What is your first planned season,league,expansion?

Orioles1966 · 12-11-2012, 09:19 AM

Season-1965-66
League-NHL
Expansion-1965-66 Baltimore Clippers
1965-66 San Diego Gulls
1965-66 Pittsburgh Hornets

frisland · 12-11-2012, 09:42 AM

I dont know what year i'll start in, but screw the NHL, fictional league fictional players all the way.

probably start with 16 or 20 team league and expand over time to 28 in 4 divisions. teams and logos already picked out, i just need the game now...

fredreed · 12-11-2012, 11:13 AM

All the problems in the NHL should be blamed on Gary Bettman. Here is a man who needs to just step down. I would probably start out with playing the real NHL with all the real teams and expand it to about 40 teams total but as far as how many teams in each division I would probably do a realignment of all the divisions.

Cryomaniac · 12-11-2012, 11:37 AM

If it's playable then I might play a modern EIHL as the Nottingham Panthers, if not then a fictional British League.

geckon · 12-11-2012, 12:57 PM

I'll probably start with today KHL (playing for HC LEV Praha) and try to continue and expand it (e.g. Medvescak Zagreb) if possible.
My other idea is to start Czech ELH few years back when Vsetin played it or start today with Vsetin in 2nd league and try to get it back on top.

Bruins86 · 12-11-2012, 01:20 PM

I will start as the Bruins in the late 60's and hope to god Bobby Orr can play a full career, and have him paired with Ray Bourque for a few seasons in the early 80's.

canadiancreed · 12-11-2012, 01:40 PM

Probably start with the NHA, and let history take it's course. Either that or do a fictional league similar to the CFL

rpriske · 12-11-2012, 01:57 PM

I'm not sure I am going to buy this as I am not the biggest fan of hockey, but I love OOTP...

...but if I DO, it will be the 1970 Vancouver Canucks.

tcblcommish · 12-11-2012, 02:19 PM

I know for me, I will start as the Edmonton oilers in 83-84 when they really started turning it on. After I get bored of the "real" NHL stuff, it will be onto a Canadian hockey league, fully fictional and create a history and pick a team when I expand closer to 2012.

mochuck · 12-11-2012, 06:00 PM

Probably start in 67-68 as my St Louis Blues.... whom I've kept up with since

the beginning.... Hope the league doesn't charge me with tampering somehow

like they did the Blues with the Scott Stevens case.. Looking forward to

being as good or better of an owner than they have had. Oh..and there

will be representation in 83 at the NHL draft.. and no threats of moving

to Saskatoon.... This game should be LOTs of fun

CeeBee · 12-11-2012, 08:02 PM

Either the Kamloops Blazers(WHL) 1981 or the Vancouver Canucks(1970) or maybe the present. Hmmm... Might even change my mind by the time the game is released.

Orioles1966 · 12-11-2012, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by CeeBee

Either the Kamloops Blazers(WHL) 1981 or the Vancouver Canucks(1970) or maybe the present. Hmmm... Might even change my mind by the time the game is released.

I think the NHL Network has shown in the past acouple of 1970-71 Canuck games. I remember watching their first game ever against LA Kings on HNIC on a Friday night.

echolodge · 12-11-2012, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orioles1966

Season-1965-66
League-NHL
Expansion-1965-66 Baltimore Clippers
1965-66 San Diego Gulls
1965-66 Pittsburgh Hornets

I plan on having two conferences, East and West, ten teams in each, starting with real NHL players from early '70s, but my team would be fictional Echo Lodge Letts in the East (if that is possible in the game):

East: Montreal, Toronto, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, NY Islanders, Buffalo, Pittsburgh, New Jersey, and Quebec.

West: Chicago, Detroit, St. Louis, Minnesota, Colorado, Los Angeles, Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver, and Echo Lodge.

Can't wait for the game to come out!

dave1927p · 12-11-2012, 10:27 PM

i can see myself doing it all eventually.

One thing i'm interested in seeing is modern day players in the world of a 6-8 team NHL. Haven't decided if i'll allow european players in or not...

tward13 · 12-12-2012, 12:15 AM

It'll be the NY Rangers, but not sure when I'll start. Tempted to go as early as game lets me, but more likely to start with first expansion.

Jestre · 12-12-2012, 08:12 AM

Start with the '67-68 expansion season as the Flyers and do historic expansion up to around 20-24 teams and hold the size there. If the game allows I will keep the rules(engine) of the 70's and/or 80's and not mess with todays sockey.

Finnish Leaf · 12-12-2012, 09:58 AM

I start either Historic career mode with -93 Leafs, current Leafs or SM-Liiga save with SaiPa. Also i could start NLA save. Can't wait that game.

shawa666 · 12-12-2012, 07:38 PM

Modern day expansion to Quebec and Seattle

Crushigloo · 12-12-2012, 08:06 PM

Probably play as the Montreal Canadiens, but might start as the NHL, sim like crazy add some teams every 5 years till i get to 40, want a huge league

Orioles1966 · 12-13-2012, 10:22 AM

I know that OOTP13 has the option of having players mixed in from different seasons so I hope that FHM has the same thing except with more control by the commish mode where it would be possible to select the season in which mixed players may be added in. This would be good for a big expansion draft in which the league is small scale team wise.

12-11-2012, 09:19 AM	#1
Orioles1966 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 2,869	What is your first planned season,league,expansion? Season-1965-66 League-NHL Expansion-1965-66 Baltimore Clippers 1965-66 San Diego Gulls 1965-66 Pittsburgh Hornets

12-11-2012, 11:13 AM	#3
fredreed Minors (Double A) Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Wagontown,PA Posts: 177	Franchise Hockey Manager All the problems in the NHL should be blamed on Gary Bettman. Here is a man who needs to just step down. I would probably start out with playing the real NHL with all the real teams and expand it to about 40 teams total but as far as how many teams in each division I would probably do a realignment of all the divisions. __________________ fredreed

12-11-2012, 11:37 AM	#4
Cryomaniac Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hucknall, Notts, UK Posts: 4,902	If it's playable then I might play a modern EIHL as the Nottingham Panthers, if not then a fictional British League. __________________

12-11-2012, 01:40 PM	#7
canadiancreed Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 11,660	Probably start with the NHA, and let history take it's course. Either that or do a fictional league similar to the CFL __________________ PT21 PT22

12-11-2012, 10:27 PM	#14
dave1927p FHM Moderator Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Brantford, ON Posts: 2,906	i can see myself doing it all eventually. One thing i'm interested in seeing is modern day players in the world of a 6-8 team NHL. Haven't decided if i'll allow european players in or not... __________________ IN 1964 THE LEAFS WON THE STANLEY CUP :: IT'S ALSO THE YEAR THE CANADIAN FLAG WAS DESIGNED...coincidence?

12-11-2012, 09:42 AM	#2
frisland Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 31	I dont know what year i'll start in, but screw the NHL, fictional league fictional players all the way. probably start with 16 or 20 team league and expand over time to 28 in 4 divisions. teams and logos already picked out, i just need the game now...

12-11-2012, 12:57 PM	#5
geckon Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 2,077	I'll probably start with today KHL (playing for HC LEV Praha) and try to continue and expand it (e.g. Medvescak Zagreb) if possible. My other idea is to start Czech ELH few years back when Vsetin played it or start today with Vsetin in 2nd league and try to get it back on top.

12-11-2012, 01:20 PM	#6
Bruins86 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 133	I will start as the Bruins in the late 60's and hope to god Bobby Orr can play a full career, and have him paired with Ray Bourque for a few seasons in the early 80's.

12-11-2012, 01:57 PM	#8
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,675	I'm not sure I am going to buy this as I am not the biggest fan of hockey, but I love OOTP... ...but if I DO, it will be the 1970 Vancouver Canucks.

12-11-2012, 02:19 PM	#9
tcblcommish Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 3,439	I know for me, I will start as the Edmonton oilers in 83-84 when they really started turning it on. After I get bored of the "real" NHL stuff, it will be onto a Canadian hockey league, fully fictional and create a history and pick a team when I expand closer to 2012.

12-11-2012, 06:00 PM	#10
mochuck Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 229	Probably start in 67-68 as my St Louis Blues.... whom I've kept up with since the beginning.... Hope the league doesn't charge me with tampering somehow like they did the Blues with the Scott Stevens case.. Looking forward to being as good or better of an owner than they have had. Oh..and there will be representation in 83 at the NHL draft.. and no threats of moving to Saskatoon.... This game should be LOTs of fun

12-11-2012, 08:02 PM	#11
CeeBee Minors (Double A) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chase BC Canada Posts: 105	Either the Kamloops Blazers(WHL) 1981 or the Vancouver Canucks(1970) or maybe the present. Hmmm... Might even change my mind by the time the game is released.

12-12-2012, 12:15 AM	#15
tward13 All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,964	It'll be the NY Rangers, but not sure when I'll start. Tempted to go as early as game lets me, but more likely to start with first expansion.

12-12-2012, 08:12 AM	#16
Jestre All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: North Smithfield,Ri,USA Posts: 612	Start with the '67-68 expansion season as the Flyers and do historic expansion up to around 20-24 teams and hold the size there. If the game allows I will keep the rules(engine) of the 70's and/or 80's and not mess with todays sockey. __________________ My eyes perceive the present, but my roots are imbedded deeply in the grandeur of the past. "Chief Meyers"

12-12-2012, 09:58 AM	#17
Finnish Leaf Bat Boy Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Lappeenranta Posts: 16	I start either Historic career mode with -93 Leafs, current Leafs or SM-Liiga save with SaiPa. Also i could start NLA save. Can't wait that game.

12-12-2012, 07:38 PM	#18
shawa666 All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 601 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	Modern day expansion to Quebec and Seattle

12-12-2012, 08:06 PM	#19
Crushigloo Bat Boy Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 7	Probably play as the Montreal Canadiens, but might start as the NHL, sim like crazy add some teams every 5 years till i get to 40, want a huge league

12-13-2012, 10:22 AM	#20
Orioles1966 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 2,869	I know that OOTP13 has the option of having players mixed in from different seasons so I hope that FHM has the same thing except with more control by the commish mode where it would be possible to select the season in which mixed players may be added in. This would be good for a big expansion draft in which the league is small scale team wise.