!

2. Who will be the unlucky EU contender who will miss the playoffs? 

Prague is gonna have finals hangover.

3. Predict the best Riga rookie this season.

Panarrella looks pretty damn promising after a long minor career.

4. Predict the Riga MVP this season. 

My boy AK.

5. What do you expect from your player this season?

I expect to be amongst the top 20 players with Jax this season.

6. Have you watched Fury vs Ngannou fight? If so, did you like it? 

I thought it was a great fight that should have been a draw but they had to protect the sport of boxing.

7. Do you think Ovechkin actually has a shot to surpass Gretzky in goals?

Yes I do, I think he can play past 40 and even with decline he should be able get past him.

[TheNeonShaman 213]

1. The team is looking pretty dangerous now! We've got a very deep roster and I think we've got a fighting chance.

2. I think Malmo might not make it. They've got high talent but a huge gap between top players and depth.

3. Shubham Anand is looking like he's going to have a great rookie year.

4. Easily AK, going to be the driving force everywhere on the ice. (Dark horse MVP is Tucker Jr)

5. Hoping to see 30 points at least. Solid depth player production would be great.

7. Definitely. He's got the finish line in sight and I think it's only a matter of time.

[Will3 420]

On 10/29/2023 at 12:52 PM, hedgehog337 said:

1. We did bring Sock Monkey and Babay Shrimp in! Is this gonna be enough for us to make the playoffs? 

2. Who will be the unlucky EU contender who will miss the playoffs? 

3. Predict the best Riga rookie this season.

4. Predict the Riga MVP this season. 

5. What do you expect from your player this season?

6. Have you watched Fury vs Ngannou fight? If so, did you like it? 

7. Do you think Ovechkin actually has a shot to surpass Gretzky in goals? 

1. I believe that it is. We have a solid core.

2. I have questions about the Helsinki Titans depth.

3. Probably me,but I believe that Reginald the Dodo will have an underrated season.

4. AK is a leader who will take us far.

5. I expect to be a team leader in points.

6. I did not watch it. No pay per view for me.

7. Baring something tragic, yes. He is still a great scorer and should at least get close

[ke1vi 622]

RIGA REIGN PRESS CONFERENCE

November 5th, 2023

 

1. We have a modest 6-3-0 start to the season, how are you feeling about that?

2.  Is this one of the strongest Euro Conferences we've seen in a long time?

3.  With the significant amount of change to the team, how has it been so easy for the new players to adjust?

4.  With AK leading the team in scoring, is hedge literally putting the team on his back?

5. What's the key to staying on pace with the higher end teams like Prague?

6. If you were a player on the San Jose Sharks, how do you think you'd be handling this start to the season?

[Will3 420]

On 11/5/2023 at 9:14 AM, ke1vi said:

RIGA REIGN PRESS CONFERENCE

November 5th, 2023

 

1. We have a modest 6-3-0 start to the season, how are you feeling about that?

2.  Is this one of the strongest Euro Conferences we've seen in a long time?

3.  With the significant amount of change to the team, how has it been so easy for the new players to adjust?

4.  With AK leading the team in scoring, is hedge literally putting the team on his back?

5. What's the key to staying on pace with the higher end teams like Prague?

6. If you were a player on the San Jose Sharks, how do you think you'd be handling this start to the season?

1. It is a solid start. Not great but not bad.

2. Six soild contenders in the same conference is not weak.

3. I spent an extra season in the VHLE to prepare.

4. He is carrying this team so far at least.

5. We trust in our depth to produce.

6. I was in a similar situation in my first season of VHLE play. I worked hard and eventually got traded out. That how I would handle this situation. Work hard and let the rebuild take it's course.

[hedgehog337 3,480]

1. 16-6-1. Is this possible to keep this good form for the rest of the season? 

2. Your early Riga MVP? 

3. How is your player doing so far? 

4. Can Anand make a push for Rookie of the year award? 

5. Can Shrimp make a push for the Beketov award (most assists)?

6. How is your VHFL team doing so far? 

7. Do you enjoy fall so far?  

[Will3 420]

On 11/12/2023 at 1:40 PM, hedgehog337 said:

1. 16-6-1. Is this possible to keep this good form for the rest of the season? 

2. Your early Riga MVP? 

3. How is your player doing so far? 

4. Can Anand make a push for Rookie of the year award? 

5. Can Shrimp make a push for the Beketov award (most assists)?

6. How is your VHFL team doing so far? 

7. Do you enjoy fall so far?  

1. Probably not. We will hit a dip at some point but if we can hit a upswing come the playoffs, we know we can win.

2. Definitely AK. Man has been incredible. 

3. Solid production men's I am happy.

4. I believe so. I need to produce more TPE.

5. He is a great passer so I believe he has a chance.

6. Haven't had a chance to check, but if things are going like last season, I should be doing well.

7. I have been busy or injured all of last week. It is all hard, time consuming work.  I can handle it.

[ke1vi 622]

RIGA REIGN PRESS CONFERENCE

November 19th, 2023

 

1. How does it feel to be sitting at the top of the standings?

2.  This team had significant change over the offseason, how do you think it gelled so well to become an elite team?

3.  We're at the  halfway point of the season, what's the message in the room for the second half?

4.  How disappointed will you me if Henry Tucker Jr doesn't win any goalie awards?

5. 6 of top 7 teams are in the Euro Conference, does it feel like a one sided league?

6. What do you think of the NHL Global Series (i.e, four teams played in Sweden) - should that do it every year with other countries?