Quote:Originally posted by LVShark@Sep 19 2013, 01:09 AM
Why did you retire Pivonka?


What are your goals for the season both personal and for the team?

Retirement is never an easy decision. That was one I wrestled with for quite some time. In the end I decided that Pivonka was my rough draft. My first creation in any sim League. I decided I could either take the easy road and continue with a scoring winger that was already finding success or I could challenge the current trend and try something new and different. I decided the League needed more young, shutdown Defensemen more than it needed another scoring winger.

It wasn't an easy decision and it took a lot of work but I'm happy with the way it turned out. I doubt I'll ever have a HOF career with anyone but I feel Schultz has already exceeded a lot of expectations.


As for my goals for this season, I'm looking to expand my offensive contributions to the team. We've got a tremendous amount of talent here in Hamilton and if I can not only play solid defense but chip in some points, then I think we'll be a better team for it. Last season I came close but I would really like to top 100 Hits and 40 Points. Obviously defense is still the priority but I think my game is rounding out enough that I can do more than just block shots.

For the team, anything less than The Cup with this squad and I'll be disappointed. Look, we want to have fun and we want to win, we're all competitive here. But when I look around the LR and up and down the lines, I know greatness is here and Hamilton is going to be the favorite to win it all this season. We've made it known, this is our year. I really believe that.