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Player Name: Evgeni Turakov VHL Team: Ottawa Lynx Cash you have: 2,000,000 Purchase Name: The First Generation Cost of Purchase: 500,000 Cash Left: 1,500,000

Didn't even have to ask for it. What a gentleman!

First of many

There was a new signing that occurred mid-season as it was announced earlier this week, young Russian goal scorer Evgeni Turakov has declared himself eligible to join the VHL. Turakov was offered and accepted a contract of $2,000,000 to join Ottawa for the remainder of the season and has since suited up for 2 games, having a minimal impact but registering 3 hits and a rating of +1. Although his potential may not be realized during his time in Ottawa, Turakov is expected to be a high level goal scorer. Coming by way of Russia, Evgeni spent the last 2 seasons in the JHL suiting up for MHC Spartak, Turakov netted 12 goals in 32 games in his first year before showing more promise and netting 35 goals in 40 games the following season. Evgeni Turakov has very strong hockey bloodlines and was somewhat of a surprise to his family that he decided to join the VHL in spite of the fact that his older brother, Dimitri, is the All-Time leading scorer in the Premier Hockey League. Evgeni would’ve been eligible to join this year’s draft class in the PHL and would have been one of the most highly touted prospects. However, a chance to potentially be drafted into a European franchise drew his interest and was one of the deciding factors in Turakov’s decision. His current landing spot in Canada has the young sniper excited however. We spoke to him briefly before he made his flight to Canada with the use of a translator. “I have never been outside of Russia so this a good chance to see how I like it. Maybe I don’t like it or maybe I will. We shall see but I just want to play hockey. Ottawa gives me that chance. Very happy to get there.” Turakov’s skillset revolves around his foot speed and agility being used to allow himself to generated scoring chances which is where his real ability shines which is putting the puck in the net. Dimitri Turakov has scored over 500 goals (regular season and playoffs combined) in his time in the PHL and his younger brother looks to step out of his shadow and make a legacy for himself here in the VHL. “It would be difficult to go into the PHL and not feel the pressure because of what he was able to accomplish. I want to be my own player so I decided to take a different route to allow myself to do that. I might not be in Ottawa for long but I want to make an impact. I’ll go to whatever team wants me but I just want to show people what I’m capable of.”

Good lord someone help Brampton

No points still, at least I was on for a goal for though

First game. Not a good one for the boys.

Been 12 hours. Im going go accept the offer from @JardyB10 and the Ottawa Lynx

Blades Watchmen Royals

4-1 Oslo

4-2 Dynamo

How creepy was this title?

A Boy in the Shadows: Where has Solomon been? As we all knew when he joined the league, Casper Solomon has always had trouble throughout his life with committing. The tragic passing of his father whom he was very close with throughout his whole life almost ended his career altogether. After coming into the league with Brampton briefly last season and contributing when he could, Solomon has now found himself on the Riga Reign but is currently playing for the Bern Royals of the VHLM. He has been simply going through the motions in Bern so far but lately he seems to have a different look in his eyes. I was able to catch up with Solomon for a bite of food after practice one day to see what had been the issue and where his head is at now. Here are some excerpts from that chat: Bengt Nylund Casper Solomon BN: Well Casper, it’s no secret that Bern was quite pleased to be able to land you this past draft. However you haven’t quite been yourself. Talk about the way you’ve been playing so far this season. CS: I think my natural ability has been able to carry me a decent way this season. Through the 12 games so far I’ve been able to contribute a bit but just not at the level that I know I should be able to. BN: Yes. Not to sound brash but I don’t think it’s an overstatement or surprise to say that we all expected you to start off better here and have more than just 1 goal and 6 assists. How do you plan on changing this for the rest of the year? CS: Luckily I have had a change of attitude. Over the past while I’ve really been struggling again on dealing with the passing of my father. He was a very important man to me but it’s time to really put my dream in my sights because I know it’s obviously what he would want from me. I’ve been working harder in the gym and on the ice and I’ve been trying to get a long with my team mates a little better. I’ve been very distant from everyone during this period and really have only talked to my friend , Maxim Doskov, who lives in Russia so really I’ve been a bit of a loner. I’m going to put my ass on the line and earn everything and try and help Bern win a championship. We all want to be winners and I always have been able to win in every league I’ve been in. I don’t plan on stopping now and I’d like to help Bern with and not simply have them winning games in spite of my efforts. BN: Well sure. It’s been great to hear from you and we hope you don’t stay a stranger like you had been. It would be great to have you back and we hope to see the hard work you’ve been putting in pay off on the ice! 496 words

222 Watchmen: 1 vs Rush: 4