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Hotstove Apology & Explanation

RSHL members, I would like to make an apology to those of you that were looking forward to the Hotstove and were disappointed that one was not produced after the invite in late November. I realize it has been a few months but felt an explanation was necessary. The Hotstove was stopped last season due to a lack of participation and frustration by myself, Ron MacLean, over the lack of interest. After hearing from many GMs and RSHL management that there was a void in analysts and that there was a following for the Hotstove I decided to come out of retirement and try again.

In November I invited any members willing to participate and volunteer their time to let me know. Only 6 GMs out of the 30 volunteered, I was disappointed but pushed forward and selected 3 GMs to be on the panel. These GMs were given the panel questions, and a time to respond with their answers and also a little rant of their own. 1 of the 3 GMs complied. At this time I would like to thank Scott Palmer of the Lightning for his hard work and prompt, as well as excellent responses to the questions. I would like to apologize especially to Scott because he took the time to get involved and kept his part of the bargain and his efforts were wasted. Sorry Scott.

As an analyst I enjoyed writing and coming up with different ideas for a league forum, but the lack of interest was disheartening. I would love to continue this type of forum because I think there is a place for it in the league but at present I doubt that I will be able to find a format that works. I would like to apologize to the members that were interested in the Hotstove and did look forward to it.

Ron MacLean

2/9/2007
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