Challenge 16: Edmonton Oilers (Discussion Thread)

Post by **visualdarkness** » Mon Feb 08, 2010 8:46 pm

Omark in 2.X is like Radulov, almost impossible to get to NA teams. SO you can sign deals one year ahead? I thought it was against the rules to have signings pending over deadlines?

bruins72 · Post by **bruins72** » Mon Feb 08, 2010 8:51 pm

Nope. You can agree to a contract with a European free agent in the off-season and then he doesn't transfer over until the next off-season. That's the way that transfer window works. It would be impossible to sign any Euro-prospects if we didn't allow this.

Post by **visualdarkness** » Mon Feb 08, 2010 8:59 pm

That helped a lot! Sorry if I went somewhat OT, but I thought I had to wait until may or something to try to sign them.

Good news, it looks like Omark want to sign with me!

bruins72 · Post by **bruins72** » Mon Feb 08, 2010 9:01 pm

How on Earth is Omark looking to sign with you?

Post by **visualdarkness** » Mon Feb 08, 2010 9:07 pm

I wonder about that too! Usually he wont sign, but this time he only want a little over the max salary I can give him. I don't know for sure if he'll sign without using the sing bonus to increase the cap hit, but exploiting the "bonus bug" feels too cheap and dirty.
I'll post screenshots.

Post by **visualdarkness** » Mon Feb 08, 2010 9:23 pm

I'm glad that Petry is in the system!

Post by **visualdarkness** » Mon Feb 08, 2010 9:51 pm

I saw that you maxed the bonus when trying to sign Omark, so I guess it's ok to do so. I haven't got any news yet from Omark, lets hope!

Post by **Manimal** » Mon Feb 08, 2010 9:58 pm

visualdarkness wrote:I saw that you maxed the bonus when trying to sign Omark, so I guess it's ok to do so. I haven't got any news yet from Omark, lets hope!

As he is one of your own prospects you can sign him at whatever salary you wish. If it wasnt for the fact the he is not wanting to leave Russia, darn it!

Post by **visualdarkness** » Mon Feb 08, 2010 9:59 pm

Manimal wrote:
visualdarkness wrote:I saw that you maxed the bonus when trying to sign Omark, so I guess it's ok to do so. I haven't got any news yet from Omark, lets hope!
As he is one of your own prospects you can sign him at whatever salary you wish. If it wasnt for the fact the he is not wanting to leave Russia, darn it!

Is it only for me he gives a counter-offer?

Post by **Manimal** » Mon Feb 08, 2010 10:12 pm

visualdarkness wrote:
Manimal wrote:
visualdarkness wrote:I saw that you maxed the bonus when trying to sign Omark, so I guess it's ok to do so. I haven't got any news yet from Omark, lets hope!
As he is one of your own prospects you can sign him at whatever salary you wish. If it wasnt for the fact the he is not wanting to leave Russia, darn it!
Is it only for me he gives a counter-offer?

I've never seen counter-offers?

Post by **visualdarkness** » Mon Feb 08, 2010 10:18 pm

I meant the price-tag on the top of the "approach to sign" screen. He wanted about 16000000 Swedish kronor over two-years I think. I had the Swedish currency at the moment and I don't want to withdraw just to check. I'll post the news when it comes.

Post by **Manimal** » Mon Feb 08, 2010 10:25 pm

visualdarkness wrote:I meant the price-tag on the top of the "approach to sign" screen. He wanted about 16000000 Swedish kronor over two-years I think. I had the Swedish currency at the moment and I don't want to withdraw just to check. I'll post the news when it comes.

Oh, i did not check that. Must do so tomorrow

toddpaul · Post by **toddpaul** » Mon Feb 08, 2010 10:32 pm

Looking forward to starting my first challenge, longtime fan of EHM and I'll look to change to a more defensive tactic with this franchise. Going to be a tough start with Bulin gone, but EDM has some nice prospects that I'll try not to ruin

Lastly, thank you to Lidas and everyone involved in the development of these rosters and this challenge.

Post by **visualdarkness** » Mon Feb 08, 2010 10:35 pm

I will use my standard Oilers (offence-minded) tactics.

Post by **joehelmer** » Mon Feb 08, 2010 10:37 pm

I think I tried a too offensive tactic in the first game, Calgary completely run me over with 1-11.

But now I've changed to a more defensive tactic and we have been playing better, just a little unlucky losing with one or two goals.

toddpaul · Post by **toddpaul** » Mon Feb 08, 2010 10:43 pm

Previously, I would always have a very offensive tactics that I would use for any franchise. But now I'm going to try and mold it more to the team for a realistic feel.

Too bad MPS and Lander don't have CHL rights. I love to bring my prospects over and develop them in juniors.

Post by **visualdarkness** » Mon Feb 08, 2010 11:00 pm

My first exhibition I played only healthy players who I'm not sure if I keep up and players on try-out (as usual). Heres the result: http://yfrog.com/05screenshot041g

toddpaul · Post by **toddpaul** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 3:06 am

Some real awful jersey numbers on this team. The defense in particular.

Post by **visualdarkness** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 3:08 am

toddpaul wrote:Some real awful jersey numbers on this team. The defense in particular.

I know the players by just checking their number on this team.

Post by **visualdarkness** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 6:02 am

2 wins 1 loss
Pretty good start.

Post by **visualdarkness** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 6:31 am

0 - 4 against the Avs was really bad, but my referee complaint after the game was successful and that speaks about the game...

Post by **visualdarkness** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 8:23 am

Tempting, tempting indeed...
http://yfrog.com/jbscreenshot055g

Post by **Lidas** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 8:52 am

visualdarkness wrote:Tempting, tempting indeed...
http://yfrog.com/jbscreenshot055g

Hehe, tempting indeed!

I just finished analyzing my team (at work). Will start playing my regular season games once I get home.

By just looking at the players, it doesn't look THAT bad, pretty good firepower on the first two lines, including the defensemen. Good depth on the wingers, could use another center. Goalie situation is (of course) horrible. Hell, even Bjurling looks better than the options available.

Post by **visualdarkness** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 8:56 am

The main problem with the skaters is inconsistency. My team started good but decided to stop scoring and defending for a couple of games and went into a downward spiral into hockey hell. Just Bryzgalovs me off

Post by **visualdarkness** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 9:00 am

Playing my game at the moment feels exactly like watching the real Oilers (who lost 6 - 1 to Phoenix).