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Post by Shamrockville on Jun 8, 2023 15:50:38 GMT -7
Can't we just simplify the rule any uncarded player can be put on the list for the season at the agm? Can be put on the list multiple seasons if uncarded for multiple seasons. I like Lornes rather simplified version. Basically, use your 3 slots on anyone who hasnt played 82 games yet or isn't carded for that season, whether thats injury or contract dispute and playing overseas, whatever. A guy who's over the 82 game limit, if he doesn't get a card, you can use a slot to put him in. Easy. Daniel
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Post by brandonmoose on Jun 12, 2023 17:40:56 GMT -7
After some consideration and investigation into players that have gone thru the list I found that prior to this year 19 players went thru the inactive skater list 6 are still in the league that's 31% of the 13 dropped 0 have ever been redrafted. Of the players on the current list only 2 would be drafted if added to the draft this season and only 1 has a playable card this season. Realizing that the effort we put into this list for so little return I would change my vote and stick to the current rule at best and would vote to do away with the 3 spots if ever voted on
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Post by Shamrockville on Jun 13, 2023 13:59:35 GMT -7
Thats what happens with Rookies though. They will, in many instances be on that protected list for 3-5 years before you even see them called up. That's the issue. We dont have farm teams to stash them on while they develop into NHLers. I had Glass and Dellandrea on my protected list,so Im not sure where you're getting your numbers from exactly, but I kept them on for 2 years before posting them to my actual roster.
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Post by QC Mike on Jun 17, 2023 19:31:12 GMT -7
This may be an unpopular opinion, but what if we just got rid of the 'extra' three slots? Do we actually need them? My thinking is if your roster has 6 players for each forward position (4 to play, 1 sub to cover any man games lost, and 1 backup player to cover for players with no card), 5 for each defense position (3 to play, 1 sub, 1 backup), and 3 goalies, you would have 31 players (18 + 10 + 3) on your roster and still have 4 slots remaining. There could obviously be some overlap with subs/backups, or using prospects as backups etc., which would create even more slots remaining and more roster flexibility. And this is not even counting the rookies/free agents we draft for that draft year. Getting rid of them might help cut down on some roster bloat. I don't think there is a team out there that doesn't have a handful of players with no cards (and haven't had one for a couple of seasons), or one or two 35 year old, 5.0 shifting wingers who are borderline unplayable (sorry Pat Maroon). Even if some of those players do make a comeback, wouldn't it just make for a more interesting Free Agent pool in the draft? For those people who like to draft and do it well or are in a major rebuild with lots of picks those extra slots can be essential. Some players take longer to mature into useful players and those rookie slots are often a way of being able to hold on to a player while they mature. It can be agonizing when you're dealing with players who have played parts of three seasons and you're having to make a decision on whether to keep them or stick with an aging veteran.
Personally, the only non-carded player I have this year that I plan on keeping is last year's 5th round pick who's projected to be in Arizona's bottom 6 this year. Of my remaining 38 carded players, I'm trying to figure out which one I'm going to cut for the remaining 37 slots. Next year could be worse given the 7 picks I have this year.
Anyone want a #6D penalty killing expert (Jon Merrill)? Looking to improve my wingers (can make it a package deal depending on what of winger you want to offer)
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Post by QC Mike on Jul 17, 2023 22:34:12 GMT -7
Creating a fresh thread for this with updated proposals.
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