Eastside Hockey Manager - Part X Patch 1.5 Edition! (Open Beta)
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Fire Greg Cronin!
No it’s just a new 1.5 build with some fixes
Smirnov2Chistov
Fire Greg Cronin!
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Can't wait for the NHLX update!I know the release of the new season of NHLX has been extremely delayed (unless you play in the Superstar series in which case V19 was using NHLX 22-23 Beta and the up-coming v20 will be using essentially the full release version) but I have actually been a busy bee tinkering and updating as usual.
Hoping to release the full version of this season's NHLX around the Christmas break - will have of course all new and updated logos, colours for teams and leagues both real and new. Expanded and modified league setups including for the Europa Super League, completely re-done ratings for major leagues including incorporation of mid-season form and as always just tons of rnew real life prospects for the future.
One of the exciting new adds is some expansion of the CHL. I've curated this pretty carefully to ensure the markets seemed somewhat plausible. The WHL expanded by 2 to 24, the OHL by 4 to 24 and the QMJHL by 2 to 22.
WHL EXPANSION
- The WHL is adding two teams: one in Maple Ridge, BC and one in Yakima, WA. This will create two balanced conferences of 12 each and 6 teams in both BC and the USA.
Maple Ridge Twins
- The Maple Ridge Twins are based in Maple Ridge, BC. Maple Ridge is on the eastern edge of the Vancouver metro area and gives greater Vancouver a second WHL club. It has a growing population estimated at 95,000 and easy access to a large population center - with the new WHL club comes a new downtown arena.
The Twins are named for the famous peaks north of town, the Golden Ears. "Ears" didn't strike me as a particularly awesome though! They were original named the Golden "Eyries" for the Golden Eagles found near the summit so a custom logo featuring twin golden eagle heads representing the mountains was created.
Yakima Valley Hops
- The Yakima Valley Hops are located in Yakima, WA and continue the growth of hockey in the state, with the Seattle Kraken now in the NHL and WHL teams already in Seattle, Everett, Spokane and Kennewick. Yakima occupies a central location, boasts a metro area of over 255,000 and will call a refurbished SunDome home.
The Yakima Valley is a world-renown area for the agricultural cultivation of hops - the flavourful and aromatic ingredient in beer - and their colorful logo and green color scheme will certainly standout from the crowd!
OHL EXPANSION
- The OHL is adding four teams: two clubs are being "elevated" from Jr. A status, one is the return of a former Memorial Cup champions and one adds growth into an American NHL market. The 24 teams will create 4 divisions of 6 each and two conferences of 12.
Brantford 99ers
- The Brantford 99ers are being elevated from the OJHL. Brantford used to be home to the OHL's Brantford Alexanders. With a population of over 100,000 and centered within the fertile crescent of hockey west of Toronto that includes Hamilton, Guelph, Kitchener and London - this was a no-brainer to me.
The 99ers of course get their name from Wayne Gretzky and I saw little reason to not to continue to pay homage to The Great One himself.
Newmarket Hurricanes
- The Newmarket Hurricanes also get elevated from the OJHL. With a population of close to 90,000 and easy access to the GTA - Newmarket brings exciting OHL action to the north side of the Toronto area.
Kept the name and logo because I frankly kinda love it. Don't have much more to say than that!
Cornwall Royals
- The Cornwall Royals really are CHL royalty - they won the Memorial Cup three times in the 70's and 80's but actually did so as a member of the QMJHL (as a border city Cornwall is adjacent to both Quebec and New York state). But they eventually switched to the OHL and return here as an OHL club.
They of course keep the Royals name but with a modernized logo. The CCHL's Cornwall Colts get moved and re-branded as the Kanata Colts.
Buffalo Braves
- The Buffalo Braves were actually an old NBA team but I'm bringing them back to life as an OHL club. I really love the idea of CHL teams in hockey crazed NHL markets so Buffalo gets to join Seattle, Portland and most of the Canadian NHL cities in offering both high level professional and junior hockey action.
I just love the "brand" and colors of the old NBA Braves so I've basically just leaned into that for Buffalo's look here.
QMJHL EXPANSION
- The QMJHL is adding two clubs and switching to a 4-division, 2-conference format similar to the other two CHL leagues. I had to be careful here - I considered US expansion but between prep school, the NAHL, NCDC and collegiate hockey - the Q has never had much of a chance in the USA. In addition, places like Fredericton (UNB does not want a junior club) and St. John's (so far away and has the ECHL) and Trois-Rivieres (just got the ECHL) were off limits.
Edmundston Brayons
- Edmundston is a small city by CHL standards although there are a few comparable teams in similar markets already existing. What made Edmundston exciting was the extremely distinct micro-culture of the Madawaska region (which includes parts of Maine) - which is very French despite being in NB and very, very proudly and uniquely independent. The MHL's Blizzard club currently located in the city are moved to Corner Brook, NL in NHLX.
The Brayons are named for the people of the area and the logo is a modernized version of the Republic of Madawaska flag which is still flown in the area - with the eagles and stars. The unique color scheme continues to let these fans standout!
Verdun Dragon
- I knew I wanted at least one team in the Montreal area to compliment Blainville on the north side. So Verdun, on the south side, seemed an appropriate choice especially because they just re-did their arena and the area is going through renewal from a less than glamorous past.
The Dragon take their name from the old LNAH semi-pro team but will sports a sleek new look in dark navy and electric blue. Verdun's got some potential to be a glamour franchise in the future with it's Montreal adjacency.
CHL RULES CHANGES
- All leagues now play a 68 game schedule
- OA's have been bumped from 3 to 5 (to help fill rosters)
- Foreign players have been bumped from 2 to 3 (to help fill rosters)
- Expansion teams start with a semi-filled roster of real CHL free agents (some unattached, some playing for Jr. A teams in real life)
HF Boards Superstar v20 (EHM - NHL X Custom Database)
Please Review the NHL X website as we sill be using the NHL X Database - About NHLX | Nhlx Please also review this post to see the changes for this version: V20 - Change List Posted in V19 * If possible please bold your mediocre and excellent selections, it really helps me out when I process...
just a remind to sign up for v20! almost ready to start! Would love to have as many people as possible to join
To that end - @francis246 - here is the NHLX - Superstar v20 database and graphics pack (season 22-23 with mid-season updates including WJCs). Anybody interested in taking NHLX for a spin can also consider this a "soft release" of NHLX for this season. The difference is here you will find Atlanta has replaced Houston as one of the expansion teams (per a request in that group) and the expansion teams are all filled out via an expansion draft we held with Superstar participants (no offical "blank" version yet). So @abo9 @LT @Dakinjor feel free to take your new clubs for a spin to see how you do!HF Boards Superstar v20 (EHM - NHL X Custom Database)
Please Review the NHL X website as we sill be using the NHL X Database - About NHLX | Nhlx Please also review this post to see the changes for this version: V20 - Change List Posted in V19 * If possible please bold your mediocre and excellent selections, it really helps me out when I process...forums.hfboards.com
just a remind to sign up for v20! almost ready to start! Would love to have as many people as possible to join
NHLX v2.2 Database
NHLX v2.2 Logopack
Minor note - there is a staff loan error that pops up August 1st 2026 and some subsequent years in this NHLX database which I still haven't been able to isolate. You can click thru it with no crash but if you have vacation on it will stop the game at those points...just a heads up @francis246 when you are simming for Superstar.
abo9
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I started a new save and wow, the expansion teams look really decent (we'll see if the sim will agree with my sentiment lol).
If the 2023 draft is as strong as advertised, the fundations are there to welcome elite talents. Its gonna be fun trying to win asap with those teams .
Thanks for all the hard work BK! These db's are massive, I cant fathom the amount of work that goes into it
You guys built some really solid teams - plus losing four players from each real team really hurts the depth of some of the existing teams!
Thank you for letting me know! I’m gonna do some test sims as per usual! Try and identify those dates!
Also thanks for involving us in the process. As always you and @xECK29x are big pillars in this community. Both databases are unique and bring something different can’t wait to use both!
abo9
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Still prepping for the initial season and already the GM AI giving ome freebies... I was able to trade Dysin Mayo for Zach Whitecloud 
dellzor
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Starting a new save with the Canucks on this. I'm already aware how bad we are and how bad the prospect pool is, but looking at the team report it makes it even more depressing to look at.
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v7.6 of Pivot posted:
Dedicated to Abakar Kazbekov, RIP
General Updates:
- Notable latest transactions
- Updated players and staff involved in the U20 WJCs
NHL Updates:
- Reduced Max player wages by 1m to bring contracts more in-line with realistic values
- Updated some players based on notable standout performances this year (good or bad).
- Further updated 2023 Entry Draft Class based on NHL Central Scouting 22-23 Preliminary Players To Watch List (Oct. 25, 2022), including updated attributes and details of players, should see a much improved and balanced draft class (over 370 players created/updated!)
- Continued NHL organizational re-rates (contracted players, prospects and notable RFAs):
-- Calgary Flames
-- Edmonton Oilers
-- Los Angeles Kings
-- New York Rangers
- Montreal Canadiens - some minor updates to NHLers and fixes to affiliate contracts -- thanks Fabio!!
German Updates -- thanks mat.liebl!!
- Updated and re-rated DEL/DEL2 and junior players
- Updated DEL staff
- Added a new affiliate for Nurnberg
Great Britian Updates:
- Added Scottish National League as playable -- thanks Wheeler!!
- Updated players/staff -- thanks ChaiTiefling!!
Swedish Updates:
- Updated junior allowance wages to 1500 for all Swedish leagues -- thanks Aahlstroem!!
Dedicated to Abakar Kazbekov, RIP
General Updates:
- Notable latest transactions
- Updated players and staff involved in the U20 WJCs
NHL Updates:
- Reduced Max player wages by 1m to bring contracts more in-line with realistic values
- Updated some players based on notable standout performances this year (good or bad).
- Further updated 2023 Entry Draft Class based on NHL Central Scouting 22-23 Preliminary Players To Watch List (Oct. 25, 2022), including updated attributes and details of players, should see a much improved and balanced draft class (over 370 players created/updated!)
- Continued NHL organizational re-rates (contracted players, prospects and notable RFAs):
-- Calgary Flames
-- Edmonton Oilers
-- Los Angeles Kings
-- New York Rangers
- Montreal Canadiens - some minor updates to NHLers and fixes to affiliate contracts -- thanks Fabio!!
German Updates -- thanks mat.liebl!!
- Updated and re-rated DEL/DEL2 and junior players
- Updated DEL staff
- Added a new affiliate for Nurnberg
Great Britian Updates:
- Added Scottish National League as playable -- thanks Wheeler!!
- Updated players/staff -- thanks ChaiTiefling!!
Swedish Updates:
- Updated junior allowance wages to 1500 for all Swedish leagues -- thanks Aahlstroem!!
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efiug
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minor adjustment anyone can make if they like the idea of the Canadian and American Championship but don't like how it clutters the player history section is to swap their competition scope from national to continental which makes them show up in the continental section of a player's history. only downside is that it doesn't specifically mention the Canadian or American Championship by name anymore.
here's a screenshot which shows you what you'd need to do in the editor to make this change
H3ckt1k
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Did this database take away the reserve list button? It's not there for me when I'm using it
Hmmm definitely not on purpose lol.Did this database take away the reserve list button? It's not there for me when I'm using it
Very neat idea and I agree one of the things that annoys me about the in-season Cups is the clutter in the basic player history screen. Brilliant idea to make them more like the CHL in the way the game groups them. That said, I have gotten feedback that the option to choose not to play the Cups entirely is nice which I believe is only available if they are maintained as selectable domestic competitions. I’ll have to mull this over for the base NHLX database. But thanks for tinkering under the hood and exploring this!minor adjustment anyone can make if they like the idea of the Canadian and American Championship but don't like how it clutters the player history section is to swap their competition scope from national to continental which makes them show up in the continental section of a player's history. only downside is that it doesn't specifically mention the Canadian or American Championship by name anymore.
here's a screenshot which shows you what you'd need to do in the editor to make this change
efiug
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the method I describe keeps them as selectable competitions and they don't seem to appear if they are kept unselected, I believe the CHL doesn't show up because it isn't assigned to any nation in the db and stays on by default because the competition is set to be continental, while I left the in season cups as domestic cups.
It seems like you can set any league type to be Continental in the rules and structures section and it will move its history to the continental section. You can even do the reverse and set the CHL to be a National League and have it show up along with the rest of a player's history while it remains as a Continental competition, it seems like these two settings are completely independent of each other which is a bit odd but it doesn't crash so maybe it doesn't end up with any problems.
Something I've seen repeatedly in the ECK releases since the prospect generator is that the few years after the first year have way better CA than the first year. At the end, I don't think it matters much as they catch up, but just something I thought I'd point out.
Are you saying they develop too quickly? That likely is due to the player development model in 1.5 that does need some tweaking.
I assume that's it. The top guys in the 2024-2027 drafts are pretty much fully developed by the time the draft comes.
I mean is that entirely unrealistic in todays NHL? Especially for top 1st rounders.
The first draft is entirely manually curated, no PG players so I have more control and less growth to worry about.
