Subject: II.3

I could see you finishing as high as third. Right behind RCR and the Pigs.

That would be a hefty goal to finish that high. I'm a little weak on LW so I might pull the trigger on a big acquisition. That may get me there.

He didn't say _this_ season. For what its worth, I agree with him - I can see you finishing as high as third.

I did this last season and I'm doing it again. Projected end-of-season standings (current OTS in brackets)

1. RCR (207)
2. Raging Pigs (191)
3. FdL (175)
4. Screaming Weasels (153) - ranking is dependant upon expected decision to play the A-team; expect OTS to rise dramatically if that line-up gets fielded; could also finish as low as 10th
5. Yelloshirt (162) - hot start against good teams ought to give a shot at home ice in the playoffs
6. Stimulators (168) - should improve faster than Yello and already higher OTS, but may struggle to make up points against other stiff competition
7. Infidels (164)
8. Georgian Bay Giants (161)
9. Hamilton Hammers (152) - under-achieving line-up is probably playoff-worthy, but may not be playoff-bound
10. Kicesie (146)
11. Calgary Patches (138)
12. Stormation (148)
13. Metropolitans (143)
14. Winnipeg Warriors (137)
15. Badass Machine (134)
16. Projekt Ants (130)
17. Calgary Flames (128)
18. The Dream Team (124)
19. Auburn Bay Avengers (117)
20. Johannais (96)

The Weasel line up playing now will play all season. All high OR players who are currently out of the line up will be sold soon. So, I am expecting to finish in the 9 spot but I'm hoping that some teams burn enough energy to push me up to 8th.

Do you really see Stormation dropping to 12? I would flip 11 and 12 around.

I would rank Stormation lower than 12th. The rate they're burning energy they may be in the auto-relegation zone soon.

I see from the listed OTS' and the ranking given, that you see the Patches as advancing in the standings due to some other intangible edge. Thank you. However, I intend to finish even higher than that - I've hit 9th a lot of late and do not see a change in the status quo coming.

I do agree with your 1st and 18th place listings.

Elpatzer2! No! Not twelfth! Not there. Been there. Dropping to 12th would be unfathomable - stop trying to enervate me!

I'll be happy with another playoff appearance but I eventually want to push myself into the top 5. Was surprised by the quality of the teams that promoted up.

With a young team and good facilities, the Weasels should improve its OTS as the season continues, whereas other teams will drop. I would predict an end-of-season OTS comparable to the listed 5, 6, 7, 8 teams, but if they roll with the youngsters, the Weasels may have a difficult time making the playoffs given the start to the season. 9th sounds about right.

Gave them credit for the hot start and the OTS. They ought to have the biggest OTS drop of the season in the division in light of energy use and facility strength.

You should see my OTS drop a little. I accidentally played 3 lines and I like to roll 4. I have lots of depth except for Lwers. Expect me to pick up a 18-21 year old 1000 overall. Nothing earth shattering.

Honestly, goaltending is the main problem. If I let Duncan play I think I could make the playoffs.
I'm willing to let this season go though to get Easton as much xp as possible. I'm hoping he starts next season close to 1100 OR.

You are so hard done by... two U18-quality Gs...

What can I say ... it's important to recognize the team's weaknesses.

Your sincere sympathy is appreciated.

You should play neither them nor your better guys when we meet