Post your smack, trash, trade, waiver, etc. talk here.

Ok, I'll get the ball rolling.

I just checked in on my team and saw that my goalie, Rick DiPietro was having a bad game having given up 4 goals by the half way point of the 2nd period in a 5-4 game against the Sabres.

I thought to myself, "Crap, this is going to negate the good game that Khabibulin put in last night." Then I thought, "I wonder how Bezeach's goalies are doing tonight?". So I decided to take a quick peek.

To my pleasant surprise, Bezeach's only goalie playing tonight just happens to be the guy on the other end of the rink from DiPietro, Ryan Miller, who has now given up 6 goals to Rick's 4.

So basically, I just wanted to thank Bezeach for drafting a crappier goalie than I did. :stirthepot:

Ok, I'll get the ball rolling.

I just checked in on my team and saw that my goalie, Rick DiPietro was having a bad game having given up 4 goals by the half way point of the 2nd period in a 5-4 game against the Sabres.

I thought to myself, "Crap, this is going to negate the good game that Khabibulin put in last night." Then I thought, "I wonder how Bezeach's goalies are doing tonight?". So I decided to take a quick peek.

To my pleasant surprise, Bezeach's only goalie playing tonight just happens to be the guy on the other end of the rink from DiPietro, Ryan Miller, who has now given up 6 goals to Rick's 4.

So basically, I just wanted to thank Bezeach for drafting a crappier goalie than I did. :stirthepot:



Huh? What is this? The powder puff smack thread, or something? That smack was weaker than one of Hossa's slap shots. Oh. I'm sure your comment really stung Bezeach. Is that the best you can do? :pound:

Jammer, I should suspend you from the league for putting together such a crap team...but I like those easy automatic wins, so you can stay. I wonder what league Laimbeer's dogs are playing in this year. They beat Roscoe in baseball, but I think you can handle them.:cold:

I started talking smack last week when I got two power play goals from Cammalleri in London. Where have you guys been?

Nice that you finally got a thread going, Jammer!

With Brodeur, Hasek, and Roloson, my goal keepers should make me a contender all year.

See you'all in the finals!!!

:gun1::gun1::gun1:


P.S. I had DiPietrio last year. He was a dog all year. Good luck, Jammer

Nice that you finally got a thread going, Jammer!
I figured that I'd let the commissioner do it, but it looks like he was to afraid to.

Huh? What is this? The powder puff smack thread, or something? That smack was weaker than one of Hossa's slap shots. Oh. I'm sure your comment really stung Bezeach. Is that the best you can do? :pound:

Jammer, I should suspend you from the league for putting together such a crap team...but I like those easy automatic wins, so you can stay. I wonder what league Laimbeer's dogs are playing in this year. They beat Roscoe in baseball, but I think you can handle them.:cold:
Hey Tater, is that you? Glad to see you were able to take your eyes off the waiver wire long enough to post in the thread that you should have created yourself a few weeks ago.

Better be careful though, don't stick around too long. Bill has pulled out to the early transaction lead on you. He's up 6-4. You're a bit off your normal pace. You feeling ok?

Anyway, I'll let you get back to your Stat Tracker. Nice talking with you again.

I figured that I'd let the commissioner do it, but it looks like he was to afraid to.

I already walked the walk, so I thought I would leave the talking to you two wannabes.

Woody. Your team looked awesome when you drafted them and they are coming out strong. Nice goalies you got there.

I hope you win it all this year so I can return the favor and complain all summer about how you cheated.:stirthepot: But I won't get that chance because I'll win it all...as always. :pound:

Oh, come on, guys. A lot of this is sheer luck. You have a few top people that are going to produce, and the rest is crap shoot. You don't know who is going to have what kind of season. A guy could get on a roll and and up with 35-40 goals. The same guy could go through a dry spell and end up with 20-25 goals. There are too many things that we can't control.

Oh, come on, guys. A lot of this is sheer luck. You have a few top people that are going to produce, and the rest is crap shoot. You don't know who is going to have what kind of season. A guy could get on a roll and and up with 35-40 goals. The same guy could go through a dry spell and end up with 20-25 goals. There are too many things that we can't control.

Sounds like someone is setting up the excuses already....:stirthepot:

Sounds like someone is setting up the excuses already....:stirthepot:

No kidding. He must be a friend of Woody's. Who let him in this league anyhow????:pound::gun1:

Excuses? What excuses? I don't need no stinkin excuses...

:pirates:

mikhail, you would do well not to be serious with the trash talkers. Particularly with Tater and Jammer, who are not exactly the sharpest tools in the shed. :P

mikhail, you would do well not to be serious with the trash talkers. Particularly with Tater and Jammer, who are not exactly the sharpest tools in the shed. :P

Where is this shed that you speak of? I clicked on the Tools menu, but I didn't see a shed. Thanks.

This league is off and running.


Running off at the mouth, that is!!

:pound::pound::pound::pound:

I just learned on another thread that TATER IS A LAWYER!!

The reputation of PF has just taken a big hit!!

Roscoe, this calls for drastic action!! :toilet::toilet::hanged2::hanged2: :)

Excuses? What excuses? I don't need no stinkin excuses...

:pirates:
You might want to get a couple ready just incase. It'll make our head-to-head match ups a bit more meaningful. Especially since the score will be so lopsided. I wouldn't want you to get to discouraged.

mikhail, you would do well not to be serious with the trash talkers. Particularly with Tater and Jammer, who are not exactly the sharpest tools in the shed. :P
PF.com has a shed?

Where is it?

Why have I never heard about it before?

Why wasn't I invited?

Does it cost anything to join?

What if I bring some chips and dip, then can I come?

Is it like the Fight Club? No one talks about the shed.

Maybe Los Vegas? Whatever happens in the shed, stays in the shed.

Is it anything like my wife's dog house? I've spent plenty of time there.

I just learned on another thread that TATER IS A LAWYER!!

The reputation of PF has just taken a big hit!!

Roscoe, this calls for drastic action!! :toilet::toilet::hanged2::hanged2: :)

Quit jumping to conclusions Woodrow...or Wood shed...are you the shed everyone is asking about? I feel more confused than Linwood acting like a basketballl commissioner.:pound:

Anyhow, I'm not a lawyer. I do parole hearing interviews.. So you don't have to worry about me unless your butt ends up in prison :jail:and you want parole. Don't worry...fielding a losing team isn't a crime.:sssh:

Better be careful though, don't stick around too long. Bill has pulled out to the early transaction lead on you. He's up 6-4. You're a bit off your normal pace. You feeling ok?



Certainly, one of my goals this year is to win the most transactions title over Darth. Some might question moves like I had yesterday when I picked up Dmitri Kalinin only to drop him 5 minutes later. Little do they know the true genius behind the strategerizing.

Hey Roscoe:

Do you have enough Goalie appearances to qualify for the goalie points???

Or, did you waste Kolzig's shutout???

I'm still learning about all these nuances.

:):):)

You might want to get a couple ready just incase. It'll make our head-to-head match ups a bit more meaningful. Especially since the score will be so lopsided. I wouldn't want you to get to discouraged.

Why would I need excuses for the wins? I am not sure I am following you at this point. I think Roscoe was correct.

Darth, you are giving me a good battle this week. How did you do last year? I can't wait to see how I match up against some of the tougher competition. :stirthepot:

Darth, you are giving me a good battle this week. How did you do last year? I can't wait to see how I match up against some of the tougher competition. :stirthepot:
You're right. He did close the gap. Now it's 7-4 in roster moves.

Darth, you are giving me a good battle this week. How did you do last year? I can't wait to see how I match up against some of the tougher competition. :stirthepot:

Bill, it's flattering that you are so happy with yourself losing 5-6 to me. I think it's going to end up 5-5. Sounds like cake and ice cream for the Laimbeer family tonight.:hungry::dancingparty::party2:

Me...I kinda feel like I just kissed my sister...well, I don't have one, but I am told that this is how it feels.:sssh:

Seriously, your goalies came through for you, but my offense was just too much. I was happy with how my guys played except the Penguin goalie. Good match! :) You'll probably win face-offs all year with Brind'Amour.

Seriously, your goalies came through for you, but my offense was just too much. I was happy with how my guys played except the Penguin goalie. Good match! :) You'll probably win face-offs all year with Brind'Amour.

I had face-offs in mind when I picked up Brind'Amour and Sundin. They need to chip in with the other categories, too, though. Gotta' go finish my ice cream....

I had face-offs in mind when I picked up Brind'Amour and Sundin. They need to chip in with the other categories, too, though. Gotta' go finish my ice cream....

Don't forget to give some to your dogs too for knocking out Roscoe in their baseball league...although that wasn't much of an accomplishment for them.:pound:

I'm confused. Tater, is the goal to get as few points as possible? What's that? No? Oh, you just suck then.

I guess that's the problem when you have EIGHT players from the same team. What's that saying? Live by the Lightning, die by the Lightning. :stirthepot:

I'm confused. Tater, is the goal to get as few points as possible? What's that? No? Oh, you just suck then.

I guess that's the problem when you have EIGHT players from the same team. What's that saying? Live by the Lightning, die by the Lightning. :stirthepot:
Is that his first hockey league? :cold:

lol, this is not Tater's first league!

lol, this is not Tater's first league!
It is mine though. :)

Jammer, Habs look good. Why is Plekanec still a FA?

Jammer, Habs look good. Yeah, they've been playing well of late. Nice to see them putting the puck in the net consistently. They're really a special teams team, they're excellent on the PP and PK, but they don't score too many even strength goals.

Why is Plekanec still a FA?
Because I'm not Darth Tater. I don't feel the need to carry 14 guys from my favourite team. :pound:

Jammer, Habs look good. Why is Plekanec still a FA?

Look at his last acquisition. It's because he has realized the Lightning are better. :pound:

Look at his last acquisition. It's because he has realized the Lightning are better. :pound:
You're right. My last free agent signing brings my grand total of Tampa players to a whopping 1.

Yes, the Lightning are much better... than the injured D-man I released.

You're right. My last free agent signing brings my grand total of Tampa players to a whopping 1.

Yes, the Lightning are much better... than the injured D-man I released.

My team struggled a bit the first 3 weeks. Tampa played 6 games in 3 weeks.

Now, the play a whopping 6 games in 9 days. So you guys who played me early got lucky.

My best defenseman is probably back tomorrow after missing the entire seson with a freak hand injury(a skate fell off his locker and severed some tendons).

My goalies are doing well.

Look out for the Taters...

Some of my guys need to get going. I got Shanny and Modano doing practically nothing. And Joe Thornton has a relatively slow start.

Darth, I see that Brad Boyes was on your team for only about an hour. Did he fail the team physical as per conditions of your negotiated contract?

Darth, I see that Brad Boyes was on your team for only about an hour. Did he fail the team physical as per conditions of your negotiated contract?
I think that was a move just to keep the Roster Move Title within reach. You're ahead 14-12 as we speak.

Either that or he's just in training for the playoffs, when he has to be in top physical and mental shape so that he doesn't pull something while making his 8 daily roster transactions.

I hope nobody notices my team has a minus 21 so far. :sssh:

I can't believe my team is playing like this. I thought I'd kick butt with my guys finally getting some games in...but NOOOOOOO.

I suppose I should get off my butt and do something since I'm the commissioner. Maybe a blurb on each team or the matchups or something.

OK,

How about:

Bezeach: Same as last year. Kicking butt out of the gate. Fantastic numbers. He'll disappear around the playoffs...like always.

Jammer's team: It sucks

Roscoe's team: It sucks too

How was that.

Next time I'll do an in depth analysis on Mikhail's team and Bill Laimbeer's team.

Hey...What the hell happened to Woody? Oh well, I may as well do his teams analysis while I'm at it or he will whine..It sucks as bad as the others.

Ok, now don't say I do nothing as commissioner. At least I started the season on time (Don't tell Linwood I said that). :pound::stirthepot:

My team doesn't suck, it just needs some work. It will get better in January. :)

Speaking of SUCK, what is that sound coming out of Tater Bay? Sounds like a high pitched whine.

My team doesn't suck, it just needs some work. It will get better in January. :)

Speaking of SUCK, what is that sound coming out of Tater Bay? Sounds like a high pitched whine.
He's getting it right on the chin, so what kind of sound would you expect?

I've just never heard a full grown Darth cry like that before!

I've just never heard a full grown Darth cry like that before!
:pound::pound::pound:

:pound::pound::pound:

Go ahead and laugh. It figures you Ruskies and Cannuckians would ban together on this. Maybe you can put all your guys together and form a halfway respectable team between all of you losers.

Go mow the ice outside your igloos.:cold: You can't beat the Tampa Bay Frightening on Halloween week.

Wow, Mikhail snuck up from nowhere and has taken a commanding 30-20 lead in roster transactions. Darth is fading fast at 16.

Hang in there guys, it's a long season!

Wow, Mikhail snuck up from nowhere and has taken a commanding 30-20 lead in roster transactions. Darth is fading fast at 16.

Hang in there guys, it's a long season!

I'm just learning on the go. Remember, this is my first fantasy experience of any kind.

Wow, November 5th 2007 will go down in history as Shutout Day.

Five of the eight games played last night involved a shutout.

5-0, 2-0, 5-0, 2-0, 5-0 and 4-1, 5-2, 4-3

Wow, November 5th 2007 will go down in history as Shutout Day.

Five of the eight games played last night involved a shutout.

5-0, 2-0, 5-0, 2-0, 5-0 and 4-1, 5-2, 4-3
Tell me about it. One of my goalies got a shutout, the other one got pulled in 2nd period after giving up 4 goals and the team got shutout.

I'm just learning on the go. Remember, this is my first fantasy experience of any kind.
I'm just messing with you Mikhail. Even though you have more roster moves than the rest of the league combined, you're still ok in my books. :stirthepot::MusicBigGrin:

I'm just messing with you Mikhail. Even though you have more roster moves than the rest of the league combined, you're still ok in my books. :stirthepot::MusicBigGrin:
Hey, a guy's gotta do what a guy's gotta do, right? If I am allowed to make the moves and they help, then why not?
:sssh:

Hey, a guy's gotta do what a guy's gotta do, right? If I am allowed to make the moves and they help, then why not?
:sssh:
Absolutely. I believe that's called "Tatering". :pound::pound::pound:

http://www.pistonsforum.com/predictions-contests-games/7037-pistons-forum-com-trivia-28.html#post108380

A couple of "fun facts" about our good friend Darth Tater:

- Darth Tater's initials are actually O.C.D.

- Darth Tater never tips. Instead he puts the money into a little jar entitled "Stat Tracker Fund".

- Darth Tater actually changed the date of his wedding because it conflicted with his league's live draft.

- While he didn't invent the idea of "rent a player", Darth Tater has employed the strategy so often in fantasy sports that the move has been nicked named "Tatering".

- Likewise, the expression "You've been Tatered" is used when a fantasy sports owner gets beat in a head-to-head match-up by someone who has employed the "rent-a-player" strategy.

Absolutely. I believe that's called "Tatering". :pound::pound::pound:

http://www.pistonsforum.com/predictions-contests-games/7037-pistons-forum-com-trivia-28.html#post108380
:pound::pound::pound:
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Don't Tater me bro!

Don't Tater me bro!

You guys!!!!! :skull:

Why is everybody picking on me?

You guys!!!!! :skull:

Why is everybody picking on me?
Predators always attack the weakest in the herd.

Of course I'll have to take the brunt of Darth now. Why when I play him does Tampa have 4 games in a week?

Of course I'll have to take the brunt of Darth now. Why when I play him does Tampa have 4 games in a week?

LOL. It isn't like you aren't keeping your lineup full every day.

Caveat: Just remember...Tater "invented" that "Tatering" strategy... therefore, Tater knows how to employ it best as well as combat it.

We can play any way you like. :cheers:

LOL. It isn't like you aren't keeping your lineup full every day.

Caveat: Just remember...Tater "invented" that "Tatering" strategy... therefore, Tater knows how to employ it best as well as combat it.

We can play any way you like. :cheers:
There's a difference playing "Tatered" players against the regulars.

There's a difference playing "Tatered" players against the regulars.

Hunh? You're not saying those 40 guys you are using are your regulars are you??:pound:

Hunh? You're not saying those 40 guys you are using are your regulars are you??:pound:
What are you talking about? The whole NHL are my regulars.
Actually I have an extended rotation and rotate people in and out so that the grueling season doesn't wear them out. :pound:

What are you talking about? The whole NHL are my regulars.
Actually I have an extended rotation and rotate people in and out so that the grueling season doesn't wear them out. :pound:

LOL. You can have them...for now...:diablo::heh:

Don't Tater me bro!

Don't Tater me bro!
:pound::pound::pound:

Don't Tater me bro!

I don't get it...have I been in Ider-ho too long?:yellowprison:

I don't get it...have I been in Ider-ho too long?:yellowprison:
You really should get out more Darth.

But one of the officers said that “his demeanor completely changed once the cameras were not in sight,” shifting in a matter of minutes from the kicking-and-screaming coiner of the new catchphrase “Don’t Tase me, bro” to “laughing and being lighthearted.” Then, they say, he asked them whether the news media would be on hand when he arrived at the police station.

Taking Sides in a Tasing - The Lede - Breaking News - New York Times Blog (http://thelede.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/09/19/taking-sides-in-a-tasing/?hp)

You should try to join us in the rest of the forum sometime too. That is, if you can pull yourself away from the Fantasy threads...

http://www.pistonsforum.com/green-room-forum-lounge/7421-millers-self-promotion-makes-him-intenet-hero.html

You really should get out more Darth.


You should try to join us in the rest of the forum sometime too. That is, if you can pull yourself away from the Fantasy threads...



Ouch! :dizzy2::brick:

Oh noooooooooooo...I have to play Bezeach this week.
Plus I'm outnumbered for at least the early part of the week. This could be ugly.:nailbiting:

We need to liven this league up. It's been about 3 weeks since the last post.

Bezeach is leading the pack and making some moves to keep his team strong.

Mikhail was making about 20 moves per week...until he accidentally dropped a great player in his haste. Now...nothing. Both he and Laimbeer aren't playing like rookies.

You've got your top 5 teams and bottom 5, but any from the bottom could easily make their way to the top with a good week, and vice versa.

My team is really struggling and I can't figure out why. I have basically the same team I won the ship with last year. I've been running into some hot goalies so even when I play well I lose those cats (I think Nabby had 2 shutouts last week and two from Luongo this week). OUCH!

We need more smack talk. Come on Woody...Jammer...where are you? I'm kind of reluctant to talk as much smack since I'm commissioner. Maybe that's silly.

Oh...for next year I have some ideas...

Using GWG (Game winning goals) again as a stat...even though it's usually just luck (It's not always the last goal that is the game winner).

Also using Shots on goal (a new default cat in Yahoo that replaced GWG this year.

Also I might use penalty minutes. It's dumb...but I think more cats liven the leagues.

Also, in baseball we used weekly lineups. I thought it was pretty neat. If I add a couple of roster slots (which I can given all the surplus talent in the small league) then we can still have lots of guys playing that week even though guys don't play every day like in baseball.

If it stays daily, I'll put a reasonable cap on how many moves we can make during the year...maybe 75.

Any feedback?

Tater:

I'd talk more smack if my team wasn't so lousy. My two top wingers (Semin and Cheechoo) have done absolutely nothing so far. I keep holding on to them hoping they'll get going, but so far, nothing!

Broduer had a bad month, and Hasek is not doing well either. NO goalies, NO wingers, NO win!!

I'm starting to swap out players now. I check the league page to see who you and Bezeach have dropped and then I pick them up. Your trash is my treasure!!

I actually nosed you out last week thanks to a Brodeur shutout, but I didn't feel like crowing over it.

So far, Parise had been my best pickup. and Arnott is good too. And I hope Vanek gets going soon also. I've got way too many guys dragging anchor.

I don't care for most of the suggestions for next year. Most of those stats are pure luck and not very meaningful. I liked the faceoff stat last year when I had Brind'Amour, but not this year after Laimbeer stole him from me during the draft.

You're doing just a GREAT job as commissioner. Particularly since it has been limiting your smack talking! :)

:stirthepot::stirthepot:

I don't care for most of the suggestions for next year. Most of those stats are pure luck and not very meaningful. I liked the faceoff stat last year when I had Brind'Amour, but not this year after Laimbeer stole him from me during the draft.



Yea, my draft strategy was to pick Brind'Amour and Sundin in order to have a lock in one category (faceoff wins) each week.

It appears the league is now in the bag for me. You guys are playing for second.

I actually nosed you out last week thanks to a Brodeur shutout, but I didn't feel like crowing over it.

That's a first! :pound:



I don't care for most of the suggestions for next year. Most of those stats are pure luck and not very meaningful.

Pure luck is the only chance you have to win!

:stirthepot::stirthepot:

See above :P

It appears the league is now in the bag for me. You guys are playing for second.

Right on Bill. You got it right.

Darth 1st
"you guys" playing for 2nd
Bill 3rd.

Right on Bill. You got it right.

Darth 1st
"you guys" playing for 2nd
Bill 3rd.

Darth 1st? Have you been sandbagging?

Darth 1st? Have you been sandbagging?

Shhhhhhhhhhh:sssh:.
As commissioner, I feel it is only right to make the rest of the league feel like they actually have a chance to win the championship.

Yea, my draft strategy was to pick Brind'Amour and Sundin in order to have a lock in one category (faceoff wins) each week.

It appears the league is now in the bag for me. You guys are playing for second.

That was my strategy as well going into the draft. It looks like I executed my plan better than you did since I have a commanding lead in the faceoff category with 942 wins to your laughable 787 wins in 2nd place. I'm 8-0 in weekly faceoff wins, while you're 7-1 (guess who you lost to in week 4) :sssh:.

Using GWG (Game winning goals) again as a stat...even though it's usually just luck (It's not always the last goal that is the game winner).

Also using Shots on goal (a new default cat in Yahoo that replaced GWG this year.

Also I might use penalty minutes. It's dumb...but I think more cats liven the leagues.
I don't have a problem with adding GWG and/or Shots next year, but you're right about penalty minutes, it's a dumb idea. :pound:

Also, in baseball we used weekly lineups. I thought it was pretty neat. If I add a couple of roster slots (which I can given all the surplus talent in the small league) then we can still have lots of guys playing that week even though guys don't play every day like in baseball.
I really liked the weekly lineups in baseball this year. It made it MUCH easier to manage my team.

If it stays daily, I'll put a reasonable cap on how many moves we can make during the year...maybe 75.

HECK TO THE YES!!!! I'd put it even lower, at say 50 for the season. That is my BIGGEST turn off in fantasy sports, especially in this league.

Not so much about people picking up extra guys to get a numerical advantage (although that sucks as well), but because on the rare occasion that I do want to pick someone up due to injury or under performance, EVERYONE IS ON FREAKING WAIVERS. So you can't get anyone of value for the next day because you have to wait for them to clear waivers. It is VERY annoying.

I was going to say something about this a few weeks ago, but the transactions really started to slow down. Fifty moves should be plenty for an entire season, IMO. I think the most I've ever made in any league in any sport is around 25-30 or so. It just takes the fun out of the league for me.


Edit: I checked just for fun and the most moves I've made was in last year's PF.com hockey league, when I made 37 moves in 23 weeks, most of those coming in the playoff rounds when I had no other choice because my opponent was Tatering (http://www.pistonsforum.com/predictions-contests-games/7037-pistons-forum-com-trivia-28.html#post108380) me. :MusicBigGrin:

Good input. Keep it coming guys.

Don't Tater me Bro!

My team is getting healthy again. I'm gambling on a couple upcoming moves to put me in solid position to do well in the playoffs. Right now, it's all about staying top tier, and then getting the lineup I need to compete in the brackets.

Don't Tater me Bro!

:pound::pound::pound:

How did I know you were going to chime in on that? :laugh:

:pound::pound::pound:

How did I know you were going to chime in on that? :laugh:

Have you seen his team? What else would he say, eh?

Jammer's analysis of next year doesn't make sense.

He says he likes weekly lineups, and then complains about having to wait several days for a guy to clear wavers. YOU CAN'T HAVE IT BOTH WAYS!!

Personally, I did NOT like weekly lineups in baseball. A pitcher or other player gets hurt and you can't replace them for a week, thus getting stuck shorthanded.

If we went to weekly in hockey, and a guy gets hurt (and that happens A LOT), then he couldn't be replaced until the next week.

Forget the weekly lineups!! Stick with daily! Its FUN to screw around with your lineups all the time!

As far as the number of moves, any limitation would be good. Since I don't have stat wacker, I don't have all the inside dope on who's hot and who's not. I just watch the league transactions page and pick up the leftovers. A guy like Tater will run out of leftovers long before the playoffs if we limit him sufficiently. AS WE SHOULD!!!!!!!!!


:stirthepot::stirthepot::pound::pound:

Jammer's analysis of next year doesn't make sense.





Jammer rarely makes any sense, but both of you make good points. I'd really like to hear from others too. I don't think there is a right or wrong way here, but I'd like to go in the direction most prefer. Obviously, we have a year to go, but while it's fresh in our minds...

I agree with Woody that it's nice to make changes mid-week to accomodate for injuries.

I agree with you Canadians (Jammer and Darth) about limiting the number of roster moves per year. It seems to take away from the game when rosters are completely overhauled from day to day.

I agree with Woody that it's nice to make changes mid-week to accomodate for injuries.

I agree with you Canadians (Jammer and Darth) about limiting the number of roster moves per year. It seems to take away from the game when rosters are completely overhauled from day to day.

LOL, eh. OK, so say we go with daily, eh? What's a reasonable amount of moves. I don't mind not tatering, eh, and I certainly won't be tempted if I'm limited...but how many is reasonable? I really think 75 is a good number for us tinkerers. Plus you can still tater now & then, eh? But it will stop a bad team from tatering to the playoffs and still having moves left, eh?

Jammer's analysis of next year doesn't make sense.

He says he likes weekly lineups, and then complains about having to wait several days for a guy to clear wavers. YOU CAN'T HAVE IT BOTH WAYS!!

I don't want it both ways. Either a daily league with roster limits or a weekly league. I'm not looking for both. This year's hockey league is daily, so having to wait several days for guys to clear waivers sucks. Given the # of roster moves being made on a weekly basis, it seems like anyone worth picking up is on waivers.

I've only done weekly once, which was this year's baseball league. I really liked the lower commitment level required (something retired folks like you don't have to worry about :stirthepot:).

I have no problem with daily leagues, I've been in about 2 dozen of them over the years. I agree that the biggest draw back of the weekly league was getting stuck with an injured player.

I'd be fine with either a daily or weekly league next season.

LOL, eh. OK, so say we go with daily, eh? What's a reasonable amount of moves. I don't mind not tatering, eh, and I certainly won't be tempted if I'm limited...but how many is reasonable? I really think 75 is a good number for us tinkerers. Plus you can still tater now & then, eh? But it will stop a bad team from tatering to the playoffs and still having moves left, eh?

IMO 75 is still WAY too many roster moves. The season is approx. 23 weeks long. With 75 roster moves, that works out to 3.26 moves per week. Fifty moves would work out to 2.17 moves per week. Perhaps a compromise of 60-65?

As a side note, I can't believe that we're already talking about NEXT year's fantasy league. This season isn't even half way over yet! :pound:

We're such nerds! :nerd: Well, at least I don't have Stat Tracker!:loser:

IMO 75 is still WAY too many roster moves. The season is approx. 23 weeks long. With 75 roster moves, that works out to 3.26 moves per week. Fifty moves would work out to 2.17 moves per week. Perhaps a compromise of 60-65?



Well, for me the season is longer than 23 weeks...because my teams go the distance. :stirthepot::pound:


Seriously though, daily and limit of 65 sounds good.

Now for cats, what do we like? No penalty minutes, but Game winning goals & shots on goal we do like? How about losses for goalies?

Well, for me the season is longer than 23 weeks...because my teams go the distance. :stirthepot::pound:


Seriously though, daily and limit of 65 sounds good.

Now for cats, what do we like? No penalty minutes, but Game winning goals & shots on goal we do like? How about losses for goalies?
I believe 23 weeks was including playoffs. Jerk. :MusicBigGrin:

Seriously though, you're a jerk. :pound:

Ok, no, for real now. Stop playing around. I'm good with GWG and Shots on goal (never played with this one before). I'm not a big fan of the L category. I wouldn't mind an extra stat category for goalies though, are there any more to choose from? Is it possible to allow them to collect points as well? (not so much goals - although it has happened - but some goalies get a fair share of assists during the season).

I don't know. Those are just my random Cannukian thoughts. :canada:

Speaking of the Great White North :cold:, Darth, it's so clear that you long to be one of us that it's almost sad. It's like going to the kennel and seeing the little puppy with his nose up to the cage longing for you to take him home.

I believe 23 weeks was including playoffs. Jerk. :MusicBigGrin:

Seriously though, you're a jerk. :pound:

Ok, no, for real now. Stop playing around. I'm good with GWG and Shots on goal (never played with this one before). I'm not a big fan of the L category. I wouldn't mind an extra stat category for goalies though, are there any more to choose from? Is it possible to allow them to collect points as well? (not so much goals - although it has happened - but some goalies get a fair share of assists during the season).

I don't know. Those are just my random Cannukian thoughts. :canada:

Speaking of the Great White North :cold:, Darth, it's so clear that you long to be one of us that it's almost sad. It's like going to the kennel and seeing the little puppy with his nose up to the cage longing for you to take him home.

Yeah yeah, I'm a jerk. Get over it. I ain't changing!!

I don't think goalies can get offensive stats. There just weren't many cats to choose from. Most of the ones we weren't already using were pretty obscure or stupid. The shots on goal is the new default category for Yahoo. They used to use Game winning goals ,but too many people complained it was luck.

I'm sure you understand this being of the eskimo species and all, but others don't know that game winning goal is often chance.

For example:

The Wings score 4 goals to take a 5-0 lead.

The Lightning then get three goals.

Wings win 5-3. Whoever got the 4th goal gets the game winner even though at the time it wasn't a big deal. So it's kind of random a lot. But it's kind of a fun stat, so I prolly should have kept it. I don't know.

Also, I guess I'll see if I can throw in two more positions (utility if they have it). That way we get more action.

Yeah, but when you bring the puppy home, you find out he likes to hump your sofa and make doo-doo on the carpet.

Yeah, but when you bring the puppy home, you find out he likes to hump your sofa and make doo-doo on the carpet.
Yep, that's Darth alright. :pound:

Yep, that's Darth alright. :pound:

LOL. Roscoe set you up for that one.

LOL. Roscoe set you up for that one.

:shootingsoldier::canada: (Roscoe)


:gun1::canada: (Jammer)

You Canadians are all nuts! :MusicBigGrin:

Upon further review, I think daily lineups make more sense in leagues where the teams play several games per week. In baseball, teams play every day, often 15-20 in a row. A weekly league doesn't reflect the frequency of games. Obviously a football league only plays once per week so a weekly change makes sense. Hockey plays 2-4 times per week, and a weekly change doesn't adequately reflect the frequency of the games. (END OF SERMON).

Shots on goal sounds O.K., but is more good or bad?? Detroit goalies always face fewer shots because their defense is so good. Weaker teams give up many more shots. So, do you chose a goalie on a weak team with a poor defense so he gets lots of shots (and loses lots of games), but your fantasy team gets extra points for having such a bum defense??:stirthepot::stirthepot:

ISN'T THIS FUN!!!:):)

Shots on Goal seems like a dumb stat to me....at least as far as fantasy stats go.

Shots on Goal seems like a dumb stat to me....at least as far as fantasy stats go.

Flip Murray would be a top 10 fantasy pick if that were a positive in NBA fantasy!

Flip Murray would be a top 10 fantasy pick if that were a positive in NBA fantasy!

Top 5 in field goal attempts per game:
1. LeBron 22.0
2. McGrady 21.2
3. Kobe 20.1
4. Carmello 19.6
5. Baron Davis 19.4

Murray puts up 7.6 shots per game in his 19.4 minutes.

Yeah yeah, I was only joking. You know I'm a huge Flip Murray fan.

Hockey player only wish they could have his shooting %.

I liked GWG. I thought it was a good stat. An excellent wildcard.

I liked GWG. I thought it was a good stat. An excellent wildcard.


I've gone back & forth on all these things a lot. The feedback is helpful.

So what I'm thinking based on all the feedback is:

We like:
Daily lineups
Roster limit (approx 65)
GWG



We don't like:
Shots on goal
penalty minutes
goalie losses

What am I forgetting?

Oh yeah, how about 1 day waiver periods instead of two?

Do you like league approved or commish approved trades better?

:hoops:I've gone back & forth on all these things a lot. The feedback is helpful.

So what I'm thinking based on all the feedback is:

We like:
Daily lineups
Roster limit (approx 65)
GWG



We don't like:
Shots on goal
penalty minutes
goalie losses

What am I forgetting?

Oh yeah, how about 1 day waiver periods instead of two?

Do you like league approved or commish approved trades better?


Add "corrupt commissioners" to the We don't like category.

:hoops:


Add "corrupt commissioners" to the We don't like category.

Hey, I'm not Linwood, Jammer, or Motown. I got the 10th pick. They all got the first pick...

Oh yeah, how about 1 day waiver periods instead of two?

Do you like league approved or commish approved trades better?
I like the idea of a 1 day waiver period. Two days can be AGONIZING!

Trade veto power has been an issue in a few leagues I've been in, but none from here. With the group we have here, I'm fine with either way.

Edit: on second thought, if you're commissioner next season - and especially after your last commissioner Jammer dig - I'd say league votes. :yellowprison:

I like the idea of a 1 day wavier period also.

Wow Mikhail, you're getting desperate. Now you've started picking up guys that are retired. :MusicBigGrin:

Truthfully though, nice pick-up. I almost picked him up a few hours earlier. I got to the point where I had to choose who I was going to drop in order to pick him up but then decided against it.

Wow Mikhail, you're getting desperate. Now you've started picking up guys that are retired. :MusicBigGrin:

Truthfully though, nice pick-up. I almost picked him up a few hours earlier. I got to the point where I had to choose who I was going to drop in order to pick him up but then decided against it.

Translation: (What Jammer really was saying if you read between the lines)

Darn you Mikhail. I never even thought of picking that guy up. I'm jealous. I'm just like a girl...I couldn't make up mind. I hate you Mikhail. I hate this entire league.

Translation: (What Jammer really was saying if you read between the lines)

Darn you Mikhail. I never even thought of picking that guy up. I'm jealous. I'm just like a girl...I couldn't make up mind. I hate you Mikhail. I hate this entire league.

Actually, what I was really saying is:

Hey Mikhail, what took you so long? I could have scooped him up hours ago if I had wanted him. Have fun with my sloppy seconds. :stirthepot:

Actually, what I was really saying is:

Hey Mikhail, what took you so long? I could have scooped him up hours ago if I had wanted him. Have fun with my sloppy seconds. :stirthepot:


He certainly scooped me on that one. I had him on my watch list, but didn't notice he was coming back. Good pickup, Mikhail. Your sorry team could use the help. :pound:

He certainly scooped me on that one. I had him on my watch list, but didn't notice he was coming back. Good pickup, Mikhail. Your sorry team could use the help. :pound:
Good thing there isn't a transaction cap this season... :stirthepot:

OK, I already gave up Gonchar for nothing hitting the wrong button. Then all the guys that I've had drafted go through the slump and when I drop them they start heating up. Then I go on vacation and internet is so expensive that for almost 2 weeks I don't even put the players that play on the active roster. Hence the results. I had to do something.
:pound:

And whose bright idea it was not to cap the transactions?
:stirthepot:

And whose bright idea it was not to cap the transactions?
:stirthepot:

I was just doing what football Commissioner Jammer told me to do. I figured he had experience. Is everyone familiar with Jammer?

Then I go on vacation and internet is so expensive that for almost 2 weeks I don't even put the players that play on the active roster.
I was wondering why you stopped making moves all of a sudden a few weeks ago. I thought that maybe all of my personal attacks were starting to get tp you. Clearly I have more work to do. :MusicBigGrin:

I was wondering why you stopped making moves all of a sudden a few weeks ago. I thought that maybe all of my personal attacks were starting to get tp you. Clearly I have more work to do. :MusicBigGrin:
Yeah, lots more work.
:)

Yeah, lots more work.
:)
Mikhail, you have now exceeded next year's proposed max roster moves.

Just lookin' out for you bro. :stirthepot:

Mikhail, you have now exceeded next year's proposed max roster moves.

Just lookin' out for you bro. :stirthepot:

Thanks for caring, man. I'm still searching for the "right" combination.
:pound:

What in the world is the "minimum requirements" thing???

Your goalies must play in 3 games each week to make your goalie stats count. Less than 3 and all your goalie stats are eliminated. (Keeps you from having a goalie pitch a shutout early in the week, and then you sit everybody for the rest of the week.)

Your goalies must play in 3 games each week to make your goalie stats count. Less than 3 and all your goalie stats are eliminated. (Keeps you from having a goalie pitch a shutout early in the week, and then you sit everybody for the rest of the week.)
My guy gets injured and I get slammed? Sheesh.

And now I have to pick up some crappy goaltender that will mess up my goaltending numbers so that I can have enough starts?

And now I have to pick up some crappy goaltender that will mess up my goaltending numbers so that I can have enough starts?

Right. The rule is a good one. Woody explained why we have it.

Right. The rule is a good one. Woody explained why we have it.
Yeah. Any more surprises I should expect???

Yeah. Any more surprises I should expect???

Lots.

Unless of course you decide to read the rules like everyone else...:MusicBigGrin:

Lots.

Unless of course you decide to read the rules like everyone else...:MusicBigGrin:
I'm just going to call this a "learning experience". How's that?
Probably going forward I should concentrate more on my basketball league.

I'm just going to call this a "learning experience". How's that?
Probably going forward I should concentrate more on my basketball league.

Did you neglect to read those rules too? :pound:

Did you neglect to read those rules too? :pound:
This is my first experience with any sort of fantasy leagues, so I learn as I go. I have no time to read no stinkin' rules, I live busy life. :pound:

This is my first experience with any sort of fantasy leagues, so I learn as I go. I have no time to read no stinkin' rules, I live busy life. :pound:

If you have any questions, always feel free to ask.

If you have any questions, always feel free to ask.
Or, just watch what Tater does and then do the exact opposite. :stirthepot:

Hey, Mikhail:

There is no rule that you have to swap out your entire team just to meet the goalies rules.

You are putting Tater to shame. He's so far behind in moves that "Dancing With Stars" will never use him.

One advantage you have is that you will know every player in the NHL by the end of the season. You should be really tough next year!!

:pound::pound:

Hey, Mikhail:

There is no rule that you have to swap out your entire team just to meet the goalies rules.

You are putting Tater to shame. He's so far behind in moves that "Dancing With Stars" will never use him.

One advantage you have is that you will know every player in the NHL by the end of the season. You should be really tough next year!!

:pound::pound:
Yeah, right. Like performance this year guarantees something for the next year? Also, a lot of this is pure luck. A couple of your players having an off-weak kills your chances of doing good. Also, I am not talking about swapping out the entire team, I don't mind dropping a player to pick up a goalie, but what half-decent goaltender is available at this point in time? That's the issue that I am talking about.

Yeah, right. Like performance this year guarantees something for the next year? Also, a lot of this is pure luck. A couple of your players having an off-weak kills your chances of doing good. Also, I am not talking about swapping out the entire team, I don't mind dropping a player to pick up a goalie, but what half-decent goaltender is available at this point in time? That's the issue that I am talking about.

You would be surprised what you can pick up on waivers now and then.

But you also can consider trading for a good one. They aren't cheap, but you get what you pay for. Make some offers to your fellow GM's. Trading has been slow in our league so far.

You would be surprised what you can pick up on waivers now and then.

But you also can consider trading for a good one. They aren't cheap, but you get what you pay for. Make some offers to your fellow GM's. Trading has been slow in our league so far.
I don't want to trade for a permanent relief, that's the problem. My guy should be back in a couple of weeks. Anyway, I can't believe my ignorance of the rules sparked this long drawn out discussion.
:pound:

I don't want to trade for a permanent relief, that's the problem. My guy should be back in a couple of weeks. Anyway, I can't believe my ignorance of the rules sparked this long drawn out discussion.
:pound:

The thing is... a couple of people already brought out the three game rule to everyone's attention in this thread at the beginning of the season. I know Woody said something to Roscoe about it. Not sure how you missed it.

Anyhow, man up and play the game already. This ain't no league for whiners (except Jammer andthe other Cannuckian, of course). You're Russian (I think) so you don't get the exemption. :gun1::cold:

I don't mind dropping a player to pick up a goalie, but what half-decent goaltender is available at this point in time? That's the issue that I am talking about.
You'd think that at least one of your 72 roster moves would have landed you a half decent goalie by now. :stirthepot:

You would be surprised what you can pick up on waivers now and then.
As much as it pains me, I'd have to agree with Tater. There have been some very quality starting goalies available as FAs this year. Marty Turco (a few times now), Marc-Andre Fleury (a few times now), Johan Holmqvist, Manny Legacy. I've actually been surprised with the quality of goalies available.

Not to mention currently available guys like Kolzig, Khabibulin, Mason, Hedberg, Garon, Budaj, Mike Smith, etc.

Mikhail:

Last year I got caught with a poor goalie (Cam Ward) who is playing much better this year. I drafted goalies this year early (Brodeur and Hasek), but they both have had various problems so far. Hopefully, they're better now. I was counting on getting most of the goalie points all year - we'll see.

Laimbeer drafted Brind'Amour, whom I wanted, so he could always win the face-off point.

Fact is, no one has all the guys they want (except Bezeach). He never swaps out anyone. But then, he's much smarter than the rest of us.
He's the Patriots of this league. :)

I feel that the main idea is to talk a lot of smack, and, ocassionally, beat Tater and Jammer. That's enough enjoyment in itself. :)

:stirthepot::stirthepot:

Fact is, no one has all the guys they want (except Bezeach). He never swaps out anyone. But then, he's much smarter than the rest of us.
He's the Patriots of this league. :)
That's funny, I thought I was in first place. I've also made the 3rd fewest roster moves in the entire league. Hmmm....

Laimbeer drafted Brind'Amour, whom I wanted, so he could always win the face-off point.
I was going for Brind'Amour as well. I was also focusing on face-offs going into the draft. (By the way, if anyone is keeping track, I'm 10-0 on weekly faceoff wins. I have 181 more wins than Laimb, who is in 2nd.:stirthepot:)

I feel that the main idea is to talk a lot of smack, and, ocassionally, beat Tater and Jammer. That's enough enjoyment in itself. :)

:stirthepot::stirthepot:
Now THAT'S the spirit! :pound::pound::pound:

Isn't this fun?!?!?! :MusicBigGrin:

Hey, I'm not complaining. As I've said before, this is all a learning experience. I don't read every post so there are some things I could have missed. But I'm enjoying it and with all the moves I'm making I am learning more about the players as well. Isn't that's what this is all about?

I always thought that Tater was the least humble person here.

Seems I hadn't considered Jammer. :nerd2:

But, now I've met a nice new friend - Mikhail. He seems much better balanced than either Tater or Jammer.:)

Roscoe, where did you ever find these guys??? Or did they find you?

But then, who on this forum is balanced??

Pistons fans are all a bubble-and-a- half off.

:pound::pound:

Roscoe, where did you ever find these guys??? Or did they find you?

But then, who on this forum is balanced??

Pistons fans are all a bubble-and-a- half off.

:pound::pound:

You're asking ROSCOE about US???...talk about unbalanced people...He's the head nut case (well, yeah, Jammer is prety close though)!~!~!:stirthepot:

Anyway, I can't believe my ignorance of the rules sparked this long drawn out discussion.
Believe it. And keep posting. Darth is learning from all of us, including you. He's way behind the learning curve.

Roscoe, where did you ever find these guys??? Or did they find you?
You ever heard the expression, don't feed stray pets? :(

Alright people, I'm looking to make a deal.

I need help with Goals and +/- so I'm looking to move the following players.
Langkow
Drury
Sykora
Markov

I'd be willing to do an even trade (1-for-1, 2-for-2, 3-for-3, etc.) or would be willing to package 2 or 3 of these guys for 1 in return.

Let me know if you're interested.


P.S. I'd also consider moving Marian Hossa, but the deal would have to be well worth it. I'm not going to give him away for a scrub who has good +/-.

My guys scored 4 goals & 6 assists last night, including a SHG and two SHA's. You would think Roscoe wouldn't have still outscored me...but 7 freaking goals and at least 6 helpers for the Cannuckian!!!!!! :yellowprison:

Yeesh! Well, I've still got a good shot to pull this out in the end. The goalie stats are very close, and only a couple of offensive categories are out of my range at this point.

Has anybody ever lost to Roscoe before? Was therapy helpful? Did your wives leave you? :stirthepot:

Jammer, take a look at my roster and see if anyone interests you. I'm looking for help on the blueline or a combo player (not Sykora).

My guys scored 4 goals & 6 assists last night, including a SHG and two SHA's. You would think Roscoe wouldn't have still outscored me...but 7 freaking goals and at least 6 helpers for the Cannuckian!!!!!! :yellowprison:
My team is getting healthy and rounding into form. I am 2 players away in my estimation from a run at the championship.

Has anybody ever lost to Roscoe before? Was therapy helpful? Did your wives leave you? :stirthepot:
Darth, changing wives isn't going to help you. Just keep swapping players in and out. I'm waiting with the #1 waiver position to capitalize on someone's greedy mistake "tatering".

My team is getting healthy and rounding into form. I am 2 players away in my estimation from a run at the championship.


Darth, changing wives isn't going to help you. Just keep swapping players in and out. I'm waiting with the #1 waiver position to capitalize on someone's greedy mistake "tatering".

I think between 6 & 8 teams in our league have a legitimate shot at the title at this point, and the other teams can turn it around in no time. In a shallow league like ours, it's not difficult to improve. I thnk last year we had around four teams with a shot at being #1 in the regular season going into the last week.

I'm not too worried about where I end up as long as I make the playoffs (Obviously, however, the bye is always nice because it's one less week to have something go wrong in the playoffs against some bums like Woody or Jammer). I think the playoffs will be anyones game, with all due respect to the current leaders.

As far as the waiver position thing...that would be Mikhail you are waiting on. :MusicBigGrin: :gun1:

This league is weird. I got blown out by a mediocre Bill-a-cheat team, crushed a good Laimbeer squad the following week, only to come back a day later to a large deficit against your boys. Maybe it's just my team that is Jekyll and Hyde, but I'm thinking we are all just evenly matched.

I think between 6 & 8 teams in our league have a legitimate shot at the title at this point, and the other teams can turn it around in no time. In a shallow league like ours, it's not difficult to improve. I thnk last year we had around four teams with a shot at being #1 in the regular season going into the last week.

I'm not too worried about where I end up as long as I make the playoffs (Obviously, however, the bye is always nice because it's one less week to have something go wrong in the playoffs against some bums like Woody or Jammer). I think the playoffs will be anyones game, with all due respect to the current leaders.

As far as the waiver position thing...that would be Mikhail you are waiting on. :MusicBigGrin: :gun1:

This league is weird. I got blown out by a mediocre Bill-a-cheat team, crushed a good Laimbeer squad the following week, only to come back a day later to a large deficit against your boys. Maybe it's just my team that is Jekyll and Hyde, but I'm thinking we are all just evenly matched.
I am going to try not to drop anyone of importance any more. :yellowprison:
Also, a lot of this is pure luck. I mean, when your rent-a-player gets 3+3 in one game it could turn a weak around. And, of course, reading and understanding the rules helps too.

In a shallow league like ours, it's not difficult to improve.
Just because I blow all of my money on clothes and jewelry doesn't make me shallow.

Just because I blow all of my money on clothes and jewelry doesn't make me shallow.

It does when you spend it on ROSCOE!!!! :pound::pound::pound:

It does when you spend it on ROSCOE!!!! :pound::pound::pound:
Ok, TMI, that info should just stay in their bedroom. :gun1::gun1:

Ok, TMI, that info should just stay in their bedroom. :gun1::gun1:

Cannuckians are very proud of that kind of stuff. :love::dance::inlove:

Cannuckians are very proud of that kind of stuff. :love::dance::inlove:
I knew a few of them, they are swell folks. :nerd2:

We like to huddle in our igloos to share body heat. :cold:

We like to huddle in our igloos to share body heat. :cold:
Ever heard about the ceramic heaters? :yellowprison:

We like to huddle in our igloos to share body heat. :cold:

http://www.offthemarkcartoons.com/cartoons/2007-05-16.gif


http://static.flickr.com/136/317918807_46c9418be7.jpg

I knew a few of them, they are swell folks. :nerd2:
"knew"? What exactly happened to those swell folks?

I sure hope it didn't involve fava beans and a nice Chianti.

"knew"? What exactly happened to those swell folks?

I sure hope it didn't involve fava beans and a nice Chianti.

Nothing, I just haven't seen them in a long time.

Nothing, I just haven't seen them in a long time.
Glad to hear that you didn't eat their liver. :MusicBigGrin:

Glad to hear that you didn't eat their liver. :MusicBigGrin:

Well, I guess if my last name was Tyson, I could've eaten their children. But since I'm only from Ukraine, it could be much worse. :yellowprison:

Well, I guess if my last name was Tyson, I could've eaten their children. But since I'm only from Ukraine, it could be much worse. :yellowprison:
Common man, Hannibal Lecter from The Silence of the Lambs (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102926/quotes)!

A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice chianti.
Mike Tyson eats ears and children, not liver. Hannibal Lecter eats liver and brains.:MusicBigGrin:

Common man, Hannibal Lecter from The Silence of the Lambs (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102926/quotes)!


Mike Tyson eats ears and children, not liver. Hannibal Lecter eats liver and brains.:MusicBigGrin:


Funny that you should post about those two. I just saw a music CD advertised at Amazon.com titled "Mike Tyson and Hannibal Lecter sing the Christmas classics". It would make a great stocking stuffer.

It's awful quiet in here!! :pound:

Tater must be in the dumps. :stirthepot:

I guess he's just carrying out the trash. :pound:

He's got a lot of it on his team.

Sokil is on track for 120+ roster moves. I wonder how many guys he's had more than one time. :nerd2:

Oh well, I'll see you all in the playoffs.

:gun1::gun1::gun1:

Oh well, I'll see you all in the playoffs.

:gun1::gun1::gun1:

I may not be there. :hurt: but I'm trying really hard to squeeze in. Must be the curse of the commissioner. I'm still trying to figure out how the other commishes all got first pick & I got last.

You're right woody. I am in the dumps over my team. I can't figure out what the problem is either (besides the GM, of course, lol). I think Tampa will come through for me. My boy Lecavalier is awesome.

Man, I'm still mad at bezeach for nabbing Nabokov in the third round two picks before I could get him.

Good job reviving the thread woody.

Maybe your problem is that St. Louis is still in Missouri! :nerd2:

I'm trying to knock off Bezeach this week. So far, so good (but it's way too early).

My goalie tandem of Brodeur and Hasek are finally playing up to expectations. :):) Makes my team hard to beat by big scores when I have 3-4 guarranteed points!!!

The rest of my team is only so-so.

I'm trying to knock off Bezeach this week. So far, so good (but it's way too early).



I'm more pumped about Roscoe>Super this week. Bezeach is way out of my class. Actually, I'm hoping he knocks YOUR team off (nothing personal, but you and Super are the teams I currently have the best chance of catching).

Tater, you have a wonderful imagination.

"Playoffs"

HA!

Tater, you have a wonderful imagination.

"Playoffs"

HA!

Yeah yeah, you wanna see my playoff record? ...just look in the Pistons forum Hall of fame and.... Oh yeah...we don't have one!:pound::pound::pound:

Roscoe = Alfred E. Newman...What, Me procrastinate?

http://www.norcalblogs.com/dog/alfred_e_neuman.jpg

What's that? Ah, Playoffs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdUr5hF0yGc&feature=related)? Don't talk about Playoffs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qwq7BYOnDrM&feature=related)? Playoffs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDjG9XlsHqQ&feature=related)? You kidding me? Playoffs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V02uegzue68&feature=related)? I just hope we can win a game.

I just found this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rmtO9_wzlI&NR=1) little gem so I had to add it too....

:pound::pound::pound::pound:

We have yet to have a single trade this season. We need some activity that doesn't include FA!

I'm looking to move either Drury, Roy or Langkow for an extra D-man with a decent +/- rating.

I'm also looking to improve my goal scoring category.

If anyone is interested, make me an offer.

One of my fantasy guys, Dana Heatley, got sidelined for 6 weeks with a dislocated shoulder. If he were to go to the IR, I could pick up another player.

For some reason, Ottawa has not moved him to the IR. What is the rationale for an NHL club to keep him on the active roster?

One of my fantasy guys, Dana Heatley, got sidelined for 6 weeks with a dislocated shoulder. If he were to go to the IR, I could pick up another player.

For some reason, Ottawa has not moved him to the IR. What is the rationale for an NHL club to keep him on the active roster?

I know it's not uncommon for a club to stall on this, but unfortunately I don't know why. It's awfully frustrating. I know Yahoo can't do it until it is official. :(

Sux to be me...How can I be outnumbered every week? I'm playing Bezeache's powerhouse squad today. I have a big early lead , but find myself outnumbered 8 guys and a goalie to one guy today. I threw in a ringer so I have two guys now...but geez...I think the fantasy gods (and Roscoe) want me to miss out on the dance.:gaah::crying:

Sux to be me...How can I be outnumbered every week? I'm playing Bezeache's powerhouse squad today. I have a big early lead , but find myself outnumbered 8 guys and a goalie to one guy today. I threw in a ringer so I have two guys now...but geez...I think the fantasy gods (and Roscoe) want me to miss out on the dance.:gaah::crying:

It's funny that you mention it. It took Roscoe, Jammer, and I about 2 weeks to come up with a schedule in which you would be outnumbered every week. It's working pretty well so far. We did let you beat me that one week just so you wouldn't get too frustrated and quit.

It's funny that you mention it. It took Roscoe, Jammer, and I about 2 weeks to come up with a schedule in which you would be outnumbered every week. It's working pretty well so far. We did let you beat me that one week just so you wouldn't get too frustrated and quit.
Man, you aren't kidding. Those were some long nights. But I'm sure you'd agree with me that it has been more than worth it.

I'm jut going to keep my mouth shut.

It's funny that you mention it. It took Roscoe, Jammer, and I about 2 weeks to come up with a schedule in which you would be outnumbered every week. It's working pretty well so far. We did let you beat me that one week just so you wouldn't get too frustrated and quit.

Bill,

I expected low down weasel antics like this from Roscoe and Jammer (not necessarily because they wear dresses, but because they ARE Cannuckian), but I expected much more from a stand up guy like yourself. This...really...hurts....

I will be assembling an investigation team to look into this immediately.

Bill,

I expected low down weasel antics like this from Roscoe and Jammer (not necessarily because they wear dresses, but because they ARE Cannuckian), but I expected much more from a stand up guy like yourself. This...really...hurts....

I will be assembling an investigation team to look into this immediately.
Looks like match fixing to me.

Looks like match fixing to me.
What happened to keeping quiet? :stirthepot:

What happened to keeping quiet? :stirthepot:
Oh, yeah, sorry 'bout that. :yellowprison:

Wow...this is bigger than I thought...no wonder I'm not in first place.

Wow...this is bigger than I thought...no wonder I'm not in first place.
No kidding. You'd think that all of your shady Commissioner backroom dealings would be able to counteract our efforts, but I guess that your failures extend to being a lousy corrupt Commish as well. :gun1:

No kidding. You'd think that all of your shady Commissioner backroom dealings would be able to counteract our efforts, but I guess that your failures extend to being a lousy corrupt Commish as well. :gun1:

I hate you.

Don't give up, Darth. There is still plenty of season left.


Message to Roscoe and Jammer: I shredded all of the documents like you guys ordered me to do.

I hate you.
I'm cool with that. :MusicBigGrin:

Message to Roscoe and Jammer: I shredded all of the documents like you guys ordered me to do.
Excellent work Agent BadBoyBill. Operation Potato Peeler is going exactly as planned.

Don't give up, Darth. There is still plenty of season left.


Message to Roscoe and Jammer: I shredded all of the documents like you guys ordered me to do.

Don't try to butter me up...get it...butter up the potato...ok, anyhow, I know what your true intentions are now Bill. Lucky I found out in time to make the playoffs and kick all your butts. The entire league is officially on notice...the TATERS are back.

I'm cool with that. :MusicBigGrin:

You know what Jammer? You got nuthin to say here. You don't even have a leg to stand on. The entire forum voted unanimously that you were a hoser! Do you hear me....a hoser!!!

H...O...S...E..R... HOSER!:shootingsoldier::swear2::swear2::swear2:

I prefer to start out each season totally sucking. That way everyone stops making fun of me 2 weeks after the draft, and I can quietly go from totally sucking, to just plain sucking, relatively unnoticed.

Some advice for Tater, who is finding out that being the commish, is closer to the outhouse than the penthouse.

If you hide a potato in your pants, make sure it's in the front and not the back. You don't want people to get the wrong idea. :sssh:

I prefer to start out each season totally sucking. That way everyone stops making fun of me 2 weeks after the draft, and I can quietly go from totally sucking, to just plain sucking, relatively unnoticed.

Some advice for Tater, who is finding out that being the commish, is closer to the outhouse than the penthouse.

If you hide a potato in your pants, make sure it's in the front and not the back. You don't want people to get the wrong idea. :sssh:

I have to agree. I can't say that I absolutely hate being commish, but I certainly do not like it. I'm not sure why I took this gig in the first place...Oh wait...now I remember:gun1::cold::canada:

I'm hoping my team comes out of nowhere in January and storms into the playoffs like yours did last year (minus the collapse at the end:pound:).

If you hide a potato in your pants, make sure it's in the front and not the back. You don't want people to get the wrong idea. :sssh:
Great advice! :pound::pound::pound:

Great advice! :pound::pound::pound:

Did I tell you "I hate you" yet today?

You better watch it sport or I'll do another poll on you.

Did I tell you "I hate you" yet today?

You better watch it sport or I'll do another poll on you.

Why don't you do a poll asking people if they think Amir Johnson should play more because I haven't seen anyone mention it yet.

Why don't you do a poll asking people if they think Amir Johnson should play more because I haven't seen anyone mention it yet.

Great idea Bill. But I think I did see something about that in here. I'm not real sure. But to be safe, how about a poll on whether people think that Jammer thinks Amir Johnson should play more?

Who's this Amir Johnson fellow that you keep talking about? Magic Johnson's son?

Who's this Amir Johnson fellow that you keep talking about? Magic Johnson's son?

You aren't the sharpest knife in the cutlery set are you?

Amir JOHNSON. He's a PISTON. Magic Johnson was a Laker. VINNIE JOHNSON was the Piston. He is Vinn'es son, obviously.

Sheesh, what a dolt. Please don't post around here any more if you don't know what you are talking about.

You aren't the sharpest knife in the cutlery set are you?
I don't know if he is, but he is good looking, and that has to count for something.

I don't know if he is, but he is good looking, and that has to count for something.

:pound: Man, talk about serving up a giant meatball for us. That meatball is so big & juicy I'll leave the slam dunk to someone else.

The people in this forum are CRAZY!!!! (I love it):MusicBigGrin:

Who is this Johnson guy??

What team does he play for??

Not another misplaced Tampa Bay guy is he?

Does he play forward, center, or defense? Perhaps he's a goalie.

I need more info. Is he on the IR?

Meanwhile, this forum has taken a distinctly immature turn for the worse.

Anyway, I'll see you kiddies in the PLAYOFFS. :):)

Amir JOHNSON. He's a PISTON. Magic Johnson was a Laker. VINNIE JOHNSON was the Piston. He is Vinn'es son, obviously.
Sure, that's what Vinnie's wife told him, but the evidence tells me otherwise.

Magic played in L.A. Amir is from California. Case closed.

Meanwhile, this forum has taken a distinctly immature turn for the worse.
So you are saying we should ban Darth and Jammer.

I'll definitely consider it. I know that Slippy is only fond of one of them. ;) :P

So you are saying we should ban Darth and Jammer.

I'll definitely consider it. I know that Slippy is only fond of one of them. ;) :P

Why did you have to say that and start a bunch of :stirthepot::doener:

Poor Jammer keeps sending me PM's...here I copied one:

"Darth,

You know it's me that Slippy is truly fond of. He is part of my little triangle with Roscoe. I know you don't swing like that, eh, so you'll just have to keep hanging out with the other "straight" guys like Lambs and Super, eh.

By the way, I think Woody will be joining our group and making it a foursome soon.

Well, tough luck, old boy.

Toodles,

Jammer"

I went to an Idaho Steelheads hockey game friday. It's minor league, but we had a ball. My wife & two kids went, and each kid brought along a friend. The tickets were only 10 bucks each and everyone gets a dog and drink.

The seats in the cheap section weren't bad. On the side of the goal in an arena that only seats 5,006. The teams wore the jerseys of the NHL affilliates. So It was Idaho (Dallas Stars vs. Alaska (St. Louis Blues...not Martin St. Louis, Woody:MusicBigGrin:). The Red Wings are one of the few NHL teams without an ECHL affiliate. Tampa has one, but Idaho never plays then during the regular season. I think seeing the NHL jerseys made it more exciting...I like the Steelheads ,but I somehow felt closer to an NHL team...

I've gone to about four games and always see a couple of Red Wing jerseys.

Anyhow, first period 0-0. 2nd period Idaho goes up 1-0, but with 4 seconds left in the period, Alaska gets a power play goal and goes up 2-1.

Third period, Idaho scores right away. 2-2. With 9 minutes left Alaska goes up 3-2. With about 6 minutes left...Boom Boom Boom, three goals and Idaho wins 5-3. 5 goals for Idaho means free hamburgers for everyone at Sonic's.

So with parking and everything we got a great hockey game (well, everyone but my 12 year old daughter and her friend who were walking around talking to friends all game...but at least she knew the final score).

Ok, just wanted to share.

Fantasy hockey...I'm scrapping my hardest and pulling out every trick in the book to squeak into the playoffs.

You got a couple of "elite teams (arguably) and then three more contenders (also arguably). After that I see one spot open with several weeks to play. Thing is, anyone can beat anyone on any given week. Also, one of those second tier teams could conceivably hit hard times, so maybe two spots are open.

Right now, every time is still in the hunt. Keep playing hard fellas...

Sounds like a great time Darth. Are there many fights in the ECHL?

We have an OHL (Ontario Hockey League) team here called the Windsor Spitfires. It's been a number of years since I've been to a game. The fighting started to get out of hand, IMO.

Sounds like a great time Darth. Are there many fights in the ECHL?

We have an OHL (Ontario Hockey League) team here called the Windsor Spitfires. It's been a number of years since I've been to a game. The fighting started to get out of hand, IMO.

For sure. I usually see a couple fights per game. I love the fights which is odd because I hate boxing. I also hate it when I see guys using their sticks or making dirty hits...

I remember the Windsor Spitfire from my days in Michigan...

For sure. I usually see a couple fights per game. I love the fights which is odd because I hate boxing. I also hate it when I see guys using their sticks or making dirty hits...

I remember the Windsor Spitfire from my days in Michigan...
I don't have a problem with some fighting, within the context of the game. But the last game that I went to, it was with my wife (girlfriend at the time) and it was just rediculous. Every time the puck was dropped, the gloves would come off and everyone on the ice would square off. The third period was insane.

The saying "I went to a fight and a hockey game broke out" is unfortunately all too true in a lot of cases. It gives the game a black eye (literally and figuratively), IMO.

I don't have a problem with some fighting, within the context of the game. But the last game that I went to, it was with my wife (girlfriend at the time) and it was just rediculous. Every time the puck was dropped, the gloves would come off and everyone on the ice would square off. The third period was insane.

The saying "I went to a fight and a hockey game broke out" is unfortunately all too true in a lot of cases. It gives the game a black eye (literally and figuratively), IMO.

Yeah, they certainly over do it at times with the fisticuffs. I also don't like it when the team sends it's goon out to mess with a skill player.

If I miss the hockey playoffs I have nobody to blame but myself for making dumb game day calls. I rarely get a shutout, and the goalie I benched (for fear of losing other cats) is 6 minutes away from a shutout. This isn't the first time I've done that. When I decide to play a guy in a close contest, he gives up 5 goals.:frusty: It's only one point, but they are adding up.

Yeah, they certainly over do it at times with the fisticuffs. I also don't like it when the team sends it's goon out to mess with a skill player.

If I miss the hockey playoffs I have nobody to blame but myself for making dumb game day calls. I rarely get a shutout, and the goalie I benched (for fear of losing other cats) is 6 minutes away from a shutout. This isn't the first time I've done that. When I decide to play a guy in a close contest, he gives up 5 goals.:frusty: It's only one point, but they are adding up.


Yea! :party2: My benched goalie gave up a goal with 44 seconds left in the game. LMAO. So I didn't lose anything. In fact, I would have been mad had I played him...:MusicBigGrin:

We have an OHL (Ontario Hockey League) team here called the Windsor Spitfires. It's been a number of years since I've been to a game. The fighting started to get out of hand, IMO.
My cousin works the concessions at Spits games. I love the fighting, although I haven't been to a game in several years.

Junior Hockey is a nice cheap night out. Way better than watching the Darth Boob Tube.

Junior Hockey is a nice cheap night out. Way better than watching the Darth Boob Tube.

Was that comment really necessary??????:gun1:

Can't you just once try to make your point without taking a cheap shot at me???? :gun1:

Was that comment really necessary??????:gun1:
No.

Can't you just once try to make your point without taking a cheap shot at me???? :gun1:
Sure, but what fun would that be?

You know I love you DT. :D

Meanwhile, back in the NHL.....

Meanwhile, back in the NHL.....

Back in the NHL...that Crosby injury has got to hurt Superstarov. I can't be too happy about it, though, even though he is the team I am chasing.

OK...enough NHL. I was thinking of some shots to take at Roscoe & Jammer. I was going to tell them that the U.S. and Canada are the only two bordering countries (to my knowledge) never to have engaged in battle. I was going to say that they were trying hard to change that. But then it occurred to me...Does Canada even have an army? Seroiusly? I guess they don't need one because basically, you hit them, you hit us...but do they? Pardon my ignorance...

I am an army of one. Add Jammer, and that is 1 and 3/4.

Don't mess with the Canucks! :gun1:

I was going to tell them that the U.S. and Canada are the only two bordering countries (to my knowledge) never to have engaged in battle. I was going to say that they were trying hard to change that. But then it occurred to me...Does Canada even have an army? Seroiusly? I guess they don't need one because basically, you hit them, you hit us...but do they? Pardon my ignorance...
To answer your question, yes we do have an army, but no we don't really need one. We Canadians make love not war. The 60's never stopped up here.

The only time we ever have to use our military is when you Americans piss someone off and we have to go in and clean up the mess.

Canadian Forces are more for peace keeping and humanitarian missions than military aggression. We're like the Larry Brown Pistons. Known more for our defense than our offense and always underrated. :MusicBigGrin:

I am an army of one. Add Jammer, and that is 1 and 3/4.

Don't mess with the Canucks! :gun1:

Jammer...I think he is questioning your manhood, eh?

Canadian Forces are more for peace keeping and humanitarian missions than military aggression. We're like the Larry Brown Pistons. Known more for our defense than our offense and always underrated. :MusicBigGrin:

Don't forget the bladder problems...

Don't forget the bladder problems...

Yeah, he covered that...

"The only time we ever have to use our military is when you Americans piss someone off and we have to go in and clean up the mess." :MusicBigGrin:

"The only time we ever have to use our military is when you Americans piss someone off and we have to go in and clean up the mess." :MusicBigGrin:
Sadly, that is how a lot of people in Canada and around the world feel about our armed forces. We basically walk behind the horse and sweep up the droppings.

HEY!!!

I WANT TO FILE A COMPLAINT!

TATER is back to his old tricks of swapping out players by the truck-load!

He's trying to steal a win over me, but it's not working. And it's not even the playoffs yet. He's in a complete panic mode half-way through the season.:gun1::gun1:

NOW, with whom do I file my complaint?? The Comissioner???:pound::pound:

HEY!!!

I WANT TO FILE A COMPLAINT!

TATER is back to his old tricks of swapping out players by the truck-load!

He's trying to steal a win over me, but it's not working. And it's not even the playoffs yet. He's in a complete panic mode half-way through the season.:gun1::gun1:

NOW, with whom do I file my complaint?? The Comissioner???:pound::pound:

The commissioner has found Tater guilty on all counts.


Ruling: Tater needs the points more than you so suck it up Woody. :pound:

NOW, with whom do I file my complaint?? The Comissioner???:pound::pound:
Yes, I'm sure that Commissioner Tater would be more than happy to hear your complaint. :gun1:

Desperate times call for desperate measures. Tater is worred about making the playoffs. The funniest thing is that the Tatering technique is actually backfiring (kind of like Hack-a-Shaq).

It's no big deal really. Tater hasn't played in a consolation bracket, so this might be a fun experience for him.

I admire Tater for scrapping to the end.

It's no big deal really. Tater hasn't played in a consolation bracket, so this might be a fun experience for him.

I admire Tater for scrapping to the end.


I didn't know Tater was into scrapbooking. Well, I do have a new level of respect for him now. You go, Tater!

I didn't know Tater was into scrapbooking. Well, I do have a new level of respect for him now. You go, Tater!

Just for that I'm not going to let you guys shine my hockey trophy when I win it.:crossed:



**runs to sign up for fantasy scrapbooking**

I didn't know Tater was into scrapbooking. Well, I do have a new level of respect for him now. You go, Tater!
That crap is expensive! My wife is into scrapbooking. It's so inefficient too. All that time, money and effort and you only get a couple of pictures on the page! She always tells me "That's not the point".

I just use a digital camera, save the pics to the computer and then never get them developed. :MusicBigGrin:

That crap is expensive! My wife is into scrapbooking. It's so inefficient too. All that time, money and effort and you only get a couple of pictures on the page! She always tells me "That's not the point".

I just use a digital camera, save the pics to the computer and then never get them developed. :MusicBigGrin:


Oh, your wife scrapbooks. I was wondering why you kept sending me all those PMs asking about scrapbooking web sites.

Oh, your wife scrapbooks. I was wondering why you kept sending me all those PMs asking about scrapbooking web sites.
Yes, um... it was for her birthday present.... :sssh:

That crap is expensive! My wife is into scrapbooking. It's so inefficient too. All that time, money and effort and you only get a couple of pictures on the page! She always tells me "That's not the point".

I just use a digital camera, save the pics to the computer and then never get them developed. :MusicBigGrin:
There are actually photobooks now, saves loads of time and done on your PC. :stirthepot:

I think a good Commissioner realizes that his league is in serious trouble when the topic of conversation changes from hockey to scrapbooking!! :skull::gettinghanged:

I think a good Commissioner realizes that his league is in serious trouble when the topic of conversation changes from hockey to scrapbooking!! :skull::gettinghanged:

Roscoe is the one who started this subject...

This league has been in serious trouble since Tater became Commissioner.

We don't talk about hockey because only Jammer is doing well and we're all jealous.

Meanwhile, Tater and Roscoe are in their usual positions back in the middle of the pack.

It's all so "last year."

:nerd2::nerd2:

It's all so "last year."

:nerd2::nerd2:
I agree. The Sid Disableds are in the peanut gallery, right where I remember them spending last season!

The Microwaves have been biding their time. And that time is coming fast!

Your memory is weak.

The Sid Ables finished second to the player-swapping, panic-driven, Tater Bay, St. Louis(MO), Lighting.

As I remember, the Microwaves were unplugged early in the playoffs.

:pound::pound::gun1:

As I remember, the Microwaves were unplugged early in the playoffs.
:sssh: :yellowprison: :gun1:

This site is as dead as Micro's team!!!

I noticed that you picked up Kaberle and Super picked up Kronwall. Well, neither one of them has done much for me, so I'm glad you've got them.

I've been moving on up, and Micro's about to be unplugged again.

Where's Tater? Must be down there somewhere!

:pound:

Where's Tater? Must be down there somewhere!

:pound:

Here I is...

:help2::toilet: