Check out the Seattle Kraken. Last time I checked it, their budget numbers and allowances were way low.
The coaches salaries seem to be random. I have created 3 teams and 2 of them have 5,250 million but the 3rd started with 7,350 million for coaches salaries. Why can't we pick our own coaches and scouts before the draft rather than having a mixed mess of staff that we have to fire and then hire from available staff during free agency?
Here is my idea for arena operations, not everyone will agree but I think it would add to the game.
As GM you negotiate with the mayor for arena perks and shared costs of repairs.
The owner gives you a budget for operations and you place it where needed without max caps.
When profits are high you get budget increases, when they are bad you get decreases.
Building relationships with coaches and players to keep contract demands lower.
Bonuses and advertising incentives for goals reached in a season for players and coaches. These could help retain staff and players. Example would be player contract offer of 5 million a year with 500k in Bonuses for reaching goals and 350k in sponsorships to give the player a total of 5.850 million possible for season.
Option to rebuild a stadium negotiated with the mayor vs relocation of team.
Negotiate with mayor and advertisers to reduce costs of arena upgrades. Their input would tie into the teams ratings and success. Examples would be make the playoffs they cover 20% of upgrades, win the cup they cover 40% of upgrades.
Those are some of my thoughts for budgets and contracts.
