Victor

You're welcome.

Than was spelled wrong anyway.

What a traitor.

I'M SO LOVED!

S35 Off-Season Schedule

Note: Dates Subject to Change
Regular season: 4 Super Cup games simmed daily per team. 20 games for each team.

Wednesday, December 18
Brett Slobodzian Trophy Voting Opens
VHL/VHLM Award Ballots sent out

Thursday, December 19
Day 1 of Super Cup
S35 VHL All-Star Game Voting Opens
Experience Points Allocated

Friday, December 20
Day 2 of Super Cup

Saturday, December 21
Day 3 of Super Cup
All Star Voting Closes
S35 VHLM Prospect Game Rosters Announced
S35 VHL All-Star Game Rosters Announced

Sunday, December 22
S36 VHL Entry Draft - 8PM EST
Day 4 of Super Cup
VHL/VHLM Free Agency Discussion Opens

Monday, December 23
SUPER AWESOME PRIZES FROM TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS
Probably Live S35 VHL/VHLM Awards Ceremony
Prediction Points Distributed
Predictions Open
Day 5 of Super Cup
VHL/VHLM Free Agency Offers Opens
Training Camps Open

Tuesday, December 24
Super Cup Playoffs Begin (I don't even know how they'll go and who qualifies)

Wednesday, December 25
CHRISTMAS, BITCH
S35 Hall of Fame Induction

Thursday, December 26
BOXING DAY, BITCH
Depreciation

Friday, December 27
Super Cup Playoffs End?
S35 VHL All-Star Game & S35 VHLM Top Prospects Game

Saturday, December 28
S36 VHLM Dispersal Draft - 8:45PM EST
S36 Pre-Season Day 1

Sunday, December 29
S36 Pre-Season Day 2
S36 Pre-season closes
Final Updates for S36
Training Camps Close
League Clean-up

Monday, December 30
Pre-Season Retirement Starts (earlier recreates will be allowed for the sake of the VHLM draft, assuming that takes place earlier)
Season 36 Begins

Tuesday, December 31
LAST DAY OF 2013

Wednesday, January 1
I'm worried about 2014
2+0+1+4 = 7
and you know how many nipples Hitler would have had if he had 5 more?

Thursday, January 2
With luck, Jardy comes back from New Year's parties and does a triple sim. No promises.

Living life on the edge.
Checking is key to this award and the nuts with it at 99 are retired now.

Hey guys. A big thanks to Victor for helping me to sort some shit out(with the decision) and for being interested in bringing Odin here. I have signed a 2 year deal with a PO for S37 and while I won't be making any promises of a life-long commitment to Davos, I hope to help the Dynamo in whatever way possible while I am here. It was a difficult decision in the end between Helsinki and Davos but some comments helped sway it in Victors favor. I just wanted to say Hi to you guys and if you have any questions or if you don't know me well, just ask...I'm pretty open about most things. Best of luck this season.

Quebec should be banned from signing free agents.

Quebec should be banned from signing free agents.

A Pajodcast less than 2 hours long? Pretty sure that's illegal.

8-1 tbh #realleague #wranglers #mattbentz

Yeah expect hefty bonuses everyone.

168: MVP Rant

We're halfway through the first round of the S35 playoffs as of writing and likely will be at most a day or two from the finals as of posting, so what better time is there to discuss awards? Sterling traditionally voiced his opinion on awards at this time of the season and there is probably no other issue which VHL members debate with such ferocity, especially one award: the Scotty Campbell Trophy awarded to the regular season's most valuable player. This season, like all others, the MVP will be hardest to choose and so without doubt, 500 odd words can be dedicated to it, revealing nothing in the process but hopefully ruffling at least some feathers.

Traditionally, anyone who isn't on a playoff team is written off the ballot regardless of their success, but this is a non-issue in Season 35 anyway since no player on a non-playoff team did anything noteworthy. Out of the playoff teams, if any one player stood out as their team's leader, they're usually runaway winners but that didn't happen this season either. The issue is exacerbated by the fact that all statistical gods are on the same team. Indeed, it's unclear how the Calgary Wranglers are so prolific in stat-padding. They have now produced three straight top scorers and four in the past five seasons, with Volodymyr Rybak, Jarvis Baldwin, Alexander Chershenko, and now Michal Wozniak all getting a piece of the cake. The first three did indeed win the much-coveted award in the end, but arguably never in the same circumstances as Wozniak. Never before did Calgary have the top four league scorers, the top defenceman, and possibly top goalie (more on that in a moment) on the same team at the same time. Admittedly, Wozniak's numbers (and superiority to runner-up Rybak's) are also unprecedented in this era (they were genuinely Scotty Campbell-esque) but given his lacklustre numbers during his Riga days (despite this season he still won't make it to the Hall of Fame), you really have to dig deeper to explain this offensive explosion.

However, “ain't nobody got time for that”, so let's move on to Labatte. He has recently made a case for himself in a Media Spot for the Aidan Shaw Trophy, but the arguments can be transferred to the Campbell. The key point Sterling makes is that Calgary has no depth and terrible defence. Fair enough, but this isn't the first time the Wranglers have pulled that trick off. Last season, an average Satan had comparable stats to Labatte this season playing behind less developed forwards and a Clark Marcellin that wasn't quite as awesome as the one this season. He even faced more shots but delivered a similar record. Furthermore, while the Wranglers did indeed face more shots than other contenders, the difference was less than 90 shots (roughly one more shot faced per game) with everyone but Helsinki (Tukio faced about 3 less shots per game).

Essentially, I don't think I will be voting for Calgary as MVP choice. Writing them off has taken up too much of this article so I won't focus on the other candidates but my current favourites are Kameron Taylor (most clear-cut leader of the top five teams) and everyone's pre-season favourite Remy LeBeau, who would have won last season if he made the playoffs and this season actually got more offensive help and had worse stats which really didn't help his case. Nonetheless, I may feel bad for not voting Wozniak after I (and pretty much everyone) voted Chershenko last season so who knows. However, I do believe Calgary's success this season was much more of an outstanding team effort than anyone's individual contribution.

Also, anyone have any way of communicating with Turner outside of the VHL?

Cologne: (Toast did top prospects + future)

Of the two VHL expansion franchises from Season 31, it's fair to say the Cologne Express have encountered more challenges over their first years in the league. However, through perseverance as a cohesive team unit under the guidance and leadership of former Sam Pollock Memorial Trophy (Top GM) winner Joey Kendrick, the Express have turned things around to slowly but surely climb the VHL standings.

In Season 34, Cologne had a record season with 75 points and their first ever playoff appearance. Despite their quick exit, the Express learned from their experience and have already exceeded that points total this season, securing a second consecutive playoff spot. This time around, the German expansion team have their eyes set on their first series victory, likely to come against the HC Davos Dynamo. It wouldn't just be an achievement for the Express themselves but would also provide potential bragging rights over the Quebec City Meute who you may be surprised to know have yet to win a playoff series themselves and will likely have to wait until round two this season to break the ice.

Leading the way in Cologne has been their first ever acquisition, center Kameron Taylor of the Kendrick player agency. Career marks of 47 goals and 102 points are now a thing of the past as Taylor has exceeded his previous heights before the end of the season and has entered the MVP discussions as the top non-Wrangler scorer. Taylor's leadership on and off the ice has transformed the Express completely and career highs have this year been established by forwards Reggie Dunlop, David Collier (alongside rookie stand-out Davey Jones), defencemen Cody Inko and Gregory Glass, goaltender Evgeni Chekhov, and even two-time cup champion Malcom Spud. Particularly appealing for local and all VHL fans is the fact that most of these names are home-grown, gradually coming through the productive Cologne system since Season 31. This team has quietly moulded itself into a Continental Cup contender on our very eyes with true German efficiency.

Top Prospects:

S34 Boone Cassidy – Winger
Cologne hasn’t had the best of luck when it comes to the Entry Drafts, but their current prospect core is led by S34 pick Boone Cassidy. Boone has spent the most time in terms of practice hours out of Cologne’s prospects and seems to have the best shot at making the big club in the near future. It will take a bit of work though. Cassidy does not hold the passion seen in some other prospects so Cologne will be looking to rekindle that somehow to make the best out of this pick.

S34 Lauris Prikulis – Defender
Lauris Prikulis was another pick in the S34 draft, and is just behind Cassidy in terms of practice hours. Prikulis was once regarded as a top prospect showing plenty of potential, but has seemed to slow down since the beginning of the season. The Express are hoping that like Cassidy, the spark will return to Prikulis and will find his way to Cologne within one or two seasons.

S33 Mikhail Mikhailovich – Winger
Mikhailovich is probably holding the title for oddest name in the VHL, but other than that he is a solid prospect for Cologne. He sits at just above 100 practice hours but has vanished off the map following his draft, not putting in much effort since then. However, with a little work he could be a nice addition to Cologne’s top two offensive lines. Now it’s just a matter of getting the winger back on focus.

Future Outlook:
There have been rumours circulating this season that general manager Joey Kendrick would be stepping away from the team after leading the team since its debut a few seasons back. Without Kendrick at the helm it will be interesting to see who steps forward to take control of Cologne. There are many options out there in the VHL world, but the GM change is certainly going to affect the team. Once the change does come the first matter of business will be building on to the lack of a true future in Colgone.

Players like Kameron Taylor, Reggie Dunlop, and Davey Jones led the team at the moment and will have to continue to set that example as prospects like Jones develop. Building through the draft will have to be a priority as well to change the assumption that Cologne cannot put together a good draft. With some good picks in the draft and possibly some moves, this team could continue to be a threat in the European Conference.

Cup Prediction: S37/S38

Probably. It is a 200 tpe goalie though. Might beat Vasteras.

Haters gonna hate

165
 
This is the End
 
Well my friends, it's been a long, fun journey on the VHL Mag, but my time has come and gone. There are people who can infuse a little more piss and vinegar into this piece. I've been doing it for a long time, I don't even know how long. I think I joined the magazine back around edition 77, but I can't remember now and when that is the case, it's time to let go and try something new. I've done most of the jobs in the league now, but there is something else I'm sure I can do now. I've mentioned a few times that I've never missed a point task on this site in the 6+ years I've been here and because of that, I'm tired of writing. I'm tired of writing this piece every week.
 
It's a lot of fun to give your opinion week in and week out, but it takes a lot to come up with something new every week for you. I've done it so many times now, my schtick has grown old. Now most people simply see me as that arrogant twat that tells them what to do (if they bother to read this, which they don't). On the forums I also get combative with people because I'm an asshole that tells people how it is. There's a new generation here in the league though that haven't really been through everything. They have new ideas, which is great. I think we need more people with fresh ideas around this place.
 
I took over this opinion piece from Robbie Zimmers who did a terrible job. Often times people couldn't even read what he wrote and often times his many rants made little to no sense. There was no one editing his grammar or spelling and it just looked like shit. I'm certainly not as interesting as Robbie because I try to make sense with what I write and I try not to insult people. I do respect the precedent he set with this article though. A lot of people tuned into the magazine to see what his sloppy piece was about, what new low he had sunk to that week. It was funny, it was interesting and it was controversial. He pissed people off and didn't care.
 
A few good conversations have started from some of my articles and even a few changes have been implemented to the league based on what I've written (or ranted about). That is the job of this piece. To question what's going on in the league and how we can improve. This league has made a lot of changes, and positive ones at that, over the years, but we can't stop. We need to recruit more people. Things are too complacent around here right now. We need some fire back into the league Hopefully the person who takes over will be able to provide that. I'll be reading.
 
At this time it would be appropriate to thank all of the folks who have read my articles over the past few years and enjoyed them. I hope I was able to at least make you crack a smile. I've never taken this league seriously, I just keep going because other people get enjoyment out of it. I've never meant to hurt anyone's real life feelings with anything I've ever said. Now that this is over, I can go back to my peaceful existence of non-influence. Sometimes the bleachers are the best place to be. Good luck magazine, you'll be great just like you've always been and thanks for so many years of amazing work and the opportunity to say stupid shit.

Good.
yeah you get 4 doubles weeks in essence

Of course the one site Anderson doesn't join is the one with an Anderson emoticon.

Player Information

Username: Bushito
Full Name: Damon Tyrael
Position: C
Age: 18
Handedness: Left
Recruited By/From:

Player Attributes

Total Points Earned: 774
 
CK = Checking: 70
FG = Fighting: 41
DI = Discipline: 40
SK = Skating: 99
ST = Strength: 80
PH = Puck Handling: 99
FO = Face Offs: 99
PA = Passing: 99
SC = Scoring: 99
DF = Defense: 91
EX = Experience: 66
LD = Leadership: 70

Other
Jersey Number: 51
Height (inches): 76
Weight (lbs.): 225
Birthplace: Canada

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No, didn't want to wait until next week for a reply.

Oh sorry I missed the minus. Sadly it's 1am here now and I've closed the admin CP tab but I'll definitely address your pressing matter in due course.

Oh sorry I missed the minus. Sadly it's 1am here now and I've closed the admin CP tab but I'll definitely address your pressing matter in due course.