Victor

You can't have a draft thread before the season is over.... there is this: http://www.vhlforum.com/index.php?/topic/8968-s40-draftee-list/ and this: http://www.vhlforum.com/index.php?/topic/393-vhl-team-draft-pick-tracker/

Xabi* Unbelievable how he's so cheap. Yeah he's old but he is still quality. Alonso and di Maria were key to Real last season, they better hope Kroos fits in seamlessly and Khedira/Illaramendi step up.

So, this thread is clearly not entirely about the Prem, so... Kendrick, do you think Leverkusen are a good bet for 2nd place in the Bundesliga? They scored a lot before and Kiessling is crazy consistent and now with that offense-mad Salzburg manager many are tipping them as a fun team to watch (and they scored pretty quick goals, heh?). Like the acquisitions of Calhanoglu, Drmic, and Jedvaj too.

Not quite what I was going for but it's on par with LeGod.

I'd like to think I inspired this with my post about bets. Also, this line: "Unless something happens, the playoff teams will be New York, Calgary, Seattle, Davos, Riga and Vasteras."

I lurk and mock the SHL. I did have a Hall of Famer there. And a S1 player. Always wanted a S1 player.

Too close. Clutch Zamora shifting gears.

Olynick'd (still searching for a good catch word)

Stop betting against my teams sterling.

BTW, further proof Europe is awesome. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jK-NcRmVcw

Bowling's on TV? Why have I not been told?

or SHL. Don't know which is worse.

:baelish:

I think that's likely. S18 was probably #1 anyway.

#rigged

Yeah saw that earlier today. Typical media timing but it explains some things, like van Gaal expecting too much of more basic players (United are crawling with them) since tbf, Klose is a pretty basic poacher, not one for advanced tactics. That said, everyone will pile on him and I've seen some things from early 09-10 Bayern which contrast with how that season ended for them. He should get his players in place eventually a la Mourinho but atm the squad just lacks intelligence and pace.

Yeah, kind of on the fence for Switzerland (as are they really). Whole country seems to be growing into every sport now. If we dip into the VHLM, then Russia leans towards hockey I'd say. Norway's pretty bad at both, but again I think they'll put hockey first (behind skiing I'd guess). And even in Germany hockey is probably #2. Ish. All higher than USA. #RelocateUSA

United's group stage streak is over, here's hoping another one bites the dust.

In terms of VHL team, Latvia, Finland, and I guess Sweden would lean towards hockey. So it's a 3-2 split. Europe as a whole, yeah, it's not even close.

Damn it you're on a roll today.

Davos confirmed underdogs in S44.

If they're losers I don't know what that makes American footballers.

Silly machine, you were supposed to specify the season.