Chicago Phoenix Press Conference

[Hogan 1,423]

1. How was I as agm?

2. Will you be applying to be Chicagos next agm?

3. Who will get the job in your opinion?

4. Whos gonna win the cup?

5. Do you think ill ever return to vhl?

6. Howmuch water can you drink in one sitting?

[fishy 1,757]

1 hour ago, TXC said:

1. How was I as agm?

2. Will you be applying to be Chicagos next agm?

3. Who will get the job in your opinion?

4. Whos gonna win the cup?

5. Do you think ill ever return to vhl?

6. Howmuch water can you drink in one sitting?

1. I think you did an amazing job, I'm sad to see you go!

2. Probably not. I don't think I have the time or energy for it.

3. Bobo expressed some interest, but it'd also be cool to get a new face into the LR!

4. I have no clude

5. I hope so! Hogan is an icon

6. Not very much. I don't drink quickly and my bladder is tiny

[JeffD 648]

Chicago Phoenix Press Conference (November 2-8)

 

What do y’all say to some TPE? Answer six questions for 2 TPE!

 

1.     Were you happy with your season? It was tough to miss the playoffs again but how did you do personally?

 

2.     Do you think the management team has a good plan for this team?

 

3.     What improvement would you like to see in the team locker room?

 

4.     Anything in particular you would like to see the team add this coming off-season?

 

5.     Any preference on which team wins in the finals? Vancouver or Helsinki?

 

6.     Do you think next year is finally the year the Chicago Phoenix make the playoffs?

[fishy 1,757]

8 hours ago, JeffD said:

Chicago Phoenix Press Conference (November 2-8)

 

What do y’all say to some TPE? Answer six questions for 2 TPE!

 

1.     Were you happy with your season? It was tough to miss the playoffs again but how did you do personally?

 

2.     Do you think the management team has a good plan for this team?

 

3.     What improvement would you like to see in the team locker room?

 

4.     Anything in particular you would like to see the team add this coming off-season?

 

5.     Any preference on which team wins in the finals? Vancouver or Helsinki?

 

6.     Do you think next year is finally the year the Chicago Phoenix make the playoffs?

1. Socks honestly had a kickass season, so I'm pretty happy with that.

2. Amazin!! Excited to see Blazz joining Jeff in management. 

3. delete counting bot i can only take so much

4. ANOTHER DEFENSEMAN PLS

5. I'm pretty happy to see Van win. Moose deserves something good for once. 

6. Probably not but we can hope

[Blazzer 759]

Chicago Phoenix Press Conference 

Answer 6 for 2 TPE; 3 for 1 TPE

1.       If you had to vote, who was the star player for Chicago in S74?

2.      The biggest trade we made so far was one that brought Jeff Downey to us. What are your thoughts on the trade? Yay or Nay?

3.       Who do you think chirps best on the team?

4.       Who’s your favourite player in the VHL?

5.       Was picking 2 defensemen in the first round a wise choice for Chicago?

6.       Did you like how the draft go?

Edited November 10, 2020 by Blazzer

[fishy 1,757]

10 hours ago, Blazzer said:

Chicago Phoenix Press Conference 

Answer 6 for 2 TPE; 3 for 1 TPE

1.       If you had to vote, who was the star player for Chicago in S74?

2.      The biggest trade we made so far was one that brought Jeff Downey to us. What are your thoughts on the trade? Yay or Nay?

3.       Who do you think chirps best on the team?

4.       Who’s your favourite player in the VHL?

5.       Was picking 2 defensemen in the first round a wise choice for Chicago?

6.       Did you like how the draft go?

1. J. P. @solasCamus, without any questions asked, was our star player this past season. For the amount of shots he took, I defended the net as best he could. Without him, we would've been last. 

2. It's definitely signalling to the league that we're trying to compete next season. I think the Vancouver's price was low, but in turn, we got our GM's player on the team. I'm not really sure, though, how I feel about the trade for Chicago after the draft. Time will tell. 

3. chirps best? as in talks best??? I don't get this question

4. I don't think I'd say I have a favorite, but I would say that it's not the same player as anyone else. 

5. no

6. We've got some good prospects right now. Hoping to see us get some equally great players or picks by trading the third goalie we have on our roster right now.

[solas 1,951]

1.       If you had to vote, who was the star player for Chicago in S74?

Is it a bit weird to say myself?  Because it seems like it'd be Camus.  Squirrely Dan has to be up there too.  Been a useful player to have around these past few seasons.

 

2.      The biggest trade we made so far was one that brought Jeff Downey to us. What are your thoughts on the trade? Yay or Nay?

I'm a fan.  The price to pay was pretty low and it helps to add such a top-quality player to our team.  Downey and Socks should be a really solid first pairing.

 

3.       Who do you think chirps best on the team?

I mean considering gorlab just got drafted here I'm probably gonna have to say him, haha.  L handing out Ls.

 

4.       Who’s your favourite player in the VHL?

Me.  Also I like Phil Marleau, I'm a fan of forwards who rack up hits.

 

5.       Was picking 2 defensemen in the first round a wise choice for Chicago?

Considering the amount of shots I've faced in the last two seasons, absolutely.  Thanks for that.  It would've been nice to have another elite talent at forward but I have a personal interest in the defense being handled first so I like it.  L should be a future star and R has a ton of potential too.

 

6.       Did you like how the draft go?

Sure.  I wasn't really aware of all the prospects in this draft to be fair but if Zeke sticks around I think we've picked up a solid haul of talent.

[Kylrad 178]

1.       If you had to vote, who was the star player for Chicago in S74?

Jean Pierre Camus, I heard he had to make a lot of saves

2.      The biggest trade we made so far was one that brought Jeff Downey to us. What are your thoughts on the trade? Yay or Nay?

yay even if we don't have codrick past to carry him

3.       Who do you think chirps best on the team?

Most would say L but really its R

4.       Who’s your favourite player in the VHL?

L or Rara Rasputin

5.       Was picking 2 defensemen in the first round a wise choice for Chicago?

yes because it was R and L

6.       Did you like how the draft go?

yes because we got R and L

[gorlab 4,321]

1.       If you had to vote, who was the star player for Chicago in S74?

Tough to say. Didn't Chicago have a shit season? I'd probably give it to JP Camus as he has a fire sig, and apparently had a good season for the team. Looking forward to building with him for cups.

 

2.      The biggest trade we made so far was one that brought Jeff Downey to us. What are your thoughts on the trade? Yay or Nay?

Adds a great veteran presence for L and R to learn under. Nothing wrong with that IMHO. I didn't even see the trade but hopefully Jeff didn't give up too much assets for himself. YAY for me.

 

3.       Who do you think chirps best on the team?

I'm going to have to lean towards Jeff Downey. I've never seen someone take Beaviss' soul so quickly in the VHL discord.

 

4.       Who’s your favourite player in the VHL?

I think my current favourite VHL player is Raymond Bernard of the Moscow Menace. Why? Well, he's L and R's fourth cousin, twice-removed by marriage. #VHLTrivia.

 

5.       Was picking 2 defensemen in the first round a wise choice for Chicago?

Yes, I think it was. Even if defense isn't a position that Chicago needed to do much improving on, I think selecting L and R puts their d corps way over the top and adds two very effective players/members to the LR.

 

6.       Did you like how the draft go?

Yes, I liked it. I am very happy to get to play for Chicago under Jeff and Blazzer. I am looking forward to this team growing into a championship contender asap. 

[Blazzer 759]

Chicago Phoenix Press Conference 

Answer 6 for 2 TPE; 3 for 1 TPE

1.       Which aspect of your game would you most want to improve on?

2.       Will our FA signing Jared fit in well to the team?

3.       Do you listen to any of the podcasts made by our fellow VHL friends? If yes, which ones?

4.       How long will it take for the Chicago Phoenix to become competitive?

5.       What’s your favourite snack? 

6.       What’s the best song ever in your opinion?

[Aye my name jeff 121]

57 minutes ago, Blazzer said:

Chicago Phoenix Press Conference 

Answer 6 for 2 TPE; 3 for 1 TPE

1.       Which aspect of your game would you most want to improve on?

2.       Will our FA signing Jared fit in well to the team?

3.       Do you listen to any of the podcasts made by our fellow VHL friends? If yes, which ones?

4.       How long will it take for the Chicago Phoenix to become competitive?

5.       What’s your favourite snack? 

6.       What’s the best song ever in your opinion?

1. Scoring for sure.

2. Yes, we need a leader such as him

3. Nah not really

4. Not long, we have a great core and future.

5. Nutella

6. I don't know, I have a lot of favorites. 

[JeffD 648]

On 11/9/2020 at 11:26 PM, Blazzer said:

1.       If you had to vote, who was the star player for Chicago in S74?

 

JP Camus was pretty awesome again but Matty Socks also had an amazing year.

 

On 11/9/2020 at 11:26 PM, Blazzer said:

2.      The biggest trade we made so far was one that brought Jeff Downey to us. What are your thoughts on the trade? Yay or Nay?

 

Great for our talent this year, should be a great mentor for the young players.

 

On 11/9/2020 at 11:26 PM, Blazzer said:

3.       Who do you think chirps best on the team?

 

Definitely not Christian Mingle, that is for sure.

 

On 11/9/2020 at 11:26 PM, Blazzer said:

4.       Who’s your favourite player in the VHL?

 

Eh I like to keep my focus on myself and my own play for the most part.

 

On 11/9/2020 at 11:26 PM, Blazzer said:

5.       Was picking 2 defensemen in the first round a wise choice for Chicago?

 

Defense wins championships. Not sure how someone could think solidifying our D corps could be a bad thing.

 

On 11/9/2020 at 11:26 PM, Blazzer said:

6.       Did you like how the draft go?

 

I think we got some great pieces for the future in this year's draft. There was a lot of talent and we made the most of it.

[fishy 1,757]

16 hours ago, Blazzer said:

Chicago Phoenix Press Conference 

Answer 6 for 2 TPE; 3 for 1 TPE

1.       Which aspect of your game would you most want to improve on?

2.       Will our FA signing Jared fit in well to the team?

3.       Do you listen to any of the podcasts made by our fellow VHL friends? If yes, which ones?

4.       How long will it take for the Chicago Phoenix to become competitive?

5.       What’s your favourite snack? 

6.       What’s the best song ever in your opinion?

1. This season, I'm going to be working on keeping the balance that I've built so far. I like to believe that I've set myself up in a pretty good position, so hopefully I can just slowly work to maintain it and overall strengthen my team and, subsequently, Chicago in general!

2. Yes! Everyone can fit in at Chicago

3. I like @Berocka's "Two and a Half Aussie's" with boot! I also really enjoy listening to @DoktorFunk and @DarkSpyro's consistently awesome podcasts, would highly recommend both of them!

4. Who knows! It'll just depend on how quickly we build the team and the dedication of folks on the team. Team morale goes a long way.

5. I like animal crackers

6. This question requires way too much commitment, and I could very easily change my mind an hour after I post this with an answer, so I'm going to abstain

[I'll change this later 10]

On 11/15/2020 at 8:29 PM, Blazzer said:

Chicago Phoenix Press Conference 

Answer 6 for 2 TPE; 3 for 1 TPE

1.       Which aspect of your game would you most want to improve on?

2.       Will our FA signing Jared fit in well to the team?

3.       Do you listen to any of the podcasts made by our fellow VHL friends? If yes, which ones?

4.       How long will it take for the Chicago Phoenix to become competitive?

5.       What’s your favourite snack? 

6.       What’s the best song ever in your opinion?

1. I'd love to improve my puck handling

2. I definitely think he will, he'll be a good addition to the team

3. I don't listen to any

4. I think it'll take a few seasons but after that we'll be amazing

5. Takis and corn pops are my go tos but if I'll have granola bars if I'm just a llittle hungry

6. I'd say we didn't start the fire. Covers like 50 years in 4 minutes.

[solas 1,951]

1.       Which aspect of your game would you most want to improve on?

I mean I'd like to improve as many as I can but I think I'd go with rebound control.  Gotta bring down that number of shots faced after the last two seasons.

 

2.       Will our FA signing Jared fit in well to the team?

I think so.  As we continue to build up the team it's important to have quality in depth.  So it's nice to add a solid top 6 forward to the young forward group we have.  Especially since it's another center.

 

3.       Do you listen to any of the podcasts made by our fellow VHL friends? If yes, which ones?

Not so much anymore.  I used to check them out occasionally, especially back when the Pajodcast was a active.  I might have to take a look at one or two with the new season coming up though.

 

4.       How long will it take for the Chicago Phoenix to become competitive?

I don't think we're that far away, honestly.  Obviously we're not cup contenders now but it's not that crazy to think that we can make it into the playoffs this season IMO.  If this core sticks together and stays active we could be insane in like 2 seasons when the S73 and S74 players are hitting their prime.  I'm excited.

 

5.       What’s your favourite snack? 

Salty snacks in general are my weakness - chips especially.  To be honest I'm a big tortilla chip guy.  Pringles are a bit of a guilty pleasure, I could eat a ton of them at once so I don't get them too often lol.

 

6.       What’s the best song ever in your opinion?

That's a really tough question.  I feel like there's a slight difference between "best" and "favorite" too, since I don't necessarily listen to the same bands/artists all the time so my favorite kind of changes.  It'd still have to be a song I really like though.  I think I'd have to go with Paranoid Android by Radiohead then.  Just because I feel like that's the first song that always comes to mind when I think about that question.

[Kylrad 178]

1.       Which aspect of your game would you most want to improve on?

Scoring, scoring more goals is always good

2.       Will our FA signing Jared fit in well to the team?

FA additions are always good so yes

3.       Do you listen to any of the podcasts made by our fellow VHL friends? If yes, which ones?

nope last time i listened to a vhl podcast was when i was a grader like 78 years ago, or maybe a random devise podcast those were cool

4.       How long will it take for the Chicago Phoenix to become competitive?

probably a few seasons realistically 

5.       What’s your favourite snack? 

flans

6.       What’s the best song ever in your opinion?

the ofer song 

[gorlab 4,321]

1.       Which aspect of your game would you most want to improve on?

I would like to get my DEF from 96 to 99 but the tpe cost is hurting my soul.

 

2.       Will our FA signing Jared fit in well to the team?

I think he's fit in just fine. Glad to have him on the team.

 

3.       Do you listen to any of the podcasts made by our fellow VHL friends? If yes, which ones?

I'm not a podcast fanatic, but I do listen to 2 AND A HALF AUSSIES, BLADEMAIDENCAST, and DER MEISTER CAST.

 

4.       How long will it take for the Chicago Phoenix to become competitive?

About 10 more games. We ready to compete right now IMHO.

 

5.       What’s your favourite snack? 

A tall, well-built single mother who is so fed up with men that she is willing to settle for anything.

 

6.       What’s the best song ever in your opinion?

Fuck if I know? Landslide by Fleetwood Mac?  IDK if you can call a single song the goat song tho.

[Blazzer 759]

Chicago Phoenix Press Conference 

 

1. Who has the best shot of winning ROTY?

2. Which team exceeded your expectation in terms of performance?

3. Are you happy with your player’s performance so far? Or is there anything you / the team can improve on?

4. What would you want for Christmas?

5. What are your players pre game ritual?

6. What are essentials in your hockey bag?

 

[Aye my name jeff 121]

1 hour ago, Blazzer said:

Chicago Phoenix Press Conference 

 

1. Who has the best shot of winning ROTY?

2. Which team exceeded your expectation in terms of performance?

3. Are you happy with your player’s performance so far? Or is there anything you / the team can improve on?

4. What would you want for Christmas?

5. What are your players pre game ritual?

6. What are essentials in your hockey bag?

 

1. Haven't been paying attention to the race much.

2. Haven't payed attention to that either, however, we are up there.

3. Yep, in the VHLM i have 12 points in 9 games, not bad.

4. PS5 for sure.

5. Listen to music, pretend im in Naruto

6. Phone, Headphones, practice gear, food, drinks.

[fishy 1,757]

11 hours ago, Blazzer said:

Chicago Phoenix Press Conference 

 

1. Who has the best shot of winning ROTY?

2. Which team exceeded your expectation in terms of performance?

3. Are you happy with your player’s performance so far? Or is there anything you / the team can improve on?

4. What would you want for Christmas?

5. What are your players pre game ritual?

6. What are essentials in your hockey bag?

 

1. Rhynex Entertainment is getting some big talk around the league!

2. I don't think anyone did in particular. 

3. I'm just gonna keep grinding. Mingle is having a great season, and I'm sure Downey is going to do amazing in fantasy this season lol

4. @Spartan

5. Sing loudly in the shower to tunes no one else likes

6. In addition to the obvious essentials, we definitely need a poetry book just in case.

[gorlab 4,321]

1. Who has the best shot of winning ROTY?

I haven't even opened the index yet but I did a VHL bot inquiry on L and he's looking wavy. Most electrifying man in sim league entertainment. In reality, probably Rhynex Entertainment.

 

2. Which team exceeded your expectation in terms of performance?

Chicago. We litty and dumpstering teams left and right. Has Jeff cracked the code and entered the matrix? We will see.

 

3. Are you happy with your player’s performance so far? Or is there anything you / the team can improve on?

Pretty happy with PPG pace for L over the first 20 games. L and R got that instant chemistry tbh, looking good so far.

 

4. What would you want for Christmas?

I nice 18 lb. bag of very very high quality marijuana. Ya'hurd meh?!?

 

5. What are your players pre game ritual?

Visiting the nearest available handicap washroom stall and taking a wicked crunch.

 

6. What are essentials in your hockey bag?

A full desktop PC and monitors/keyboard/mouse, loud pack, $50,000 cash at all times, a handgun and visine. 

[JeffD 648]

On 11/22/2020 at 10:26 PM, Blazzer said:

1. Who has the best shot of winning ROTY?

 

Rhynex has been impressive but I think L could put up a good fight!

 

On 11/22/2020 at 10:26 PM, Blazzer said:

2. Which team exceeded your expectation in terms of performance?

 

Ours so far actually.

 

On 11/22/2020 at 10:26 PM, Blazzer said:

3. Are you happy with your player’s performance so far? Or is there anything you / the team can improve on?

 

It has been good so far. Would be nice to score a little more in my last year but beggars can't be choosers.

 

On 11/22/2020 at 10:26 PM, Blazzer said:

4. What would you want for Christmas?

 

To be able to get together with my full family.

 

On 11/22/2020 at 10:26 PM, Blazzer said:

5. What are your players pre game ritual?

 

Gotta listen to my pump up playlist to get ready.

 

On 11/22/2020 at 10:26 PM, Blazzer said:

6. What are essentials in your hockey bag?

 

Airpods, de-odourizer, equipment of course.

[Blazzer 759]

Chicago Phoenix Press Conference 

Answer 6 for 2 TPE; 3 for 1 TPE

 

1. How did your thanksgiving celebration go? (Don’t answer this if you’re Canadian, it’ll be weird)

2. What plans do you have for Christmas or boxing day?

3. Who is the best prospect on the team right now?

4. What’s your go to shootout move?

5. What channel would you add to the locker room?

6. Would we have a good shot of winning the cup by the end of the regular season?

7.One place you would love to visit.

[fishy 1,757]

5 minutes ago, Blazzer said:

Chicago Phoenix Press Conference 

Answer 6 for 2 TPE; 3 for 1 TPE

 

1. How did your thanksgiving celebration go? (Don’t answer this if you’re Canadian, it’ll be weird)

2. What plans do you have for Christmas or boxing day?

3. Who is the best prospect on the team right now?

4. What’s your go to shootout move?

5. What channel would you add to the locker room?

6. Would we have a good shot of winning the cup by the end of the regular season?

7.One place you would love to visit.

1. It was fine. Lots of good food, and my parents were kind enough to not put meat in every damn dish

2. Probably nothing. No chance that I'm going to see a bunch of my family though

3. JT Thrash 

5. hmmm, maybe not an addition, but I still just share my podcasts in the article sharing channel  just adjust the name of the channel??

6. LOL funny

 

no

 

7. I really wanna do a trip along the southern coast of western Europe and end in Italy. I have no doubt that it'd be a beautiful trip!!

[solas 1,951]

1. Who has the best shot of winning ROTY?

I'll go with Rhynex Entertainment.  I picked them anyways.

 

2. Which team exceeded your expectation in terms of performance?

Warsaw for sure.  Didn't expect them to be third in the EU.  Us too, we've been doing well.

 

3. Are you happy with your player’s performance so far? Or is there anything you / the team can improve on?

I mean I'd like to be doing better.  I'm facing less shots than the last two seasons so I'd like to hold up my end of the bargain and improve my SV% and get more shutouts.  But of course, I'm only in my third season so there's time to improve.

 

4. What would you want for Christmas?

I'll be basic and say a PS5.

 

5. What are your players pre game ritual?

Mostly just being calm, by himself.  Maybe listening to some music, or even meditating.

 

6. What are essentials in your hockey bag?

Something to deal with the smell.  Good headphones.  Definitely a bunch of books too.