EHM The Blue Line

A few things..

For Manimal, WHL is about 40% done. I'll have it done by mid-May. The update will be of the rosters that the WHL teams ended the season with. The WHL Bantam Draft is this week and the Draft results will NOT be in this update because 3.1 is for the 2010-11 season. As soon as I am done with the WHL update, I will add Bantam Draft and CHL Import Draft rights for the 2011-12 season for Lidas 4.0 update.


Some things for the 2012 NHL Draft:
Nail Yakupov is looking like the top contender for the #1 overall pick in 2012. Nail lead the OHL in rookie scoring and was 4th in the league with 101 points and finished 3rd in the league with 49 goals. The most points by a rookie in the OHL since the 2005/06 season. At the U-18 World Championships, he lead Russia to a win with a hat trick in the Bronze medal game over Canada and had 6 goals and 13 points in 7 games as a 17 year old. Nail has excellent skating ability and acceleration as well as "the best hands since Ovechkin" and a pretty good wrist shot. He is still growing defensively, but improved throughout the season. "Yakupov is a game breaker," an NHL scout said earlier this week. "He's got a lot of speed, agility and can make all his moves when going balls out. He's got a natural knack for scoring and is a threat to score every single time he's out there. The defense is only so-so, but when you're talking about a player as dangerous as he is, you can live with that."

Hat trick against Canada at U-18 Bronze medal game: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqGbhJ-DpD0
Undressing 3rd Overall pick in 2010 NHL Draft Erik Gudbranson: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DssyNGgAeKU


I have been a huge advocate of Mikhail Grigorenko since initial reports in 2009 out of Russia were that this kid was the next Alex Ovechkin. I've followed his career since he was 13, always playing on teams that were older than his age limit, but still dominating. At the age of 13, he had 115 goals and 211 points in 55 games in Russia's equivalent to AAA Midget Hockey in Canada. This year, in his first year as an MHL player at the age of 16, Mikhail had 13 goals and 38 points in 30 games playing 2nd line minutes. In the U-18 World Championships, he was the 2nd overall scorer behind teammate Nikita Kucherov with 4 goals and 18 points in just 7 games.

What makes Grigorenko such a great prospect is his great hockey sense and ability in the offensive zone. His hockey sense has been compared to Igor Larionov with the body and skills of Evgeni Malkin. He's a strong 6'2" 183lbs and uses his body well when stickhandling in and out of traffic. Some of the softest hands in the 2012 NHL Draft, comparable and possibly better than Nail Yakupov. His awareness in the offensive zone with and without the puck and his strong passing ability makes Grigorenko a Top Ten if not Top 5 prospect for the 2012 NHL Draft.

Looking ahead to 2012, which players do you foresee pushing to be the No. 1 pick out of next years draft class?
International Scouting Services Head Scout Ross MacLean: I can’t get enough of Mikhail Grigorenko. To me he is Joe Thornton’s clone. He might even be a bit better actually. The first round will be loaded with defensemen. Matt Dumba, Morgan Reilly, Griffin Reinhart, the list goes on and on and on. Filip Forsberg and Nail Yakupov also have shots at being a number 1 pick. It is going to be a very strong crop with a lot of potential number 1’s. But right now, none of those players has been as impressive as Grigorenko in my opinion.: : I can’t get enough of Mikhail Grigorenko.

Goals against Slovakia: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62CiKIICDOQ
MHL Highlights: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUK4eJTx7T8
Highlight: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBtfr9SGAg8

I post this because Grigorenko is not in the Lidas Database.

I'd love to see some of these guys that are going to be in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft included in 3.1 and 4.0 as well. I think it would be a lot of fun to have real top players appear in not just the first draft in game but the second. If we've got researchers giving us at least a decent idea of these prospects' abilities, they can only add to the game.

Tomáš Jurčo nationality is Slovak ..... no Czech Republic

Old news so you might have it, but the New York Rangers signed Tommy Grant to a 2-year deal at $625,000/year that starts for the 2011-2012, however he has an ATO in place so he can play for the Connecticut Whale now.

Panfork wrote:Old news so you might have it, but the New York Rangers signed Tommy Grant to a 2-year deal at $625,000/year that starts for the 2011-2012, however he has an ATO in place so he can play for the Connecticut Whale now.

He will be with the Whale with rights belonging to the Rangers

I couldn't find either player in 3.0 update so I guess I'll add them here..

Stephane Da Costa signed an ELC in Ottawa after two good years with Merrimack College.

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=14394

Pat Cannone signed an ELC with Ottawa after four years with Miami University

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=15071

and André Petersson was also signed an ELC deal after a injury filled 10/11 season.

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=7039

ubbestubben wrote:I couldn't find either player in 3.0 update so I guess I'll add them here..

Stephane Da Costa signed an ELC in Ottawa after two good years with Merrimack College.

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=14394

Pat Cannone signed an ELC with Ottawa after four years with Miami University

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=15071

and André Petersson was also signed an ELC deal after a injury filled 10/11 season.

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=7039

I have created Da Costa, but the others were already in the DB. Players that have signed contracts for 11-12 and on will be with their old teams

"FUTURE_TRANSFER" "David" "Sulkovsky" "Grizzly Adams Wolfsburg" "Hannover Scorpions" 29 4 2007 0 0 1

"FUTURE_TRANSFER" "Darin" "Olver" "Augsburger Panther" "Eisbären Berlin" 29 4 2007 0 0 2

"FUTURE_TRANSFER" "Barry" "Tallackson" "Augsburger Panther" "Eisbären Berlin" 1 5 2007 0 0 2

please edit: Barry Tallackson contract 30.04.2007--->30.04.2008

Eisbären Berlin have signed a new contract with

Constantin Braun, until 2014 (2010)
Frank Hördler, until 2014 (2010)
Florian Busch, until 2014 (2010) (Improved contract)
André Rankel, until 2014 (2010)
TJ Mulock, until 2013 (2009)
Laurin Braun until 2013. (2009)

Further contract details (all Berlin):

Tyson Mulock 2012

Jimmy Sharrow 2013

D.Bielke 2013

Regehr 2012

D . Pederson 2012

Eisbären Berlin have signed a new contract with Rob Zepp until 2012. (2012 --> in game 2008)

Adler Mannheim have signed a new contract with Richard Gelke until 2013. (2013 --> in game 2009)

bruins72 wrote:I'd love to see some of these guys that are going to be in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft included in 3.1 and 4.0 as well. I think it would be a lot of fun to have real top players appear in not just the first draft in game but the second. If we've got researchers giving us at least a decent idea of these prospects' abilities, they can only add to the game.

With my WHL update, I am adding Bantam prospects who are 14-15-16 and have NHL Draft years of 2014, 2015, 2016.. I hope to eventually do this with every league because I have the same desire to play with real players instead of the regens.

bestrafer7 wrote:

bruins72 wrote:I'd love to see some of these guys that are going to be in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft included in 3.1 and 4.0 as well. I think it would be a lot of fun to have real top players appear in not just the first draft in game but the second. If we've got researchers giving us at least a decent idea of these prospects' abilities, they can only add to the game.

With my WHL update, I am adding Bantam prospects who are 14-15-16 and have NHL Draft years of 2014, 2015, 2016.. I hope to eventually do this with every league because I have the same desire to play with real players instead of the regens.

That's awesome, bestrafer7! I look forward to seeing your research in Manimal's update.

EHC München have signed a new contract with Pat Cortina and Christian Winkler until 2014. (2014 --> in game 2010)


"FUTURE_TRANSFER" "Jason" "Ulmer" "Grizzly Adams Wolfsburg" "EHC München" 1 5 2007 0 0 1

please edit: Jason Ulmer contract 30.04.2007--->30.04.2008

djskek wrote:EHC München have signed a new contract with Pat Cortina and Christian Winkler until 2014. (2013 --> in game 2010)

2013 or 2014?

2014

First, let me apologize if you have already covered this. I did not read this entire thread. That being said, I feel that it is important that we get the players' weights correct in the next update. The game engine uses the player's weight when calculating hits, and a lot of the players are too light. I made a post on the game knowledge discussion about hitting and size/weight vs. aggression/strength/hitting. Now this correction may make some players "godly" and we could then tweak their CA/PA accordingly.

Also, if you need some examples, just let me know.

The Phoenix Coyotes acquired junior centre Ethan Werek from the New York Rangers on Sunday in exchange for Swedish centre Oscar Lindberg.

timmy_t wrote:First, let me apologize if you have already covered this. I did not read this entire thread. That being said, I feel that it is important that we get the players' weights correct in the next update. The game engine uses the player's weight when calculating hits, and a lot of the players are too light. I made a post on the game knowledge discussion about hitting and size/weight vs. aggression/strength/hitting. Now this correction may make some players "godly" and we could then tweak their CA/PA accordingly.

Also, if you need some examples, just let me know.

I dont have the time for this now, but it will be done later on. The prospects have their correct weight

bestrafer7 wrote:The Phoenix Coyotes acquired junior centre Ethan Werek from the New York Rangers on Sunday in exchange for Swedish centre Oscar Lindberg.

Thanks, but there is no need to post NHL-player transactions here as I check it every day

Manimal wrote:Thanks, but there is no need to post NHL-player transactions here as I check it every day

cool, I didn't know that.

Hopefully for 4.0 you will have the Red Wings in the East and Atlanta moved to Winnipeg. That is if everything with the Coyotes goes according to Glendale's plans.

Manimal wrote:I dont have the time for this now, but it will be done later on. The prospects have their correct weight.

I understand. I was thinking out-loud and I probably should have PM'd you on this.

timmy_t wrote:

Manimal wrote:I dont have the time for this now, but it will be done later on. The prospects have their correct weight.

I understand. I was thinking out-loud and I probably should have PM'd you on this.

No problem.
It's great that everyone has ideas on how to improve the rosters. Hopefully you guys will enjoy the next update!

"FUTURE_TRANSFER" "David" "Cespiva" "Adler Mannheim" "EHC München" 29 4 2007 0 0 1

"FUTURE_TRANSFER" "Dominic" "Walsh" "ERC Ingolstadt" "SERC Wild Wings" 29 4 2007 0 0 1

"FUTURE_TRANSFER" "Peter" "Boon" "EVR Tower Stars" "SERC Wild Wings" 29 4 2007 0 0 1

"FUTURE_TRANSFER" "Daniel" "Hilpert" "EHC München" "Hannover Indians" 29 4 2007 0 0 1

"FUTURE_TRANSFER" "Markus" "Gleich" "EVR Tower Stars" "Hannover Indians" 29 4 2007 0 0 1

"FUTURE_TRANSFER" "David" "Danner" "Wölfe Freiburg" "Heilbronner Falken" 29 4 2007 0 0 1

"FUTURE_TRANSFER" "Alexander" "Serikow" "Bietigheim-Bissingen Steelers" "Heilbronner Falken" 29 4 2007 0 0 1

"FUTURE_TRANSFER" "Robin" "Just" "SERC Wild Wings" "Hannover Indians" 29 4 2007 0 0 1

2nd Nationality Robin Just: german

"FUTURE_TRANSFER" "Nicholas" "Angell" "Avangard Omsk" "Eisbären Berlin" 1 5 2007 0 0 1

please edit: Nicholas Angell contract 30.04.2007--->30.04.2008

"FUTURE_TRANSFER" "Stéphane" "Goulet" "Bakersfield Condors" "Eispiraten Crimmitschau" 1 5 2007 0 0 1

please edit: Stéphane Goulet contract 30.04.2007--->30.04.2008

"FUTURE_TRANSFER" "Carlo" "Grünn" "Saimaan Pallo Lappeenranta" "Eispiraten Crimmitschau" 1 5 2007 0 0 1

please edit: Carlo Grünn contract 30.04.2007--->30.04.2008


Eispiraten Crimmitschau have signed a new contract with André Schietzold & Daniel Rau until 2012. (2012 --> in game 2008)

SERC Wild Wings have signed a new contract with Jason Pinizzotto and Marcus Götz until 2012. (2012 --> in game 2008)

Iserlohn Roosters have signed a new contract with Christian Hommel until 2012. (2012 --> in game 2008)

Adler Mannheim have signed a new contract with Mike Glumac until 2012. (2012 --> in game 2008)

Thomas Sabo Ice Tigers have signed a new contract with Martin Walter until 2012. (2012 --> in game 2008)

Dresdner Eislöwen have signed a new contract with Bastian Steingroß until 2012. (2012 --> in game 2008)

ESV Kaufbeuren have signed a new contract with Rob McFeeters until 2012. (2012 --> in game 2008)

EHC München have signed a new contract with Sören Sturm and Christian Wichert until 2012. (2012 --> in game 2008)


Ben Cottreau & Josef Lehner has finished their career.

Heeeeey all hockey lovers ;D


I have asked before but i must do it again!

When is the 3.1 update finish?

Great job everyone!

It will be done when it is done. Why don't you ask what you can do to help out and make it faster instead of posting when it gonna be done?


Oh and MANIMAL--come on hurry the heck up. These guys are getting itchy to have all the work done again. I mean how come you cannot get it out like yesterday, or last week. Geez...so slow. The masses are restless. I am sure that a pack of them will rise up and take over the update.

Or we can all just look at the main page and see that it's been released.

I did. Which is why I was having fun.....