Finishing last, or near last, year after year after year is not something I'm down with. There are no guarantees with it, generational players aren't there to be had every draft.

Anaheim picked Perry and Getzlaf in the back half of the first round, they supplemented them with some other good picks but not first overall picks. Hopefully we get a few decent players like Virtanen, Horvat, Shinkaruk and McCann?
- LeftCoaster

Virtanen Horvat Kassian

Was Alexander Keith's just cited as a positive in terms of beer offerings? I hope there's something better than that available somewhere in the building, because the Giants just got 4 taps from Parallel 49, including Gypsy Tears and Hoparazzi as permanent offerings.

Guys, I'm thinking if starting the draft through the message board on Fri morning, people can just post their picks as soon as they can. I'll update the draft order, players available and also make a post updating the draft picks as they're made. Hopefully we can get a round done every 2-3 days. Trades will be allowed during the draft as well.

(I'll email this message to everyone and on Carol's blog tomorrow).
- Nucker101

Sounds good. Just one item, we'll need to make sure that the draft order does not get screwed up (i.e. someone posting their pick when it's not their turn - which would obviously reveal your strategy and possibly affect the next draftees pick).

Any thoughts on this? i.e. how to ensure it's the right person's turn to post their draft choice?

P.S. oh, and seeing as the deadline for roster spots is quickly approaching (midnight Wednesday?), it looks like the majority thus far want to include extra bench spots etc. Perhaps you could confirm on the board once the deadline ends.

PPS - looking forward to more quality pool hijinks shortly!

Edit: pardon me, one last thing. Do we now have the full amount of teams and their rosters in order prior to the draft, so we know which players are available in preparation of the draft ( I note on the pool age we have 18 teams, but I think there were a couple of people on the board who wanted to join?)

Was Alexander Keith's just cited as a positive in terms of beer offerings? I hope there's something better than that available somewhere in the building, because the Giants just got 4 taps from Parallel 49, including Gypsy Tears and Hoparazzi as permanent offerings.
- khawk

Parallel 49 makes damn good beer. Still, Keith's is far beyond most stadium offerings.

My headphones survived their trip through the washing machine, unfortunately, my iPod did not. Of course, I blame Gillis.
- CubanBuffet

You should try putting it in the microwave...

IMO Horvat had a stronger game. Not that I'm putting major stock into one pre-season game.
- Nucker101

Perennial AHLer...

If you had a third line of Shink Horvat Vey, how would they do against other third lines?
- VANTEL

Probably pretty good for the most part. Seriously though, how much better are Higgins and Hansen going to be? They work hard, but can't score goals to save their lives.

Guys, I'm thinking if starting the draft through the message board on Fri morning, people can just post their picks as soon as they can. I'll update the draft order, players available and also make a post updating the draft picks as they're made. Hopefully we can get a round done every 2-3 days. Trades will be allowed during the draft as well.

(I'll email this message to everyone and on Carol's blog tomorrow).
- Nucker101

I think the 1st round will go about as fast as Vantel can type. He has all the picks, right?

You should try putting it in the microwave...
- KB3Point0

Thanks, now my microwave is broken too. A-hole.

Thanks, now my microwave is broken too. A-hole.
- CubanBuffet

Did your fire extinguisher still work at least?

Did your fire extinguisher still work at least?
- KB3Point0

It would have, but I've been using it as a jerry can...

Nucker to avoid mistakes you should probably just post who's up to pick before we are allowed to make a pick.

Also, what do you guys think about pooling some money together so the leagues winner actually gets rewarded with something?

Nucker to avoid mistakes you should probably just post who's up to pick before we are allowed to make a pick.

Also, what do you guys think about pooling some money together so the leagues winner actually gets rewarded with something?
- Gullzy

I agree with your suggestion of advising on the board (or through PM) whose turn it is to draft (and also keeping an on-going list (to be updated on the board?) of who has drafted who, up to date, so we don't have any repeat picks)

As far as funds involved, I'm game as long as it's not unreasonable (i.e. $15-$25)

I agree with your suggestion of advising on the board (or through PM) whose turn it is to draft.

As far as funds involved, I'm game as long as it's not unreasonable (i.e. $15-$25)
- Zogg

I was thinking 20 each

I was thinking 20 each
- Gullzy

Sounds fine to me - as far as the prize, we could maybe throw in a free "I *heart* Porn* tattoo on the forehead? a great story to tell your grandkids! If that's not kopasetic enough, what about several hot dates with Vantel's Fillipina entourage? (you know, not his main 'squeezes' but the peripheral harem "B" listers )

Virtanen Horvat Kassian
- A_SteamingLombardi

ya thats going to be a fun line to play against down the road

I was thinking 20 each
- Gullzy

Allocation of funds should be 50% for first place, 35% second, and 15% third? What sayeth thee?

I agree with your suggestion of advising on the board (or through PM) whose turn it is to draft (and also keeping an on-going list (to be updated on the board?) of who has drafted who, up to date, so we don't have any repeat picks)

As far as funds involved, I'm game as long as it's not unreasonable (i.e. $15-$25)
- Zogg

Says the guy who won last year!

Sounds fine to me - as far as the prize, we could maybe throw in a free "I *heart* Porn* tattoo on the forehead? a great story to tell your grandkids! If that's not kopasetic enough, what about several hot dates with Vantel's Fillipina entourage? (you know, not his main 'squeezes' but the peripheral harem "B" listers )
- Zogg

Man, with some of the words you use I'm glad modern computing has incorporated a dictionary right into the damn computer haha.

Since we are talking pool here I would like to let you all know that every one of my Turd Burglars is available for the right price. Some will be easier to coax from me than others, but all offers are welcome

Man, with some of the words you use I'm glad modern computing has incorporated a dictionary right into the damn computer haha.
- Gullzy

I generally picture Zogg in a plush leather armchair sipping a glass of brandy in his silk robe as he engages in the social experiment of interacting with the ignorant peons on this board

Of course I did.
- LeftCoaster

You weren't the guy that grew the backwards mullet ? Never mind I think he was from Toronto

Yzerman without the stanley cups = Dale Hawerchuk
- A_SteamingLombardi

Gilbert Perrault

Guys, I'm thinking if starting the draft through the message board on Fri morning, people can just post their picks as soon as they can. I'll update the draft order, players available and also make a post updating the draft picks as they're made. Hopefully we can get a round done every 2-3 days. Trades will be allowed during the draft as well.

(I'll email this message to everyone and on Carol's blog tomorrow).
- Nucker101

I work Friday

I think the 1st round will go about as fast as Vantel can type. He has all the picks, right?
- KB3Point0