The National Strat-O-Matic Hockey League Newsletter
League established May 1, 1997
Volume #3, Issue #45 - August 11, 1999

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Current League Officers:
Commissioner:            Doug Norris (303-492-3692)
Vice-Commissioner:       Andy Bartalone
Email List Administator: Andy Bartalone
Email the whole league:  mailto:nshl@otd.com
NSHL Chat List:          mailto:nshlchat@otd.com
League Web Site: http://amath.colorado.edu/math/student/norrisdt/nshl/nshl.html

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PRE-DRAFT RELEASE DATE IS TODAY:

You have about six and one-half hours left to release players prior to the
draft; after that, you're stuck with 'em.  Trades are still allowed up
to (and during) the draft; however, you'll still need enough open
roster spots (35 total) for the players you wish to draft. 

There are currently thirteen uncarded players on team rosters (most 
notably, Pavel Bure in Baltimore), whereas last season, only one player
(Seattle's Petr Nedved) was held as uncarded.  I don't expect anyone else
to release players today, but I will hold the release of rosters until
tomorrow morning.

Currently, there are 89 forwards, 45 defensemen, and 15 goaltenders
eligible for the draft, making a total of 149 players "draftable".

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WHEN IS A TRADE OFFICIAL?

An issue came up in the past week that needs to be addressed.  I have
always understood that a trade became official once both parties have
notified the league office (myself and/or Andy).  The Review Board handed
down a decision that echoes this sentiment, so to make things clear:

Trades are official WHEN both parties notify the league office.

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NSHL OVERTIME RULES:

On Tuesday of this week, Andy sent a poll regarding our league's handling
of the NHL's new  overtime format, with a deadline of Friday.  However,
we have already heard from more than 2/3 of the league members, and a
resounding "no" was the decision.

Therefore, changing the NSHL's overtime format will be tabled until next 
spring.

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IMPORTANT LEAGUE DATES:

August 11: pre-draft deadline for releasing players. (*)

September 11 (noon EDT): 1999 NSHL entry draft.

September 12: players allowed to be signed/released from free agent pool.

(*) note that transactions are still allowed after August 11, but make
    sure that you leave enough roster spots (35 max) for the draft.

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NSHL TEAM HISTORIES:

Will return soon - I've had to push some things on the back burner in
order to get essential (read: Ph.D thesis) things more priority.

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NSHL SONG OF THE WEEK:

"Till My Head Fall Off", They Might Be Giants.

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ASSOCIATE LIST:					SINCE		GP	
Bill Muller (WJMIIIREP@aol.com) 		October 1998  	 0
Thomas Manna (samanna@acsu.buffalo.edu) 	October 1998	 0
Roy Lamphier (lamphier@ibl.org) 		October 1998	 0
Andrew Smith (crimsonace@yahoo.com)             March 1999       0
Jason Liddicoat (jjlidder@hotmail.com)          March 1999       0
Tim Lewis (PILARLEWIS@aol.com)                  April 1999       0

If you're still an active associate, and aren't on this list, please
get in contact with me.  Thanks!  Doug

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TRANSACTIONS:

Transactions are announced weekly in the newsletter based on confirmations
received throughout the week.

BAL - RELEASE Daniel Lacroix.
BRK - RELEASE Bill Berg, Bob Errey, Rob Ray, P.J. Stock, Kevin Todd and
      Zac Bierk.
BUF - RELEASE Pat Jablonski and Neil Wilkinson.
LIB - RELEASE Dan Bylsma.
MAN - TRADE Brian Rolston to MAN for Mark Tinordi, Viacheslav Kozlov, 
      Steve Dubinsky and BUF99#3.
    - RELEASE Joe Kocur, James Patrick, Jim Dowd, Jari Kurri, Bernie 
      Nicholls, Paul Ysebaert, Jay More, Craig Muni, Andy Moog.
QPS - RELEASE Ted Drury, Pat LaFontaine, Kelly Miller, David Nemirovsky,
      Darrin Shannon, Bruce Driver, Doug Houda, Doug Lidster and Jan Vopat.

CCC - TRADE Darryl Shannon to CRR for Jyrki Lumme.
    - TRADE BRK99#5 to FLO for Matt Cullen and Dino Ciccarelli.
    - TRADE Andrew Cassels to VOF for Bryan Marchment and Murray Baron.
CRR - TRADE Jyrki Lumme to CCC for Darryl Shannon.
      RELEASE Brent Sutter, Eric Cairns and Steve Kelly.
FLO - RELEASE Jeff Brown, Tuomas Gronman, Corey Schwab, Tim Sweeney and 
      Ron Sutter.
    - TRADE Matt Cullen and Dino Ciccarelli to CCC for BRK99#5.
TOR - RELEASE Scott Daniels, Francois Leroux, Norm Maciver and Dean Malkoc.
VAN - TRADE Mark Tinordi, Viacheslav Kozlov, Steve Dubinsky and BUF99#3
      to MAN for Brian Rolston.
VOF - TRADE Bryan Marchment and Murray Baron to CCC for Andrew Cassels.

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League Governing Boards

Responsibilities of the following governing boards are outlined in the
Constitution.

Review Board
Tom Vinacci, Buffalo Bulldogs
Patrick Shea, Long Island Berserkers
Mark McNeil, Lyndonville Blades

Constitutional Council
Head:  Patrick Shea (isles2@idt.net)
Doug Norris, Commissioner
Andy Bartalone, Vice-Commissioner
Lance Milligan, Fresno Owner
Dean Engemoen, Vancouver Owner

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