EHM 2005 2.1.2: Here I am .. Rock me like a Hurricane!!

[Blade6119]

DA WAYNE!!!!!!!!!!

[duff88]

Since you'll likely have a top 10 pick in the 2006 draft, how would you list the drafties right now compared to CSS? Who are some of the darkhorses your scouts have noted? With such a poor (sorry, I couldn't find a better word) season right now, drafting will be pretty important if you want to get the Hurricanes to the top.

[Johnny93g]

I want an assist on the Gretz hire....lol

what are his coaching ratings, if i remember from playing the demo, they were pretty high.

Also, how much cap space do you think youll have going into the offseason?

[General Mike]

WAYNE~!!!!!!!

[DeToxRox]

3/19/06: Montreal 2 @ Carolina 4: Wayne Gretzkys 1st win w/ Carolind
3/21:06: Florida 3 @ Carolina 0: Huselius (FLA) 2 goals
3/22/06: Eric Staal signs a 3 year deal worth $5.9 million
3/24/06: Carolina 1 @ Pittsburgh 5: Crosby (PIT) 3 assists
3/25/06: Martin Gerber signs a 3 year deal with $3.3 million
3/26/06: Boston 3 @ Carolina 2

[DeToxRox]

Originally Posted by duff88

Since you'll likely have a top 10 pick in the 2006 draft, how would you list the drafties right now compared to CSS? Who are some of the darkhorses your scouts have noted? With such a poor (sorry, I couldn't find a better word) season right now, drafting will be pretty important if you want to get the Hurricanes to the top.

Right now my top 10 guys

1. Peter Mueller (ISS #6)
2. Bryan Little (ISS #2)
3. James Sheppard (ISS #7)
4. Phil Kessel (ISS #3)
5. Colton Yellow Horn (ISS #52) [Sleeper]
6. Michael Frolik (ISS #1)
7. Ryan Wilson (ISS #15)
8. Nick Foligno (ISS #8)
9. Corey Emmerton (ISS #13)
10. Derick Brassard (ISS #4)

[DeToxRox]

Originally Posted by Johnny93g

I want an assist on the Gretz hire....lol

what are his coaching ratings, if i remember from playing the demo, they were pretty high.

Also, how much cap space do you think youll have going into the offseason?

Haha yes, thank you Johnny. It was between him, Babcock and Andy Murray but I decided Gretz was best because he has the same ideas I do for running our team.

As far as salary .. 28 million tied up in 20 guys, but some of them are just low level guys I don't plan on bringing back.

We'll sign Johnson and Ladd, so we're looking at 5-6 mil next year for FA. I want to spend about 35-36 million so I have flexibility.

[DeToxRox]

4/13/06: Jack Johnson signs a 3 year deal worth $3.3 million

Playoff time. I just simmed out because I want to get to the off-season so we'll see how it goes.

[DeToxRox]

FINAL STANDINGS

Eastern Conference

1. Ottawa Senators (56-24-2) - 114 points (Preisdent Trophy)
2. Pittsburgh Penguins (51-24-7) - 109 points
3. Tampa Bay Lightning (49-26-7) - 105 points
4. Philadelphia Flyers (48-23-11) - 107 points
5. New Jersey Devils (48-24-11) - 106 points
6. Toronto Maple Leafs (46-28-8) - 100 points
7. New York Islanders (44-30-8) - 96 points
8. Buffalo Sabres (42-31-9) - 93 points

15. Carolina Hurricanes (19-55-8) - 46 points (Worst in the NHL, ha)

Westenr Conference

1. Vancouver Canucks (52-21-9) - 113 points
2. Nashville Predators (49-24-9) - 107 points
3. Dallas Stars (48-24-10) - 106 points
4. Calgary Flames (53-26-3) - 109 points
5. Anaheim Mighty Ducks (48-26-8) - 104 points
6. Colorado Avalanche (48-30-4) - 100 points
7. San Jose Sharks (44-30-8) - 96 points
8. Edmonton Oilers (42-35-5) - 89 points

[DeToxRox]

TOP TEN SCORERS

1. Ilya Kovalchuck (ATL)
67 G, 59 A, 126 PT

2. Vincent Lecavilier (TB)
49 G, 69 A, 118 PT

3. Mats Sundin (TOR)
46 G, 71 A, 117 PT

4. Todd Bertuzzi (VAN)
61 G, 55 A, 116 PT

5. Markus Naslund (VAN)
51 G, 58 A, 109 PT

6. Brad Richards (TB)
41 G, 67 A, 108 PT

7. Martin St. Louis (TB)
51 G, 53 A, 104 PT

8. Joe Sakic (COL)
39 G, 59 A, 98 PT

9. Shane Doan (PIT)
45 G, 51 A, 96 PT

10. Dany Heatley (OTT)
46 G, 48 A, 94 PT


TOP 3 ROOKIE SCORER

1. Sidney Crosby (PIT)
44 G, 50 A, 94 PT

2. Marek Svatos (COL)
47 G, 43 A, 90 PT

3. Alexander Ovechkin (WAS)
36 G, 37 A, 73 PT

[DeToxRox]

I am amped to get to the off-season so I am going to just post who wins the Cup.

If people have questions and stuff, I'd be glad to post more but for now I wanna see how the new off-season is in the new NHL.

[DeToxRox]

2006 STANLEY CUP FINALS

Vancouver Canucks d. Tampa Bay Lightning 4 games to 1

[DeToxRox]

2005-06 NHL AWARDS

Art Ross: Ilya Kovalchuck (ATL)
Masterson: Shane Doan (PIT)
Calder: Sidney Crosby (PIT)
Conn Smythe: Marks Naslund (VAN)
Selke: Jere Lethinen (DAL)
Hart: Ilya Kovalchuck (ATL)
Adams: Marc Crawford (VAN)
Norris: Ed Jovanovski (VAN)
Clancy: Gilbert Brule (CMB)
Lady Byng: Ilya Kovalchuck (ATL)
Lester B. Pearson: Ilya Kovalchuck (ATL)
Richard: Ilya Kovalchuck (ATL)
Veznia: Martin Brodeur (NJ)
Jennings: Miikaa Kiprusoff (CAL)
+/-: Martin St. Louis (TB)

ALL NHL 1ST TEAM

D: Ed Jovanovski (VAN)
D: Niklas Lidstrom (DET)
F: Ilya Kovalchuck (ATL)
F: Mats Sundin (TOR)
F: Marks Naslund (VAN)
G: Miikka Kiprusoff (CAL)

ALL NHL 2ND TIME

D: Wade Redden (OTT)
D: Martin Skoula (DAL)
F: Alex Tanguay (COL)
F: Vincent Lecavailer (TB)
F: Todd Bertuzzi (VAN)
G: Joclyn Thibault (PIT)

ALL NHL ROOKIE TEAM

D: Dennis Wideman (STL)
D: Andrew Alberts (BOS)
F: Marek Svatos (COL)
F: Sidney Crosby (PIT)
F: Alexander Ovechkin (WAS)
G: Cam Ward (CAR)

[DeToxRox]

NHL DRAFT LOTTERY

Chicago wins the lottery.

We immediatley get on the horn to try and trade down from #2

[DeToxRox]

6/21/06: Carolina trades #2 pick in 2006 draft to the New York Rangers for the #5 pick in the 2006 NHL draft and #12 pick in the 2nd round of the 2006 NHL Draft

[DeToxRox]

2006 NHL DRAFT

CAROLINA PICKS

1st round: #5
2nd round: #1, #12, #18
3rd round: #1
4th round: #1, #2, #19, #27
5th round: #1
6th round: #1
7th round: #1

[DeToxRox]

#1 - Chicago Blackhawks: F Bryan Little
#2 - New York Rangers: F Michael Frolik
#3 - St. Louis Blues: F James Sheppard
#4 - Minnesota Wild: F Derek Brussard
#5 - Carolina Hurricanes: F Peter Mueller
#6 - Phoneix Coyotes: F Nick Foligno
#7 - Colombus Blue Jackets: F Ben Maxwell
#8 - Montreal Canadiens: F Jordan Staal
#9 - Boston Bruins: F Corey Emmerton
#10 - Atlanta Thrashers: F Jesse Josnuu
#11 - Washington Capitals: D Matt Corrente
#12 - LA Kings: F David Kveton
#13 - Detroit Red Wings: F Luke Lynes
#14 - Florida Panthers: F Tommi Huhtala
#15 - Edmonton Oilers: G Neil Conway
#16 - Buffalo Sabres: F Dustin Jeffery
#17 - New York Islanders: F Jamie McGinn
#18 - San Jose Sharls: D Bob Sagunetti
#19 - Toronto Maple Leafs: D David Ruzicka
#20 - Colorado Avalanche: F Mitch Fadden
#21 - Anaheim Mighty Ducks: D James DeLory
#22 - Philadelphia Flyers: F Niklas Backstrom
#23 - New Jersey Devils: D Ben Shutron
#24 - Calgary Flames: D Ivan Vishnevsky
#25 - Dallas Stars: F Riley Holzapfel
#26 - Tampa Bay Lightning: F Brady Calla
#27 - Nashville Predators: D Logan Pyett
#28 - Pittsburgh Penguins: F Chris Stewart
#29 - Ottawa Senators: F John Hughes
#30 - Vancouver Canucks: F Myles Applebaum

OH MAN!

Phil Kessel has fallen into my lap in the 2nd round. I am ecstatic.

I'll do post draft analysis post draft, obviously.

[duff88]

Originally Posted by DeToxRoxDVHStyle

#1 - Chicago Blackhawks: F Bryan Little
#2 - New York Rangers: F Michael Frolik
#3 - St. Louis Blues: F James Sheppard
#4 - Minnesota Wild: F Derek Brussard
#5 - Carolina Hurricanes: F Peter Mueller
#6 - Phoneix Coyotes: F Nick Foligno
#7 - Colombus Blue Jackets: F Ben Maxwell
#8 - Montreal Canadiens: F Jordan Staal
#9 - Boston Bruins: F Corey Emmerton
#10 - Atlanta Thrashers: F Jesse Josnuu
#11 - Washington Capitals: D Matt Corrente
#12 - LA Kings: F David Kveton
#13 - Detroit Red Wings: F Luke Lynes
#14 - Florida Panthers: F Tommi Huhtala
#15 - Edmonton Oilers: G Neil Conway
#16 - Buffalo Sabres: F Dustin Jeffery
#17 - New York Islanders: F Jamie McGinn
#18 - San Jose Sharls: D Bob Sagunetti
#19 - Toronto Maple Leafs: D David Ruzicka
#20 - Colorado Avalanche: F Mitch Fadden
#21 - Anaheim Mighty Ducks: D James DeLory
#22 - Philadelphia Flyers: F Niklas Backstrom
#23 - New Jersey Devils: D Ben Shutron
#24 - Calgary Flames: D Ivan Vishnevsky
#25 - Dallas Stars: F Riley Holzapfel
#26 - Tampa Bay Lightning: F Brady Calla
#27 - Nashville Predators: D Logan Pyett
#28 - Pittsburgh Penguins: F Chris Stewart
#29 - Ottawa Senators: F John Hughes
#30 - Vancouver Canucks: F Myles Applebaum

OH MAN!

Phil Kessel has fallen into my lap in the 2nd round. I am ecstatic.

I'll do post draft analysis post draft, obviously.

Kessel in the second round? You've got to be the luckiest GM ever.

[DeToxRox]

CAROLINA NHL DRAFT REVIEW

1.5 - F Peter Mueller

The #1 player on our big board, Mueller is a power forward who can skate and move the puck. He put up 60 points for Prince George in the WHL as an 18 year old and should put up even better numbers this year in the WHL with another year under his belt.

2.1 - F Phil Kessel

This was the steal of the draft. If Mueller were gone at 5, Kess would've snuck in as our 5th pick, but instead he falls all the way out of the 1st round to us at the beginning of the 2nd. I'm in a bind with Kess. I don't like how he played at the U, and I think a year in Lowell could be better for him but I just don't know how to play that set. Still, he's just 19 years old now and should've been a top 10 pick at worse, if not top 5. He was the ISS #3.

2.12 - F Colton Yellow Horn

A small kid at 5'9", 175, he can flat out skate. Very much in the mold of a Paul Kariya with his speed and potential play making ability, Colton will be with Lethbridge in the WHL for his third year. His last two seasons have been excellent with 84 and 86 points respectivley. This one should be another improvement and then who knows what the future holds.

2.18 - F Michael Grabner

Another WHL kid, this one from Austria, his stock rose when he posted a 75 point season for Spokane. He has excellent hockey sense, but lacks in his own zone. He too is another small guy at 5'11", 175, but once again, he can flat out fly and should fit in well with our run n' gun mentality.

3.1 - F David Desharnais

Another small guy, but stocky, at 5'7", 183, Desharnais was reccommended to me by Gretzky and our Assisstant GM. Desharnais played in the offensive minded QMJHL and had a hell of a year with 60 goals and 75 assists. He'll be able to fit in well with how we want to play.

4.1 - D Ivan Maximkin

Our first defensemen drafted, we decided to go with some size in the 6'4", 190 lbs Ivan Maximkin of Togliatti in the Russian Elite League. He's someone, who if he can bring around his offensive game, could shine in the NHL because he isn't afraid to play physical and is sold in his own end.

4.2 - F Jussi Peltomaa

At 5'11", 185, Peltomaa isn't very fast, but he is tremendous defensivley and isn't afraid to grind it out. We realize we still need to have some guys who can play D and create some havoc, and Peltomaa could develope into a 3rd or 4th line guy who goes out there and creates a mess and still has the ability to capitalize on mistakes.

4.19 - F Ivan Duval

Duval is now on Tri-City in the WHL. Last year he only scored 10 points but he has so much talent that on a new team he can hopefully show his worth. He has all the tools to be a good player, and good size at 6'0", 170 lbs. This was a gamble pick but he was ranked #83 with the ISS still and we had a pick to use a gamble on.

4.27 - D Denis Davydov

Denis Davydov is a 6'0", 180 lbs hard hitting defensemen (19 in hitting) who has some great potential as an enforcer type on the blue line. We don't expect a top 4 defensemen, but a guy who can be a 5th or 6th guy who won't hurt us and add that intimidation to our point.

5.1 - F Brent Aubin

Aubin is a 20 year old who'll play for Lowell this year most likely. He is 5'9", 160, with speed. He plays a gritty, hard working game that might not always show on the stat sheets, but will not go unnoticed in the coaches eyes.

6.1 - F Andrew Colclough

At 6'3", 205, Colclough is a power forward about to enter his Sophmore season at Boston College. His freshman year he netted 10 goals and 15 assists, and this year we expect more of the same. Colclough will provide a big body in front.

7.1 - F Jay Lingo

At 6'0", 171, Lingo is about to enter his Sophmore season at Yale. Lingo is simply put, an offensive machine. He has amazing hands, good speed and a great ability to deke. At 19 he will only get better and in my opinion is my biggest coup because I truly feel he can be a gamer for me.

[DeToxRox]

Originally Posted by duff88

Kessel in the second round? You've got to be the luckiest GM ever.

lol you're telling me.

The fact I also added Yellow Horn, a guy I thought was a 1st round talent is another big pick. Hopefully these guys all develope.

[duff88]

Where were Jadran Beljo & Aleksandr Vasyunov drafted and were your scouts high on any of them? And could you maybe tell us the top 3 picks of the QMJHL, OHL, WHL & Import drafts?

[DeToxRox]

6/30/06: Brent Aubin signs a 3 year deal worth $1.4 million that includes a two-way clause. Phil Kessel signs a 3 year deal worth $2.5 million that also includes a two-way clause.

[DeToxRox]

Originally Posted by duff88

Where were Jadran Beljo & Aleksandr Vasyunov drafted and were your scouts high on any of them? And could you maybe tell us the top 3 picks of the QMJHL, OHL, WHL & Import drafts?

Beljo looks solid but went undrafted somehow. I am really surpised.

Vasyunov went in the 3rd round to the Flyers and he took looks damn solid. Could be a steal for the Flyers.

QMJHL

1. Patrice Cormier (Victoriaville)
2. Michael Biega (St. Johns)
3. Kale Perry (Baie-Comeau)

WHL

1. Riley Martini (Regina)
2. Brett Mitchell (Swift Current)
3. Duncan Duguay (Prince George)

OHL

1. Eddie Menard (Sarnia)
2. James Livingston (Kingston)
3. Doug Peterson (Bellville)

CHL Import

1. David Kveton (Sarnia)
2. David Ruzica (St. John)
3. Michal Gazur (Regina)

[DeToxRox]

FREE AGENCY

Here's a list of just some of the FA's:

Scott Gomez
Brad Richards
Alex Tanguay
Ed Jovanovski
Bill Guerin
Mattias Ohlund
Nick Lidstrom

Etc.

Every time a big guy signs you'll know

[DeToxRox]

7/4/06
- Carolina signs D Dick Tarnstrom to a 3 year deal woth $5.25 million
- Carolina signs F Jason Allison to a 3 year deal woth $6.8 million (Overpaid but his asking price a bit lower then that amazingly and is coming off a 77 game season.)

- Nick Lidstrom signs a 1 year deal worth $6.25 million with Toronto

- Brendan Shanahan signs a 1 year deal with $4 million with Dallas

- Jeff Friesen signs 3 year deal worth $10 million with New Jersey

[DeToxRox]

7/5/06

- Bill Guerin signs a 1 year deal worth $2.5 million with Edmonton

- Vaclav Varada signs a 3 year deal with $4.9 million with LA

- Patrik Elias signs a 3 year deal worth $16.75 million with New Jersey

- Teemu Selanne signs a 3 year deal worth $3.9 million with Anaheim

- Simon Gagne signs a 2 year deal worth $8 million with Ottawa

- Evgeni Nabakov signs a 3 year deal worth $12.5 million with Vancouver

- Zdeno Chara signs a 3 year deal worth $12.5 million with Washington

- Ed Jovanovski signs a 3 year deal worth $18.5 million with Vancouver

[st.cronin]

Dick Tarnstrom?

[DeToxRox]

Originally Posted by st.cronin

Dick Tarnstrom?

He's actually rated fairly high and is the best defensemen on my team (Not saying much) right now.

I think if anything else, Lowell will be good.

[st.cronin]

How about some stats from the last season for Tarnstrom and Allison.

[NoSkillz]

Originally Posted by DeToxRoxDVHStyle

CAROLINA NHL DRAFT REVIEW
2.1 - F Phil Kessel

This was the steal of the draft. If Mueller were gone at 5, Kess would've snuck in as our 5th pick, but instead he falls all the way out of the 1st round to us at the beginning of the 2nd. I'm in a bind with Kess. I don't like how he played at the U, and I think a year in Lowell could be better for him but I just don't know how to play that set. Still, he's just 19 years old now and should've been a top 10 pick at worse, if not top 5. He was the ISS #3.

Have you thought of leaving Kessel in Minnesota for one more year to see if he plays better? Might be better off there than in the AHL as a 19 year old.

[Wolfpack]

Originally Posted by DeToxRoxDVHStyle

15. Carolina Hurricanes (19-55-8) - 46 points (Worst in the NHL, ha)

Hmm...Carolina's real life record as of November 16: 13-3-1 (27 pts). I think the computer game's going to be a little off.

Edit to add: To match the game, Carolina just has to go 6-52-7 over the remaining 65 games. (Has any team ever done so poorly over so long a stretch?)

[DeToxRox]

Originally Posted by NoSkillz

Have you thought of leaving Kessel in Minnesota for one more year to see if he plays better? Might be better off there than in the AHL as a 19 year old.

You know I gave it a thought but it seems like in my past with NCAA guys, whenever I lead them there they bust on me. Maybe it's just because its guys I covet high and they bomb but according to my team page Kessel is my 3rd best RW as is. I signed him so we're stuck with him but there's a legitimate shot he'd make the big club right now.

We'll take more lumps this year but if we can ride it out we'll be set for the year after.

[DeToxRox]

Originally Posted by Wolfpack

Hmm...Carolina's real life record as of November 16: 13-3-1 (27 pts). I think the computer game's going to be a little off.

lol, Eric Staal has more points IRL then he had for me all season long too.

So I'd say haha

[condors]

Colton Yellow Horn gotta love that name, hope he works out for you

[ice4277]

Who did you sleep with to allow Kessel to drop that far

Also, my order for a Colton Yellow Horn jersey has just been placed

[DeToxRox]

Originally Posted by ice4277

Who did you sleep with to allow Kessel to drop that far

Also, my order for a Colton Yellow Horn jersey has just been placed

I just flashed a smile and Kess was mine.

[Travis]

You've got better willpower than I would have. I would have been trying to package some picks together to move back into the first round after Kessel went past the 15th or so pick. Likely would have moved up to at least the 22nd or so spot to grab him if he fell that far.

Would you have been a bit ticked for not having traded up had he gone a pick or two before your next draft slot?

[DeToxRox]

Originally Posted by Travis

You've got better willpower than I would have. I would have been trying to package some picks together to move back into the first round after Kessel went past the 15th or so pick. Likely would have moved up to at least the 22nd or so spot to grab him if he fell that far.

Would you have been a bit ticked for not having traded up had he gone a pick or two before your next draft slot?

Actually I did try to trade up to 10, 15 and 20, lol.

I didn't want to deal with another future first though so I just got really, really lucky.

[DeToxRox]

Originally Posted by st.cronin

How about some stats from the last season for Tarnstrom and Allison.

2005-06 Stats

Dick Tarnstrom: 71 GP, 8 G, 42 A, 50 PT, + 23, 7.19 rating
Jason Allison: 77 GP, 31 G, 40 A, 71 PT, + 12, 7.03 rating

[DeToxRox]

OFF-SEASON CONT.

- Kim Johnsson signs a 3 year deal worth $10.25 million with Buffalo

- Mike Yorks signs a 2 year deal worth $4.3 million with Anaheim

- Alex Tanguay signs a 2 year deal worth $13.75 million with Minnesota

- Jeremy Roenick signs a 1 year deal worth $2.2 million with Toronto

- Brian Rafalski signs a 2 year deal worth $7 million with Nashville

- Eric Lindros signs a 2 year deal worth $9.25 million with Toronto

That's it for the big names.

[DeToxRox]

I am going to start a new thread for year 2, just so everyone knows