Summer 2016

MartyFromOTTAWA · Post by **MartyFromOTTAWA** » Thu Jul 28, 2016 9:35 pm

Vik (Habs) wrote:So if you have a player at 700k, people can only offer him 840k for 1 year but they can offer him 850k for 2 years?

From the 1st of September (in-game), yes.

Vik (Habs) · Post by **Vik (Habs)** » Fri Jul 29, 2016 12:57 am

Commish Bub(NYR) wrote:
VancouverCanucksGM wrote:Have the ELC CON boosters been signed yet?
No. I'm going to do all signings at once, so I don't have to go through all the teams multiple times. I'll post who gets a boost when I do.

Boosters still get signed in-game rather than through the file, yes?

MartyFromOTTAWA · Post by **MartyFromOTTAWA** » Fri Jul 29, 2016 1:20 am

Vik (Habs) wrote:
Commish Bub(NYR) wrote:
VancouverCanucksGM wrote:Have the ELC CON boosters been signed yet?
No. I'm going to do all signings at once, so I don't have to go through all the teams multiple times. I'll post who gets a boost when I do.
Boosters still get signed in-game rather than through the file, yes?

Yes.

MartyFromOTTAWA · Post by **MartyFromOTTAWA** » Fri Jul 29, 2016 2:09 am

I've a question.

Once a player gets a QO, can the "owning" team still sign the player at the salary based on the calculator anytime before the 1st of September, or then, his 2 only options are either matching an offer sheet (if he gets one) or being automatically signed at 120% of the current salary on the 15th of September?

Commish Bub(NYR) · Post by **Commish Bub(NYR)** » Fri Jul 29, 2016 10:55 am

MartyFromOTTAWA wrote:I've a question.

Once a player gets a QO, can the "owning" team still sign the player at the salary based on the calculator anytime before the 1st of September, or then, his 2 only options are either matching an offer sheet (if he gets one) or being automatically signed at 120% of the current salary on the 15th of September?

Yep to both.

Commish Bub(NYR) · Post by **Commish Bub(NYR)** » Fri Jul 29, 2016 10:57 am

MartyFromOTTAWA wrote:
Vik (Habs) wrote:
Commish Bub(NYR) wrote:
VancouverCanucksGM wrote:Have the ELC CON boosters been signed yet?
No. I'm going to do all signings at once, so I don't have to go through all the teams multiple times. I'll post who gets a boost when I do.
Boosters still get signed in-game rather than through the file, yes?
Yes.

Actually I'm going to sign them via the file. It's the way we handle all ELCs during the season, so I'm going to do it that way for all contracts later today.

Vik (Habs) · Post by **Vik (Habs)** » Fri Jul 29, 2016 6:25 pm

Commish Bub(NYR) wrote:Actually I'm going to sign them via the file. It's the way we handle all ELCs during the season, so I'm going to do it that way for all contracts later today.

If I'd known that, I'd've taken a flyer on Karpukhin.

Panther · Post by **Panther** » Fri Jul 29, 2016 6:29 pm

Vik (Habs) wrote:
Commish Bub(NYR) wrote:Actually I'm going to sign them via the file. It's the way we handle all ELCs during the season, so I'm going to do it that way for all contracts later today.
If I'd known that, I'd've taken a flyer on Karpukhin.

Curious, why does this matter? What does it effect? I know how to play the game but not well-versed in file operations.

Vik (Habs) · Post by **Vik (Habs)** » Fri Jul 29, 2016 6:46 pm

Panther wrote:
Vik (Habs) wrote:
Commish Bub(NYR) wrote:Actually I'm going to sign them via the file. It's the way we handle all ELCs during the season, so I'm going to do it that way for all contracts later today.
If I'd known that, I'd've taken a flyer on Karpukhin.
Curious, why does this matter? What does it effect? I know how to play the game but not well-versed in file operations.

Entering them in-game, if they don't agree to the contract in two days (and they often don't) they won't have an opportunity to boost until the following year (leaving their team with somewhat of a wasted contract spot for a year). By entering them in the file, they're guaranteed to have a chance to boost this year (which is also beneficial for someone like Karpukhin who needs two boosts (or a double boost)).

MartyFromOTTAWA · Post by **MartyFromOTTAWA** » Fri Jul 29, 2016 9:42 pm

Commish Bub(NYR) wrote:
MartyFromOTTAWA wrote:I've a question.

Once a player gets a QO, can the "owning" team still sign the player at the salary based on the calculator anytime before the 1st of September, or then, his 2 only options are either matching an offer sheet (if he gets one) or being automatically signed at 120% of the current salary on the 15th of September?
Yep to both.

So I guess the "owning" team can't sign the player between the 1st and the 14th of September, right?
He can only match an eventual offer sheet, yes?

Commish Bub(NYR) · Post by **Commish Bub(NYR)** » Fri Jul 29, 2016 9:55 pm

Ran into some file problems, so I've had to go slow with entering contracts. Got about 1/2 in, will finish the rest tomorrow. Advanced past 6/20 (game date), and got the following pot boosters:

Joshua Burnside (CBS)
David Cotton (MTL)
Aapeli Rasanen (OTT)
Dylan Larkin (STL)
Lucas Carlsson (STL)
Brandon Hickey (WSH)

Vik (Habs) · Post by **Vik (Habs)** » Fri Jul 29, 2016 11:47 pm

Few more boosters:
Matthew Spencer (SJ)
Nick Wolff (VAN)
Jake Walman (VAN)

And a couple 21 year olds even managed to boost (to 6X POT)...
Adam Tambellini (FLA)
Tyler Hill (VAN)

Calgary.Flames · Post by **Calgary.Flames** » Sat Jul 30, 2016 12:01 am

Crap. 0/3.

Vik (Habs) · Post by **Vik (Habs)** » Sat Jul 30, 2016 12:16 am

Few salary changes:
Nicklas Backstrom = 5.4M
Adam Erne = 2.4M (as discussed)
Rodrigo Abols = 1.4M (double booster)
Ilya Karpukhin = 1.35M (double booster)
Ryan Hitchcock = 1.3M (double booster)
Roger Karrer = 950k (booster)

I didn't look at contract lengths other than noting whether or not they were acceptable given the amount so you'll have to check those for yourselves. Remember that they should be 1 year longer than what you offered since they'll be reduced by a year at the rollover. Also remember that, as Bub said, not all the contracts are in yet.

MartyFromOTTAWA · Post by **MartyFromOTTAWA** » Sat Jul 30, 2016 12:37 am

Wrong one, shit.

Post by **SharksGM** » Sat Jul 30, 2016 2:05 am

Vik (Habs) wrote:Few more boosters:
Matthew Spencer (SJ)

VancouverCanucksGM · Post by **VancouverCanucksGM** » Sat Jul 30, 2016 4:05 am

Vik (Habs) wrote:Few salary changes:
Nicklas Backstrom = 5.4M
Adam Erne = 2.4M (as discussed)
Rodrigo Abols = 1.4M (double booster)
Ilya Karpukhin = 1.35M (double booster)
Ryan Hitchcock = 1.3M (double booster)
Roger Karrer = 950k (booster)

I didn't look at contract lengths other than noting whether or not they were acceptable given the amount so you'll have to check those for yourselves. Remember that they should be 1 year longer than what you offered since they'll be reduced by a year at the rollover. Also remember that, as Bub said, not all the contracts are in yet.

From the statement in the contract signings thread, it says a $250,000 bonus will be added for POT boosters. I don't see where it says it's $250,000 for each time the player can boost. So shouldn't Abols be $1,150,000?

Vik (Habs) · Post by **Vik (Habs)** » Sat Jul 30, 2016 2:59 pm

VancouverCanucksGM wrote:From the statement in the contract signings thread, it says a $250,000 bonus will be added for POT boosters. I don't see where it says it's $250,000 for each time the player can boost. So shouldn't Abols be $1,150,000?

Was sure I remembered seeing somewhere that it's 250k for each potential boost but no idea where so maybe my memory's playing tricks on me. Kind of hard to figure out from past contracts (I looked at De Jong as an example but I think minimum salary when he signed for 400k in which case 850k doesn't make sense either way). Although Tyler Hill would be an example supporting that it's only 250k for any potential booster since he's 250k beyond his 2nd round draft slot.

Guess I'll leave it to the league historians to tell me what's what.

Calgary.Flames · Post by **Calgary.Flames** » Mon Aug 01, 2016 6:23 am

250K regardless.

Post by **SharksGM** » Mon Aug 01, 2016 10:54 am

I think it was intended to be 250k per boost but never explicitly laid out so I'm fine with saying 250k total.

Didn't Connor Brickley boost twice? I don't remember now.

Calgary.Flames · Post by **Calgary.Flames** » Mon Aug 01, 2016 11:48 am

Quick reminder:

RFA offers must be at least formula until Sept. 1st.

Jets GM · Post by **Jets GM** » Mon Aug 01, 2016 12:23 pm

SharksGM wrote:I think it was intended to be 250k per boost but never explicitly laid out so I'm fine with saying 250k total.

Didn't Connor Brickley boost twice? I don't remember now.

Connor Rankin did!

Vik (Habs) · Post by **Vik (Habs)** » Mon Aug 01, 2016 2:41 pm

Calgary.Flames wrote:Quick reminder:

RFA offers must be at least formula until Sept. 1st.

And UFA offers have to be at least 2/3rds their previous salary until then.

Dallas Stars GM · Post by **Dallas Stars GM** » Mon Aug 01, 2016 2:48 pm

What? Not 120%?

Calgary.Flames · Post by **Calgary.Flames** » Mon Aug 01, 2016 2:50 pm

120% from Sep. 1-15.

Isn't it written this way?

Dallas Stars GM · Post by **Dallas Stars GM** » Mon Aug 01, 2016 2:54 pm

I don't understand anything now xD
So, we can offer all UFAs at least 75% of their last salary now?
And 120% of their last salary to all RFAs?
Or am I totally lost?

Vik (Habs) · Post by **Vik (Habs)** » Mon Aug 01, 2016 3:11 pm

Dallas Stars GM wrote:I don't understand anything now xD
So, we can offer all UFAs at least 75% of their last salary now?
And 120% of their last salary to all RFAs?
Or am I totally lost?

Right now...
75% (or higher) to UFAs
Calculator value (or higher) to RFAs

September 1st...
25% (or higher) to UFAs
120% (or higher) to RFAs

September 15th...
All remaining RFAs are signed to qualifying offer (120% of previous salary for one year)

October 1st...
League minimum (or higher) to UFAs

Dallas Stars GM · Post by **Dallas Stars GM** » Mon Aug 01, 2016 3:12 pm

Right now...
75% (or higher) to UFAs
Calculator value (or higher) to RFAs

September 1st...
25% (or higher) to UFAs
120% (or higher) to RFAs

September 15th...
All remaining RFAs are signed to qualifying offer (120% of previous salary for one year)

October 1st...
League minimum (or higher) to UFAs

Thanks.

Vik (Habs) · Post by **Vik (Habs)** » Mon Aug 01, 2016 3:19 pm

Vik (Habs) wrote:
Dallas Stars GM wrote:I don't understand anything now xD
So, we can offer all UFAs at least 75% of their last salary now?
And 120% of their last salary to all RFAs?
Or am I totally lost?
Right now...
75% (or higher) to UFAs
Calculator value (or higher) to RFAs

September 1st...
25% (or higher) to UFAs
120% (or higher) to RFAs

September 15th...
All remaining RFAs are signed to qualifying offer (120% of previous salary for one year)

October 1st...
League minimum (or higher) to UFAs

Ha, you tricked me with the percentages.
It's 2/3rds (66.6...% for UFAs) right now.
1/3rd (33.3...% for UFAs) on September 1st.

Commish Bub(NYR) · Post by **Commish Bub(NYR)** » Mon Aug 08, 2016 2:23 pm

Just to keep people posted who have sent in offers re Chicago players: we're working on them and should be in touch or posting something very soon. Thanks for the patience, and we're hopefully getting a new GM in there before too long as well.

Jets GM · Post by **Jets GM** » Fri Aug 12, 2016 6:21 pm

The rulebook update has begun. If you want to be nice, PM any infinitesimal rule tweaks you have come across over the years that I might (likely) miss.

Post by **SharksGM** » Sun Aug 14, 2016 3:16 pm

I updated the player file (and save file) with all of the free agent signings except JC Lipon I think. Have a look and double-check that everyone has the right team, term and contract since I had to go through each thread and may have made a typo somewhere.

If you notice Zetterberg making league-minimum for the Sharks, that's not a typo but the consequences of an obscure rule that you don't need to worry about.

Calgary.Flames · Post by **Calgary.Flames** » Sun Aug 14, 2016 5:12 pm

Vlasic should only be signed for one year.
Thanks.

AP21 (ARZ) · Post by **AP21 (ARZ)** » Sun Aug 14, 2016 11:35 pm

Andrej Nestrasil's team option should have been picked up. Thanks.

Vik (Habs) · Post by **Vik (Habs)** » Mon Aug 22, 2016 7:57 pm

Colin Jacobs = 960k (10k rounding for below $1M)
Ryan Kujawinski = 800k

Commish Bub(NYR) · Post by **Commish Bub(NYR)** » Sat Sep 03, 2016 1:42 pm

Trades, free agents, and contracts entered (player and staff). Game advanced a day. File is here:

League file here: http://www.ehechockey.com/ehec.zip

Vik (Habs) · Post by **Vik (Habs)** » Sun Sep 04, 2016 2:43 am

Calgary.Flames wrote:Vlasic should only be signed for one year.

Vik (Habs) wrote:Colin Jacobs = 960k (10k rounding for below $1M)
Ryan Kujawinski = 800k

BLUESGM · Post by **BLUESGM** » Mon Sep 05, 2016 12:12 am

Joshua Burnside (CBS)
David Cotton (MTL)
Aapeli Rasanen (OTT)
Dylan Larkin (STL)
Lucas Carlsson (STL)
Brandon Hickey (WSH)

Pretty pumped he boosted! He will be a nice little Dman I think

Commish Bub(NYR) · Post by **Commish Bub(NYR)** » Thu Sep 08, 2016 4:17 pm

Ok folks, time to end the summer once and for all.

Pre-season game simming will start Saturday night. I'll run a couple of nights sims until we catch up, time-wise, into next week. You can use GMO to call up and demote players, but need to post on the waiver wire forum for any prospects you want called up. And remember to leave at least one player on the farm so as to not crash the game.

We're still working through the few RFA bids we've received so far, so patience on that front. Thanks for not flooding our inboxes with those.

League file here: http://www.ehechockey.com/ehec.zip

Vik (Habs) · Post by **Vik (Habs)** » Thu Sep 08, 2016 5:10 pm

Joni Nikko was released some time ago.

Florida is at 52 contracts.
Dallas and Nashville are at 51 contracts.

Jets GM · Post by **Jets GM** » Fri Sep 09, 2016 8:16 pm

Tampa Bay GM wrote:The rulebook update has begun. If you want to be nice, PM any infinitesimal rule tweaks you have come across over the years that I might (likely) miss.

This is almost done; will have it ready for the regular season puck drop.

Commish Bub(NYR) · Post by **Commish Bub(NYR)** » Thu Sep 15, 2016 6:22 pm

Remember that today is the last day to make bids on RFAs. We've had a few offers already; no more will be accepted after mindnight (eastern, US time) tonight.

Unmatched offer sheets will be signed by the new (offering) team. Matched sheets will stay with their previous team. RFAs who received no offers will be signed to their original team at 120% previous salary, per the rules.

Commish Bub(NYR) · Post by **Commish Bub(NYR)** » Sat Sep 24, 2016 10:58 am

(I suppose I should create a "Fall 2016" post now, lol.)

The following are the remaining RFAs who did not have bids offered by their owning GMs. If no bids or trades are made for or on them by Monday at noon, they will be released as free agents, and subject to the regular free agent process. Our goal is to have no RFAs left on any teams after Monday.

Alec Martinez, WPG
Jeff Petry, EDM
Martin Lojek, FLA
Phillip di Giuseppe, NJ
Lars Eller, OTT
Chris Bourque, SJ
Julian Walker, SJ
Slava Osnovin, STL

Commish Bub(NYR) · Post by **Commish Bub(NYR)** » Thu Sep 29, 2016 8:15 pm

So we're going to have "waiver day" on 10/5 or 10/6, so halfway between end of pre-season and start of regular season. We're trying to figure out if we need to make a list of eligibles, or "force" GMs to send down guys to the farm by then. Stay tuned.

Commish Bub(NYR) · Post by **Commish Bub(NYR)** » Tue Oct 04, 2016 4:34 pm

Commish Bub(NYR) wrote:(I suppose I should create a "Fall 2016" post now, lol.)

The following are the remaining RFAs who did not have bids offered by their owning GMs. If no bids or trades are made for or on them by Monday at noon, they will be released as free agents, and subject to the regular free agent process. Our goal is to have no RFAs left on any teams after Monday.

Alec Martinez, WPG
Jeff Petry, EDM
Martin Lojek, FLA
Phillip di Giuseppe, NJ
Lars Eller, OTT
Chris Bourque, SJ
Julian Walker, SJ
Slava Osnovin, STL

These guys will now be listed as UFA.