Here's a list of every event happening during offseason.
As always, you are required to participate in the Big 2 - VHA Entry Draft and UFA Frenzy.
Some dates to be determined shortly:
June 28, 2021 - Seattle Kraken - new VHA franchise, expansion draft rules
Seattle Kraken - new VHA franchise
The current edition of the Blackhawks have filed for bankruptcy.
However, via league arrangements, the Anaheim roster will move to Chicago while Seattle will replace Anaheim in the western conference Pacific Division.
The following rules were approved for the 2021 Expansion Draft:
Protected Lists
* Clubs will have to submit a list of players that includes 9 skaters…
June 28, 2021 - VHA S8 Salary Cap amount
VHA S8 salary cap
This excludes playoff bonus amounts to be applied after playoffs conclude.
July 1, 2021 - Draft lottery and Draft Order
S8 VHA Lottery Draft and Official Entry Draft order
Here are the rules currently in place:
1- All teams missing the playoffs are in the Lottery
2- Teams with the least points get more chances at winning the Lottery
3- The 1st overall pick is awarded by a drawing of ping pong balls
4- The 2nd overall pick is awarded by a drawing of ping pong balls
5- The 3rd overall pick is awarded by a drawing of ping pong balls
6-…
July 17 to 25 - Season 7 Cup Finals
VHA S7 Cup finals - Deadline July 25
Stay tuned on Discord!
July 17 - Open trade window prior to expansion draft
Open trade window prior to expansion draft
We're kicking things off a bit early in light of the tight and busy offseason schedule ahead.
This trade window will remain open for 10 days, until the Seattle expansion draft protection lists are submitted.
As usual, both GMs must submit their trade to the 3 admins for approval.
For deals with CPU teams, contact an admin on Discord or mail in your offer for approval.
Have fun!
July 17 - Contract buyouts
Contract buyouts
A roster player's contract is like a rock in your shoe?
Look no further, we have your answer right here.
Each team has 1 free buyout to be used for the entire season (until trade deadline).
Until UFA Frenzy (date TBD)
- All additional buyouts before UFA Frenzy will cost 50% of 1 year salary.
After UFA Frenzy (date TBD)
- All buyouts after UFA Frenzy will be spread over 2 seasons. 65% season 1 and 35% the following season.
- This includes regular season buyouts.
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July 17 - RFAs
RFAs
Having said this, if you wish to release your RFAs, you can do so as long as they have not signed their deal in real life.
So, bottom line, if your RFA is still unsigned in real life, you can mail the admins to release him in VHA.
Otherwise, you will retain his rights by default.
Remember that there is a Minor league minimum, so purge wisely
July 18 - Tagging 1 of your UFA (Transitional Tag program)
S8 Transitional Tag
BOS
BUF
CAR
CBJ
CHI
COL
DAL
DET
EDM
FLA
LA
NSH
NJ
NYI
PIT
SEA
SJ
STL
TB
TOR
VAN
VGK
WSH
WPG
First, this season, due to the expansion draft, your TT player must be included in your protection list.
Second, choose a UFA to tag by sending your off by email to the Admin Team to lock in your choice and begin negotiations.
Please use recent NHL deals to justify your offer.
Term: must be 2 years to 5 years in…
July 27 - Roster freeze
July 27 - Submit Seattle expansion draft protection list
Seattle Kraken - new VHA franchise
The current edition of the Blackhawks have filed for bankruptcy.
However, via league arrangements, the Anaheim roster will move to Chicago while Seattle will replace Anaheim in the western conference Pacific Division.
The following rules were approved for the 2021 Expansion Draft:
Protected Lists
* Clubs will have to submit a list of players that includes 9 skaters…
July 29 - Seattle expansion draft
Seattle Kraken - new VHA franchise
The current edition of the Blackhawks have filed for bankruptcy.
However, via league arrangements, the Anaheim roster will move to Chicago while Seattle will replace Anaheim in the western conference Pacific Division.
The following rules were approved for the 2021 Expansion Draft:
Protected Lists
* Clubs will have to submit a list of players that includes 9 skaters…
July 29 - Trades opens until UFA Frenzy
July 29 - Send out report cards and confirm status for Season 7
VHA Report cards
- Overall activity and behavior during offseason and in-season.
- Feedback given by your peers throughout the season, positive and negative.
- Analysis of your gameplay quality and participation, based on streams and personal experience.
Taking in consideration several aspects of being a VHA member and rating them into these categories:
Participation
Realistic game style
Sportsmanship
GMing
Subbing
Attitude
overall activity
We ask that you…
July 29 - Crown VHA Season 7 GM of the Year winner
S7 GM of the Year Award
Not only has he been a favorite among his peers, he plays the right way and builds a team like Stevie Y.
He is a real fan and a blast to chat with on Discord, he even helps out with admin tasks.
He does everything with passion and is a true asset to this league.
With a near perfect score, congratulations to Lucas "the amp" Marshall as the S7 GMotY award winner!
A well deserved…
July 29 - Apply supplemental picks
S8 Sub rewards payout
As a token of appreciation, taking in consideration your report card grade, the league returns credits that can be use to purchase goodies, such as:
In-Season:
Hot streak - 5 credits
Injury heal (short term) - 5 credits (less than 10 days)
Injury heal (long term) - 10 credits (10 days or more)
Get out of the next randomizer run injury free - 20 credits
Extra, in season, 25% of contract buyout - 5 credits
Extra, in season, 50% of contract buyout - 10 credits
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August 1 at 15h00 ET - VHA Live Entry draft Rounds 1 to 3
S8 Entry Draft
This usually takes 2.5 to 3 hours, with occasional breaks.
Please make an effort to attend.
In the event you can't attend (real life matters), one of the admins will draft for you following your list.
You must submit a draft list (and not just point at the NHL order) before noon on August 1.
GMs that do not attend and do not send in their list on time will have their draft pick skipped until the end of the…
August 8 at 15h00 ET - VHA Live Entry draft Rounds 4 and 5
S8 Entry Draft
This usually takes 2.5 to 3 hours, with occasional breaks.
Please make an effort to attend.
In the event you can't attend (real life matters), one of the admins will draft for you following your list.
You must submit a draft list (and not just point at the NHL order) before noon on August 1.
GMs that do not attend and do not send in their list on time will have their draft pick skipped until the end of the…
August 9 - Official VHA Season 8 ratings release
S8 Ratings
Everyone else (76OA and below) is subject to change.
More announcements to come shortly.
August 10 - Roster freeze
August 10 - UFA Frenzy
VHA UFA Frenzy
Get set.
SPEND!
The madness begins Wednesday August 11 and should wrap up by August 18.
Here's a quick step by step procedure to submit bids during UFA Frenzy.
For the newbies, don't worry it's very basic once you have gone through it a couple times.
READ THIS FIRST!
-- BEFORE YOU START --
Before you start each round, check your cap space here:
wasserlasser.com/forum/index.php?thread/17917/ You may have high profile unsigned RFAs to consider.
GMs should have a ballpark figure for these…
August 18 - Trades re-open
Sept 4 - Send out invites for Season 8 and accept applications for open GM positions
September 21, 2021 - Rookie camp opens / Preseason
S8 Rookie camp is open
Preseason games are not mandatory but you should take this opportunity to try the game and make sure it works.
You might notice some players are missing.
Note that every team's best 12 players will report to camp next week.
September 28, 2021 - Position change requests, Captaincies and jersey numbers
October 9, 2021 - Setting your 23 man roster and cap compliance
S8 23 man rosters
Once all 23 man rosters are submitted, the updated SS will include a waiver eligible list on sunday October 10.
There will be a 48 hours waivers period and we'll start the season on Tuesday October 12.
Your roster must include 23 players, either 14F 7D 2G or 13F 8D 2G.
Note that players listed in limbo will not be eligible to make your 23 man roster. See here for all related info S8 Injury limbo - LTIR watch
Post your 23 man…
October 2021 - Build VHA add-on pack
Available on VHA Discord Channel
TBD - CBA adjustments and release
Tuesday October 12, 2021 - Start of the VHA 8 Regular Season