ESPN TBL Fantasy Hockey 2009/10

Post by **B. Stinson** » Wed Mar 03, 2010 7:01 am

I know it's a long time from now, but I've been thinking of doing something for the All-Star break next year.

Something like an annual "All-Star Challenge" that we can have a little bit of fun with during the all-star breaks. The way it could work is this:

I manually create an off-site league, probably here in the forums or on the sister site/records site I'm working on. The league will be a Roto-style league, beginning 3 game-days before the All-Star game, and ending 3 game-days after, plus the All-Star game itself - giving us 7 days of competition. As for our teams, that's where the All-Star bit comes in: only the players on our teams who have been selected for the All-Star game will earn points for our teams. From there, it'll basically work exactly how our Roto-league did last year in terms of the standings, and whoever leads at the end of the 7-day challenge will be the All-Star Challenge winner. And I know the teams may end-up lopsided with some teams having more all-stars than others, like we saw with the Olympic representation Manimal posted, but that could be part of the challenge, like we just saw in the Olympics. Some teams (batdad's team

) could be loaded like Canada, whereas other teams could be lacking like Latvia. And we'll just see how well our All-Stars compete.

It's not revolutionary, but I think it could be something fun to do with our teams during the All-Star break.

Good idea? Bad idea?

Post by **batdad** » Wed Mar 03, 2010 5:04 pm

Sounds fun. And adds a trophy

Post by **B. Stinson** » Mon Mar 08, 2010 11:58 pm

The last week of regular season competition begins tonight! Seven playoff spots have been taken, leaving the 8th and final spot still open. At the other end of the table, four teams have qualified for the Relegation League, with two places left to be decided this week.

Post-season play begins next week, 15 March, with Round 1 of the Minstrel Memorial Cup playoffs, along with match-ups 1, 2 and 3 of the Relegation League. Also, our three Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy candidates will be announced, with voting open until 29 March.

Current qualifications:

Qualified for playoffs
Qualified for Relegation League

1. Burnaby Black Ice : 19-2-0
2. Karlstad Killers : 16-5-0
3. The Mustangs : 16-5-0
4. Corinthians Red Army : 14-7-0
5. Vasteras Vikings : 14-7-0
6. Lake Alajarvi Bald Uakaris : 13-8-0
7. Chilliwack Marauders : 9-11-1
8. Marsac's Newbies : 9-12-0
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9. Phaneuf Is Enough : 8-12-1
10. Philadelphia FHC : 8-13-0
11. Chicago Sun Bears : 6-15-0
12. Boston Irish : 5-16-0
13. Kent Mighty Turnips : 5-16-0
14. Cearphilly Saints: 4-17-0

Post by **B. Stinson** » Fri Mar 12, 2010 6:41 am

No Lack of Excitement From TBLHL Playoff Race
Friday, March 12, 2010, 1:42 AM

PHILADELPHIA, PA - With three days left in the regular season, the race is on for the final spot in the Minstrel Memorial Cup playoffs. Philadelphia find themselves falling behind as they continue to struggle for points against Lake Alajarvi and their strong goaltending. A shutout from Miikka Kiprusoff, and a lone goal against Chris Mason allowed the Bald Uakaris to post a comfortable 0.48 GAA on Friday night, strengthening their 7-2-3 score over the Commissioners.

As Philadelphia becomes a Relegation League candidate, the door is open for the Newbies to hang on to their current claim of the 8th spot. After Thursday, they lead season-long relegation-favorites Caerphilly in a tight 5-4-3 matchup. But it's a slim lead for the Newbies, and they know they'll have to work for every point as the end of the regular season approaches.

The Newbies, however, won't find any fanfare from the Phanuef is Enough crowd, as they hold a similar 5-4-3 lead over the Vikings going into Friday. It's a lucky opportunity for Phaneuf, however, as their playoff hopes come only from a rare 4-4-4 tie against Chilliwack on December 6th. This tie could prove to be the key into the playoffs for Phaneuf, if Caerphilly can draw the upset by handing the Newbies their 13th loss of the year.

Post by **batdad** » Sun Mar 14, 2010 11:53 pm

Stinson--I just looked at things and it appears to me that there is a possibility that Chilliwack misses the playoffs, and both Marsac and Phaneuf are in.

When Phaneuf wins their last game they go to 9-12-1. Chilliwack loses and they are 9-12-1. Marsac wins to go 10-12-0. Identical record for Chilliwack and Phaneuf tying for 8th.

Those two only played to the tie...they did not have another game against each other. My guess is Goals for becomes the tie breaker for the season as well. In the case between Chilliwack and Phaneuf...Phaneuf has 30 more goals than Chilli...thus giving Phaneuf 8th place and making them my rival for week one.

It appears that this is exactly what is happening as well. With just Sunday evening games left..Phaneuf and Marsac are winning, and Chilliwack is losing....

All of this is of course dependent on your Philly team losing...which they are.

Wow...talk about interesting.

Post by **B. Stinson** » Mon Mar 15, 2010 1:43 am

Yeah, I'm not sure about how Chilliwack-Phaneuf officially works-out; ESPN doesn't seem to account for that much tying. They only have one tie-breaker listed for playoff seedings, which is the season-series between the two teams... which really doesn't help much when the two teams in question tied each other during the year.

I guess we'll find out soon enough, 'cause you're right - it's close to happening.

Post by **getzlaf15** » Mon Mar 15, 2010 2:23 am

Doesn't it go off Rotisserie points then. I'm guessing that is why Karlstad is ahead of me. In Rotiserrie, Phaneuf has the edge by 9 categories to 3 over Chilliwack.

Post by **B. Stinson** » Mon Mar 15, 2010 3:24 am

getzlaf15 wrote:Doesn't it go off Rotisserie points then. I'm guessing that is why Karlstad is ahead of me. In Rotiserrie, Phaneuf has the edge by 9 categories to 3 over Chilliwack.

Actually, Karlstad is ahead of you because he leads the season-series between you two (he's 2-0 against you this year).

Post by **B. Stinson** » Mon Mar 15, 2010 11:02 am

First up: playoffs and Relegation League begin today! Round 1 match-ups for both can be found Here

Second up: Voting for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy is officially open. One vote per owner, and voting will close at the conclusion of the post-season on 4 April.

Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy candidates:
The Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the manager who has shown the most dedication to his team, according to the vote of all fellow managers.

Daniel Ahlund, Vasteras Vikings
Christoffer Backa, Karlstad Killers
Graham Black Ice, Burnaby Black Ice

Or if you want to vote for someone else, choose "Write-in", and specify here at TBL who you vote for (either in this thread, or via PM to me if you want to vote secretly)

Please vote Here.

Post by **batdad** » Mon Mar 15, 2010 4:21 pm

I am confused. Any way I see to break the tie between Chilliwack and Phaneuf comes up Phaneuf. I have a feeling that the ESPN site just gives us the head to head tie breaker...then goes by alphabetical order. I wonder if CatchUp changes his name to AAA is enough if he beats out the Marauders. If so...that would suck.

As for the MAsterson--I voted for Backa..reason being the beginning of the season when Vasteras and I were constantly playing with our rosters. Plus I like Karlstad...I beat em up bad all the time

Post by **B. Stinson** » Mon Mar 15, 2010 5:08 pm

batdad wrote:I am confused. Any way I see to break the tie between Chilliwack and Phaneuf comes up Phaneuf. I have a feeling that the ESPN site just gives us the head to head tie breaker...then goes by alphabetical order. I wonder if CatchUp changes his name to AAA is enough if he beats out the Marauders. If so...that would suck.

I'm not sure there's a way to tell what they did, unfortunately. And I was wondering about it being alphabetical, too - I noticed during the year that there were some tied teams who had a split series, and they seemed to end-up in alphabetical order.

Marsac · Post by **Marsac** » Mon Mar 15, 2010 6:50 pm

Yay I made it! But thanks to the 'great' eight I'm now stuck with two potential keepers on IR. Way to go Ovie, grow a brain please!

Post by **getzlaf15** » Mon Mar 15, 2010 9:23 pm

I based my vote on how active a person was. How much they posted in this thread alone. How much negotiations i got when i offered to someone or received an offer.

Post by **Manimal** » Mon Mar 15, 2010 10:26 pm

Marsac wrote:Yay I made it! But thanks to the 'great' eight I'm now stuck with two potential keepers on IR. Way to go Ovie, grow a brain please!

He did it to help me. After all, he was a Killer last year!

Post by **batdad** » Mon Mar 15, 2010 11:11 pm

getzlaf15 wrote:I based my vote on how active a person was. How much they posted in this thread alone. How much negotiations i got when i offered to someone or received an offer.

Meh, I would have no problem negotiating with you...if you stopped asking for Iginla and Luongo for Jannik Hansen and Jeff Drouin-Deslauriers.

Post by **getzlaf15** » Mon Mar 15, 2010 11:19 pm

Deslauriers and Hansen are good!

Post by **batdad** » Mon Mar 15, 2010 11:27 pm

getzlaf15 wrote:Deslauriers and Hansen are really cute

Fixed

kuulapaa · Post by **kuulapaa** » Tue Mar 16, 2010 2:16 pm

Manimal wrote:
Marsac wrote:Yay I made it! But thanks to the 'great' eight I'm now stuck with two potential keepers on IR. Way to go Ovie, grow a brain please!
He did it to help me. After all, he was a Killer last year!

Killer last year, one stupid monkey this year. In this time of season I would have preferred him to play rather than to sit aside with his necktie on.

Post by **batdad** » Tue Mar 16, 2010 4:16 pm

Hmm..maybe you should trade those players you have who are not able to be counted on for the playoffs Kuulapaa. I believe Getz has a standing offer for all players who are superstars...read above.

Post by **Manimal** » Wed Mar 17, 2010 7:03 am

I have a bad feeling for my team right now. They haven't been playing well lately and now I'm falling behind. Still, the gameweek is young and there are lots of games to be played. Perhaps there is some good FA available

Post by **batdad** » Wed Mar 17, 2010 4:23 pm

You have a bad feeling? My entire team has taken this week off so far. Horrible. But thankfully I am winning because Chilliwack is even more horrible.

eric1985 · Post by **eric1985** » Wed Mar 17, 2010 11:32 pm

Ya my team is just atrocious lately...

Post by **batdad** » Thu Mar 18, 2010 3:56 pm

Hey Eric..how does it feel to have your former players score 3 goals, get 1 assist, score a shortie, a PP and GWG against you all in one night?

eric1985 · Post by **eric1985** » Fri Mar 19, 2010 1:28 am

Post by **B. Stinson** » Fri Mar 19, 2010 3:10 am

Good ole ESPN... I edited our Bill Masterton poll to show what the trophy is for in the subtitle, and I think it reset the whole thing - wiping the current votes.

No problem, though, the votes were:

Graham Black Ice: 2
Christoffer Backa: 3
Daniel Ahlund: 1
Write-in: 0

Total Votes: 6

Voting still open till the end of the playoffs.