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  • onlybygrace
    MVP
    • Jan 2009
    • 3784

    #181
    Re: How's your Franchise Mode Going?

    GAME 5
    SERIES SWINGS BACK TO DETROIT AS WINGS TRY TO FORCE SIXTH GAME
    GAME HIGHLIGHTS
    http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/DANOTORIOUSOBG/video/25944852


    NO SPOILER COMMENTS...PLEASE AND THANKS.
    Last edited by onlybygrace; 01-20-2017, 11:06 PM.

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    • onlybygrace
      MVP
      • Jan 2009
      • 3784

      #182
      Re: How's your Franchise Mode Going?

      GAME 6
      SERIES RETURNS TO QUEBEC WHERE DETROIT LOOKS TO FORCE A GAME SEVEN


      GAME HIGHLIGHTS
      http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/DANOTORIOUSOBG/video/26087236


      GAMERS NOTE: APOLOGIES ON MY SECOND GOAL, GOT TOO EXCITED AND HIT RECORD A TOUCH LATE. YOU'LL GET THE JIST HOWEVER. IM JUST A PERFECTIONIST. LOL




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      • Tonic
        Rookie
        • Oct 2012
        • 342

        #183
        Re: How's your Franchise Mode Going?

        I finally picked this game back up last week after seeing there was a good roster update that added a lot of missing players and edited players that are having a good or bad season accordingly. I can't play this game without first doing some roster editing but this saved me a lot of work! It's quite a lengthy process, but I didn't spend nearly as much time on it this year as I used to. I've hardly played this series since it came to Xbox One as it was pretty horrible both years. But thanks to the new expanded sliders, we finally have a realistic yet fun offline game of hockey.

        Anyways, I finally started a franchise with Detroit. I think this is the hardest year of the Wings "rebuild on the fly" model that I'm trying to follow. I don't think tanking for years for good draft picks is a successful model to build a franchise. It brings a losing culture into your club. I realize this is much more of a real-world thing than a video game thing, but I like to keep things realistic in my video games.

        I want to build my core around Larkin, Mantha, Anthanasiou, Svechnikov as they are the future of the franchise. The way I see it, we have 3 different "sets" of players. The really young guys (mentioned above), guys in or near their prime (DeKeyser, Green, Tatar, Nyquist, Abdelkader, Helm), and veterans (Zetterberg, Kronwall, Nielsen). The veterans are starting to decline and must be "replaced" by the young guys sooner rather than later. I'm hoping to get the young guys up to speed and allow the veterans to move down the lineup to manage their minutes.

        With that said, I wanted to get lots of ice-time to the young guys. Mantha and Anthanasiou impressed in the preseason and needed to be playing in the NHL. For that to happen, I needed to shed some salary. I decided to move Jimmy Howard and a 3rd round pick to Dallas for Antti Niemi (Dallas also retained some salary) and a 2nd round pick. Mrazek is my goalie of the future and Coreau needs a couple more seasons in the AHL before he is ready for backup duty, so Niemi was a nice fit as a 2-year stop-gap.

        To start the season, my lines looked like this:

        Abby - Z- Nyquist
        Tatar - Nielsen - Vanek
        AA - Larkin - Mantha
        Helm - Glendening - Sheahan

        DDK - Green
        Kronwall - Ericsson
        Smith - Marchenko

        The season was pretty up and down while we floated in and out of a wild card spot. Tampa and Montreal were running away with the division while Florida wasn't far behind. We went on a bad streak in the end of November/December and were among the bottom of the league, also losing Tatar to injury for a couple of months. I decided to go all-in for the youth movement, moving Larkin and AA up to the 2nd line while playing Mantha on the first line with Z and Nyquist to allow him to develop. Things started improving slightly when we put together a nice mini-streak at the beginning of January.

        Eleven games before the trade deadline we were in 11th place in the conference, but only 6 points out of a playoff spot. We had an incredibly tough schedule coming up. We should be sellers at the deadline as the young guys were stepping up recently and we could get some nice assets or picks for Vanek (whom NYR wanted all year), Green, and Tatar. However, I decided I would see how these next 11 games go against some of the league's best teams. If we played well then maybe we can make some noise in the playoffs.

        And played well we did, winning 8 of those 11 games, with one of the losses coming in OT. At the trade deadline, we were only 2 points out of a wild card spot. I considered bringing in some veteran help, like Iginla or Beauchemin, or some younger guys that could help now and in the future. I considered sending my 2nd best D prospect, Villi Saajarvi, to Philadelphia for defenseman Radko Gudas. Gudas had a 4-year deal, was only 25 years old, and would be a great addition to my club both now and the future. However, I decided that I didn't have enough defensive prospect depth to give up my #2 prospect and decided to not make any moves at the deadline. We had proven we can beat good teams with the roster we have and were due to get Tatar back soon.

        A couple of games after the deadline passed, tragedy struck. Nielsen went down with an injury that would cause him to miss the rest of the regular season. Larkin had already been centering the 2nd line and luckily we have a lot of depth at center (Z, Larkin, Sheahan, Glendening, even Helm or Ott if needed) to make up for it.

        With 10 games left in the season, we still found ourselves on the outside looking in, trailing Toronto by 2 points and them having a game in hand. We played them in our 5th to last game, winning 3-2. Now, with 2 games left for each team, we are tied for the final wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. It's going to be quite a fun and stressful weekend!
        "To whom much is given, much is expected" - John F. Kennedy

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        • onlybygrace
          MVP
          • Jan 2009
          • 3784

          #184
          Re: How's your Franchise Mode Going?

          Welcome To The Battle Of Quebec
          Montreal and Quebec City will face off in the 2nd round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs

          Season Series
          3 of the 4 games between the two teams went to overtime with the Canadiens winning the season series going 2-1-1, outscoring the Nords 11-10.

          Montreal Playoff Stats
          Rec: 4-1
          GF 16
          GA 6
          PP: 3/18 16.7%
          PK: 18/20 90%

          Quebec Playoff Stats
          Rec: 4-2
          GF 20
          GA 15
          PP: 5/17 29.4%
          PK: 13/16 81.3%

          Montreal Leading Scorers
          Gallagher 2G 3A 5PTS
          Pacioretty 4G 1A 5PTS
          Plekanec 2G 3A 5PTS
          Mitchell 0G 4A 4PTS
          Radulov 0G 4A 4PTS

          Quebec Leading Scorers
          Datsyuk 5G 3A 8PTS
          Ryan 2G 5A 7PTS
          Spooner 3G 3A 6PTS
          Ceci 1G 4A 5PTS
          Karlsson 1G 3A 4PTS

          Montreal Goaltending
          Carey Price 4W 1L 1.17 GAA .964 SV% 6 GA 168 SA 307 MIN

          Quebec Goaltending
          Malcom Subban 3-2 2.28 GAA .926 SV% 11 GA 149 SA 289 MIN
          Craig Anderson 1-0 3.40 GAA .882 SV% 4 GA 34 SA 70 MIN

          Around The NHL
          STL defeats NSH in 6
          CHI defeats WPG in 7
          SJS defeats LA in 4
          DAL defeats ANA in 6


          CAR defeats NYR in 4
          CLB defeats WSH in 7
          MON defeats PHI in 5


          SECOND ROUND MATCHUPS
          STL/CHI
          DAL/SJS
          CLB/CAR


          COMMENTS ARE WELCOME AT THIS TIME; SERIES WILL BEGIN TO BE POSTED ON SUNDAY

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          • Mike Lowe
            All Star
            • Dec 2006
            • 5291

            #185
            Re: How's your Franchise Mode Going?

            Suggestion: Maybe folks should try a dynasty thread to unclutter this thread some? Friendly suggestion that would help those looking to read about a variety of franchise mode experiences.

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            • onlybygrace
              MVP
              • Jan 2009
              • 3784

              #186
              Re: How's your Franchise Mode Going?

              Originally posted by Mike Lowe
              Suggestion: Maybe folks should try a dynasty thread to unclutter this thread some? Friendly suggestion that would help those looking to read about a variety of franchise mode experiences.

              Not sure if you're referring to me or not, but my views on my video recaps have gone up 400% consistently since posting them in this thread--in addition to the dynasty thread I already have on the desolate dynasty forums. Plus, that's what this thread is for...there aren't rules for how often one can update everyone regarding their dynasty. Cheers.


              If you don't like mine, that's fine, simply scroll on.

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              • onlybygrace
                MVP
                • Jan 2009
                • 3784

                #187
                Re: How's your Franchise Mode Going?

                Anyways...


                BATTLE OF QUEBEC COMMENCES


                GAME ONE IN MONTREAL
                VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS
                http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/DANOTORIOUSOBG/video/26383915


                GAME TWO IN MONTREAL
                VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS
                http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/DANOTORIOUSOBG/video/26383941


                NO SPOILER COMMENTS PLEASE


                Last edited by onlybygrace; 01-31-2017, 11:14 PM.

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                • onlybygrace
                  MVP
                  • Jan 2009
                  • 3784

                  #188
                  Re: How's your Franchise Mode Going?

                  SERIES GETS SERIOUS IN QUEBEC


                  GAME 3
                  WHO MAKES MASSIVE COMEBACK: WILL IT BE ENOUGH?
                  http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/DANOTORIOUSOBG/video/26580753


                  GAME 4
                  SERIES HITS BOILING POINT IN GAME 4
                  http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/DANOTORIOUSOBG/video/26580767


                  NO SPOILER COMMENTS, PLEASE...

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                  • Nickflyers
                    MVP
                    • Oct 2008
                    • 1858

                    #189
                    Re: How's your Franchise Mode Going?

                    Start of 2020-21 season

                    Sharks(With that goalie I bent over backwards to get them since they were idiots) knocked off the Red Wings to win the Cup, but our Phantoms won the Calder

                    Pretty quiet offseason, managed to grab my youngest son from the Red Wings(2nd overall 2019) so I've united my sons. Signed Tyler Johnson to a 1yr deal during preseason and got an angry Marner from the Leafs

                    Line Up going into season, with high expectations...Owner wants a Cup and President Trophy....

                    Konecny(89)-Giroux(92)-Voracek(91)
                    Laberge(85)-Couturier(88)-Johnson(87) - Defense studs
                    Mariner(83)-Rubstov(85)-Aube-Kubel(83)
                    Lindblom(83)-Laughton(84)-Clutterbuck(82)

                    Nurse(92)-Provorov(91)
                    Gostisbehere(86)-Sanheim(88)
                    Morin(85)-Myers(82)

                    Hart(85)-Stolarz(85)


                    More idiot AI....Capitals let Samsonov(89, Med Elite) walk instead of moving Holtbeast while Bruins have Rask and Subban on huge contracts....




                    Won the Stanley Cup and the Calder Cup!! Tyler Johnson led the Flyers with 21 points, while the combination of Charles and Nicholas Rytz led the way for the Phantoms! Carter Hart went 16-3 with a 92.9SV% and 2.10GAA. Travis Sanheim took the Norris Trophy home!!!

                    (Note: God I hate the Stanley Cup cutscene...there is NO EMOTION FROM THE FANS!!??)

                    State of Pennsylvania has dominated with the Flyers and Pens winning 4 of the last 5 Stanley Cups, San Jose won last year
                    Last edited by Nickflyers; 02-06-2017, 10:05 PM.
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                    • onlybygrace
                      MVP
                      • Jan 2009
                      • 3784

                      #190
                      Re: How's your Franchise Mode Going?

                      Nice Nick...heck of a year for the organ-EYE-zation...those are some bogus AI GM moves. lol It is what it is, though...they'll probably never get that stuff right.


                      Will The Series Go The Distance???
                      Games 5 & 6


                      Game 5 In Montreal
                      Video Highlights
                      http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/DANOTORIOUSOBG/video/26697051


                      Game 6 In Quebec
                      Video Highlights
                      http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/DANOTORIOUSOBG/video/26697070


                      No Spoiler Comments Please.

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                      • onlybygrace
                        MVP
                        • Jan 2009
                        • 3784

                        #191
                        Re: How's your Franchise Mode Going?

                        The Battle Of Quebec
                        Game Seven
                        VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS
                        http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/DANOTORIOUSOBG/video/26786564


                        NO SPOILER COMMENTS PLEASE. I WOULD LOVE IF THOSE WHO'VE BEEN FOLLOWING WOULD PM ME THEIR THOUGHTS. CURIOUS TO KNOW WHO YOU GUYS ARE.

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                        • MrArlingtonBeach
                          MVP
                          • Feb 2009
                          • 4530

                          #192
                          Re: How's your Franchise Mode Going?

                          Hey all!

                          Just picked up NHL 17 a few days ago, mostly because I wanted to play franchise mode and relocate a team to Milwaukee. I mean, the Bradley Center was built for hosting an NHL team after all...

                          Anyway, I decided to select the Carolina Hurricanes as the franchise to relocate...mostly because the owner had high interest in moving the team right off the bat.

                          I got the go-ahead to pursue relocation, and Milwaukee had medium interest in landing my team with a devoted local fanbase. Even with the initial lukewarm reception, the city was willing to pony up almost 70% of the stadium financing. After a little negotiation, the NHL in Milwaukee became a reality.

                          Now that the deal has been finalized, the franchise needs new branding. Here are a couple of my initial ideas:

                          Milwaukee Pucks
                          Milwaukee Beasts
                          Milwaukee Millers
                          Milwaukee Beers
                          Milwaukee Pilots

                          However, in order to get the public involved, the team's owners are asking YOU, the fans, for ideas on what to call the NHL team in Milwaukee. So I'd love to hear some of your suggestions as well!
                          Orbis Non Suficit

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                          • SuperGoalies
                            MVP
                            • Apr 2013
                            • 3284

                            #193
                            Re: How's your Franchise Mode Going?

                            I like the Beasts , sounds better and blood thirsty, and fore-boding, you put bear logo or something like that, you got yourself good team .

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                            • MrArlingtonBeach
                              MVP
                              • Feb 2009
                              • 4530

                              #194
                              Re: How's your Franchise Mode Going?

                              Originally posted by SuperGoalies
                              I like the Beasts , sounds better and blood thirsty, and fore-boding, you put bear logo or something like that, you got yourself good team .
                              Thanks for the input! I like Beasts as well. I think there are a couple logos that would work.

                              I also like it due to it's tongue-in-cheek reference to Milwaukee's Best beer, known 'lovingly' to most as "The Beast".
                              Orbis Non Suficit

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                              • Nickflyers
                                MVP
                                • Oct 2008
                                • 1858

                                #195
                                Re: How's your Franchise Mode Going?

                                BEASTS!!!!!!
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