DC Dragons Press Conference

[bigAL 2,176]

1. What are you doing in your offseason?

Partying hard, licking toilet seats, catching people's coughs with my tongue. Anything I can to get a day off work.

 

2. What are you expecting for your point totals this year?

I don't really know. I don't know if I'll take that statistical next step til I get onto the first line.

 

3. Do you have any other goals for this upcoming season?

I wanna lead the team in PIMs. Skate hard hard hard on the shifts, then take a 2 minute breather.

 

4. How do you think we did at the draft?

I'm worried we're stuck in the mushy mediocre middle between contending and reloading. If we're going to move valuable picks, I'd like to see something that will help us here and now come back. Otherwise, make the pick and stock the cupboard. Kinda feels like we did neither this draft.

 

5. Who is your sleeper pick for this coming season?

Individually, come ask me once VHFL is done picking. Teamwise, Dragons for the Cup babyyyyyyyy!

 

6. How are you doing through this pandemic?

Honestly, the pandemic has been a life saver. Since our extended March Break, I've had the time needed to breathe (thru a mask, obv), assess and fix my mental health, and build back better. Rural Canada has been left behind by covid, I've got a job where I work remotely, and I've got a small bubble of trustworthy family who supports each other. Day to day life is hard: my job is incredibly difficult and learning to do it this year has been an extra challenge, still struggling with my new diagnoses and meds, but when I take a step back and look at the big picture or from an outsiders' view, I've got little to complain about. Hopefully that means I have the emotional space to help out my team, cause I know there's a lot of not-great answers to this question regularly. Being social in voice chat on discord has eased a lot of the loneliness.

[STZ 5,354]

OffSeason OffTopic 2.0

1. What are you doing in your offseason?

Working out, trying to fight against depreciation. It's one of the most important off seasons for Benny,

 

2. What are you expecting for your point totals this year?

Likely go point per game and I'll be happy.

 

3. Do you have any other goals for this upcoming season?

I want to win a cup.

 

4. How do you think we did at the draft?

Eno is always good at finding good TPE producers that are cool people in the LR. I'm not super familiar with this draft class, but I trust we did great.

 

5. Who is your sleeper pick for this coming season?

Grooooovy Dude

 

6. How are you doing through this pandemic?

Great. Has actually been a great year for me personally - although I understand this is difficult times for many people.

[DollarAndADream 3,356]

On 11/16/2020 at 10:13 AM, fonziGG said:

OffSeason OffTopic 2.0

1. What are you doing in your offseason?

2. What are you expecting for your point totals this year?

3. Do you have any other goals for this upcoming season?

4. How do you think we did at the draft?

5. Who is your sleeper pick for this coming season?

6. How are you doing through this pandemic?

1. Just training my ass off! I want to be in tip top shape before next season to go on a run.

2. I'm expecting at least 100 points as a goalie.

3. I want to have my best outing in net, to give my team the best chance to win the championship.

4. I think we did fairly well with the picks we did have.

5. Groovy!

6. I've been alright. Just the lack of seeing my nieces and nephews really sucks.

[bigAL 2,176]

PPPPPPRESSER ALERT!

 

1. We've had a wonky schedule, where we just haven't been playing a lot of games. What do you think we did to piss off the schedule maker?

 

2. Has this lack of playing time affected you at all?

 

3. The Dragons have been  so hot. What's our key to success?

 

4. Who is our early-season MVP? Good luck picking just one.

 

5. Which offseason move has made the biggest impact on our game?

 

6. How's life this week?

[Midnite 69]

1. What are you doing in your offseason?

Just been training. Trying to get back into my regular season form.

2. What are you expecting for your point totals this year?

Would love to repeat what I had last year with 66

3. Do you have any other goals for this upcoming season?

Not particularly. Would love to appear on the top 10 for defensemen this season though. 

4. How do you think we did at the draft?

Didn't pay much attention, but i'm sure we did great.

5. Who is your sleeper pick for this coming season?
No idea to be honest with you.

6. How are you doing through this pandemic?
Good. Things were starting to open back up but it also looks like we may be shutting back down again. 

[GRZ 179]

43 minutes ago, bigAL said:

PPPPPPRESSER ALERT!

 

1. We've had a wonky schedule, where we just haven't been playing a lot of games. What do you think we did to piss off the schedule maker?

 

2. Has this lack of playing time affected you at all?

 

3. The Dragons have been  so hot. What's our key to success?

 

4. Who is our early-season MVP? Good luck picking just one.

 

5. Which offseason move has made the biggest impact on our game?

 

6. How's life this week?

1) I think we did the opposite, we bribed the scheduler to give us an easier start to the season hehe
2) Not at all, in fact it has given Ove more time in the gym and on the ice to further improve
3) Teamwork, we all work as a unit.
4) Honestly our entire 2nd line, they have been massive in our start this season
5) Think Flowers moving to Forward has made an impact, giving more ice-time to rookie defenders while also filling a need in a high tpe forward
6) Pretty chill 

[BarzalGoat 728]

4 hours ago, bigAL said:

PPPPPPRESSER ALERT!

 

1. We've had a wonky schedule, where we just haven't been playing a lot of games. What do you think we did to piss off the schedule maker?

 

2. Has this lack of playing time affected you at all?

 

3. The Dragons have been  so hot. What's our key to success?

 

4. Who is our early-season MVP? Good luck picking just one.

 

5. Which offseason move has made the biggest impact on our game?

 

6. How's life this week?

1. I think we just played too well in the playoffs, we'll do it again this year

2. I mean, if anything positively. We have 3 leaders in different stat categories on our team

3. Goals, and lots of em, we've been scoring in loads

4. Groovy Dood has the most points, and press conferences written, so i'd say him

5. I think keeping the gang together, or moving Flowers from F->D would be the two obvious answers

6. It's American Thanksgiving, so getting ready to EAT!

[KC15 340]

1. We've had a wonky schedule, where we just haven't been playing a lot of games. What do you think we did to piss off the schedule maker?

Guy once put on his right skate before his left as is his custom.

 

2. Has this lack of playing time affected you at all?

Nah, it's fine.  We hang pretty much with everyone with games in hand and we are golden.

 

3. The Dragons have been  so hot. What's our key to success?

Teamwork and heart, baby!

 

4. Who is our early-season MVP? Good luck picking just one.

Groovy Dood - Man just keeps piling on the points!

 

5. Which offseason move has made the biggest impact on our game?

Huh?  I'm supposed to watch offseason moves?

 

6. How's life this week?

Pretty rough.  My town has been designated a Yellow Zone Covid Hot Spot and my church's in-person services are going to be shut down.  Back to Zoom.  Ugh.

[Maple 9]

1. Requesting games too much

2. Not really

3. Good focus when it matters.

4. Probably Groovy.

5. Not sure

6. It's been ok.

[CowboyinAmerica 2,880]

1. We've had a wonky schedule, where we just haven't been playing a lot of games. What do you think we did to piss off the schedule maker?

Probably some guy who couldn't beat Spyro as a kid and now has an irrational hatred of Dragons.

 

2. Has this lack of playing time affected you at all?

I certainly got antsy, that's for sure. If I'm moving to forward, I want to show off!

 

3. The Dragons have been so hot. What's our key to success?

It obviously is the first line making opponents so tired that the second line can easily score. Has to be.

 

4. Who is our early-season MVP? Good luck picking just one.

So I'm not gonna pick just one - it's the entire second forward line. I'm calling them the Gretzky Voltron for now.

 

5. Which offseason move has made the biggest impact on our game?

Pairing that second line up was a good call, especially since their talent level is so much higher than other second lines.

 

6. How's life this week?

Still full on turkey, staying safe and healthy - I'm doing fine overall, can't complain.

[DollarAndADream 3,356]

On 11/24/2020 at 9:33 AM, bigAL said:

PPPPPPRESSER ALERT!

 

1. We've had a wonky schedule, where we just haven't been playing a lot of games. What do you think we did to piss off the schedule maker?

 

2. Has this lack of playing time affected you at all?

 

3. The Dragons have been  so hot. What's our key to success?

 

4. Who is our early-season MVP? Good luck picking just one.

 

5. Which offseason move has made the biggest impact on our game?

 

6. How's life this week?

 

1. They just want to give us a more interesting race to the playoffs by having our games be uneven.

2. Hell no. I perform the same no matter what. No excuses.

3. Scoring more goals than we let in. That's key.

4. Like my teammates said, I gotta say Groovy.

5. The 2nd line is definitely clicking.

6. Decent. Same old boring, not doing much because of covid life.

[fonziGG 1,068]

AGM Slacking again Edition

 

1. How do we improve our first line's production?

2. Any suggestions to the upper management?

3. Who is the hardest working player on the roster?

4. Who do you think we'll get our scoring title?

5. Who is your favourite NHL team?

6. How are you doing through this pandemic?

[Maple 9]

1. Probably move me down to second line.

2. Nah this isn't upper management's fault to be honest.

3. It's probably Groovy.

4. Again, Groovy is playing lights out right now.

5. I have 2, the Golden Knights and my poor, poor Sabres.

6. Plenty of ups and downs but still kicking butt.

[bigAL 2,176]

1. How do we improved our first line's production?

Bump them down to the second line. That's where the magic happens.

 

2. Any suggestions to upper management?

Maybe the Willis experiment on the top line has run its course?

 

3. Who is the hardest working player on the team?

Wolski is definitely having to put in some serious work the way we're playing in front of him.

 

4. Who do you think will get our scoring title?

Our scoring title? We're talking about the scoring title for Groovy.

 

5. Who is your favourite NHL team?

It was all Go Leafs Go but now I'm near Ottawa and it's always more fun to cheer for the local team.

 

6. How are ya?

Schools are still open and that's good for my wallet.

[BarzalGoat 728]

1 hour ago, fonziGG said:

AGM Slacking again Edition

 

1. How do we improve our first line's production?

2. Any suggestions to the upper management?

3. Who is the hardest working player on the roster?

4. Who do you think we'll get our scoring title?

5. Who is your favourite NHL team?

6. How are you doing through this pandemic?

1. I think we need to accept that maybe the 2nd line is the first line now ?? Or, ya know, virtual steroids

2. I think that you should post more TPE opportunities in the discord, like pressers  

3. The hardest working player by TPE gained is probably Groovy, Lance, or Benny. They seldom do welfare.

4. I think it's going to be Groovy because of the incredible passes he gets from Xavier.

5. I like the Islanders ! Duh

6.  This is a question every week, so i'll update y'all. In my new apartment building someone has been stealing packages and now USPS won't deliver and makes us pick up from the post office, which sucks. 

[KC15 340]

2 hours ago, fonziGG said:

1. How do we improve our first line's production?

Put some of the second line guys up there.  lol  Actually, I think it will come around.

2. Any suggestions to the upper management?

Keep on being awesome.

3. Who is the hardest working player on the roster?

Wolski.  Never thought goalies did anything until game time, but this dude works it. 

4. Who do you think we'll get our scoring title?

Of course, I'd love it to be Lesieur, but I believe it will be Dood.

5. Who is your favourite NHL team?

New Jersey Devils

6. How are you doing through this pandemic?
Ok.  Getting tired, but ok.

 

[GRZ 179]

On 11/30/2020 at 7:56 PM, fonziGG said:

AGM Slacking again Edition

 

1. How do we improve our first line's production?

2. Any suggestions to the upper management?

3. Who is the hardest working player on the roster?

4. Who do you think we'll get our scoring title?

5. Who is your favourite NHL team?

6. How are you doing through this pandemic?

1) Think we have to spy on our 2nd line guys and figure out what magic they're using, cuz they are playing unreal

2) Keep at it and we'll get there
3) I've been really impressed by our entire 2nd line, every one of them are working hard at it every day, and it really can be noticed on the ice
4) Groovy, my mans been playing insane this season

5) Arizona Coyotes, kachina 4 life
6) Doing fine, chilling mostly

[Midnite 69]

1. How do we improve our first line's production?
Honestly, maybe they need to train with the second line a little more to get some tips and tricks. 

2. Any suggestions to the upper management?

Not really, we haven't been doing great by any means but I'm sure they'll figure it out

3. Who is the hardest working player on the roster?

Gonna say Xavier leFlamant. Only his 4th season and he's already showing out as one of the best forwards in the game.

4. Who do you think we'll get our scoring title?

Xavier leFlamant. Just going to double down.

5. Who is your favorite NHL team?

Edmonton Oilers

6. How are you doing through this pandemic?

LOL. I swear this gets asked every presser. I'm okay alright!

[CowboyinAmerica 2,880]

1. How do we improve our first line's production?

It might be time for a shake up, honestly. I know the second line is playing well, but it's not translating into wins.

 

2. Any suggestions to the upper management?

Don't be afraid to shake things up. The end goal is wins, and everything should be in favor of that.

 

3. Who is the hardest working player on the roster?

It has to be Graves, like it has been for a while. His work ethic impressed me before I even got to the Dragons.

 

4. Who do you think we'll get our scoring title?

Dood's probably the favorite, but it could be any of that current second line. They have something that clicks.

 

5. Who is your favourite NHL team?

Is it bad to say I don't really have one? As someone who grew up near Philly (but not in it), lived in Chicago during the Blackhawks run, and is now in Minnesota, I like to see all those teams do well.

 

6. How are you doing through this pandemic?

So for something different from every other week, I'll say horrible and like I'm running constantly through fire. Just to see what happens.

[DollarAndADream 3,356]

On 11/30/2020 at 9:56 AM, fonziGG said:

AGM Slacking again Edition

 

1. How do we improve our first line's production?

2. Any suggestions to the upper management?

3. Who is the hardest working player on the roster?

4. Who do you think we'll get our scoring title?

5. Who is your favourite NHL team?

6. How are you doing through this pandemic?

 

1. Line mixups always seem to get things going for a little bit.

2. Line mixing and strats. Try anything. Swap wingers from 2nd and 1st lines just to see what happens.

3. Groovy always gives it his all and it shows in the stats.

4. Groovy.

5. Vancouver Canucks.

6. Pretty good. My life's been somewhat normal other than not seeing family often.

[STZ 5,354]

1. How do we improve our first line's production?

I think a switch-up could be good. It's hard to know for sure, really surprising how weak this line has been.

 

2. Any suggestions to the upper management?

Keep grinding. It can be really hard when you're team doesn't live up to expectations when you've done everything in your power to bring them success. Things will turn around, just continue doing what you're doing.

 

3. Who is the hardest working player on the roster?

I think we have a lot of grinders on this team. No shortage of activity or TPE being earned; it's what has driven this team to have to lose so many solid players. Groovy has been awesome as a new young player, but guys like Wolski and Flowers show what it takes every single day to be an elite player.

 

4. Who do you think we'll get our scoring title?

I think Goovy Dude will, he's been a machine. He's really been the driving force all year for our team - it would be great to see him get some individual awards.

 

5. Who is your favourite NHL team?

Toronto Maple Leafs

 

6. How are you doing through this pandemic?

I have been doing great. Been some adjustments to everything, but overall I'm doing well.

[bigAL 2,176]

MIDWEEK HUMP DAY PRESSER

 

1. I just learned the concept of someone's "main", and it made me really curious: what's your main sim league?

 

2. Is your main league the same as your first league? If no, why'd you switch?

 

3. Do you find it easy or hard to keep up with one or more sim leagues in your life?

 

4. Someone on the playground tells you they heard Benny Graves got traded. You run back home to check the VHL news and you go to....

a) the forum,

b) the discord,

c) tune the TV to VSN

 

5. Are you here on a mobile, a laptop on the couch, a desktop computer or something else? How do you physically interact with the league?

 

6. Fill in the blank: I'm really hoping I get a _______ for VHL Christmas!

[Maple 9]

1. Probably the VHL, since I don't believe the other league is the same.

2. No because the other league is very different compared to the VHL.

3. It's somewhat easy to manage.

4. None. I go straight to the VHL copy of Dreger or Friedman on Twitter.

5. I mostly use my phone for VHL interactions.

6. Huge jump in production and getting a decent amount of points.

 

[GRZ 179]

On 12/10/2020 at 4:25 AM, bigAL said:

MIDWEEK HUMP DAY PRESSER

 

1. I just learned the concept of someone's "main", and it made me really curious: what's your main sim league?

 

2. Is your main league the same as your first league? If no, why'd you switch?

 

3. Do you find it easy or hard to keep up with one or more sim leagues in your life?

 

4. Someone on the playground tells you they heard Benny Graves got traded. You run back home to check the VHL news and you go to....

a) the forum,

b) the discord,

c) tune the TV to VSN

 

5. Are you here on a mobile, a laptop on the couch, a desktop computer or something else? How do you physically interact with the league?

 

6. Fill in the blank: I'm really hoping I get a _______ for VHL Christmas!

1) I've only ever been in 1 sim league and that is this one, I've looked at couple of others in the beginning but the automated updating system is what stood out for me, personally.
2) Yeah, never tried any other, might in the future but right now I have no interest
3) I've went through phases, in the beginning it was super easy, I'd check the site multiple times per day, then when I "burnt out" I was really inactive, maybe 1 time per day or not even that, nowadays I'm chilling and still visiting the site couple of times per day
4) C easy answer, gotta see what the analysts and league leaders are thinking about it, what a mad day that would be
5) Most of the time I'm on a desktop PC, sometimes when I wake up I check the sim results on my phone
6) D.C Dragons a Cup

[STZ 5,354]

 

1. I just learned the concept of someone's "main", and it made me really curious: what's your main sim league?

VHL. I've tried other leagues, but this has always been my main. Hockey is my favorite sport, I really enjoy the community, the Commish group is aligned almost exactly how I would like, and my players have had a lot of success here, so it's the perfect spot for me to spend my free time.

 

2. Is your main league the same as your first league? If no, why'd you switch?

Yep. I joined SHL pretty soon after VHL - I just didn't connect the same way. I think that league is cool, I just didn't quite get grabbed in like I did here.

 

3. Do you find it easy or hard to keep up with one or more sim leagues in your life?

It's a lot harder than when I first joined. When I first joined I didn't have as much responsibility at work, and I didn't have a daughter, and I had moved two hours away from friends and family. Basically I spent almost every waking moment thinking about VHL and on the forums. Things have obviously changed a lot in the last 9 years or whatever it's been.

 

4. Someone on the playground tells you they heard Benny Graves got traded. You run back home to check the VHL news and you go to....

d) PepeKMS

 

5. Are you here on a mobile, a laptop on the couch, a desktop computer or something else? How do you physically interact with the league?

Mainly on my PC or phone. Pretty much equal. I discord a lot from both as well.

 

6. Fill in the blank: I'm really hoping I get a _______ for VHL Christmas!

Continental Cup