Team TBL 2005

Post by **Alessandro** » Thu Feb 02, 2006 1:48 pm

Archi - you rule this is one of the most entartaining things i've never seen
We're doing well so far, but we need to improve our defense. The average +/- is pretty bad!

David Zetterman · Post by **David Zetterman** » Thu Feb 02, 2006 2:17 pm

Yeah, KH's definately right! About the defence, do you think Detroit is willing to give up LidstrÃ¶m for... uh... eh... me?

Bah, forget it!
I can maybe be a decent payment for... Derek Meech? Bah, forget it again!

Post by **archibalduk** » Thu Feb 02, 2006 2:45 pm

I'm glad that everyone's enjoying this

Yeah I agree, defence is our weakpoint - especially on the PK. We do seem to be improving and hopefully our team will gel together over the course of the season.

There will be a few games later this afternoon/early evening (UK time).

Mairosu · Post by **Mairosu** » Thu Feb 02, 2006 2:53 pm

Can I be the next FA signing for this team ?

Post by **archibalduk** » Thu Feb 02, 2006 5:27 pm

Mairosu wrote:Can I be the next FA signing for this team ?

Lol if that were only possible.

I'm afraid it's only possible to add players using the pre-game editor. It's not possible to add players during the game

Post by **archibalduk** » Thu Feb 02, 2006 5:31 pm

1st Nov: TBL 2 @ 4 Nyi

Disappointing

Keithv set a new TBL record for 12 mins (2 minor + 10 for "questioning the referee's decision"

). He's the screenshot just for Keith:

Post by **archibalduk** » Thu Feb 02, 2006 5:36 pm

2nd Nov: TBL 4s @ 3 Was

A pretty close game; especially in the third period. Our PK lines are our downfall (as always). Mr. Gretzky needs to sort this out, dammit! We had 63 shot attempts but only 36 were on goal.

A 90% pass success is pretty impressive, too.

Post by **Minstrel** » Thu Feb 02, 2006 5:49 pm

archibalduk wrote:Mr. Gretzky needs to sort this out, dammit!

You should go into the tactics page and clear the lines out. Then ask Gretz to go back to the drawingboard on lines and see if things roll better for the PK under his new plan. Give the team a little shakeup.

Post by **archibalduk** » Thu Feb 02, 2006 5:59 pm

As far as I know, he sets the lines every match so they shouldn't stay the same for every game. But, yes, I'll give it a go

Systemfel · Post by **Systemfel** » Thu Feb 02, 2006 6:39 pm

Wow, I scored the game-winner against the Caps.

Post by **Alessandro** » Thu Feb 02, 2006 11:28 pm

How about spending some training (5-10%) more on the PK??

keithv · Post by **keithv** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 3:03 am

Lousy refs! At least i didnt get suspended or antyhing

fifafan · Post by **fifafan** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 6:24 am

Way to go, Keithv.

methinks I am dead weight on this team........can I be the waterboy?

Post by **Minstrel** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 7:44 am

keithv wrote: Lousy refs! At least i didnt get suspended or antyhing

You were pretty worked up... you probably woulda drawn a suspension but we pulled you away before you insulted his mother or made any colorful gestures in his direction

Post by **archibalduk** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 4:27 pm

4th Nov: TBL 2 @ 4 Car

Yikes! Another poor result.

Systemfel · Post by **Systemfel** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 4:31 pm

Time to have a firesale soon?

Wonder what I'm worth on the market.

I'd great if you could post screenshots of all players on Team TBL...

Great work!

Post by **archibalduk** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 4:33 pm

7th Nov: Chi 4s @ 3 TBL

Octavian played well - especially in getting the game-tying goal. It's a shame we didn't manage to find the back of the net more often having peppered the Hawks net with 59 shots. Our first OT loss

In further bad news, Systemfel dislocated his shoulder during the game and is now out for two months

I've brought up Matt Spiller from San Antonio to provide extra depth on defence.

Post by **archibalduk** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 4:37 pm

9th Nov: TBL 3 @ 5 Dal

Well, in the third period we threw away our two goal lead. Our PK lines letting us down yet again. Our PP lines, however, played pretty well. Calv played the point well, starting goalscoring offensive plays.

Post by **archibalduk** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 4:40 pm

To try to bring in some experience for our defensive lines, I'm trying to bring in Glen Wesley. He has fairly impressive defensive attributes as well as good team work attributes - hopefully he can command the defensive, particularly during short-handed situations. We should be able to get him without losing too big an asset:

Post by **archibalduk** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 4:42 pm

10th Nov: TBL 1 @ 4 Det

Out-shot and out-played

Keithv is out for a week with a strained neck sustained during practice.

Post by **archibalduk** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 4:51 pm

After a little negotiation, we've signed Glen Wesley. Let's hope he makes a difference.

Also, I came across this funny pic: http://www.ehmtheblueline.com/forums/al ... pic_id=382

Post by **archibalduk** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 4:57 pm

13th Nov: Edm 2ot @ 1 TBL

Another lead thrown away late into the third.

Time to make some changes:
- sort out training
- alter Gretzky's tactics
- clear the lines just to make sure Gretzky chooses them from scratch.

Post by **Minstrel** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 5:33 pm

let's hope things turn around; I know we can do it. C'mon Wayne!!

Post by **archibalduk** » Sat Feb 04, 2006 9:59 pm

15th Nov: Sj 4 @ 1 TBL

Hmmm

Prior to the game, I took control of tactics and training. Tactics-wise, I changed out PK system from 'tight box' to 'diamond' and altered some of the instructions such as 'pressure'. Training-wise, I put PK training up to 40%. Hopefully it'll take effect soon...

Keithv sustained a strained neck and will be out for a week

Post by **archibalduk** » Sat Feb 04, 2006 10:07 pm

17th Nov: Nyr 3 @ 4 TBL

Prior to the game I altered the tactics of the top two lines a little. Perhaps it made a difference! The game was very close and could have gone eitherway. The difference between the two teams was the partnership between myself and Octavian

In fact, just over half of our team scored a point in the game - nice going!

In practice after the game The Blue Meanie sustained a hip flexor injury, putting him out of action for two weeks.