Post by Derrick - Senators on Aug 5, 2011 19:07:29 GMT -5
The Minnesota Wild have been skipped (again).
And this is exactly why the rules that are in place now are in place. The 12 hour per pick limit is a luxury that is there to allow for the trading of said pick, etc, NOT to be lazy. The rule was implemented to provide incentive for league activity, as well as to not slow up the draft. Furthermore, the rule was implemented under the assumption that each GM would only have 1 pick per round. Rules can not accommodate those GM's who choose to acquire more picks per round. That becomes his responsibility under the rules in place, and should provide even MORE incentive to make sure picks are made. It is not that unreasonable to expect GM's to check the site at least once a day while a draft is underway.
Additionally, If a GM knows that he is going to miss a pick, it is his responsibility to send a list of a couple players to me (or whoever he selects) so that a pick can be made on his behalf. If he does not do this, once again, it is his responsibility to ensure a pick is made, not slow down the draft for reasons other than the trading of said pick.
And this is exactly why the rules that are in place now are in place. The 12 hour per pick limit is a luxury that is there to allow for the trading of said pick, etc, NOT to be lazy. The rule was implemented to provide incentive for league activity, as well as to not slow up the draft. Furthermore, the rule was implemented under the assumption that each GM would only have 1 pick per round. Rules can not accommodate those GM's who choose to acquire more picks per round. That becomes his responsibility under the rules in place, and should provide even MORE incentive to make sure picks are made. It is not that unreasonable to expect GM's to check the site at least once a day while a draft is underway.
Additionally, If a GM knows that he is going to miss a pick, it is his responsibility to send a list of a couple players to me (or whoever he selects) so that a pick can be made on his behalf. If he does not do this, once again, it is his responsibility to ensure a pick is made, not slow down the draft for reasons other than the trading of said pick.
This made me laugh out loud, I don't know why.
So exciting.
You better make that pick or trade it! I'm excited to see if we can use up all the draft picks this year.