Riga Reign Press Conference

[v.2 1,475]

On 3/2/2025 at 10:10 AM, Steve said:

Presser for the week ending 3/9

 

1. We have a new GM, should we buy him a gift?
2. Looks like there won't be any trades and we are making one last run, thoughts?
3. Are there any goals you have set for this upcoming season?
4. Do you think we will make the playoffs?
5. If you could change your position right now, would you?
6. We have an actual locker room. Does that make you want to chat more? 

 

1. Yes. Or send me money.  They don't pay me enough for this shit.

2. Not ideal long term on the management side but I'm happy to have put us in a position to compete and give our vets one last run!  Some nice HoF careers in the making as well that hopefully continue.

3. Make the playoffs, more than a wildcard spot ideally.

4. Yes, I believe I've positioned the team to do so!

5. No, attempting to make a sniper with my player.

6. I like a solid locker room culture, It's nice to have a little secret area strictly for the current roster.

[zepheter 621]

On 3/2/2025 at 8:40 AM, Steve said:

1. We have a new GM, should we buy him a gift?
2. Looks like there won't be any trades and we are making one last run, thoughts?
3. Are there any goals you have set for this upcoming season?
4. Do you think we will make the playoffs?
5. If you could change your position right now, would you?
6. We have an actual locker room. Does that make you want to chat more? 

1. Absolutely, but the best I can do is a Toyota Prius.

2. Let's get it done for Gunner and Targaryen. Two all-time greats that deserve another crack at a cup. I think if we're trending towards a playoff berth we should absolutely look to buy. Just have to wait and see what we can do. 

3. I'm 1 point off of 400 on the career. If I can get to 450 I'll be more than happy. Aiming for 160 blocked shots because I love my goalies. Please tell someone to fix the career stats page in the portal because I can't sort by shots blocked and I'm chasing history here boys.

4. I'm not sure. We have one of the best forward lines in the league. Not too much forward depth, but it's enough to make the playoffs. Defense looks rough. My player is definitely going to be more impactful towards the end of the season because depreciation hit like a mack truck, but I'm not sure I will be enough. Panda in net will likely be our X factor if we want to make the playoffs. Maybe we upgrade closer to the deadline?

5. No. I'm confident that my build is going to help keep pucks out of our zone and can chip in occasionally on offense. At the moment that's what we need.

6. Absolutely it does. You know, it's just a sim league and we want our players to do well, but at the end of the day there's a real person on the other side of the screen that's probably just as much of a hockey nerd as I am. I've made some good friends in the few LRs I have been in.

[Steve 2,052]

Presser for the week ending 3/16

 

1. Are you ready for the season to start?
2. Do you need to keep building your player or are you set?
3. How do you think the team is looking?
4. Did you really think Riga would be a complete team after missing all the trades?
5. I see us making a dent in the playoffs, what do you think?
6. What team looks like a contender at this point of the off season?
 

[v.2 1,475]

On 3/9/2025 at 10:14 AM, Steve said:

Presser for the week ending 3/16

 

1. Are you ready for the season to start?
2. Do you need to keep building your player or are you set?
3. How do you think the team is looking?
4. Did you really think Riga would be a complete team after missing all the trades?
5. I see us making a dent in the playoffs, what do you think?
6. What team looks like a contender at this point of the off season?
 

 

1. Ready, roster is set and I am getting excited to see how we perform

2. Just a rookie so definitely going to keep building, going for a sniper forward but its a bit hard with the hybrid builds so will take some time.

3. Looking solid, was happy to piece together a squad with the time and assets I had inherited.

4. Not really but I knew there was still time to put in some work!

5. Definitely, the EU is pretty open outside the top 2 teams in Davos in Moscow it seems.

6. Davos, Moscow, Toronto, New York.  Maybe Vancouver if they can make some juicy deadline deals to fill their holes.

[zepheter 621]

On 3/9/2025 at 8:44 AM, Steve said:

Presser for the week ending 3/16

 

1. Are you ready for the season to start?
2. Do you need to keep building your player or are you set?
3. How do you think the team is looking?
4. Did you really think Riga would be a complete team after missing all the trades?
5. I see us making a dent in the playoffs, what do you think?
6. What team looks like a contender at this point of the off season?
 

1. It always feels like the offseason drags out a bit, but I don't mind it. I could use another week to update before the season starts anyways.

2. I'm pretty close to set. I was convinced to recreate for the S99 class. Looks like they need some help. 

3. We're definitely weaker than last season, but maybe we can put something together here.

4. The only answer is no. It really put us behind the ball, but maybe we can make it work. I'm putting my trust in v2.

5. We have one of the best playoff performers of all time, and an elite top line. A weak defense could be an issue, but if goaltending can be a strength for us. Why not?

6. It sure as shit isn't Warsaw. That team looks brutal. Seattle could legitimately repeat. Vancouver, Moscow, and Davos are all the top teams for me.

[Steve 2,052]

Presser for the week ending 3/23

 

1. What did you think after the first sim? Did you have a "Ut Oh" moment?
2. Can you see your player doing better this season?
3. Anything that has surprised you in the early going?
4. I think we might finish better than a wildcard team, thoughts?
5. Anything fun, strange or downright crazy happen to you this week?
6. What is your favorite group, like in music?

[Steve 2,052]

Presser for the week ending 3/30

 

1. Look at the team go, are you surprised?
2. What team do you consider being our biggest rival?
3. Do you look forward to updates and gaining skills?
4. We had a line change, what do you think about it?
5. I say we finish 3rd in our conference and make it to the finals. What do you think?
6. How many times have you used a press conference for a weekly task?

[Lemorse7 1,049]

On 3/23/2025 at 12:23 AM, Steve said:

Presser for the week ending 3/30

 

1. Look at the team go, are you surprised?
2. What team do you consider being our biggest rival?
3. Do you look forward to updates and gaining skills?
4. We had a line change, what do you think about it?
5. I say we finish 3rd in our conference and make it to the finals. What do you think?
6. How many times have you used a press conference for a weekly task?

1. hell no we are definitely missing Fradin and Shubham but the management did some great move to keep us in the contending chance to win it all.

2. Moscow always and ferever, also Seattle for the NA conference. 

3. I look forward to not update and keeping my skills for my old panda ass not being bad. 

4. Idk I stop puck for a living. the only lines I care about is the goal line.

5. yessir I like it also like why not winning it all. 

6. I used to do it sometimes but now I think its going to be a weekly thing for me. 

[Steve 2,052]

Presser for the week ending 4/6

 

1. Riga has been hanging in a playoff spot, do you think we will end up in a wildcard spot or top3?
2. The team has been playing hard but not getting any breaks, thoughts?
3. Do you think the league will actually become active with the influx of players in S100?
4. It looks like most of the team are down on stats compared to previous seasons, why?
5. Is it really worth having a player much over 800 tpa?
6. What is the "Meta" build?

[Lemorse7 1,049]

On 3/29/2025 at 6:34 PM, Steve said:

Presser for the week ending 4/6

 

1. Riga has been hanging in a playoff spot, do you think we will end up in a wildcard spot or top3?
2. The team has been playing hard but not getting any breaks, thoughts?
3. Do you think the league will actually become active with the influx of players in S100?
4. It looks like most of the team are down on stats compared to previous seasons, why?
5. Is it really worth having a player much over 800 tpa?
6. What is the "Meta" build?

1. top 3 easy Im sacred now that i jynx 
2. just a rought path we will get it togethter soon and get in a winning streak.

3. maybe will have to see who will come back or a huge new player wave if not I think this league is soon to be zombie. 

4. I dont understand this questions not sure if were talking about team points or player points. 

5. yes player not goaler yes but around 1000 its doenst matther if you go higher imo. 

6. its the same as it was before the 40 99 just you have to separate your passing and scoring and have a high defense. 

[zepheter 621]

On 3/29/2025 at 6:34 PM, Steve said:

Presser for the week ending 4/6

 

1. Riga has been hanging in a playoff spot, do you think we will end up in a wildcard spot or top3?
2. The team has been playing hard but not getting any breaks, thoughts?
3. Do you think the league will actually become active with the influx of players in S100?
4. It looks like most of the team are down on stats compared to previous seasons, why?
5. Is it really worth having a player much over 800 tpa?
6. What is the "Meta" build?

1. I feel like we're in a good place since the Gretzky trade. I do believe we will finish top 3, but it's a really close race right now.

2. I'm not too worried about it. I think Gunner is starting to get hot at the right time. It's always easier going into the playoffs knowing your best player is dominating.

3. Not sure. I hope it does. Even when I've been fairly inactive I still find the VHL very interesting and fun. 

4. We're definitely playing a stronger defensive game, but it looks like we're rounding the corner and the point paces are going back up lately.

5. Tough to say. I think 800 is a good place to cap out at, but I think it depends on the situation your player is in. If you're surrounded by great players, you will generally play well. While on your own 800 isn't going to work the same. It can be random, but the higher TPA player is generally going to be top tier versus just a good player.

6. I think balanced builds are really nice, but to me the most important attributes seem to be defense, strength, scoring, and a bit of checking. Puck handling and skating can put you over the edge, but they aren't quite as crucial to production in my experience.

[Steve 2,052]

Presser for the week ending 4/13

 

1. We have been playing like we know what we are doing, can we end up in 3rd?
2. How has your player been simming, are you happy with the results?
3. Are you ready to retired and recreate this season?
4. If you were in the next draft, which VHLM and VHL team would you liked to go to?
5. Will v.2 stay on and be the GM for Riga long term?
6. What are your expectations for the playoffs?