THE DRAFT 2018

[Golden Knights GM (Andy)]

We need to re-evaluate the “on the clock” during the draft.
I know I’m new to the league and don’t know about problems that have come up in the past to lead us to 24hr pick selection. But I feel that this could be pushed along a little faster.
One of the most exciting parts of fantasy sports is the draft and for us to not have completed one round over a weekend is plain old boring.
Are some GM’s slacking?
Sure, some live in other countries and some people need to make bail. So hey, let the league mangers know and I’m sure exception can be made.
But keeping other GM’s waiting is just not fun!
I obviously suggest shorting the time for next year. But we, as a league need to discuss this. We need to come up with a way to keep the draft fun and entertaining. Is that not why we all do this? For the fun.

Happy drafting and good luck!

Andy VGK GM

[Kraken GM (Mike)]

Andy,
This matter was addressed but due to time, wasnt quite implemented this year.. We do have some unique owners in this group that have all kinds of life styles so blending them together is a issue.. I can tell you this issue will be on the docket as a serious challenge that will be addressed for next years draft.. We want to keep it fun for all of us for sure..

In rounds 2-4.. I dont fool around with the 12 hour clock.. If they arent here the autopick kicks in to help speed up this process .. fyi

M

[Flames GM (Beamer)]

I think now that we have a vast majority of GMs who've been with us since last season, we'll be able get a better feel for each GMs tendencies, their activity levels, etc... I for one do like a 12 hour window for all rounds, and maybe that's something we move forward with for future years if other LMs and GMs in general all agree with that. The league is always a work in progress and is always on the hunt for making improvements for all of its GMs.
Summer is a hard time to be around a computer or wi-fi but with the overwhelming success of Group Me, we can definitely be in touch (a lot easier).

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I'm good with either, I do like the 24 hours simply for time to allow GMs to get trades in, especially for an on the clock pick. Maybe we can do something like 2 approves to one veto if the on the clock pick is involved in a trade?

Last week in MLBC I was skipped on a pick I was waiting for trade approval on. A GM simply didnt vote because he had the next pick and skipping out on voting ensured he would get his player.(I know this because he told me) Thankfully we wanted different players. I would not like for GMs to be skipped on a pick they are in the middle of trading for just because there weren't enough people on. Ect. Ect. 24 hours for Round 1 in my opinion gives enough time for trades. I would be ok with 12 hours but we as a league need to vote on trades with haste so that type of issue I explained doesnt become a problem.

[Kraken GM (Mike)]

Maybe we have a set 12 hour window, unless we here from the current owner of that spot and they need the extra time to get it done.. If we here nothing, then we would know you got nothing on the fire and you are selecting or will be autopicked by LM.. Then at least those behind you would know what was going on and feel a sense of things are still a moving.

M

[Hurricanes GM (Will)]

Ya maybe 12 hour clock and something like each team gets only one "time out" that adds 12 hours that can be used in any round if they need it....