Commissioner Beketov 8,656 Posted April 7, 2014 Commissioner Share Posted April 7, 2014 (edited) It's 6am here which means it's technically deadline day. I'm officially retiring Chekhov; and just one everyone learned to spell his name. This might come as a surprise to some but it likely shouldn't. I know it won't for my teammates as I told them about it months ago. I haven't been enjoying my time as a goalie for awhile now and its time for a change. I never wound up breaking out of shadows with Chekhov but that's just the game sometimes I guess. I came in at an awkward time and could just never break out, it happens. When I created Chekhov I went out to prove that I could still create an active player and thanks to everyone in Cologne I believe I did that, at least until the last month of work based hell. I want to thank everyone in Cologne for believing in me, often when I didn't believe in myself. You guys gave me reason to keep pushing to improve even though I didn't believe it would help. We never got to the finals but I enjoyed every day of my time in Cologne. Absolutely amazing locker room so thank you. Second player of mine to never win a cup. Hopefully I can break back into that territory next time. Edited April 7, 2014 by Beketov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOOM 8,435 Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Well then. Disappointed that he didn't live up to expectations but still a very good player. All the best with the next guy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotAVHLM-GM 1,858 Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Enjoy your new player, hope it threats you a bit better in terms of the cup department. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissioner Beketov 8,656 Posted April 7, 2014 Author Commissioner Share Posted April 7, 2014 Well then. Disappointed that he didn't live up to expectations but still a very good player. All the best with the next guy! I believe I beat my personal expectations, and that's better for me. I came in at a time where I was not only starting for a building franchise but also behind at least 4 other elite goaltenders. For me to meet expectations was unlikely to ever occur. I just wanted to make sure that I could bring in a player that I could be proud of: an active one. I believe I did that for the most part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Victor 10,565 Posted April 7, 2014 Admin Share Posted April 7, 2014 Guess that settles any goaltending controversy. Good career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissioner Beketov 8,656 Posted April 7, 2014 Author Commissioner Share Posted April 7, 2014 Guess that settles any goaltending controversy. Good career. There was never a controversy. Cologne drafted Olynick intentionally because of this. We always had a plan. I trust him to do great things. Just as long as he doesn't go and break all my team records at once. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgins 3,617 Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 No goalie trade market kinda sucks. GL with whatever is next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Victor 10,565 Posted April 7, 2014 Admin Share Posted April 7, 2014 It's OK, the sim's treatment of goalies will soon scare off everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Tortorella 2,653 Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Congrats on the career. It was fun playing with you during my time in Cologne with Jim. Good luck on the next guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 No goalie trade market kinda sucks. This. Chekhov's retirement is the only direct relation I can think of that stems from the GM's recreating as goalies. A good career for a player that I always thought went under the radar. I love the class you showed with us and the positive influence you were in the Lockerroom for your entire career, then again I'm not surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RomanesEuntDomus 442 Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 This. Chekhov's retirement is the only direct relation I can think of that stems from the GM's recreating as goalies. A good career for a player that I always thought went under the radar. I love the class you showed with us and the positive influence you were in the Lockerroom for your entire career, then again I'm not surprised. That's indeed a pretty sad development imho. I was willing to trade Chekhov for virtually nothing to give him a chance to win in his last season, but nobody was even remotely interested. For a goalie of his caliber who is known as a good LR guy as real this really sucked... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corco 1,124 Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 That's indeed a pretty sad development imho. I was willing to trade Chekhov for virtually nothing to give him a chance to win in his last season, but nobody was even remotely interested. For a goalie of his caliber who is known as a good LR guy as real this really sucked... If cap wasn't an issue, I'm sure some playoff teams would have been willing to let Chekhov ride along as a backup/spot starter, but the cap lost trading for him would be of better use to get players for other areas of need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boubabi 4,725 Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 oh snap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 If cap wasn't an issue, I'm sure some playoff teams would have been willing to let Chekhov ride along as a backup/spot starter, but the cap lost trading for him would be of better use to get players for other areas of need. Trading him to be a backup is somewhat of an insult. I know what you are saying but to trade him to any team to be a backup (outside of Que, Tor, possibly Davos) is somewhat idiotic. He is a better goaltender than that to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Trifecta 1,896 Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Congrats on a great career with Chekov. You were a great teammate for a season and I wish you the best of luck with your next conquest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike 708 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 I apologize for this season Riga probably had the cap space to bring him on too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JardyB10 4,835 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 I always liked this guy, it's too bad things didn't work out better. You're next bloke should be a beast though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Congrats on a stellar career Beketov. It was an honour to play in front of you with my time in Cologne. This is truly a sad moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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