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rangers9911 · 05-23-2019, 07:54 AM

First time doing franchise mode ever. Don’t really care for scouting and financial side but getting to learn that side with “trail by fire.”

Started with NYR (post deadline roster)
Players created and started in Hartford:
V, Kratsov (did not do so well his first season in “the A” - was often benched
A. Fox (tore up the AHL, called up to NYR for the playoffs as Rangers D has been terrible in maintaining leads. Played 15 mins first game out)
I. Shestyorkin (Had a rough go in his first North American season but finished with a 1.32 GAA)
C. Nell (sent to ECHL)
A. Huska (Sent to ECHL)

Trades:
Namestikov became disgruntled when his favorite teammate players were sent to minors and reduced playing time as an injury set him back and often saw him in the press box- requested trade.
Traded for James Neal from Flames as I felt the team needed a veteran presence and neal had 3x the totals of Namestikov. Took on a huge contract but, will be looking to unload next season.

Movements:
Staal & Smith to minors after no takers through season (would love to get rid of these guys)

Finished Reg season (simmed all games) 4th in division and made it to first round vs. Pens

1st Round of Playoffs (playing all games):
Down 3-0 in series and came back to win series 4-3. Game 7 was dominated by NYR 7-2. Matt Murray chased after allowing 4 goals in 20 shots. Pens lost Malkin, Johnson to injuries during the game. Kessel playing with injuries. During the first round: Zbad, Fast, Vesey, Chytil would all prove too much for the Pens D, scoring 90% of the goals for NYR during the series

2nd Round:
Facing Capitals. Game 1 NYR up 3-0 in the second, Capitals score twice and add the tying goal with four mins left in the 3rd. Game goes into OT. Face-off in Capitals’ zone, Zbad tied up, Krieder comes in from the RW to help out, puck poked into corner, Fast in pursuit of Orlov. Fast stick lifts Orlov, kicks the puck out to Shattenkirk who takes his time with a screen in front, puck deflected a foot in front of Holtby by Kreider, bar down. Rangers take game 1 with some luck.

Future moves:
- Bring back Zucc?
- Attempt to rid myself of Staal and Smith (any suggestions?)
- Develop Andersson, Chytil, Kratsov, Fox (Fox may be NHL ready after his playoff experience)
- Make some tough decisions regarding contracts and trades.

05-23-2019, 07:54 AM	#151
rangers9911 Rookie OVR: 0 Join Date: Nov 2013	Re: How's your franchise going? NHL 19 Edition First time doing franchise mode ever. Don’t really care for scouting and financial side but getting to learn that side with “trail by fire.” Started with NYR (post deadline roster) Players created and started in Hartford: V, Kratsov (did not do so well his first season in “the A” - was often benched A. Fox (tore up the AHL, called up to NYR for the playoffs as Rangers D has been terrible in maintaining leads. Played 15 mins first game out) I. Shestyorkin (Had a rough go in his first North American season but finished with a 1.32 GAA) C. Nell (sent to ECHL) A. Huska (Sent to ECHL) Trades: Namestikov became disgruntled when his favorite teammate players were sent to minors and reduced playing time as an injury set him back and often saw him in the press box- requested trade. Traded for James Neal from Flames as I felt the team needed a veteran presence and neal had 3x the totals of Namestikov. Took on a huge contract but, will be looking to unload next season. Movements: Staal & Smith to minors after no takers through season (would love to get rid of these guys) Finished Reg season (simmed all games) 4th in division and made it to first round vs. Pens 1st Round of Playoffs (playing all games): Down 3-0 in series and came back to win series 4-3. Game 7 was dominated by NYR 7-2. Matt Murray chased after allowing 4 goals in 20 shots. Pens lost Malkin, Johnson to injuries during the game. Kessel playing with injuries. During the first round: Zbad, Fast, Vesey, Chytil would all prove too much for the Pens D, scoring 90% of the goals for NYR during the series 2nd Round: Facing Capitals. Game 1 NYR up 3-0 in the second, Capitals score twice and add the tying goal with four mins left in the 3rd. Game goes into OT. Face-off in Capitals’ zone, Zbad tied up, Krieder comes in from the RW to help out, puck poked into corner, Fast in pursuit of Orlov. Fast stick lifts Orlov, kicks the puck out to Shattenkirk who takes his time with a screen in front, puck deflected a foot in front of Holtby by Kreider, bar down. Rangers take game 1 with some luck. Future moves: - Bring back Zucc? - Attempt to rid myself of Staal and Smith (any suggestions?) - Develop Andersson, Chytil, Kratsov, Fox (Fox may be NHL ready after his playoff experience) - Make some tough decisions regarding contracts and trades.