EHM: The New Great Debate

[DeToxRox]

Since the last World U-20 Tournament, people (namely American's) have been very vocal in their love of Phil Kessell, and rightfully so. Kessell has it all, and played like a seasoned vet even though the American team played horribly. Soon the debate waged on, who is better.. Sidney Crosby or Phil Kessell?

It's America vs Canada yet again, and now I'll find out.

Using my EHM Hurricanes game, I am going to start comparing the two players. Crosby will reach the NHL first, with Kessell a year behind him. I presently am in January of my game, so we have a bit of a ways to go to see who wins the Crosby lottery, but next year, I think we'll have our own Kessell lottery.

The great debate starts pronto.

[DeToxRox]

Sidney Crosby
6'0", 191 LBS
Hometown: Cole Harbour, NS, CA
Age: 17
Position: Center
Shoots: Left Handed

2004 SEASON

Team: Rimouski (QMJHL)

STATS (Through January 10, 2005)

Games Played: 37
Goals: 39
Assists: 52
Points: 91
+/-: + 70
Avg. Rating: 8.43

2005-06 Outlook

#1 Overall Pick

Minnesota Wild, New York Rangers, Atlanta Thrashers are presently the three worst teams in the NHL.

[DeToxRox]

Phil Kessel
6'0", 183 LBS
Hometown: Madison, WI, USA
Age: 17
Position: Center/Right Winger
Shoots: Right Handed

2004 SEASON

Team: US National Development Team

STATS (Through January 10, 2005)

Games Played: 31
Goals: 49
Assists: 20
Points: 69
+/-: + 58
Avg. Rating: 8.32

2005-06 Outlook

Signed Letter of Intent with the Minnesota Golden Gophers

[illinifan999]

This sounds cool, I'll be reading.

[DeToxRox]

Even though we're up to January 10th, I am gonna go back in time to the World U-20 Championships and do some updated.

[DeToxRox]

12.27.04

USA vs Belarus

USA 6 Belarus 0

Phil Kessel sat out the first game of the tournament nursing a day to day injury from a game with the US National Development Team. His absence from the lineup was barely noticable as the Americans rolled.

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Canada vs Sweden

Canada 5 Sweden 0

Sidney Crosby showed his ability to be an all around player, logging the most time of any centers (23:13), yet not contributing any points. He was still +1 and recieved a 9 rating. Crosby was 13 of 26 on faces for an even 50% rate, and had 6 shots on net.

[DeToxRox]

12.28.04

USA vs Russia

USA 5 vs Russia 3

Kessel's first game was a success as he notched a goal, and finished with an 8 rating. He was +1 for the night, and logged the second most ice time out of any RW'ers, as he is slowly being brought along in the US lineup.

12.28.04

Finland vs Canada

Finland 1 vs Canada 2

Crosby didn't have his best game in any regard. He was only rated a 7 for the night with an even +/-. He did log the most ice time of any Canadian forward yet again with over 18 minutes. Yet the numbers don't matter because the Canadians escaped with a hard fought 2-1 victory.

[DeToxRox]

12.30.04

USA vs Czech Republic

USA 6 vs Czech Republic 3

Kessel was huge for the US, notching 2 goals and an assist and going +2 in a First Star effort vs the Czech. He also saw his minutes go from 16 to 19, showing his health is in tip top condition.

Canada vs Slovakia

Canada 6 vs Slovakia 2

Crosby had his own big game, with a goal and an assist for Canada. He was a plus 3, and logged over 23 minutes of ice time. His performance earned him the Third Star as Canada approved to 3-0 as well.

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1.1.05

Germany vs Canada

Germany 4 vs Canada 3

In a game all of Canada would love to forget, the Canadians lost a heart breaker to the Germans, and in doing so, giving up a bye in the tournament. Crosby notched a goal, and but he was even for the night. He earned an 8 rating none the less.

1.2.05

Switzerland vs USA

Switzerland 3 vs USA 3

Kessel was knocked out of this game early, and it cost the Americans. Reaggrivating his bruised thigh, Kessel left after scoring a goal, and being +1. He earned an 8 rating for his play in his short time in the game, but the lack of Kessel killed the Americans.

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PLAYOFF

Canada vs Russia

Canada 4 vs Russia 1

Crosby played 27 minutes, but didn't reach the score sheet. He only got a 7 rating, as he struggled a bit, but still the game was in hand from the on set, so he wasn't too needed.

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SEMIS

USA vs Finland

USA 1 vs Finland 2

Kessel logged 22 minutes of ice time, but didn't reach the score sheet and finished with his own 7 rating. The first loss of the tournament was the most costly for America, as it costs them a shot at the Gold.

Canada vs Germnay

Canada 6 vs Germany 1

Canada got its revenge and more in the rematch. Crosby was third star with his 2 assist performance, logging over 25 minutes of ice time and being a +3. With the win Canada advanced to the gold medal game to take on the Fins, while America will take on Germany for the Bronze.

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BRONZE MEDAL GAME

USA vs Germany

USA 4 vs Germany 1

Kessel is held off the stat sheet but has a game worthy of an 8 rating, while also being + 1. The US rebound for the Bronze though they were one horrible game from us getting Kessel vs Crosby for the Gold.

GOLD MEDAL GAME

Canada vs Finland

Canada 6 vs Finland 2

The Canadians put their two best games together when they needed it most, as they steamroll the Fins this time 6-2. Crosby has 2 assists but manages a -1 rating. Still, he again logged the most ice time of any Canadian forward, at over 26 minutes while playing LW.

[DeToxRox]

WORLD JUNIOR SCORING LEADERS

1. Rotislav Olsez (CZE)
5 G, 5 A, 10 PT, +4

2. Dion Phaneuf (CAN)
1 G, 9 A, 10 PT, +3

3. Tomas Kudelka (CZE)
1 G, 8 A, 9 PT, +4

4. Michael Frolik (CZE)
5 G, 3 A, 8 PT, +4

5. Roman Cervenka (CZE)
4 G, 3 A, 7 PT, +3

6. Corey Perry (CAN)
4 G, 3 A, 7 PT, +2

7. Sidney Crosby (CAN)
2 G, 5 A, 7 PT, +5

8. Evgeny Malkin (RUS)
2 G, 5 A, 7 PT, +2

9. Tomas Pospisil (CZE)
1 G, 6 A, 7 PT, +4

10. Martin Wittwer (SUI)
6 G, 0 A, 6 PT, +3

19. Phil Kessel (USA)
3 G, 2 A, 5 PT, +5

[mckerney]

w00t Phil Kessel.

[DeToxRox]

w00t Phil Kessel.

Indeed. I am sure when I get to next year and sim, he'll totally obliterate the NCAA.

[DeToxRox]

EHM Note: As I am simming, the Minnesota Wild just ended a 32 game streak without winning. They are now 7-29-9.

[DeToxRox]

Sidney Crosby
6'0", 191 lbs
Hometown: Cole Harbour, NS, CA
Age: 17
Position: Center
Shoots: Left Handed

2004 SEASON

Team: Rimouski (QMJHL)

STATS (Through February 1, 2005)

Games Played: 45
Goals: 52
Assists: 64
Points: 116
+/-: + 94
Avg. Rating: 8.58

2005-06 Outlook

#1 Overall Pick

HIGHLIGHTS OF SIM

In the final week, he had 3 games with a 10 rating and was a + 17 in those four games.

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Phil Kessel
6'0", 183 LBS
Hometown: Madison, WI, USA
Age: 17
Position: Center/Right Winger
Shoots: Right Handed

2004 SEASON

Team: US National Development Team

STATS (Through Feburary 1, 2005)

Games Played: 38
Goals: 59
Assists: 25
Points: 84
+/-: + 64
Avg. Rating: 8.34

2005-06 Outlook

Signed Letter of Intent with the Minnesota Golden Gophers

MONTHLY HIGHLIGHTS

Kessel had 9 goals in 8 games during the month.

[DeToxRox]

I simmed to Mid-April so I can quickly get to the draft. So coming up are the final #'s for Crosby and Kessel, and reports on the two from my scouts.

[DeToxRox]

Update. I went ahead and just finished the year. We're just past the draft so who gets Crosby, the Q playoffs and Memorial Cup will all be coming.

[DeToxRox]

Sidney Crosby
6'0", 191 LBS
Hometown: Cole Harbour, NS, CA
Age: 17
Position: Center
Shoots: Left Handed

2004 SEASON

Team: Rimouski (QMJHL)

REGULAR SEASON STATS

Games Played: 37
Goals: 81
Assists: 86
Points: 167
+/-: + 133
Avg. Rating: 8.74

PLAYOFF STATS

Games Played: 15
Goals: 32
Assists: 22
Points: 54
+/-: + 33
Avg. Rating: 9.47

2005-06 Outlook

#1 Overall Pick

To which team is the quesiton?

[DeToxRox]

Phil Kessel
6'0", 183 LBS
Hometown: Madison, WI, USA
Age: 17
Position: Center/Right Winger
Shoots: Right Handed

2004 SEASON

Team: US National Development Team

STATS

Games Played: 55
Goals: 82
Assists: 40
Points: 122
+/-: + 40
Avg. Rating: 8.38

2005-06 Outlook

Signed Letter of Intent with the Minnesota Golden Gophers

[Scholes]

Let's hope the Wild can get Crosby, then with Kessel at the Gophers, hockey in Minnesota will be dino-tight!

[DeToxRox]

2005-05 MEMORIAL CUP

Rimouski Oceanic - QMJHL Champions
London Knights - OHL Champions
Vancouver Giants - WHL Champions
Peterborough Petes - Wildcard

GAME ONE

Rimouski vs Vancouver

Rimouski 2 vs Vancouver 1

Crosby scores a goal for Rimouski in the 2-1 win over the WHL Champs. Crosby finishes + 1 with an 8 rating.

GAME TWO

Rimouski vs London

Rimouski 2 vs London 2

In a battle of perhaps the top two players in the tournament (Robbie Schremp and Sidney Crosby) as well as the two top teams, they skated to a 2-2 tie. Crosby was awful going - 1 and only accumlating a 6 rating.

GAME THREE

Rimouski vs Peterborough

Rimouski 4 vs Peterborough 2

Crosby redeemed himself with a 2 assist game. He was + 1 with an 8 rating in a W that clinched Rimouski with the top record in the Round Robin portion of the Memorial Cup, and a bye into the finals.

ROUND ROBIN STANDINGS

Rimouski: 2-0-1 = 5 points (Bye)
London: 1-0-2 = 4 points
Vancouver: 1-1-1 = 3 points
Peterborough: 0-3-0 = 0 points (Eliminated)

PLAYOFF

Vancouver vs London

The O dominated the WHL as London triumphed 6-1, setting up the anticipated rematch between Crosby and Schremp in the Memorial Cup finals.

FINALS

Rimouski (QMJHL) vs London (OHL)

Rimouski 2 vs London 5

Crosby had an assist and was - 1 with an 8 rating in the loss to London. Schremp went scoreless but as a whole London was too much for the Oceanic. Danny Syrvet, the Knights Captain was named games MVP.

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QMJHL YEAR END AWARDS

These are the accolades he won ..

CHL All Star Team
QMJHL All Star Team
QMJHL Offensive Player of the Year
QMJHL Guy Lafleur Award
QMJHL Michel Briere Award
QMJHL Jean Beliveau Award

Pretty much a clean sweep.

[DeToxRox]

2004-05 NHL DRAFT LOTTERY

.. And the 2004-05 NHL Draft Lottery Winners are ...

THE COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS!!

[DeToxRox]

I'll post a top 6 (since I had the 6th pick) but if you guys wanna know who went where or who picked who, just let me know and I'll get you whatever you need.

2004-05 NHL DRAFT

1. Columbus Blue Jackets - C, Sidney Crosby (Rimouski, QMJHL) [ISS Ranking: #1]
2. Minnesota Wild - C/RW, Benoit Poulit (Sudbury, OHL) [ISS Ranking: #3]
3. Atlanta Thrashers - RW, Bobby Ryan (Owen Sound, OHL) [ISS Ranking: #4]
4. New York Islanders - C/RW, Gilbert Brule (Kootenay, WHL) [ISS Ranking :#5]
5. Edmonton Oilers - C, Ilya Zubov, (Russia) [ISS Rankng: #6]
6. Carolina Hurricanes - C, Alex Bourett, (Lewiston, QMJHL) [ISS Ranking: #2]

[DeToxRox]

Some notes while I sim..

The Jackets have the sickest young line in the NHL in Nash/Crosby/Zherdev.

Zubov is perhaps the most dynamic player in the draft with a 20 already in Creativity and will be a guy I think will do some damage.

Bourett helps my team out tremendously. A future lineup of Staal/Bourett/Ladd is quite intriguing.

My second third round pick was Brian Lee, the HS Defensemen from Wisconsin who played in this years U-20 tournament. I am excitied to see how he developes.

[Travis]

GOOOOOOO OILERS!

Sorry, had to be done. Be interesting to see what they can do if Zubov becomes a true 1st line center. Nice to see the #2 rated guy fall to you in the 1st round.

Good luck, I'll definitely be reading.

[DeToxRox]

GOOOOOOO OILERS!

Sorry, had to be done. Be interesting to see what they can do if Zubov becomes a true 1st line center. Nice to see the #2 rated guy fall to you in the 1st round.

Good luck, I'll definitely be reading.

Ha thanks, Trav.

I'll keep you posted on how Zubov does. Offensivley he seems to be like a Pavel Datsyuk, but we'll have to wait and see about his all around game.

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[DeToxRox]

Update coming .. I have Crosbys screenies, but nowhere to upload them to. Once either of my sources (cough cough Jeeber and Ice hack hack) are available, I'll get them up

[DeToxRox]

Stupid photobucket resizes the images. I'll have to fix the Crosby screens unless someone can help with a better way of uploadage.

[DeToxRox]

F it. I'll resize the images later. Let me go ahead with some of happenings and then post them.

[DeToxRox]

The NHL Released their season preview today.

The top 5 read like a whos who of previous studly teams..

1. Colorado
2. Toronto
3. Detroit
4. New Jersey
5. Ottawa

Meanwhile, the Columbus Blue Jackets fall to a lowly 26th.

Regardless, their pre-season Team MVP is named as.. Sidney Crosby!

Ahead of Rick Nash .. That's impressive.

Their key new addition? Marc-Andre Fleury who was aquired in a deal for Danny Fritsche, a prospect and a 2nd round pick.

With a core group that includes Nash, Crosby, Zherdev and now Fleury, the Jackets are really setting themselves up nicely for the future.

[DeToxRox]

The ISS announced their 2005-06 Preliminary NHL Draft Rankings today..

1. RW, Michael Frolik (Kladno, CZE)
2. C/RW, Phil Kessel (University of Minnesota, NCAA)
3. C, Bryan Little (Saginaw, OHL)

[DeToxRox]

10/04/05 - Chicago Black Hawks

Crosby makes his NHL debut with a splash, scoring 2 goals and an assist. He was + 1, had a perfect 10 rating and was named the games first star. Not only that but Columbus won 6-1. Not a bad debut for the kid, eh?

[DeToxRox]

Sidney Crosby: October Review

Games Played: 12
Goals: 6
Assists: 5
Points: 11
+/-: -1
Rating: 7.75

Highlights: His first game was his best, though vs the Avalanche he went toe to toe with Joe Sakic, logging 33 minutes of ice time. He was a - 1 but he held Sakic to a pointless night himself.

Crosby leads all rookies in scoring with his 11 points through October.

[DeToxRox]

Phil Kessel: October Review

Games Played: 9
Goals: 4
Assists: 2
Points: 6
+/-: - 2
Avg. Rating: 7.11

Kessel has struggled for the Golden Gophers, though everyone expects him to turn it around in November.

[DeToxRox]

Just another note: If you guys wanna see any specifics on teams, players, etc. Lemme know and I'll get the info for you.

[DeToxRox]

Sidney Crosby: November Review

Games Played: 14
Goals: 3
Assists: 5
Points: 8
+/-: - 2

Highlights: A nice 2 goal performance vs the Blues tops Crosbys month of November.

Sidney Crosby: Stats Through 12-1

Games Played: 26
Goals: 9
Assists: 10
Points: 19
+/-: - 5
Avg. Rating: 7.43

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Phil Kessel: November Review

Games Played: 9
Goals: 2
Assists: 0
Points: 2
+/-: - 3

Phil Kessel: Stats Through 12/1

Games Played: 17
Goals: 6
Assists: 2
Points: 8
+/-: -5
Avg. Rating: 6.45

Kessel has really struggled for the Gophers. I wonder how his mid-season draft ranking will suffer?

[DeToxRox]

2005-06 World Junior U-20 Championships
Played in Canada

GROUP A

Czech Republic
Denmark
Finland
Russia
Germany

GROUP B

U.S.A
Canada
Sweden
Switzerland
Kazakstan

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12.27.05

U.S.A vs Canada

U.S.A 3 vs Canada 6

Kessel has 2 of the 3 American goals, and is even for the night with an 8 rating. #3 ISS Ranked Prospect Bryan Little has a goal and 3 assists for the victorious Canadian squad.

Other scores

Kazaksthan 3 vs Sweden 3
Czech Republic 3 vs Russia 3 (Frolik, ISS #1 Prospect with 2 assists)
Germany 2 vs Finland 1

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[DeToxRox]

Thanks to General Mike for file hostage. I'll get back to the WJC.

[DeToxRox]

12.28.05

Finland 4 vs Czech Republic 1
Denmark 4 vs Germany 3
Canada 4 vs Sweden 3
Switzerland 4 vs Kazaksthan 2

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12.30.05

Czech Republic 3 vs Denmark 4
Russia 4 vs Finland 4
Switzerland 2 vs Canada 6

Sweden vs USA

Sweden 4 vs USA 3

Kessel scores his 3rd goal of the WJC's, goes + 1 and has an 8 rating but he can't stop Sweden from winning a heartbreaker against the US. The US needs wins in their final two games to have a real shot at advancing.

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1.1.05

USA vs Switzerland

USA 7 vs Switzerland 1

Kessel has 2 assists and a + 2 rating. He gets an 8 rating for the game in what was a blowout win over the Swiss. The win put the USA in the playoff round of the WJC's for now, but they must beat Kazaksthan to keep it.

Canada 5 vs Kazaksthan 2
Germany 4 vs Czech Republic 1 (CZE eliminated)
Denmark 1 vs Russia 3

[DeToxRox]

Sidney Crosby: December in Review

Games Played: 14
Goals: 10
Assists: 10
Points: 20
+/-: + 7

Highlights:

12/18 - First career hat trick (plus an assist) vs the Wild
NHL Offensive Player of the Month
NHL Rookie of the Month

Sidney Crosby: Stats Through 1/1/06

Games Played: 40
Goals: 19
Assists: 20
Points: 39
+/-: + 2
Avg. Rating: 7.78

[DeToxRox]

Phil Kessel: December in Review

Games Played: 7
Goals: 1
Assists: 2
Points: 3
+/-: Even

Phil Kessel: Stats Through 1/1/06

Games Played: 24
Goals: 11
Assists: 3
Points: 14
+/-: -5
Avg. Rating: 7.04

I'll post his WJC stats when the tourney ends.

[DeToxRox]

1.2.05

USA vs Kazaksthan

USA 5 vs Kazaksthan 1

Kessel stays off the score sheet for the first time all tournament, and goes - 1, but still plays well enough to earn an 8 rating. Regardless, USA advances to the next stage.

Switzerland 1 vs Sweden 2
Russia 3 vs Germany 3
Finland 4 vs Denmark 2

[DeToxRox]

GROUP A STANDINGS

1. Germany: 2-1-1 = 5 pts
2. Russia: 1-0-3 = 5 pts
3. Finland: 2-1-1 = 5 pts
4. Denmark: 2-2-0 = 4 pts (Eliminated)
5. Czech Republic:0-3-1 = 1 pt (Eliminated)

GROUP B STANDINGS

1. Canada: 4-0-0 = 8 pts
2. Sweden: 2-1-1 = 5 pts
3. USA: 2-2-0 = 4 pts
4. Switzerland: 1-3-0 = 2 pts (Eliminated)
5. Kazaksthan: 0-3-1 = 1 pt (Eliminated)

PLAYOFF MATCH UPS

USA vs Russia
Sweden vs Finland

Canada and Germany recieve Byes

[DeToxRox]

ISS Mid-Season Rankings Announced: No changes in the NHL top 3 as Frolik, Kessel and Little in that order remain the top 3.

[DeToxRox]

1.5.06

USA vs Russia

USA 2 vs Russia 5

Kessel plays 32 minutes but it isn't enough. Nothing on the stat sheet, no +/-, and an 8 rating leads to a decent night but his WJC is over. A tough loss but it took two wins over bad teams to even make it this far, so it's not surprising.

Sweden 4 vs Finland 2

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1.7.06

SEMIFINALS

Germany 5 vs Russia 1
Canada 6 vs Sweden 1

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1.9.05

GOLD MEDAL GAME

Canada vs Germany

Canada 6 vs Germany 2

BRONZE MEDAL GAME

Sweden vs Russia

Sweden 4 vs Russia 3

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Sidney Crosby: January in Review

Games Played: 15
Goals: 3
Assists: 2
Points: 5
+/-: -6

Highlights: None. Tough month for Cros.

Stats Through 2/1/06

Games Played: 55
Goals: 22
Assists: 22
Points: 44
+/-: - 4
Avg. Rating: 7.65

[DeToxRox]

Phil Kessel: January in Review

Games Played: 6
Goals: 0
Assists: 3
Points: 3
+/-: + 1

Kessel continues to struggle in the NCAA.

Phil Kessel: Stats Through 2/1/06

Games Played: 30
Goals: 11
Assists: 6
Points: 17
+/-: - 4
Avg. Rating: 7.17

[DeToxRox]

Feb 16th in game marks the Olympic draw. I'll go in depth for the Olympics.

[DeToxRox]

2006 Olympic Prelims

GROUP A

Sweden
Germany
Canada
Russia
Switzerland
Belarus

GROUP B

Finland
USA
Slovakia
Italy
Czech Republic
Latvia

[DeToxRox]

Sidney Crosby has been selected to represent the Canadians in the 2006 Olympics, making him the teams youngest player.

[DeToxRox]

2.15.06

Russia 2 vs Canada 3

Crosby only plays 6 minutes but gets an 8 rating in those 6 minutes as Canada wins a great game over Canada. Ryan Smith is first star, Simon Gagne is second and Roberto Lulungo is the third star.

Switzerland 0 vs Germany 4
Sweden 8 vs Belarus 1

USA 6 vs Czech Republic 2
Lativa 0 vs Finland 6
Italy 2 vs Slovakia 3

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2.16.05

Canada 3 vs Sweden 3

Crosby logs 12 minutes of ice time in the 3-3 tie, but is only credited with a 6 rating. Crosby is slowly earning more minutes, and to play 12 minutes vs the #2 team in the Olympics is impressive regardless.

Germany 1 vs Russia 7
Belarus 2 vs Switzerland 3

Finland 4 vs USA 2
Czech Republic 6 vs Italy 0
Slovakia 8 vs Latvia 1

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2.18.05

Canada 10 vs Switzerland 0

Crosby plays 9 minutes and gets an 8 rating in the 10-0 blowout of the Swiss. Todd Bertuzzi is the first star with a hat trick in a game that was never even close.

Sweden 4 vs Russia 4
Belarus 2 vs Germany 7

USA 5 vs Slovakia 3
Czech Republic 2 vs Finland 4
Italy 4 vs Latvia 2

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2.19.06

Canada 8 vs Belarus 1

Crosby finally sees some extended time and makes the most of it. He logs 18 minutes, puts in a goal and adds an assist, goes + 1 and gets an 8 rating in another Canadian romp. Alex Tanguay is named the games first star with a hat trick and an assist.

Russia 5 vs Switzerland 2
Germany 2 vs Sweden 8

Latvia 0 vs USA 7
Slovakia 2 vs Czech Republic 6
Finland 5 vs Italy 1

[DeToxRox]

HOLLLLLLLLLY HELLLLLLLLL!

Dion Phanuef was just traded to .. THE OILERS!

HOW DO YOU DO THAT CALGARY?!

[DeToxRox]

Edmonton Gets: Dion Phanuef
Calgary Gets: Georges Larque, Ty Conklin, the rights to Roman Resliuk, 2005 3rd Round pick

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2.21.06

Germany 1 vs Canada 6

Crosby plays 17 minutes, and nets another goal. He goes + 1 and gets another 8 rating in yet another Canadian romp, this time over the Germans. Jay Bouwmeester is your first star with a goal and 2 assists, and a 9 rating.

Belarus 0 vs Russia 6
Switzerland 1 vs Sweden 5

USA 6 vs Italy 1
Finland 4 vs Slovakia 0
Czech Republic 6 vs Latvia 1

[DeToxRox]

GROUP A - FINAL STANDINGS

1. Canada: 4-0-1 9 points
2. Sweden: 3-0-2 8 points
3. Russia: 3-1-1 7 points
4. Germany: 2-3-0 4 points

5. Switzerland: 1-4-0: 2 points (Eliminated)
6. Belarus: 0-5-0: 0 points (Eliminated)

GROUP B - FINAL STANDINGS

1. Finland: 5-0-0 10 points
2. USA: 4-1-0 8 points
3. Czech: 3-2-0 6 points
4. Slovakia: 2-3-0 4 points

5. Italy: 1-4-0 2 points (Eliminated)
6. Latvia: 0-5-0 0 points (Eliminated)

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OLYMPIC QUARTERFINALS

Canada 3 vs Slovakia 2

Crosby plays 9 minutes and gets an 8 rating in the W. Iginila is 1st star with a goal and an assist in what was a tougher then expected game vs the pesky Slovaks.

Czech Republic 2 vs Sweden 3 (OT)
Finland 5 vs Germany 0
Russia 4 vs USA 3

[DeToxRox]

The Flames dealing Phaneuf makes more sense today as they have aquired Adrian Auccoin for Jakub Vojta and Dustin Boyd.

[DeToxRox]

2.25.06

OLYMPIC SEMI-FINALS

Canada 3 vs Sweden 4 (OT)

And in another classic between these two teams, the Swedes pull out the victory in overtime. Crosby played 12 minutes, was + 1 and had an 8 rating but it wasn't enough as the Swedes captain, Peter Forsberg scores in OT to push the Swedes past the Canadians. Iginla was second star with two goals, but it wasn't enough.

Finland 4 vs Russia 3 (OT)

Another classic that is won by Lethinen in OT vs the Russians. Finland/Sweden is shaping up to be a good one as they have the two best records in the tournament.

[DeToxRox]

2.27.06

BRONZE MEDAL GAME

Russia 2 vs Canada 4

Canada won't leave the Olympics empty handed, as they notch a W over the Russians to win the Bronze Medal. Crosby plays 13 minutes and gets a 7 rating in the win.

GOLD MEDAL GAME

Sweden 4 vs Finland 3 (OT)

What a game! The Swedes down 2-0 in the 3rd get 2 goals from Henrik Sedin in 24 seconds to tie. Then the Fins went back and scored to give them a 3-2 lead, but once again, the Swedes come back with 6 minutes left to tie. Then in OT, Daniel Alfredsson scored the game winner to give Sweden the Olympic Gold.

[DeToxRox]

Olympic Top 10 Scores

1. Jarome Iginla (CAN) 8 G, 5 A, 13 PT, + 11
2. Sergi Gonchar (RUS) 3 G, 10 A, 13 PT, + 2
3. Sami Kapanen (FIN) 9 G, 3 A, 12 PT, + 6
4. Alexi Kovalev (RUS) 7 G, 5 A, 12 PT, + 7
5. Sergi Zubov (RUS) 5 G, 7 A, 12 PT, + 5
6. Kimo Timonen (FIN) 5 G, 7 A, 12 PT, + 5
7. Martin Havlat (CZE) 7 G, 3 A, 10 PT, + 3
8. Alex Tanguay (CAN) 4 G, 6 A, 10 PT, + 3
9. Scott Neidermayer (CAN) 0 G, 10 A, 10 PT, + 5
10. Michael Nylander (CAN) 5 G, 4 A, 9 PT, + 5
UR. Sidney Crosby (CAN) 2 G, 1 A, 3 PT, + 3

[DeToxRox]

Top 5 Goalies

1. Mikka Kiprusoff (FIN) 7-1-0, 1.45 GAA, .939 Save %
2. Martin Broduer (CAN) 6-1-1, 1.72 GAA, .914 Save %
3. Henrik Lundqvist (SWE) 6-0-2, 2.23 GAA, .913 Save %
4. Nikoali Khabibulin (RUS) 4-3-1, 2.57 GAA, .892 Save %
5. Ty Conklin (USA) 4-3-1, 2.50 GAA, .903 Save %

[DeToxRox]

I am not going to do monthly updates until Kessel is in the NHL as I feel it's harder to accomplish in an unplayable league. I'll sim out this year, do a year end update and then get to the draft.

[DeToxRox]

Sidney Crosby was selcted to the 2005 Western Conference All Stars

[JeeberD]

We traded Laraque? Damn... :(

[DeToxRox]

My Carolina Report: Since I've fast simmed thus far trying to get Kessel into the NHL, I've realized I need to control the coaching aspects too, since a broad gameplan has lead my inept team (which has no talent on the pro roster, sans a few player) to a measley 35 point campaign.

This should land me the top spot in the draft. I'll be torn (if I win the lottery) between Kessel or Frolik from the looks of it. My goal now is to have an up tempo style of hockey, and Kessel does fit that mold fairly well. Andrew Ladd has torn up the WHL and will be on the Canes team next year, and the same can be said for Alex Bourett, who is playing well in the Q. Ladd/Bourett/Kessel (or Staal) could make this up tempo style plausable. Needless to say, it'll be interesting to see what happens next.

[Travis]

Wow is it painful to see computer AI outperforming our actual front office. Bringing in a top notch D prospect after drafting a potential top tier center, what are they trying to do, make the Oilers a legitimate threat to get to the second or third round in the playoffs? The nerve!

[DeToxRox]

Wow is it painful to see computer AI outperforming our actual front office. Bringing in a top notch D prospect after drafting a potential top tier center, what are they trying to do, make the Oilers a legitimate threat to get to the second or third round in the playoffs? The nerve!

Haha. I have to check but I believe the Oilers also had brought in Gonchar too. Once the playoffs sim, I'll give you an Oiler report.

[DeToxRox]

Checking out the Oilers (who missed the playoffs)

They went for the youth movement.

Their D is anchored by Komisarek and Phenauf.

Schremp had a decent year with roughly 50 points. Not bad for a rookie.

They just have a lot of geling to do. Their oldest player is Todd Harvey at 31 so it's no surpise they were 10th in the West.

[DeToxRox]

2006 Stanley Cup: The Ottawa Senators defeat the Calgary Flames 4 games to 1

[Travis]

Out of curiosity, could you give a depth chart for the current Oilers? With the trades you've listed alone I'm guessing their lineup is drastically different, and I'm curious which prospects have jumped in.

Thanks

[DeToxRox]

Carolina has won the NHL Draft Lottery.

I'll post Cros/Kessel final stats then do the draft.

And I have no idea who's going #1 yet, ha.

[DeToxRox]

Out of curiosity, could you give a depth chart for the current Oilers? With the trades you've listed alone I'm guessing their lineup is drastically different, and I'm curious which prospects have jumped in.

Thanks

No problem. Let me just handle the draft and then I'll let you know.

[DeToxRox]

Sidney Crosby: Year End Review

Games: 82
Goals: 28
Assists: 28
Points: 56
+/-: - 4
Avg. Rating: 7.65

Highlights:

Finished 2nd in Calder Voting (Behind Ovechkin)
2005-06 NHL All Rookie All Star Team

[DeToxRox]

Phil Kessel Year End Review
University of Minnesota

Games Played: 45
Goals: 21
Assists: 10
Points: 31
+/-: - 3
Avg. Rating: 7.27

[DeToxRox]

Edmonton Oilers Roster

G: Miika Noronen
G: Patrick DesRochers

D: Dion Phenauf
D: Mike Komisarek
D: Bryce Lampman
D: Marc-Andre Bergeron
D: Karel Pilar
D: Doug Lynch

F: Brad Isbister
F: Ryan Malone
F: Jani Ritna
F: Raffi Torres
F: Ales Hemsky
F: Tony Salemelainen

F/C: Shawn Horcoff
C: Marc-Antoine Pouliot
C: Marty Reasonor
C: Robbie Schremp
C: Jarret Stoll
F/C: Todd Harvey

[DeToxRox]

Sadly I had to restart and lost a few days. Nothimg major, except Nashville now has the #1 pick.

I am actually glad for this in a way, as It'll make my decesion making a lot easier at #2.

[DeToxRox]

2006 NHL Entry Draft

#1 - Nashville Predators - C, Bryan Little (Saginaw, OHL) [ISS #3]

Thoughts: Looking at it now, Little might be the #1 player in the draft. He tore up the O and has a lot of very solid ratings across the board.

#2 - Carolina Hurricanes - C/RW, Phil Kessel (Minnesota, NCAA) [ISS #2]

Thoughts: Upon looking at the #'s, Frolik started worrying me. His 3 balance was a major deterent. Nolan wanted him, but my Assisstant GM and Head Scout said we should go with Kessel and I can't say I blame them.

#3 - Minnesota Wild - RW, Michael Frolik (Kladno, CZE) [ISS #1]

Thoughts: Frolik is either going to be a star or a massive bust. Technichally, his ratings are the best in the draft. Everything else however leaves a lot to be desired.

#4 - Anahiem Mighty Ducks - G, Semyon Varlamov (Kingston, OHL) [ISS #5]

Thoughts: Top goaltender prospect. Played on a horrible team in Kingston, where he was 15-29-2, but he had a GAA of 2.29 and a save % of .934 which is not bad at all for such an awful team.

#5 - Chicago Black Hawks - C/RW, Peter Mueller (US National Developmental Team) [ISS #6]

Thoughts: Maybe the top player in the draft. He had __209__ points for the US team, racking up 113 goals and 78 assists. Again though, as a whole, Kessel ranked a bit higher on my board. He was #3 to me, but I think the Hawks got a steal. A damn steal, even at #5.

[Travis]

Heh, looks like the Oilers certainly shouldn't be having cap problems anytime soon. Staios, Jason Smith, Ryan Smyth, Brewer, Moreau, York or Dvorak anymore, talk about a cash dump.

Wish they would have kept Smyth and Semenov though.

Thanks for the update, good luck with the wonderkid!

[DeToxRox]

I forgot to include the Oilers first round pick.

#10, Edmonton Oilers, RW Aleksandr Vasyonov, (Yaroslav, RUS) [ISS #10]

Thoughts: An 18 year old who is a lot like Zubov. He can play off the puck and can put the puck in the net. The only question is he is out at least 4 months with a torn ACL, so it'll be a wait and see as far as his productivity goes.

[Travis]

I forgot to include the Oilers first round pick.

#10, Edmonton Oilers, RW Aleksandr Vasyonov, (Yaroslav, RUS) [ISS #10]

Thoughts: An 18 year old who is a lot like Zubov. He can play off the puck and can put the puck in the net. The only question is he is out at least 4 months with a torn ACL, so it'll be a wait and see as far as his productivity goes.
Speaking of, how did Zubov do this past season? And if you have a second, how does Hemsky look?

[DeToxRox]

Zubov, playing for Swift Current in the WHL, was dominate.

71 GP, 75 G, 76 A, 151 PT, +72, 8.07 rating

Won several WHL awards and was a CHL All Star.

He has signed with the Oilers.

Hemsky had 17 G and 17 A for the Oilers. Not bad consider the lack of offense the Oilers had.

Anything else, lemme know.

[DeToxRox]

As far as how Hemsky looks. He'll play wing with either Schremp or Zubov. He has the look of a potential 30 goal, 30 assist guy. Playing with those guys he could end up doing a lot of damage.

[DeToxRox]

Kessel has signed with Carolina. A three year deal worth 1.3 mil a season, and an outrageous 2 million dollar signing bonus. Yet I had to do it because I need all the help I can get. There is a player and team option that could set him up for 5 years. Alex Bourett (6th overall pick from Crosbys draft) will get signed soon enough too, and with that my top 4 wingers (counting Staal) will all be under the age of 22.

[DeToxRox]

Training Camp note: in 3 scrimmages thus far, Kessel has 8 goals and 3 assists. He has just been flat out dominating the camp and getting all the Hurricane fans excited.

[DeToxRox]

I'll post screens when I get a chance to have someone upload them. For now I'll do a report on Kesses first game.

[DeToxRox]

10.9.06

Carolina 0 vs Atlanta 6

Jeff O'Neil, Phil Kessel and Andrew Ladd mark the first line. It doesn't matter at all though as Atlanta simply dominates us. Kessel gets a 7 rating and is - 1 in a proverbial thrashing. (pardon the pun).

[DeToxRox]

Never let the GM run things if you want to see results. My roster is just gutted, and the young guys I do have don't have much chance of succeding right now because of it. If I want to right this ship it's going to take drastic changes as we're currently 0-10.

[JeeberD]

I'll post screens when I get a chance to have someone upload them. For now I'll do a report on Kesses first game.

You remember the e-mail address? Send 'em on over...

[DeToxRox]

I resigned from Carolina to remain impartial to the dynasty.

Screenies soon.

Plus, there is a 16 year old torching the Q who looks like he'll be better then Crosby and Kessel if he keeps developing. I'll post his screenshot soon, too.

[DeToxRox]

<img src="http://home.comcast.net/~jeeberd2/Crosby06.jpg">

[DeToxRox]

<img src="http://home.comcast.net/~jeeberd2/Kessel06.jpg">

[ice4277]

I resigned from Carolina to remain impartial to the dynasty.

Screenies soon.

Plus, there is a 16 year old torching the Q who looks like he'll be better then Crosby and Kessel if he keeps developing. I'll post his screenshot soon, too.
Any updates on the youngster?

[Blade]

Yah, I want to see what this kid looks like!

[DeToxRox]

This is by no means dead, just been busy with NCAA 06. Expect an update tonight.

[DeToxRox]

With the playoffs going on, I thought a 2005-06 update was in order.

After that, I'll sim the playoffs, do a post-season update and then regale you with the sickest EHM'er I've seen.

[DeToxRox]

Sidney Crosby 2005-06 Season Stats
C, Columbus Blue Jackets

Games Played: 82
Goals: 41 (6th in NHL)
Assists: 40
Points: 81 (9th in NHL)
+/-: + 45 (3rd in NHL)
Avg. Rating: 7.88 (11th in NHL)

2006 Accolades (Thus Far)

2006 NHL Western Conference All Star

[DeToxRox]

Phil Kessel 2005-06 Season Stats
C, Carolina Hurricanes

Games Played: 78
Goals: 21
Assists: 17
Points: 38
+/-: + - 27
Avg. Rating: 7.44

2006 Accolades (Thus Far)

None

[DeToxRox]

Playoffs aren't over yet but Columbus is out (Though they did advance to the second round) so here are Crosbys first NHL Playoffs Stats

[DeToxRox]

Sidney Crosby 2005-06 Playoff Stats
C, Columbus Blue Jackets

Games Played: 13
Goals: 6
Assists: 6
Points: 12
+/-: + 3
Avg. Rating: 7.85

[DeToxRox]

FINALLLLLLLLY!

Here he is .. The next Crosby? Maybe better? We'll see.

[DeToxRox]

<img src="http://home.comcast.net/~jeeberd2/mctavish.jpg">

[DeToxRox]

Keep me posted on what you guys wanna see in this thing. I plan on simming more shortly, but NCAA has owned me.

If you have anything you wanna see tell me and its yours.

[JeffNights]

Some of these ratings are plain weird.

How can a hockey player have a low 8 in agility, yet his balance is a perfect 20?

Hes 6'1 and 149 pounds...and his strength is rated a 20?


explain anyone?

[ice4277]

Some of these ratings are plain weird.

How can a hockey player have a low 8 in agility, yet his balance is a perfect 20?

Hes 6'1 and 149 pounds...and his strength is rated a 20?


explain anyone?
Well...I guess you could take the 20 strength rating to indicate that, for somebody of his age and size, you couldn't get any stronger.

[NoSkillz]

Some of these ratings are plain weird.

How can a hockey player have a low 8 in agility, yet his balance is a perfect 20?

Hes 6'1 and 149 pounds...and his strength is rated a 20?


explain anyone?

I would also suspect that this is a way you can tell that the kid will evolve into a much bigger player (ie: 6'2" 210lbs) by the time he matures.

[ice4277]

Hey I know you're busy working like 2 hours a day but how about an update?

[DeToxRox]

lol. i will post one tonight,

[ice4277]

lol. i will post one tonight,
liar!

[DeToxRox]

you shut up. it'll come

[Blade]

liar!

Seconded!

;)

We kid because we care!