This thread will be taking a look at each roster going into the draft/bidding period, seeing where each team is lacking and a % chance to make the playoffs. Here is a link to the Eastern Conference Report: http://leaguegaming.com/forums/inde...eport-eastern-conference.262898/#post-1674930 WESTERN PACIFIC Anaheim Ducks Forwards 1. Wilkesy l93l (RW) A 2S 0R $500,000 Defenders 2. Vattyyy *O (RD) V 1S 0R $0 3. Mav 6ix (RD) V 2S 0R $2,500,000 Spent: $3,000,000 Cash: $32,000,000 I see @Duky has already called it a season, retiring from management before RFA even started. This team is in need from top to bottom, at least the cap is there for it. Mav is a suitable Dman, especially for that price. Wilkesy is likely an AHL send down before the start of the season. Not much more to say until after bidding. It will be difficult for Anaheim to have success in a larger Western Pacific division. Arizona Coyotes Forwards 1. l1l Bones l3l *GM (LW) V 1S 0R $0 2. l Miller 16 l (LW) V 2S 0R $500,000 3. lxl MLGesus lxl (LW) V 2S 0R $3,000,000 4. OnDaFly91 (LW) V RA 1S 0R $2,750,000 5. ArchambauIt (C) V RA 1S 0R $5,500,000 6. SpIooosh *O (RW) V 1S 0R $0 7. Gallyyz (RW) V RA 1S 0R $1,000,000 Defenders 8. FlowMaster Joe *AGM (RD) V 1S 0R $6,000,000 9. Aces x65 (RD) V 2S 0R $6,750,000 Spent: $25,500,000 Cash: $9,500,000 @SpIooosh brought his Montreal squad west this season and added some more quality management to boot. @FlowMaster Joe and @Aces x65 are top 2 dmen, and having them split will be a huge help to overall depth. The forward core is also pretty set, as each line is already partially filled at this point. They could use another good center to carry the load with @ArchambauIt. Their cap space is rather limited though, and they still need 6 skaters and 2 goalies. Arizona is poised to be a contender this season if Bobby can make the right moves in the draft and bidding. Calgary Flames Forwards 1. Woahmack *GM (LW) V 1S 0R $0 2. boonsop *AGM (C) V 1S 0R $6,000,000 3. FtB x Sauce (C) V RA 1S 0R $5,250,000 4. McPluggles (C) V RA 1S 0R $750,000 5. SurpriseMe22 (RW) V 2S 0R $500,000 Defenders 6. K1eetus *O (LD) V 1S 0R $0 7. a Bas3 CaMp3r (RD) V RA 1S 0R $3,500,000 Goalies 8. X1xHeArLeYx2X (G) V 2S 0R $1,000,000 Spent: $17,000,000 Cash: $18,000,000 Calgary came off of a surprise season in the eyes of many with @K1eetus taking over the team mid-season, sneaking into the playoffs and then taking the Sharks to seven games. He comes back this season with some of the same core expecting to make some more noise this season. Base Camper is a solid pickup if he can perform like he has done in the past. @FtB x Sauce at 5.25 is a bit of a hefty price tag for a 2nd line center. 18 million is available for 7 skaters and a backup goalie, which is reasonable. Expect them to try to take one more big name to round out that defensive core. Edmonton Oilers Forwards 1. Deusyuk (LW) A 2S 0R $2,000,000 2. Laine Buddy *AGM (RW) A 2S 0R $500,000 Defenders 3. GonzoArmstrong *GM (LD) V 1S 0R $0 4. JNemesis l17l (LD) A 2S 0R $500,000 5. AriZona1cedTea (RD) A 2S 0R $2,000,000 Goalies 6. POOPIE SNOOPY *O (G) V 1S 0R $0 Spent: $5,000,000 Cash: $30,000,000 Lol. EDIT: Poopie Snoopy has moved out west with his band of questionable managers. Out of all the teams listed here in the West, Edmonton has one of the weakest management cores in the conference. @Deusyuk is a huge question mark in regards to whether or not he will play, as he was very confrontational with his management in Dallas last season (EDIT: He was sent back to Carolina in a reversal). Past that, they have a couple late lottery picks to try and hit gold. They do have a large cap to work with, but if Poopie does what he usually does, we will see a couple "TurboYuri's" that will be on the fence about playing with him. Las Vegas Golden Knights Forwards 1. D Jay ll (LW) V 3S 1R $1,250,000 2. BigJayAyotte *O (C) V 1S 0R $0 3. SJUSoccer9 *GM (C) V 1S 0R $0 4. Chr1s (C) V 2S 0R $2,250,000 5. OK Crusty (C) V RA 1S 0R $2,750,000 6. Kodyyy *AGM (RW) V 1S 0R $6,000,000 7. SteelCitySnipe5 (RW) A 2S 0R $500,000 Defenders 8. booondock88 (LD) V 2S 0R $2,000,000 Spent: $14,750,000 Cash: $20,250,000 The new expansion team was given a fantastic over in BigVaJayAyotte, and with Jay comes success. He brought with him two solid managers and a (not paid for) 1st overall pick. You might as well pen in @TomekNYC for this roster, which will be a huge plus for the defense at a cheap 2 million dollar price tag. Jay has already acquired affordable and talented depth players, saving him the trouble of sneaking those cheap talents through bidding. Needing 7 skaters and 2 goalies with 20 million in cash is a very promising position, and expect them to make some big splashes in bidding. Los Angeles Kings Forwards 1. xFiore91x *GM (LW) V 1S 0R $0 2. Skid Markie (LW) V 2S 0R $1,250,000 3. bull71dog *AGM (C) V 1S 0R $6,000,000 4. THEE UNCLE BuCK (C) V 2S 0R $500,000 5. hatemakerr *O (RW) V 1S 0R $0 Defenders 6. Scorpio Monarch (RD) V 2S 0R $500,000 Spent: $8,250,000 Cash: $26,750,000 This team is the wild card of this division. They could easily be a playoff team but is also just as likely to be an absolute stinker. @xFiore91x and @bull71dog are great manager pickups, but not having a top 2 dman before bidding may put a real strain on their cap as they don't go for cheap in bidding. They also don't have a 1st to work with this season. This team will be more predictable once bidding has passed. San Jose Sharks Forwards 1. Sbass19 *GM (LW) V 1S 0R $0 2. jewbawkka (LW) V 2S 0R $1,000,000 3. Po1andsFinest *O (C) V 1S 0R $0 4. GreasyGogan (C) V RA 1S 0R $1,500,000 5. SNipeSHow Inc (C) V RA 1S 0R $3,500,000 6. x Neal x 19 x (C) V RA 1S 0R $750,000 7. Tendy *AGM (RW) V 1S 0R $6,000,000 8. CACATINO (RW) V 2S 0R $1,500,000 Defenders 9. PARKINSON SNIPA (LD) V RA 1S 0R $1,500,000 Spent: $15,750,000 Cash: $19,250,000 San Jose returns with a solid mix of talent and value. @SNipeSHow Inc is switching to defense, which would be a huge boost to this squad if they can retain him. They have a similar cap space situation as Las Vegas, but without that number one pick. They already have their top 2 forward lines set in stone, so expect this team to be another one of the big defensive spenders come bidding. Vancouver Canucks Forwards 1. PaulyChunks *O (C) V 1S 0R $0 2. jackD00P *GM (RW) V 1S 0R $0 3. Soapy412 (RW) V 2S 0R $500,000 Defenders 4. BLISDON (RD) V RA 1S 0R $1,250,000 5. daveydonuts522 (RD) V RA 1S 0R $1,250,000 Goalies 6. PitcheRxSwaGx (G) V 2S 0R $500,000 Spent: $3,500,000 Cash: $31,500,000 Pauly takes over the reins for the bad rags, now the bad nucks? All of the players on their current roster are fantastic value for their price. This leaves them with a lot of cap to go about this season whichever way they choose. Expect this team to be the potential sleeper coming out of here like Calgary last season. PERCENTAGES Golden Knights 85% Coyotes 80% Sharks 80% Canucks 65% Flames 50% Kings 45% Ducks 20% Oilers 1% WESTERN CENTRAL Chicago Blackhawks Forwards 1. GB521 *GM (C) V 1S 0R $0 2. PureRippin (C) V RA 1S 0R $4,250,000 3. Gilleh *AGM (RW) V 1S 0R $6,000,000 4. SoY LoS 19 (RW) V RA 1S 0R $2,750,000 Defenders 5. Gwan *O (LD) V 1S 0R $0 Goalies 6. bgoldy020 (G) V 2S 0R $1,000,000 Spent: $14,000,000 Cash: $21,000,000 The remnants of the excellent S27 Winnipeg team have moved to Chicago this season. @Gwan is back with a stacked management group of GB and Gilleh. On top of that they maintained @PureRippin and @SoY LoS 19. They have most of the boxes already checked for a playoff team, a top dman and two solid forward lines. The question is what moves will they make to turn this team into the cup favorite for the season. Colorado Avalanche Forwards 1. Oo TheMvp oO *AGM (LW) V 1S 0R $6,000,000 2. cj142 *GM (C) V 1S 0R $0 Defenders 3. Bc bud024 *O (RD) V 1S 0R $0 4. I3I Sharpy I5I (RD) V 2S 0R $500,000 5. x Braydenn (RD) V 2S 0R $6,000,000 Spent: $12,500,000 Cash: $22,500,000 Bc Bud did a fantastic job clearing out a terrible Colorado roster and bringing in top talent through both management and trading. @x Braydenn is going to be expected to perform up to his contract this season, and it may come down to whom he is paired with. They also have a top 5 pick to try and find a gem for depth as well. This team has a lot of potential to be a top seed out of the division. Dallas Stars Forwards 1. Schlemko x 17 *O (LW) V 1S 0R $0 2. SouPerSaiyan *GM (RW) V 1S 0R $0 Spent: $0 Cash: $35,000,000 They have boatloads of cap and no picks to really speak of. This may be a season where Dallas tries to build that depth that can be found in the fall and turn that around into a better winter season. It will be a tall hill to climb in a very top heavy division. Minnesota Wild Forwards 1. KingClutch x 77 *GM (C) V 1S 0R $0 2. BROWNMANCAN (C) V RA 1S 0R $750,000 3. Shockz (C) V RA 1S 0R $7,250,000 4. Hriiz *AGM (RW) V 1S 0R $6,000,000 5. CT 66 (RW) V RA 1S 0R $5,750,000 Defenders 6. Zincyyyy *O (RD) V 1S 0R $0 Goalies 7. MNWebby (G) V 2S 0R $1,000,000 Spent: $20,750,000 Cash: $14,250,000 @Zincyyyy still hasn't had enough of management yet, even though after every season he's staring a cliff ledge every time. He must've really liked how CT and Shockz performed last season, as he brought them on at after resigns bringing them up to a 13 million dollar duo. 9 skaters and 1 goalie with 14 million in cap is going to be tough. Expect Minny to be a beat weaker on defense compared to their division rivals. Nashville Predators Forwards 1. Ya Boy Yahtzee *GM (LW) V 1S 0R $0 2. Meesh Factor (LW) A 2S 0R $500,000 3. Tb Toxic *O (C) V 1S 0R $0 4. RocKoKaneFlow (C) V 2S 0R $500,000 5. DeLong x 22 (RW) V RA 1S 0R $3,500,000 Defenders 6. Optehic (LD) V 2S 0R $2,000,000 7. Nraimondi44 *AGM (RD) V 1S 0R $6,000,000 Spent: $12,500,000 Cash: $22,500,000 Although Der Panda and Friks retired out of nowhere, Nashville still has a fair amount of talent around for this season. @Optehic and Mondi will be expected to round out a top 4 very well, maybe be split with two top 2 dmen. They have the cap space available to spend but also have needs for top players for all three sections of the team. It will no doubt be a stressful bidding process for Tb Toxic. St. Louis Blues Forwards 1. Canucks x 95 (RW) V 2S 0R $3,000,000 Defenders 2. xFizzii *GM (LD) V 1S 0R $0 3. Nxgi *O (RD) V 1S 0R $0 Spent: $3,000,000 Cash: $32,000,000 Nxgi stepped up to the plate to take on a barren Saint Louis squad wrecked by incompetence. He's cleaned house and brought on a reliable manager in Fizzii who should help him with slogging through what will likely be a miserable season. Canucks x 95 is a good trading piece if used right, and I don't expect him to be in Saint Louis for too long. Winnipeg Jets Forwards 1. Sejje 19 *AGM (LW) V 1S 0R $6,000,000 2. nO Undies On (LW) V 2S 0R $6,500,000 3. a1xFREAKx13 *O (C) V 1S 0R $0 4. MasterAmerica (C) V 2S 0R $2,000,000 5. epeople (RW) V RA 1S 0R $750,000 6. Poooch (RW) V 2S 0R $4,250,000 Defenders 7. l FreeStyle 7 l *GM (LD) V 1S 0R $0 8. LordStanleyO4O (LD) A 2S 0R $1,000,000 9. Pont40 (LD) V 2S 0R $1,000,000 10. ShowStopper1986 (RD) A 2S 0R $1,000,000 Goalies 11. Bounce xb (G) V 2S 0R $1,000,000 Spent: $23,500,000 Cash: $11,500,000 This is the season that A1 stacked up his picks for. He's got great depth players and several solid forwards. Winnipeg has the cap to make a potential splash for a lone defenseman, but he could also trust Freestyle and Pont to lead that d core. There is a lot of promise here, and Winnipeg could be a potential challenger to Chicago. PERCENTAGES Blackhawks 85% Jets 80% Predators 75% Wild 65% Avalanche 55% Stars 30% Blues 30%
Thank You for the Feedback, and i wish you the best of luck this season @APsychicTaco and great write-up, thank you for taking the time to do these.
