Drafting an Expansion Team - NHL 24 Hartford Whalers Franchise - Ep.1

[@lucca2365]

Starting my binge of the series now as im starting my franchise mode expansion team! Loving the chill vibe

[@JVidsGaming]

Thank you so much for watching, it really does mean a lot! I hope you enjoy the series and I'd love to hear some thoughts as you move along. I'm also really intrigued to hear how your expansion team turned out after your draft. Again, thanks a lot for watching and welcome to the channel! Your viewership is greatly appreciated. -JV

[@lucca2365]

@@JVidsGaming Im always down for some NHL content! Regarding my Atlanta expansion team (maybe it’ll work out this time lmao)…i couldnt bring myself to let girard slip through my fingers. I rlly wanted to go for a defensive approach tho so i also picked up patrick, zadorov, bunting, fehervary and kakko. I went to the conference finals in my first season but got swept. I picked up brandon hagel in free agency in the hopes that it will get me over the hump. Thanks for the nice response man! U got a new subscriber in me

[@JVidsGaming]

Love that you chose the Thrashers! I was thinking of going with them for the next game--last season I did the Nordiques. I don't blame you at all for going after Girard. Really good pickups all around, especially like going after the young guys in Patrick and Kakko. Zadorov brings a great defensive anchor to the backend and Bunting/Fehervary will bring good, consistent contributions. Who did you have as your goaltender? Insane that you made it all the way to the Conference Finals in Year 1! Hats off to you. Nice addition with Hagel in the offseason, did you bring in anyone else? Appreciate that my man! Really happy to hear that. Already enjoying these interactions and I look forward to more to come! -JV

[@lucca2365]

@@JVidsGaming I got pretty lucky in net since i used my number 3 draft pick on a computer generated goalie with high franchise potential. Hes an 85 now. My backup is lukas dostal but so far hes only ever played in preseason lmao. I traded away casey mittelstadt in the offseason for a third and sharangovich to boost my fourth line. Im on Episode 7 of the series now and man u made me regret not going after kaner😅

[@JVidsGaming]

@@lucca2365 Oh wow what a pick! I've never taken a goaltender in the 1st round but I will go for those franchise potential guys in the 2nd round sometimes and it usually takes at least a few years before they're pro ready. Glad to hear you're cruising along through the series. I definitely didn't expect to make a run at Kaner but it just made too much sense not to. So glad I did! -JV

[@Silencer333]

love this!!! i grew up just outside of Hartford, so this is great to watch.

[@JVidsGaming]

That's great to hear, I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching and I hope you enjoy the series. Your comment means a lot, I really appreciate it. -JV

[@GoingAllen]

Great video! I'm actually looking to do the same thing here and start up my own channel. Got the video recorded, just looking to edit and post. Best of luck on your channel! Definitely subscribing here!

[@JVidsGaming]

Thanks a lot for the comment and kind words, it's greatly appreciated. You have my support and I wish you the best with your channel as well. Just get that first video out and they'll start rolling from there. -JV

[@CodyOsteen5]

It is realistic that Colorado would have had Girard available. You can only protect 3 defenseman. Colorado is protecting Toews, makar, and byrum.

[@JVidsGaming]

Ahhh gotcha, that was an oversight on my part. I appreciate the feedback and thanks a lot for watching! I hope you continue on with the series. -JV

[@CodyOsteen5]

@@JVidsGaming in hindsight they may have protected Girard because they traded Byrum. I plan on it. I started today and watched part 1.

[@JVidsGaming]

@@CodyOsteen5 Appreciate that! Your viewership means a lot. Just keep in mind this was the first series I got going on my channel so some of the editing/commentary may be a little off at first. Took me a little to get into the rhythm. Thanks again man! -JV

[@LorraineBunn]

These rosters are from 2022

[@JVidsGaming]

When you make an expansion team in NHL it starts you in the offseason so that's why it may appear that way. As you go on through the offseason you'll see the NHL Draft and free agency are completely altered compared to what happened in the present day. Hope that response made sense. Thanks for the view and comment. -JV

[@LorraineBunn]

@@JVidsGaming u choose default and you obviously hadn't updated your roster. If you update on the roster section , Or upload someones custom (realistic) roster,(( they may even have a post deadline 24 version))... You can get almost current rosters. Oh and always take the additional year option on the first set of options B4 u start . Then the 'false ' year won't affect the contracts.