It was really bittersweet this season as owner of Tampa Bay. There was a lot of ups and downs. When the draft started I was lucky enough to have an AHL owner who played CHL the season before so he helped me pick out the good players in the draft. Overall I had a pretty good draft season in my opinion. In the beginning of the season i really didn't have a good start in bidding as i didn't really bid on anyone till the last two days. FYI to all the new S7 owners start bidding ASAP and have backup plans. My bidding was saved by a few trades i made prior to the start of the season. My first few weeks as owner was awesome my team was killing it and we were 2nd if not top in the division at this time. Then the trade deadline comes around we were slowly dropping out of contention for playoffs and i saw the trend going the wrong way. I had to make some moves but I didn't want to make too many moves. I traded away some draft picks to help bolster my team and a few players. But I was ignorant to John Sheldons thoughts and he knew what the problem was I just didn't take it into account. (John Sheldon for S7 Tampa). By seasons end we were a few points out but I can't really complain too much because it was a learning experience for me. If you look back at the pre season rankings no one knew we would be a competitive team but I had the drive to make Tampa competitive with the help of a few guys along the way. I wanted to thank everyone on my team for a fun season. Especially a shoutout for Halakness for being my GM for the time I was an owner you were a big help and if you had a suggestion you let me know and I appreciated that. @jayvee028 @louiedeuce8 @kinglyme89 @TrapMC @flight-airline @Daddy Marino @Vish_b @rV_CLuTcHz @NowYoDead @Niedermayer87 @Halakness @vCodester @John Sheldon(Cant tag you for some reason) @Stamkos91 @CanadianKush2121 @Ethos Jinx @TrapHouseLegend- @IIChEcKMaTeII @ryanwashere78 @lFriisbee(Cant tag you either you trolling frenchy ) @GallyChucky @JCpens22@SunShine2644 I wish everyone good luck in S7.
@ImaDoer3 I thank you for taking on the Season 6 Tampa Bay lightning as I had a very bad experience during the previous season 5 Tampa Bay Lightning. The former owner of the organization before yourself during season 5 unfortunately made it that way but then you came & made it a more competitive atmosphere. I took on the role as AGM to help you with the AHL Development & get the management of @Thewall6687, @N_A_G_55 & @STLstash in the right direction. Also I tried to advise you on certain situations but at the end of the day you were the final say within the organization. You did a much better job then previous seasons & I think that you will be an asset if you choose to do management in the future in regards to your knowledge of the rules & league functions. I appreciate your service to the Tampa Bay Lightning organization & I look forward on seeing you on the ice in the immediate future. Thank You, Until then!
