Review of My Off-Season Moves Thus Far - Part 1 [1/2]

[Advantage 2,769]

Overview of my Off-Season Moves Thus Far – Part 1

 

As we near the VHL Draft, I wanted to look at my moves so far in this off-season.  I, along with many others, have made quite a few.  Essentially, my purpose is to explain why I made these moves, and while I cannot fully justify them due to not wanting to give away strategy (especially regarding draft picks), I will give as much detail as possible to be sure.

 

MALMO RECEIVES:

S67 Davos 1^st Round Pick (7^th Overall)

 

HC DAVOS RECEIVES:

S69 Malmo 1^st Round Pick

S69 Malmo 4^th Round Pick

 

This trade was simply made because I had a certain target with the seventh overall pick.  Originally the target was quite different though, as I intended to be selecting a different player with the first of my two picks.  Nevertheless though, I am very happy I made this trade. 

 

Ultimately, I figured that getting an excellent asset at 7^th overall and continuing to build with my young, active team will set me up in good position during the Season 68 Regular Season, so that our 1^st Round Pick will hopefully not be a lotto one.  This trade is not without it’s risks, but I am confident that it will work out with who we are hoping to take with that selection.

 

I also assume we may have Expansion Teams involved by then that might lower my pick even more so, which means that it may even be a lower pick than seven.  Ultimately though, I think this is a solid trade for both teams and may work out that way in the end as well.

 

 

MALMO RECEIVES:

S67 Moscow 1^st Round Pick (1^st Overall)

Chace Trepanier

 

MOSCOW RECEIVES:

S67 Malmo 1^st Round Pick (3^rd Overall)

S67 Malmo 2^nd Round Pick (12^th Overall)

S69 Malmo 2^nd Round Pick

 

Without a doubt, Moscow wins this trade.  I knew it was a lot when I made this move but I had one guy in mind and I could not afford not to take him.  After having a significantly long and annoying bidding war with Seattle, we were able to finally top the offer and I moved on happy to at least get my guy.

 

Then I quickly realized I made a horrible mistake after the player I wanted to take was asking for far more money than I realized.  I won’t drop names or money totals, but it would have been impossible for my team given that it was for each of his first three seasons.  Sadly, while I had my heart truly set on that player, I realized I made a terrible mistake by moving up as I sacrificed not one, but two second round picks to do so.  To be honest, the S69 2^nd doesn’t bother me but the 12^th overall one is eating me alive.  Victor, after finding out, too his credit, acknowledged that had he not already made a deal involving some of the pieces with Riga, that perhaps we could reverse it and re-work it, but alas it was complete. 

 

I was very angry in that moment and made it known to that player, but truthfully while I think I had every right to be, had I just asked a couple more questions before making the trade official, I probably would have found out and I wouldn’t be writing about this.  Things happen for a reason though, and hopefully we can still make the most of all the assets we have.

[Phil 5,009]

Review:

 

I love these GM articles where you explain what went into the trades you make. Now that the draft is over and looking at everyone drafted; I don't think you can be too bummed. Obviously I'm overwhelmed that you picked me up at 3rd OA! I won't do what I did to @DollarAndADream with Bennington. I promise. This was a great, well thought out article that was presented nicely! An easy 6/6 back in the day! @Advantage  

[DollarAndADream 3,356]

4 hours ago, Phil said:

Review:

 

I love these GM articles where you explain what went into the trades you make. Now that the draft is over and looking at everyone drafted; I don't think you can be too bummed. Obviously I'm overwhelmed that you picked me up at 3rd OA! I won't do what I did to @DollarAndADream with Bennington. I promise. This was a great, well thought out article that was presented nicely! An easy 6/6 back in the day! @Advantage  

So you only directly screwed me over? You won't do it to anyone else? Wow! That's even more insulting!

[Phil 5,009]

11 hours ago, DollarAndADream said:

So you only directly screwed me over? You won't do it to anyone else? Wow! That's even more insulting!

IT wasn't that it was you... blame my wife. I met her and married her. 

 

She's where you need to direct your scorn.

 

 

I really hope she's not looking over my shoulder right now.

 

 

 

Phil.. your not winning this.. 

[DollarAndADream 3,356]

1 hour ago, Phil said:

IT wasn't that it was you... blame my wife. I met her and married her. 

 

She's where you need to direct your scorn.

 

 

I really hope she's not looking over my shoulder right now.

 

 

 

Phil.. your not winning this.. 

Tell your wife that some guy on the internet named DollarAndADream hates her.