Riga Reign Press Conference

[Mysterious_Fish 405]

On 1/21/2024 at 11:47 AM, ke1vi said:

 

 

RIGA REIGN PRESS CONFERENCE

January 21st, 2024

 

1. We are currently above .500 - what are your thoughts on the teams performance? 

2.  What do you think is the biggest difference beteeen this years and last years team when it comes to success?

3.  What does the team need to keep doing to stay above water? 

4.  Riga always seems to get good goaltending - what’s the biggest reason?

5. If the team stays at this pace would

It better to buy or sell at the deadline?

6. In the dog days of the NHL season, what has been the most interesting story?

1. Team is doing something thats right but we are trying and doing well as a young team.

2. Last season team was older and had more experience this season we are younger.

3. Growing, we need to keep growing and developing.

4. Well this season it is cause red panda just well crazy, other than that idk.

5. It all depends on how the other teams do.

6. The oilers

[ke1vi 662]

RIGA REIGN PRESS CONFERENCE

January 28th, 2024

 

 

1. After a rough week - do you think its better to be a buyer or seller at the trade deadline?

2.  Do you think the team has a chance to win in the playoffs if they make it?

3.  What's the vibe like in the dressing room right now? 

4.  AK92 's contract expires this season - do you see him returning?

5. When in the midst of a losing streak -how do you manage to not let it distract you?

6. Who has the best chance at winning the Stanley Cup out of all the Canadian teams?

[hedgehog337 3,483]

1. After a rough week - do you think its better to be a buyer or seller at the trade deadline?

 

gotta hold on before the trade deadline. the team isn't exactly far from the truth, but selling may still be more likely

 

2.  Do you think the team has a chance to win in the playoffs if they make it?

 

everything is possible I guess. especially if we actually can make it

 

3.  What's the vibe like in the dressing room right now? 

 

pretty calm, no panic. we know we still have work to do so no worries

 

4.  AK92 's contract expires this season - do you see him returning?

 

he will not return to Riga. matter of fact he will not return to VHL at all, he is retiring

 

5. When in the midst of a losing streak -how do you manage to not let it distract you?

 

in fairness, it's not even really a losing streak. just a string of not so successful games. I'm not distracted by this cause I know we're playing a fine hockey

 

6. Who has the best chance at winning the Stanley Cup out of all the Canadian teams?

 

id EDM backline holds tight in the post season, might be them

[Will3 467]

10 hours ago, ke1vi said:

RIGA REIGN PRESS CONFERENCE

January 28th, 2024

 

 

1. After a rough week - do you think its better to be a buyer or seller at the trade deadline?

2.  Do you think the team has a chance to win in the playoffs if they make it?

3.  What's the vibe like in the dressing room right now? 

4.  AK92 's contract expires this season - do you see him returning?

5. When in the midst of a losing streak -how do you manage to not let it distract you?

6. Who has the best chance at winning the Stanley Cup out of all the Canadian teams?

1. I still believe that we are close. A purchase of a defender might help.

2. I don't have an answer to this question. Playoff hockey is weird and anything can happen.

3. It is calm and focused. No panic only a desire to get the job done.

4. Given that he had hit the age of retirement, I don't think he will return.

5. You work harder everyday day until fortune favors you again.

6. Canucks and Jets have been the most consistent Canadian teams so far. Hard to pick against them at the moment.

[mattyIceman 1,229]

On 1/28/2024 at 2:18 PM, ke1vi said:

RIGA REIGN PRESS CONFERENCE

January 28th, 2024

 

 

1. After a rough week - do you think its better to be a buyer or seller at the trade deadline?

2.  Do you think the team has a chance to win in the playoffs if they make it?

3.  What's the vibe like in the dressing room right now? 

4.  AK92 's contract expires this season - do you see him returning?

5. When in the midst of a losing streak -how do you manage to not let it distract you?

6. Who has the best chance at winning the Stanley Cup out of all the Canadian teams?

1.  Maybe it's time to sell and make room for Kimi!  Kimi is ready to fly to Riga and help.

2.  Anything can happens IF any team can get in the playoffs, so I'll say yeah Riga can surprise if they can get red hot.

3.  It's a little rough but they're professional about it.  You win some and lose some.

4.  I'm not too sure tbh.  I hope he sticks around for his last season so Kimi can go bwoah with him.

5.  It makes you appreciate winning streaks that much more.  Losing sucks but losing can show you your weaknesses.

6.  I'll guess between Vancouver and Edmonton, I'll say Edmonton.

[ke1vi 662]

RIGA REIGN PRESS CONFERENCE

February 4th, 2024

 

 

1. We took another fall in the standings since last week, what do you think has contributed to the  fall?

2. It's more likely than not the team is in sell mode, how do you feel about that with respect to your player?

3.  Are you looking ahead to next season or is there still reasons to focus on the rest of the year?

4.  With AK92 retiring, who do you think is next in line to be the top scorer/leader of the team?

5. Let's talk positives - what has been the highlight of your season so far?

6. Did you watch any the NHL All-Star weekend? If so, what was your favorite part ?

[hedgehog337 3,483]

1. We took another fall in the standings since last week, what do you think has contributed to the  fall?

 

I guess team believes more in tanking than being tryhard for the 5th seed. Decent choice, now I know what pick not to sell  

 

2. It's more likely than not the team is in sell mode, how do you feel about that with respect to your player?

 

AK is sad. He might actually be sold and not finish his career at homeland

 

3.  Are you looking ahead to next season or is there still reasons to focus on the rest of the year?

 

I guess there's always next season. This season is only for stats and stuff

 

4.  With AK92 retiring, who do you think is next in line to be the top scorer/leader of the team?

 

White Jr might have a good shot at it. Just needs some luck. 

 

5. Let's talk positives - what has been the highlight of your season so far?

 

AK still isn't mid. Well then. 

 

6. Did you watch any the NHL All-Star weekend? If so, what was your favorite part ?

 

Did not at all. Forgot this thing existed, I guess cause no Latvians are there anyways

[Will3 467]

On 2/4/2024 at 12:24 PM, ke1vi said:

RIGA REIGN PRESS CONFERENCE

February 4th, 2024

 

 

1. We took another fall in the standings since last week, what do you think has contributed to the  fall?

2. It's more likely than not the team is in sell mode, how do you feel about that with respect to your player?

3.  Are you looking ahead to next season or is there still reasons to focus on the rest of the year?

4.  With AK92 retiring, who do you think is next in line to be the top scorer/leader of the team?

5. Let's talk positives - what has been the highlight of your season so far?

6. Did you watch any the NHL All-Star weekend? If so, what was your favorite part ?

1. We can't keep pucks out of the net. Need a tighter defense to support our young goaltender.

2. I believe that I am an important piece of the Reign's future and will not be moved. That being said nothing is certain. 

3. Management probably is starting to prepare for next season. Players never look beyond the next game.

4. I am probably near the top of that line. I need to step my gam up first.

5. Getting the first hat trick of the season.

6. Very little. The ending between McDavid and Matthews.

 

[Mysterious_Fish 405]

On 2/4/2024 at 12:24 PM, ke1vi said:

RIGA REIGN PRESS CONFERENCE

February 4th, 2024

 

 

1. We took another fall in the standings since last week, what do you think has contributed to the  fall?

2. It's more likely than not the team is in sell mode, how do you feel about that with respect to your player?

3.  Are you looking ahead to next season or is there still reasons to focus on the rest of the year?

4.  With AK92 retiring, who do you think is next in line to be the top scorer/leader of the team?

5. Let's talk positives - what has been the highlight of your season so far?

6. Did you watch any the NHL All-Star weekend? If so, what was your favorite part ?

1. The fact we are young and we need to grow as a team.

2. My player is doing well as a rookie and it should be a good sign for things to come.

3. I am still focusing on this season seeing as it is my Rookie season and I want to finish strong.

4. ME! Eric White Jr.

5. A good Rookie Season.

6. Team McDavid Comeback vs Team Mackinin

[ke1vi 662]

RIGA REIGN PRESS CONFERENCE

February 11th, 2024

 

 

1. With playoffs out of probable contention, what is your mindset for the last handful of games?

2. What do you think of Red Panda's rookie season in net? (.919 SV%)

3.  Do you have any offseason plans lined up already?

4.  Do you have any friends in the playoffs you're going to secretly cheer on?

5. What player has been the most dominant when facing Riga this season?

6. NHL Trade Deadline is coming up - who do you think will be the biggest player traded?

[hedgehog337 3,483]

1. With playoffs out of probable contention, what is your mindset for the last handful of games?

 

enjoy the rest and hope Prague chokes. Or not, just enjoy the rest

 

2. What do you think of Red Panda's rookie season in net? (.919 SV%)

 

Fine. The better days are coming. But also the low rebound=lots of shots theory isn't the most accurate it seems

 

3.  Do you have any offseason plans lined up already?

 

to blow money fast and forget about the hockey

 

4.  Do you have any friends in the playoffs you're going to secretly cheer on?

 

I don't think so. I don't really care about the season once we're eliminated

 

5. What player has been the most dominant when facing Riga this season?

 

I didn't notice anyone ngl. Everyone doing everything to win games, I don't think there's been any particular kryptonite for us

 

6. NHL Trade Deadline is coming up - who do you think will be the biggest player traded?

 

I don't know. just not following much this season. I guess not Elvis hah

[ke1vi 662]

RIGA REIGN PRESS CONFERENCE

February 18th, 2024

 

 

1. Following the season, what is your overall thought on the teams performance?

2. What about your player's performance? Did it it live up to your expectation?

3.  Are you going straight to vacation mode now that the offseason is here or is there some other things you need to address/work on before packing up the locker?

4.  What is your expectation for next season?

5. Riga has three 1sts in this year draft - do you think this may be the start of another rebuild?

6. Auston Matthews is currently on pace for 76 goals - do you think he makes it to 70 before the end of the season? It hasn't been done since the early 90s.

Edited February 18 by ke1vi

[hedgehog337 3,483]

1. Following the season, what is your overall thought on the teams performance?

 

Wasnt bad. 30+ wins with mixed roster is a fine sign. 

 

2. What about your player's performance? Did it it live up to your expectation?

 

I guess it was a good sendoff. makes it up for the mid first half of his careeer

 

3.  Are you going straight to vacation mode now that the offseason is here or is there some other things you need to address/work on before packing up the locker?

 

more like permanent vacation mode right now 

 

4.  What is your expectation for next season?

 

depends on the trades. Ideally, being a contender. 

 

5. Riga has three 1sts in this year draft - do you think this may be the start of another rebuild?

 

Ehhh? Probably selling the own first may not be a good idea, but otherwise there is a point to sell some

 

6. Auston Matthews is currently on pace for 76 goals - do you think he makes it to 70 before the end of the season? It hasn't been done since the early 90s.

 

cant really answer to this question. I guess he has the talent to pull that off

[Will3 467]

On 2/18/2024 at 9:15 AM, ke1vi said:

RIGA REIGN PRESS CONFERENCE

February 18th, 2024

 

 

1. Following the season, what is your overall thought on the teams performance?

2. What about your player's performance? Did it it live up to your expectation?

3.  Are you going straight to vacation mode now that the offseason is here or is there some other things you need to address/work on before packing up the locker?

4.  What is your expectation for next season?

5. Riga has three 1sts in this year draft - do you think this may be the start of another rebuild?

6. Auston Matthews is currently on pace for 76 goals - do you think he makes it to 70 before the end of the season? It hasn't been done since the early 90s.

1. An ok season. We will get better.

2. I improved. And it met my expectations.

3. Some things I need to finish up in Riga, Then I am going home.

4. Better team play and better personal performance.

5. Possibly. A lot of thing s you can do with three 1st.

6. Crazy to think that this is likely to happen

[hedgehog337 3,483]

1. How boring is a wait for the offseason?

2. Your opinion on that lazy Riga GM almost catching a punishment (1 backup goalie game too much)

3. Any hype for the offseason tournaments, such as world cup or JST? 

4. Which prospect you're most excited to see in Riga next season? 

5. Your opinion on me nominating Fradin as the most improved Riga player. 

6. Who do you think will win the cup out of 4 remaining teams? 

[ke1vi 662]

1. How boring is a wait for the offseason?

 

2. Your opinion on that lazy Riga GM almost catching a punishment (1 backup goalie game too much)

Im a very lazy assistant GM so I really can't make any statements on that,

3. Any hype for the offseason tournaments, such as world cup or JST? 

I hope Jimi Jax gets in the world cup because then I'd be very excited for that. 

4. Which prospect you're most excited to see in Riga next season? 

Red Panda is technically still a prospect to me - I have high expectations for them.

5. Your opinion on me nominating Fradin as the most improved Riga player. 

Easily the top option for this - Fradin is going to be even better next year. I have high hopes.

6. Who do you think will win the cup out of 4 remaining teams? 

DC because they beat Toronto

[Will3 467]

20 hours ago, hedgehog337 said:

1. How boring is a wait for the offseason?

2. Your opinion on that lazy Riga GM almost catching a punishment (1 backup goalie game too much)

3. Any hype for the offseason tournaments, such as world cup or JST? 

4. Which prospect you're most excited to see in Riga next season? 

5. Your opinion on me nominating Fradin as the most improved Riga player. 

6. Who do you think will win the cup out of 4 remaining teams? 

1. Good time to take a mental break.

2. Hopefully he will learn from his mistake.

3. Always enjoy the JST. 

4. Either the Fins will be great to play with.

5. Man has earned it.

6. Rooting for Helsinki.

[ke1vi 662]

RIGA REIGN PRESS CONFERENCE

March 3rd, 2024

1. How have you been keeping yourself busy in the offseason?

2. The Continental Cup went to Game 7 OT and Riga alumni The Frenchman scored the winner - how thrilling was it for you?

3.  Will you be paying attention to the upcoming VHL draft?

4.  How do you think you did on your prediction points if you submitted them?

5. What is your thoughts on the 4 Nations Cup the NHL is organizing next year?

6. Do you expect much activity in this years NHL trade deadline?

[hedgehog337 3,483]

1. How have you been keeping yourself busy in the offseason?

 

I'm doing exactly bunch of nothing. 

 

2. The Continental Cup went to Game 7 OT and Riga alumni The Frenchman scored the winner - how thrilling was it for you?

 

if only this happened with Riga....

 

3.  Will you be paying attention to the upcoming VHL draft?

 

depends. if we still have picks by that point, sure. otherwise, don't care

 

4.  How do you think you did on your prediction points if you submitted them?

 

I think I actually never submitted anything. shrug emoji

 

5. What is your thoughts on the 4 Nations Cup the NHL is organizing next year?

 

uh....what's that. never heard of that before now

 

6. Do you expect much activity in this years NHL trade deadline?

 

 not so much? Not following this thing closely so I can't answer

[Will3 467]

11 hours ago, ke1vi said:

RIGA REIGN PRESS CONFERENCE

March 3rd, 2024

1. How have you been keeping yourself busy in the offseason?

2. The Continental Cup went to Game 7 OT and Riga alumni The Frenchman scored the winner - how thrilling was it for you?

3.  Will you be paying attention to the upcoming VHL draft?

4.  How do you think you did on your prediction points if you submitted them?

5. What is your thoughts on the 4 Nations Cup the NHL is organizing next year?

6. Do you expect much activity in this years NHL trade deadline?

1. Taking my player on a marriage, and applying for a GM position

2. Man got to live his dream. I am so happy for him.

3. As a VSN scout, yes. Need to see if my mock draft was good.

4. I don't even remember doing predictions much less have any clue on how I did.

5. Sounds like a fun international games

6. A couple of teams need to sell. We will see if teams can buy.

[mattyIceman 1,229]

On 3/3/2024 at 9:27 AM, ke1vi said:

RIGA REIGN PRESS CONFERENCE

March 3rd, 2024

1. How have you been keeping yourself busy in the offseason?

2. The Continental Cup went to Game 7 OT and Riga alumni The Frenchman scored the winner - how thrilling was it for you?

3.  Will you be paying attention to the upcoming VHL draft?

4.  How do you think you did on your prediction points if you submitted them?

5. What is your thoughts on the 4 Nations Cup the NHL is organizing next year?

6. Do you expect much activity in this years NHL trade deadline?

1.  Keeping up with the new seasons of Formula 1 and WEC.  Still earning and applying TPE as well.

2.  It brought up some memories of the S87 finals when we were on the losing side, so yeah...

3.  Of course I will.  Some interesting first gens are in there.

4.  I don't play that.

5.  It's alright.  It's too bad they cannot generate enough hype like the Olympics.

6.  Not much besides the southern belt teams whaling.

[ke1vi 662]

RIGA REIGN PRESS CONFERENCE

March 10th, 2024

1. Are you ready for the season to start or want the offseason to go longer?

2. Did you pay attention to the draft? If so, any surprises for you?

3.  Here's a good opportunity to welcome our new prospects @LucyXpher @horoscope and @fonziGG

4.  Do you expect Riga to be busy in free agency?

5. Are you paying attention to the VHL's World Cup of Hockey?

6. Now in the dog days of the NHL season, are you ready for playoffs to start?

[hedgehog337 3,483]

1. I guess lets just move on to the season. Nothing much else to do on offseason 

 

2. Yeah....I was sleeping. But with all of his inconsistencies, Eagles dropped so far lol

 

3. Yeah....but where are @solyom, @ELF_SH0ES and @Isaac then lol. Anyways, welcome! 

 

4. No. This free agency stinks besides couple of good players 

 

5. Uhh...not really. I just know Frost is gming me there hah

 

6. Yea maybe. I guess only Bļugers to watch there though

[LucyXpher 1,577]

1. Are you ready for the season to start or want the offseason to go longer?

I'm definitely getting the itch to get season 93 underway now.  The offseason has been a fun experience so far though with the JST, the ProAm, and the World Juniors kicking off this week, not to mention the draft which was an exciting event.  I am ready, though, to get back into the regular swing of daily games with the same team and continuing to grow toward the VHL. 

 

2. Did you pay attention to the draft? If so, any surprises for you?

I did! I watched it all the way up until the third round because I was super excited to see where all of my Houston teammates landed.  I'm so proud to have been a part of such a great group, with 5 of us landing in the top 10!  I would say that was probably the biggest surprise for me, but then again, we had and incredible group so it probably shouldn't be.  The biggest surprise was probably Devote falling out of the first round. I was sure he was gonna go at least top 10, though I guess there were some good reasons why he slid so far.  

 

3.  Here's a good opportunity to welcome our new prospects @LucyXpher @horoscope and @fonziGG

Yay! Welcome me lol.  No, I'm super happy to be selected to this team and I'm really looking forward to continuing to grow as a player to really help Riga get the most out of their pick.  The expectations I have for myself are very high and my goal is to be a big part of helping this team win a championship in the near future!  I'm also really happy to be joining up with @horoscope and @fonziGG who both also had great players in this draft!

 

4.  Do you expect Riga to be busy in free agency?

I honestly couldn't really tell you.  I've been pretty focused on the VHLM this past season, getting used to the league, and developing my player that I don't actually know too much about how Riga stacks up against the rest of the VHL, what they're looking for, and who's available.  I'm still probably a season away from my first VHL game so I'm still just focused on what's in front of me right now.  That said, now that I've signed my ELC with Riga, I'll definitely be paying more active attention to the team to see how things progress throughout the rest of this offseason and throughout S93.

 

5. Are you paying attention to the VHL's World Cup of Hockey?

Again, my focus has kinda been on the VHLM level for now so I've been paying more attention to the JST and the upcoming WJC.  The World Cup of Hockey is a great event though and I hope that I'll be selected to represent Team USA at some point down the road.

 

6. Now in the dog days of the NHL season, are you ready for playoffs to start?

Well, as a Sharks fan, I'm ready to skip ahead to the draft so we can win the first overall pick and take Celebrini.  The longer this season goes on, the more I die inside every day. Will Smith is awesome though, so I'm gonna keep watching BC in the meantime.

[horoscope 32]

1. Are you ready for the season to start or want the offseason to go longer?
I'm so ready. I'm excited for some league sims to see where I'm at. The offseason antics, such as the JST(despite being incomplete as of writing this), have proved successful in my eyes for user engagement. The JST was a lot of fun interacting with people, and seeing what people have to say on the forum.
2. Did you pay attention to the draft? If so, any surprises for you?

I wasn't available during the draft, but I was over-the-moon with my result. There were a handful of picks in the early rounds that I thought were upsets. 
You never know with these things.
3. Here's a good opportunity to welcome our new prospects @LucyXpher @horoscope and @fonziGG
These 3 individuals are all familiar to me. After seeing their respective body's of work, as well as their point allocations, I can only conclude that these are 3 very solid additions to any roster.
Hey, y'all. 
4. Do you expect Riga to be busy in free agency?
I don't think it should be too busy. There's a few shoes in the line up that will be hard to fill after losing some players to retirement. However, a lot of the roster is already signed from what I can tell.
5. Are you paying attention to the VHL's World Cup of Hockey?
It looks like Team USA is the team to beat, in my eyes. My former VHLM GM in Saskatoon, @Ricer13, is currently the GM for Team USA. Stacked lineup from top to bottom. They're currently in the quarter finals, and I don't think they plan on stopping.
6. Now in the dog days of the NHL season, are you ready for playoffs to start?
I have just one question in response: Are the Oilers for real this time?
A question asked by many before, I'm afraid they might be. 
With McDavid/Draisaitl still scoring at scary rates, GA is down from last season, and a solid 2nd line, they're ready for a run.
Also, Calvin Pickard with an 0.919 SV% in 14 GP? Elite.

Edited March 11 by horoscope