In Lou We Trust Fantasy League- Is Anyone Interested? (UPDATED- WE MAY NEED ANOTHER LEAGUE)

by Kevin Sellathamby on Aug 27, 2011 9:03 AM EDT

In somewhat hockey-related news, yesterday marked the opening of Yahoo's fantasy hockey league. They're usually quite reliable and easy to use when it comes to fantasy hockey. Last year, we had a fan-based ILWT Fantasy league run by FrankG929. This year, I was considering that we do that again- except i'll be in charge instead of FrankG929 (Don't worry, I'll do a better job than Bettman). I'm considering a 20 team league- assuming we can get enough people interested. If we do get enough support expect another post regarding the league- namely scoring, rules, regulations and the draft date. The league will be set up once we have enough support.

Alright- I have created a 16 man league- if you wish to join Email me (kevinsellathamby(at)gmail(dot)com). The first 15 will get a spot in the league I created. If I get more emails I'll try and start another league- though I may need a volunteer to manage that one for me.

UPDATE 2: First League is full- if anyone can start a second league please notify me.

UPDATE 3: FrankG929 is bringing back his old league- if people aren't going to return he should have extra spots.

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Are you interested in a Fantasy Hockey League?

yes

86 votes

no

4 votes

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hmmm. 100% of the people are interested… alright person. :p

Yeah, I would be game. I’m planning on doing a league with 3 or 4 of my friends on ESPN, but it might not work out, so I was looking for somewhere to do another. I might as well say that if anybody wants to do a league with around 4 or 5 people, contact me.

by NJGuy on Aug 27, 2011 9:17 AM EDT reply actions

I'm In..

I’m definitely in for a league…I know I don’t post here much but I’m always down for fantasy hockey…

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by NJD950003NYG869007 on Aug 27, 2011 10:03 AM EDT reply actions

Im in.

I was actually hoping that this would happen again. I didnt play last year, but I want to this year.

by Jacob Shepherd on Aug 27, 2011 10:29 AM EDT reply actions

I’m in

by Marty's Better #30 on Aug 27, 2011 10:47 AM EDT reply actions

i’m in

by john fishar on Aug 27, 2011 11:24 AM EDT reply actions

Definitely interested, but depends on rules

I would be more interested in a weekly lineup league. A daily league is a little too much and I would not be as interested in that

Thanks for the offer.

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by Devilssection21fan on Aug 27, 2011 11:25 AM EDT reply actions

It depends- i’m probably going to do an h2h league(Weekly matchups) because it’s abit easier to do

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by Kevin Sellathamby on Aug 27, 2011 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions

If you do a h2h head league I think you need a even amount of teams?

by NJDOhio on Aug 27, 2011 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions

yeah- i’m doing 16 in a league

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by Kevin Sellathamby on Aug 27, 2011 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Assuming the rules and such are at least somewhat favorable, I would play. I have Yahoo! trophies in baseball and football but not hockey as of yet.

by MyDogsNameIsKovy on Aug 27, 2011 11:32 AM EDT reply actions

i want to do it. do we need to send our emails to you kevin?

by poopydoodie11 on Aug 27, 2011 12:37 PM EDT reply actions

I would definitely be down for that

There are 3 R's in rugby: rucking, rucking, and rucking

by awesomodynamo on Aug 27, 2011 12:48 PM EDT reply actions

I’m completely down for that!

"Its the letter D"

by Rory B. Bellows on Aug 27, 2011 1:11 PM EDT reply actions

I’m definitely in!

by HockeyDude628 on Aug 27, 2011 1:29 PM EDT reply actions

Kevin,

20 teams is a bad idea. 16 is really the max yous hould push it.

With the why Goaltending is scored and the lack of quality starters you just end up with 5 or 6 teams that can’t compete or win week to week because they have no ability to win the Goaltending stats. And if you reduce start requirements to just 2, what you end up getting is guys benching their Goalies after a shutout and another start. Which is legal, but kinda like win circumvention in my book.

by Zelepukin on Aug 27, 2011 1:38 PM EDT reply actions

So far there are 38 likes… so assuming that maybe around more than half of the people are serious about joining, then it would be difficult to do a small one… any possibility of doing multiple leagues, or just first come first serve in the new post you’ll make.

by NJGuy on Aug 27, 2011 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions

I’ll throw everyone’s consideration in- I think 15 might be good anyways- I remember doing 20 man leagues and getting terrible goaltending w/ Autodraft

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by Kevin Sellathamby on Aug 27, 2011 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions

You could run multiple leagues, alternatively.

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by John Fischer on Aug 27, 2011 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions

True- I think we can make two leagues if we get enough for a 1st league.

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by Kevin Sellathamby on Aug 27, 2011 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions

I’m in if there’s any space left.

by HockeyWeasel on Aug 27, 2011 3:17 PM EDT reply actions

I’m will be in, i would understand why you wouldn’t want me though. I tend to win.

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by joshd12 on Aug 27, 2011 5:23 PM EDT reply actions

Dang you beat me to it. I would like to Join.

by NJDOhio on Aug 27, 2011 6:01 PM EDT reply actions

Im def in

by AlphaSigDevil48 on Aug 27, 2011 6:51 PM EDT reply actions

Alright- everyone: i’ll be updating the post shortly with some info on the league(s).

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by Kevin Sellathamby on Aug 27, 2011 6:58 PM EDT reply actions

emailed already.

by Jacob Shepherd on Aug 27, 2011 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions

email sent

by NJDOhio on Aug 27, 2011 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Should I be automatically entered as I won the League Frank ran last season?
I’m certainly happy to be in a League again this year, but a first come first served basis for inclusion may not be the best way to go. Last season we had a half dozen managers that routinely did not update their lineups. If you make the commitment to play, make sure you actually play.

by Skuba7 on Aug 28, 2011 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Speaking of which, invites “should” have just been sent. If not everybody comes back, we can use it as an overflow. Keep an eye here for updates.

Go Devils
Go Jets
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by FrankG929 on Aug 28, 2011 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Awesome- I’ll throw that in the post.

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by Kevin Sellathamby on Aug 28, 2011 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Frank, you may want to designate which spots will be open from last year, by removing those teams/managers that did not actively participate last season. Nothing worse for Fantasy Hockey than managers who don’t keep their teams up to date, especially when apparently, there are 70 people wanting to play.

by Skuba7 on Aug 29, 2011 9:38 AM EDT up reply actions

That was unbelievably lame…

On a side note, I accepted Kevin’s invite, but also received the invitation to Frank’s league. I’d like a chance to not get humiliated by Skuba in the championship again, so if you guys would prefer I were in only one league or the other, I will do so.

So this is what it's like to be an Islanders fan...

FIre John MacLean

by Marty 4 Prez on Aug 29, 2011 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions

I see roughly 4 or 5 spots that will almost definitely be up for grabs. I’ll give the rest of the active players a couple more days to respond, then let Kevin know how many spots are available, I only have 6 in as of this writing.

Go Devils
Go Jets
Need to lose weight?

by FrankG929 on Aug 29, 2011 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Good stuff.

by Skuba7 on Aug 30, 2011 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions

I just accepted your invite, my team was DevsRockk! Looking forward to another fun year, hopefully I finish better than last year though haha

by HockeyDude628 on Aug 30, 2011 12:23 PM EDT up reply actions

I’m not going to be reclaiming my spot from last season. When I saw that Kevin was starting a league, I signed up over there.

by HockeyWeasel on Aug 30, 2011 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions

please remind me which team you were?

Go Devils
Go Jets
Need to lose weight?

by FrankG929 on Aug 30, 2011 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Sorry, I forgot to note that in my comment yesterday. My team was Pavel’s Travelers.

by HockeyWeasel on Aug 31, 2011 9:13 AM EDT up reply actions

I have deleted most of the least active

and worst finishing teams. I have 4 question marks. If you played in my league last season and you don’t wish to return, let me know – otherwise, please join back up (email was sent a few days ago):

Android
Charlestown Chiefs
The Clarkaround
Zajac and Coke

My email is on my profile if you need it.

Go Devils
Go Jets
Need to lose weight?

by FrankG929 on Sep 1, 2011 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions

is your league head to head or rotissiere?

by jrenz on Sep 2, 2011 7:48 AM EDT up reply actions

h2h

Go Devils
Go Jets
Need to lose weight?

by FrankG929 on Sep 2, 2011 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions

The Clarkaround has joined Kevin’s league. So my spot is open.

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by C.J. Richey on Sep 2, 2011 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions

OK

So I have 5 spots for sure, and still 3 maybes. If you have a waiting list Kevin, let me know who the top 5 and top 8 are so I can invite them.

Go Devils
Go Jets
Need to lose weight?

by FrankG929 on Sep 2, 2011 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Is it too late??

Is there any more room for 1 more team??

by CJen on Sep 2, 2011 9:21 AM EDT reply actions

If there’s enough interest (I think there is if 70 something people are interested in it) I could make a 3rd league for even extra spillover if it’s needed

There are 3 R's in rugby: rucking, rucking, and rucking

by awesomodynamo on Sep 2, 2011 10:23 AM EDT reply actions

I’m interested in a doing a league for sure

by Justin Bonica on Sep 2, 2011 3:48 PM EDT reply actions

Just wondering- I remember sending out 15 invites, and there’s only 15 people (myself included) in my league. To whoever didn’t join- if you’re not in the league by next friday, I’ll have to open a spot in my league. If I gave you the wrong password or league ID- email me and i’ll try to resolve the issue

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by Kevin Sellathamby on Sep 2, 2011 8:46 PM EDT reply actions

it might be me. I emailed you right after you said to, but haven’t received anything in return…

by NJGuy on Sep 3, 2011 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions

email me again then- i’ll email the league info to you.

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by Kevin Sellathamby on Sep 3, 2011 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions

ok, done.

by NJGuy on Sep 3, 2011 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions

OK all

I have 5 definite spots and one more I’m waiting for a returning member to respond. If you’re not already in Kevin’s league, check my profile for my email address and let me know. First 5 are in, 6th is on standby for elesias. Enough extras, I’ll communicate with awesomodynamo who offered above to run a third.

Go Devils
Go Jets
Need to lose weight?

by FrankG929 on Sep 3, 2011 6:30 PM EDT reply actions

Is there need for the other league, because I would totally make it if we need it

There are 3 R's in rugby: rucking, rucking, and rucking

by awesomodynamo on Sep 5, 2011 2:40 AM EDT up reply actions

not yet. I still have 4 slots left.

Go Devils
Go Jets
Need to lose weight?

by FrankG929 on Sep 5, 2011 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions

I’ll take one of those, assuming they are still open. Email is en route.

Status quo.

by nyynygnjd on Sep 6, 2011 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions

I’m in if there’s room

by Richer on Sep 6, 2011 12:24 PM EDT reply actions

OK, last year's league is full

I got a couple additions today/last night. I just sent the last invite to another that responded today. awesomodynamo, if you send me your email, I can pass any more requests I get to you and you can add a league if there’s enough overflow. But the requests have only trickled in, so we may not see many more.

Go Devils
Go Jets
Need to lose weight?

by FrankG929 on Sep 6, 2011 8:46 PM EDT reply actions

Any more wanting in?

I am in two other Leagues that both need two managers for Fantasy Hockey. They are both Keeper Leagues. Message me or reply

by Skuba7 on Sep 15, 2011 5:17 PM EDT reply actions

NEED ONE MORE

We have lost a Manager in Frank’s Fantasy League, so we need one replacement! Whoever is interested, first come first serve!
League ID#: 8911
League Name: In Lou We Trust
Password: lamoriello
Custom League URL: http://hockey.fantasysports.yahoo.com/league/in_lou_we_trust_2010
Draft Type: Live Standard Draft
Draft Time: Sun Oct 2 7:30pm EDT [ Add to My Calendar ]
Max Teams: 16
Live Draft Pick Time: 1 Minute, 30 Seconds

by Skuba7 on Sep 19, 2011 9:00 PM EDT reply actions