The Baghdad Bombers are proud to select the largest draft class in history, with 11 selections and 2 first round draft picks, after having no first round pick last year. The Bombers restocked with 3 defensemen, 1 goalie, and 7 forwards. The team managed to select two offensive defensemen – nicely replenishing the defensemen cupboard with the pending graduation of Oliver Ekman Larsson and Brendan Smith.
So...
Clearly some of you guys need something else to think about other than drafting.
I know there's been a lot of questions about ratings and I've pretty much put up a cone of silence on the issue because frankly, I'm not all the impressed with the quality of the ratings work done this year so far. I was holding out hoping some other player rater would step up, but that has yet to materialize.
In my previous post I welcome Brian Lam as new GM of the Dream Team. In short order, he has rebranded the team as the Honey Badgers.
I look forward to along and active tenure. Please welcome the Honey Badgers in the BFHL!
Hi All
Catching my breath here again from work and the odd CO alarm issues... like tonight sigh. Stupid 'contractor special' boiler. My tip for you when buying a house, make sure you grill your inspector to check for abnormal outputs of CO. If your boiler set up looks mickey mouse, it'll perform like it too!
Bombers has started working on the 2012 free agency pricing sheet. It's looking good! Will try to get a spreadsheet up with probabilities by next week. Prices on Y axis. Player "rating" on X axis based on the various stats provided by rerates.
Hey BFHLers
Off season is hopping with excitement and I would like to take the opportunity to welcome Lisa as the new manager for the Earthquakes.
First few orders of business involved moving the team from one fault line across to ocean to another, rebranding as the West Coast Killer and picking up the pieces of a neglected and crumbling expansion franchaise.
The Commissioners have voted regarding prospect activations.
Starting NEXT yr (2013-2014), if a prospect is rated, he will be activated (and is not at the discretion of the BFHL GM). This will have implications on your cap hit obviously, so make sure GMs manage it THIS year and keep in mind which prospects may potentially register for their relevant cap hit.
As a quick reminder, prospects that are activated will follow the NHL contract.
Feel free to ask us if you have any questions or want further clarifications.
Hey Everyone!
What better way to enjoy this fantastic sunny weather we're now having (Vancouver) than to think about hockey??
I wanted to inform everyone that we're ready to start thinking drafting activities on the 23rd of July. Here's the list so you can start researching a little bit.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AsG6_C8f02j6dDhCNHpsc2p6cEU2cWdHbmdPS1ZueEE
Alright, finally got things set up for the off season! Thanks everyone for a great season. Interesting how just paying a little bit more attention to your team can do wonders for your season!
Rumblings are the following players may be available for trade:
Alex Elder
Dustin Brown
Alex Steen
Corey Perry.
Trade offers are apparently being emailed in.