LA Stars Press Conference

[KRZY 416]

On 6/11/2023 at 9:05 PM, InstantRockstar said:

1. LA was unsuccessful in the playoffs last season, what changes this season? 

2. How was our draft with arguably one of the top defensemen dropping to our 8th OA pick? 

3. Will LA ever find a backup goalie? 

4. How do you expect your player to perform? 

5. What is your pre-game ritual? 

6. Are you a pre-game foodie? or only after the game? 

1. We have a good mix of youth joining our core and veteran group this season.

2. This was one of our best drafts in recent memory bringing us multiple quality prospects !

3. I hope so ! The bots haven’t been very kind in recent memory

4. I’m hoping for another career year for Cooke , I’d like to compete for the scoring title .

5. Same routine every game before I head out on the ice I get dressed the same way every game , drink a green monster before pre game warm up and again before the puck drop. In warm up I have to hit both posts and the crossbar with my first three shots . That’s really it for rituals

6. pre game I eat fettuccini Alfredo or chicken and pasta before every game usually some days I change it up or skip the pre game meal but that’s not very often

[nurx 914]

 LA STARS PRESSER 

 

Week ending 6/19/23

 

 

1. Where do you think we finish in the standings next season? 

 

2. Who so you believe is a breakout candidate? 

 

3. Start team do you believe will surprise the league? 

 

4. What team do you expect to underperform?

 

5. What is your favorite grain?

 

6. If you could see one artist/band in concert who would it be? 

[TheNeonShaman 214]

18 hours ago, nurx said:

 LA STARS PRESSER 

 

Week ending 6/19/23

 

 

1. Where do you think we finish in the standings next season? 

 

2. Who so you believe is a breakout candidate? 

 

3. Start team do you believe will surprise the league? 

 

4. What team do you expect to underperform?

 

5. What is your favorite grain?

 

6. If you could see one artist/band in concert who would it be? 

1. We've got a great team, I would say top two in the conference, top four in the league.

2. Myself, Gregger McKeggegger. I'm looking forward to a great season.

3. I think DC could surprise people, probably not making the playoffs, but they could be competitive and try to make a push.

4. I think Helsinki could be an option here, they've got good players, but not any superstars.

5. My favorite grain. Honestly I'm not sure. The bread I eat most is white bread. I don't eat a whole ton of grain. I'll say whole grain because I eat whole grain goldfish.

6. I feel like Kendrick Lamar would be a super cool concert, but I would love to see another Imagine Dragons concert, or get to an AJR concert that is super unique and entertaining would be sick.

[nurx 914]

 LA STARS PRESSER 

 

Week ending 6/25/23

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1. Early MVP candidate?

 

2. When do you believe NYA will break their curse?

 

3. If you could go back and re-sim an entire season what season would it be?

 

4. Do you think the E should exist?

 

5. What is an underrated vacation spot?

 

6. What is your favorite song by The Stokes?

[KRZY 416]

1 hour ago, nurx said:

 LA STARS PRESSER 

 

Week ending 6/25/23

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1. Early MVP candidate?

 

2. When do you believe NYA will break their curse?

 

3. If you could go back and re-sim an entire season what season would it be?

 

4. Do you think the E should exist?

 

5. What is an underrated vacation spot?

 

6. What is your favorite song by The Stokes?

1. It’s too early to tell I believe a lot will change by the time the season is over , but Miglaskems is off to a hot start 

 

2. it’s really hard to say the top of the NA conference is really good and not showing any signs of slowing down anytime soon 

 

3. Season 86 my rookie season , it was just a season to forget as a whole !

 

4. Seeing as I’m an AGM in the E , and I played one season there I do think it’s beneficial for players to gain TPE and come to the VHL over the cutoff 

 

5. I’m gonna have to say Kelowna BC . Always a good time whenever I’ve been there

 

6. Haven’t really ever listened to them much , nor do I honestly remember any of their songs 

[TheNeonShaman 214]

13 hours ago, nurx said:

 LA STARS PRESSER 

 

Week ending 6/25/23

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1. Early MVP candidate?

 

2. When do you believe NYA will break their curse?

 

3. If you could go back and re-sim an entire season what season would it be?

 

4. Do you think the E should exist?

 

5. What is an underrated vacation spot?

 

6. What is your favorite song by The Stokes?

1. Bubbles Utonium has been unreal for DC, I think they are higher in the standings than a lot would have expected.

2. With McKeggegger and Francis leading the youth movement, we can insure that it will be a long time before they break it.

3. S84. My old player Donny Carter's first (and only) season with Davos. He had broken out the previous year and on a new and stacked team I expected big things, not the second lowest point total of his career.

4. Yes definitely, I really enjoy the jumping between the three leagues, and the E makes it so there isn't any giant skill gaps in the M for new players (400 to 100) and it also gives players coming into the VHL have more of a fighting chance.

5. Alaska. It's absolutely gorgeous there, I think people just think of it as cold and they would rather warm places.

6. I have never heard of or listened to The Stokes.

[nurx 914]

16 hours ago, KRZY said:

nor do I honestly remember any of their songs 

Someday, Reptillia, You Only Live Once, and The Adults are Talking  are all the bigs ones

 

1 hour ago, TheNeonShaman said:

I have never heard of or listened to The Stokes.

get to it! great songs give a listen to the big ones i mentioned and if you enjoy them my personal favorite is Modern Girls and Old Fashioned Men

[nurx 914]

 LA STARS PRESSER 

 

Week ending 7/2/23

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1. What does your player need to improve in?

2. What is wrong with this team?

3. If you could make one trade to improve this team what would it be?

4. What makes a defenseman good in your mind higher scoring? High SBs? High +/-?

5. Have you ever left the continent you were born on?

6. Given a guarantee it was safe would you want to go to space?

7. Follow up question from last week. Did you listen to any songs by The Strokes?

[TheNeonShaman 214]

On 6/28/2023 at 3:45 PM, nurx said:

 LA STARS PRESSER 

 

Week ending 7/2/23

_____________________________________________

 

1. What does your player need to improve in?

2. What is wrong with this team?

3. If you could make one trade to improve this team what would it be?

4. What makes a defenseman good in your mind higher scoring? High SBs? High +/-?

5. Have you ever left the continent you were born on?

6. Given a guarantee it was safe would you want to go to space?

7. Follow up question from last week. Did you listen to any songs by The Strokes?

1. Pretty much everything at the moment.

2. Not sure, we've got a very quality roster that just doesn't seem to be clicking.

3. Maybe something like improving the 2nd defense pair?

4. A truly elite defenseman doesn't have to be the highest scoring. They should control play in their own end and then help to be a piece of the offense and help it to click better. High point totals are a bonus. They should first and foremost be elite defensively.

5. I have, I went to an island in the Carribean.

6. Guaranteed safe 100% I definitely would go to space. I feel like that would be life changing.

[nurx 914]

 LA STARS PRESSER 

 

Week ending 7/2/23

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1. What team has surprised you the most this season?

2. What do you wish you knew before this season started?

3. What type of forward fo you value most?

4. What is the most underrated stat in the VHL?

5. Have you or would you ever eat raw meat?

6. Do you think traveling is important in life?

[TheNeonShaman 214]

6 hours ago, nurx said:

 LA STARS PRESSER 

 

Week ending 7/2/23

_____________________________________________

 

1. What team has surprised you the most this season?

2. What do you wish you knew before this season started?

3. What type of forward fo you value most?

4. What is the most underrated stat in the VHL?

5. Have you or would you ever eat raw meat?

6. Do you think traveling is important in life?

1. Our team, because we've had a bad season.

2. I would procrastinate a ton and not update enough.

3. The two-way forwards. Players that are impactful everywhere on the ice.

4. Blocks, it's one of the main defensive stats and I would say very important.

5. I've had sushi. Anything other than raw fish, I don't think so.

6. Yes. It's good to see places that aren't your own home. A little adventure can go a long way.

[FrostBeard 2,061]

1. What team has surprised you the most this season?
LA Stars - we are playing amazingly average with the roster that should easy be Top 4 or maybe even Top 3 in the whole league. It is just mindblowing how much we all are slacking on ice. 

2. What do you wish you knew before this season started?
That my player will struggle to win games for his team - with Sirdsvaldis I kinda expected to have a pretty mediocre season as we have some amazing players like Cooke and Nezuko on board but what is happening right now is just sad - I am doing great individually but as a team we are just not there.

3. What type of forward fo you value most?
I have always valued the physical forward, your average Power Forward who just lays his body on the line and wins every encounter. That is the forward you need to go deep in playoffs.

4. What is the most underrated stat in the VHL?
All defence strat - have never used it but is sounds like something a highly defensive team could use to win some crucial games!

5. Have you or would you ever eat raw meat?
Yes. Maybe. I love meat and I am usually open to trying things out even if they seem to me that they are a bit scetchy. 

6. Do you think traveling is important in life?
I think experiencing new things and broadening your mind is really where it is at. Traveling sure helps with that.

[nurx 914]

 

 

 

 LA STARS PRESSER 

 

Week ending 7/2/23

_____________________________________________

 

1. What do you think the team needs to improve on next season?

2. What player do you expect to improve the most next season?

3. Do you think any players will jump in the draft?

4. If you could would you changed the amount of capped TPE we are allowed to earn?

5. Do you think the VHLE going back to 6 is a good idea?

6. Do you pay attention to the M or the E or just the bigs?

[KRZY 416]

2 hours ago, nurx said:

 

 

 

 LA STARS PRESSER 

 

Week ending 7/2/23

_____________________________________________

 

1. What do you think the team needs to improve on next season?

2. What player do you expect to improve the most next season?

3. Do you think any players will jump in the draft?

4. If you could would you changed the amount of capped TPE we are allowed to earn?

5. Do you think the VHLE going back to 6 is a good idea?

6. Do you pay attention to the M or the E or just the bigs?

1. More consistency from everyone ! And to find our game and stick to it !

2. Id like to say Cooke personally this is his year to steer the ship offensively for the Stars . But is also love to see Sunglasses Joyo take that next step and break through for us next year !

3. Honestly I haven’t paid much attention to the S90 draft all that much , that being said it would not surprise me one bit.

4. Everybody love more TPE don’t they ? Of course I’d be all for earning more capped TPE every week !

5. I think it will give more players an opportunity to get noticed and play an important role for their teams . And teams will also rely less on the IA players then usual

6. Being and AGM in the E the last five seasons I really pay attention there , and pop in and look at the M every now and then just to get a lay of the land

[InstantRockstar 1,247]

1. What do you think the team needs to improve on next season?
As GM, I think right now our forward core is it. We need some help there the best. 
 

2. What player do you expect to improve the most next season?
Cooke becomes first line with Sunglass, I think those two thrive together personally
 

3. Do you think any players will jump in the draft?
Going to be tough to say, the draft is all over the place with teams having multiple picks, could see some jumps based on teams needs

 

4. If you could would you changed the amount of capped TPE we are allowed to earn?
I think for anyone that WANTS to earn more, why not? Realistically it makes it so there are true "elite" players above and beyond the norm. Everyone right now is on an even playing field, but IRL is McDavid the same as say... a 4th line player? No. 
 

5. Do you think the VHLE going back to 6 is a good idea?
From what I've been told, it 100% seems like the best case scenario to help the E thrive, so I'm all game for it. 

 

6. Do you pay attention to the M or the E or just the bigs?

Being in the M, I absolutely pay attention to it, and I'll be in the E. The E has a big part of my 'heart' in the league as a first-ever GM there. 

[KRZY 416]

LA Stars press conference 

Week ending 13/08/2023

 

1. how’s your off season going so far ?

 

2. Where is one area you’d like to see improvement in your players game this coming season ?

 

3. how did you player play in terms of meeting expectations you might’ve had this past season ?

 

4. What’s one area the Stars need to improve this season ?

 

5. Is there anyone in particular that you are looking forward to playing with this season ? 
 

6. If there was one player in the VHL you could play with past or present who would it be and why ?

[Gustav 6,468]

On 8/10/2023 at 3:28 PM, KRZY said:

1. how’s your off season going so far ?

 

OK I guess. Depreciation is already hitting harder than I'd like it to and I'm finding it a bit hard to keep up with the metaphorical Kardashians as far as knowing what's going on lately on more than a surface level. That said, I'm now 2-0 in the Commissioners' Cup and still kicking.

 

On 8/10/2023 at 3:28 PM, KRZY said:

2. Where is one area you’d like to see improvement in your players game this coming season ?

 

My SV% took a dive last season and that's something I need to get back on track. I somehow was one of the worst in the league in that regard and it probably gave us a loss or two.

 

On 8/10/2023 at 3:28 PM, KRZY said:

3. how did you player play in terms of meeting expectations you might’ve had this past season ?

 

Didn't live up to anything--I thought I'd be fine (after all, I didn't even change anything) but I really wasn't.

 

On 8/10/2023 at 3:28 PM, KRZY said:

4. What’s one area the Stars need to improve this season ?

 

I just spent the past two questions blaming myself for things, so I'm going to flip the script a bit here and give the full diva answer of "scoring"--maybe if you guys put the puck in the net more, I wouldn't have to save it as much.

 

On 8/10/2023 at 3:28 PM, KRZY said:

5. Is there anyone in particular that you are looking forward to playing with this season ? 

 

I mean, I've heard rumors that this might be Murray's last run with us. We were drafted together and have a long history, so if that's true it will be sad to see him go.

 

On 8/10/2023 at 3:28 PM, KRZY said:

6. If there was one player in the VHL you could play with past or present who would it be and why ?

 

Please take me back to S68 in Malmo when Matt Thompson was the savior of the franchise. Not only was he the league leader in quite a bit, it was all by a really wide margin (at least in terms of shooting percentage). I had that for one season and think it would be great to have for more than that here.

[KRZY 416]

LA Stars press conference 

week ending 20/08/2023

 

1. With our new additions where do you see us finish at the end of the season ?

 

2. Who are you most excited to see play this season ?

 

3. Is there any area in our lineup we could still bolster ? 
 

4. What areas have you improved you players game this off season ? 
 

5. Early on who do you have as Continental cup favourites ?

 

6. who do you think is and “underdog” team that could surprise people this season ?

 

 

[TheNeonShaman 214]

On 8/10/2023 at 3:28 PM, KRZY said:

LA Stars press conference 

Week ending 13/08/2023

 

1. how’s your off season going so far ?

 

2. Where is one area you’d like to see improvement in your players game this coming season ?

 

3. how did you player play in terms of meeting expectations you might’ve had this past season ?

 

4. What’s one area the Stars need to improve this season ?

 

5. Is there anyone in particular that you are looking forward to playing with this season ? 
 

6. If there was one player in the VHL you could play with past or present who would it be and why ?

1. It's going pretty well, just been really busy.

2. Pretty much everything, but the offense would be nice to see.

3. Definitely didn't really hit expectations, however I wasn't super active in getting my player better so it's partly my fault.

4. Probably consistency. We never really got large win streaks last year and there were lots of random losses.

5. Super excited to potentially get a chance to play with Napoleon Dynamite. Superstar in the league.

6. Definitely the legendary Donny Carter. Absolute stud right there.

[Pifferfish 593]

On 8/15/2023 at 11:26 PM, KRZY said:

LA Stars press conference 

week ending 20/08/2023

 

1. With our new additions where do you see us finish at the end of the season ?

Middle of the pack honestly 

2. Who are you most excited to see play this season ?

Lampi obviously.

3. Is there any area in our lineup we could still bolster ? 
1 more Dman just to fill some 5v5 PT

4. What areas have you improved you players game this off season ? 
Offense all around.

5. Early on who do you have as Continental cup favourites ?

Wolves repeat could be in store.

6. who do you think is and “underdog” team that could surprise people this season ?

DC has been bad a while and the young talent is finally coming around.

 

 

[KRZY 416]

LA Stars press conference 

Week ending 08/27/2023

 

1. Puck drop for Season 90 is tomorrow what’s more important a good start to the season or a good finish ?

 

2. With Napoleon Dynamites @thadthrasher long time friend Pedro will be in attendance for the Stars home opener this season . The  Stars front office has convinced Dynamite to perform his special dance routine from Pedro’s election campaign in between the 2nd and 3rd period. Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity. My question for you is does he kill it or forget the routine all together?

 

3. The Stars just held their annual captains vote , any surprises in the choices for captain and assistants this season ?

 

4. The Stars are holding a contest for a new third jersey , what would your ideal third jersey look like ?

 

5. Who do you got winning the Stanley cup this season ?

 

6. who has a better rookie season Connor Bedard or Adam Fantilli ?

 

Remember folks don’t miss Dynamites performance in between the 2nd and 3rd period of this years home opener !

 

 

Edited August 23, 2023 by KRZY

[thadthrasher 1,692]

18 hours ago, KRZY said:

LA Stars press conference 

Week ending 08/27/2023

 

1. Puck drop for Season 90 is tomorrow what’s more important a good start to the season or a good finish ? I really like a good finish to the season. I mean, I prefer both, but still...

 

2. With Napoleon Dynamites @thadthrasher long time friend Pedro will be in attendance for the Stars home opener this season . The  Stars front office has convinced Dynamite to perform his special dance routine from Pedro’s election campaign in between the 2nd and 3rd period. Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity. My question for you is does he kill it or forget the routine all together? As Dynamite's trusted agent, I can assure you that he didn't forget it. You can look back on the highlight reels and see that he absolutely still has it. All thanks to Pedro.

 

3. The Stars just held their annual captains vote , any surprises in the choices for captain and assistants this season ? I'm surpirsed to see Dynamite make it on there. As the newcomer that isn't typical, but apparently the front office sees something special in Dynamite.

 

4. The Stars are holding a contest for a new third jersey , what would your ideal third jersey look like ? I black hole. The thing that occurs when a star implodes on itself. 

 

5. Who do you got winning the Stanley cup this season ? Obviously the only option is the Pittsburgh Penguins

 

6. who has a better rookie season Connor Bedard or Adam Fantilli ? Bedard all the way.

 

Remember folks don’t miss Dynamites performance in between the 2nd and 3rd period of this years home opener !

 

 

 

[KRZY 416]

LA Stars Press Conference 

week ending 09/03/2023

 

1. Well Napoleon Dynamite @thadthrasher delivered a lights out dance on the home opener . The fans wanna see more ! Rumor has it this is a pre game ritual for Dyanmite is there any truth to this ?

 

2. We’re off to a hot start what’s been the biggest contributor to how well we’ve started this season off so far ?

 

3. @InstantRockstar is looking at new sponsorship ideas for the home arena . What are some ideas you could possibly give ?

 

4. Early on this season what has been the biggest surprise for you so far ?

 

5. How has your player performed so far ?

 

6. Who’s your early Super Bowl favourite this year ?

 

 

[KRZY 416]

LA Stars Press Conference 

Week Ending 09/10/2023

 

1. we’ve been on fire this season , do you see us carrying this momentum all year ?

 

2. We currently have a few players on pace for career best years , who’s impressed you most ?

 

3. Is there anything we could improve on this season ?

 

4. how’s your VHFL team doing so far this season ?

 

5. Who’s your early Stanley Cup winner prediction ?

 

6. What has been the most interesting storyline in the VHL so far this year ?

[Berocka 2,263]

On 9/5/2023 at 8:18 AM, KRZY said:

LA Stars Press Conference 

Week Ending 09/10/2023

 

1. we’ve been on fire this season , do you see us carrying this momentum all year ?

 

2. We currently have a few players on pace for career best years , who’s impressed you most ?

 

3. Is there anything we could improve on this season ?

 

4. how’s your VHFL team doing so far this season ?

 

5. Who’s your early Stanley Cup winner prediction ?

 

6. What has been the most interesting storyline in the VHL so far this year ?

I feel bad that no one is doing these so I will help you out mate

 

1. I hope so, it would be a shame to see us fall off

 

2. Would have to be the Cookie Monster

 

3. Well we have lost some games so I would have to say we shouldn't lose any

 

4. I didn't get to do VHFL this season but I am only going to get 1 less TPE this season than I usually do

 

5. I honestly think it is a toss up between the two greatest teams to exist, LA Kings and Arizona Coyotes who ever wins the matches in Australia will win the cup

 

6. The return of the almightly LA Stars to the top of the ladder and no longer being a wildcard/cusp team