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Reminder!
Jul 31, 2016 23:16:27 GMT -5
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Post by Buffalo Sabres on Jul 31, 2016 23:16:27 GMT -5
Just a reminder to all that you cannot at anytime delete a post on any free agent auction thread. All offers are binding. We can in fact see who, what and when these posts are deleted. We wish to not have any issues with this.
Thanks you
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Post by Nashville Predators on Jul 31, 2016 23:38:29 GMT -5
Can you explain why we are not allowed to withdraw an offer? I find it ridiculous that we can't. Free agency plans change depending who is on the trade market, and GM's should be allowed to adjust their offers accordingly.
For example, Vancouver put Gibson on the block a few days into the free agency period. Now I had talks with Vancouver that ended up going nowhere but in an alternate universe where I did acquire him, I am now stuck with an offer on Reto Berra, which I put in on the first day of free agency because I needed a second goalie. I think it's bullshit that in this scenario, I would be stuck paying for 3 goalies because of a rule that does not allow me to actually manage my team
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Post by Philadelphia Flyers on Aug 1, 2016 0:18:19 GMT -5
If we allowed offer retractions, it would dilute the integrity of free agency. Any GM could make an outrageous offer, come to regret it, and simply get a 'get out of jail free' card every time by simply subtracting their offers. Free Agency is not designed to accommodate our GMs. It is a tool to be used WISELY for teams to fill holes on their roster. If something better comes along your way while you already have offers on the table, tough luck. GMs need to map out their off-season plans for these kinds of situations that do arise.
Offer withdrawals would also mess up the 24 hour time limit, and it would suddenly make the GM whos offer you outbid liable for the player because suddenly you changed your mind.
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Post by Tampa Bay Lightning on Aug 1, 2016 0:21:25 GMT -5
Offer withdrawals are a terrible idea
It's called a spreadsheet
Use one
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Post by Edmonton Oilers on Aug 1, 2016 8:09:43 GMT -5
Can you explain why we are not allowed to withdraw an offer? I find it ridiculous that we can't. Free agency plans change depending who is on the trade market, and GM's should be allowed to adjust their offers accordingly. For example, Vancouver put Gibson on the block a few days into the free agency period. Now I had talks with Vancouver that ended up going nowhere but in an alternate universe where I did acquire him, I am now stuck with an offer on Reto Berra, which I put in on the first day of free agency because I needed a second goalie. I think it's bullshit that in this scenario, I would be stuck paying for 3 goalies because of a rule that does not allow me to actually manage my team no. own up to whatever offer you make. it removes any integrity from the process |
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Post by Bryan Hull on Aug 1, 2016 9:39:29 GMT -5
i agree with the staff 100%. if you make an offer than you are stuck with it  |
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Post by Bryan Hull on Aug 1, 2016 9:43:54 GMT -5
all teams should be able to manage there cap and roster according to the league rules and that will keep the league competive for all teams. and also quite enjoyable for all gm's we all have to play within the league parameters so the teams that can't should deal with it.
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Post by Tampa Bay Lightning on Aug 1, 2016 9:46:29 GMT -5
I actually understand how retracting an offer is realistic, but it would completely screw up the bidding process. Let's say I offered player A 5.4 mil and I was beaten out, so I went and offered player B 3.5. I'd be expected to be on the hook for 3.5, but then if player A had an offer retracted I'd all of a sudden be on the hook for 8.9 which is unreasonable.
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Post by Edmonton Oilers on Aug 1, 2016 9:58:15 GMT -5
I actually understand how retracting an offer is realistic, but it would completely screw up the bidding process. Let's say I offered player A 5.4 mil and I was beaten out, so I went and offered player B 3.5. I'd be expected to be on the hook for 3.5, but then if player A had an offer retracted I'd all of a sudden be on the hook for 8.9 which is unreasonable. this too |
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Post by Nashville Predators on Aug 2, 2016 18:22:25 GMT -5
I actually understand how retracting an offer is realistic, but it would completely screw up the bidding process. Let's say I offered player A 5.4 mil and I was beaten out, so I went and offered player B 3.5. I'd be expected to be on the hook for 3.5, but then if player A had an offer retracted I'd all of a sudden be on the hook for 8.9 which is unreasonable. Fair point. Quite honestly did not think about that. For the record I agree that GM's who are just arbitrarily throwing money around should not be allowed to pull their offer. I was just pointing out a scenario where an exception could be made |
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