Wilson

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

@Wilson

Sometimes I forget when I've eaten beets and that puts a scare into you the next day until you remember. 

Sometimes I forget when I've eaten beets and that puts a scare into you the next day until you remember. 

Don't worry guys, the redness of my poop was from the borscht!

Hey fellas
 
Glad to be aboard. Been travelling all day. Will probably be tomorrow before I get going but gonna get some TPE flowing hopefully. 

Nothing better than a day of travelling....

Heck yes.
 
@Smarch @Higgins

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

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

Saskatoon offers @Wilson a max $2,000,000 contract and my unconditional love!

@Streetlite @TheLastOlympian07 @Smarch @BMax @hedgehog337 @The Bread Man
 
@Wilson In this thread VHLM GMs will offer you money to join them for the season. You must wait a minimum of 12 hours from this post until you can accept one of the offers. My professional opinion is that you should sign with my team.
 
The Ottawa Lynx offer Turakov the maximum $2,000,000 to join us for the few games in the season and playoffs!
 
We might be underdogs, but we'll maybe probably still win because everyone else is terrible.

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! 
 
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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! 
 
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Hey guys!
 
I recently graduated and have a bunch of time on my hands. Figured I'd stop being a lame ass and come back to VHL!
 
Help me out, I'm completely lost now haha.

Good job
 
I made you a sig, if you want it until someone makes you a good one
 

Overview: 5/5 - Great write-up and it was a joy to read. I look forward to your career in the VHL.
 
Grammar: 3/3 - Not much to note here, which is great for 1000 words.
 
"had comes to an end." - had come to an end
"winning back to back league title" - back to back league titles
"where he was played his hockey" - where he has played his hockey
 
Presentation: 1/1 - Everything that was asked for is there.
 
Over 1000 Words? 1/1
 
Overall: 10/10

Brampton claims Salomon

Overview: 2/2 - Great rookie profile. For a player starting out you are looking great.
 
Pros & Cons: 3/3 - Meets all the requirements and they are all solid. Good work.
 
Grammar: 2/2 - Nothing much to be seen here, which is awesome for somebody just starting out.
 
"He skate as fast as the wind" - he SKATES as fast as the wind. Missing an 'S'.
"doesn’t’" - there's an extra apostrophe there.
 
Presentation: 1/1 - You give everything that is asked.
 
Overall: 8/8

RW – Casper Salomon #9
Born: Kessel, Netherlands
Height: 6’3’’
Weight: 190 lbs
 
Casper Salomon is a young free agent looking to be picked up by a team in the VHLM. Having grown up in the Netherlands, hockey was not naturally his first sport. Instead, Casper grew up splitting his time between hockey and soccer. The major difference between his play in the two sports is that he was a large menacing fullback in soccer whereas he uses his strength and size to help out on the offensive end in hockey. Coming in as a virtual unknown, Salomon is looking to make a good first impression on the teams in the VHLM to land himself a spot on a roster.
 
Salomon lived in the Netherlands until he was just 12 years old. Once his special talent for hockey was realized they soon moved the child to Sweden to help hone his game. Casper played in the top tier league in Malmo until he was 15 where he then moved to Helsinki, Finland on a full hockey scholarship to the Helsinki Prepatory Academy. In a total of 52 games in his Grades 10 and 11 years, Salomon scored 72 goals and 49 assists to the league in scoring both seasons while also leading Helsinki Academy to National titles in back to back years. Although, Salomon comes in as an unknown quantity, his stats from his past speak for themselves.
 

 
PROS:
 
Size:
Coming in as a 17 year old who stands at 6’3’’ and 190 pounds Salomon certainly isn’t a player who is going to get pushed around. He knows how to protect the puck and he knows how to retrieve it. Both of which he does very well with his size. Once Salomon gets caught up to the skill of the VHL game he will have no problem throwing his weight around and making an immediate impact due to his large physical build.
 
Scoring Ability:
Casper is a natural scorer. He’s proven it at every level of the game he has played. He broke the Finnish Prep league scoring totals and only played two of a possible three seasons. On top of that he holds the record for most goals scored in a single season in the Dutch Minor Hockey League, with 267 goals as a 12 year old. The level of competition will rise for Salomon and although that may slow down his scoring pace, it won’t be able to stop it.
 
Speed:
This is Salomon’s hidden talent. When people look at him on the ice, standing so high and weighing in at a sizable portion, they don’t expect him to be able to move as well as he can. Speed kills. Growing up on the soccer pitch and ice rink has had Casper moving his legs for his whole life. He skate as fast as the wind and he can do it all day long.
 
CONS:
 
Defense:
Although Salomon grew up playing soccer as a fullback, his offensive tendencies seem to be erasing his defensive past. This will be the weakest point of his game that he will need to spend time on if he intends to be a top player in the VHL. Goals are great, but defense wins championships and if he can receive the proper training and coaching to round out his game, Casper will be a force to be reckoned with at the professional level.
 
Passing:
The offensive end of the ice is where Salomon makes his mark. However, he has been cited as being selfish on a number of different occasions. Perhaps playing in a league where he was far the superior of his teammates and competition made him this way or is this just the way he is? We’ve seen Casper show flashes of excellence as a playmaker when he opts to, it’s just that this doesn’t’ happen too often. Perhaps given the chance to play along side better quality teammates will change his attitude but this may be something GMs will be wary of when looking at Salomon.
 
Discipline:
Always being the best player in the league may have had a bit of a negative effect on Casper Salomon. He has been referred to as being a “spoiled” player. Always being catered to by coaches, players and even the league management from time to time has given him a sense of entitlement. When things don’t go his way he has been known to lose his cool and make bad decisions putting his team behind a man and even getting himself kicked out of games and suspended for further contests. A solid coach and positive environment around Salomon may be necessary to keep his emotions caged.

Casper Salomon: Worth the Risk?
An Exclusive Interview with Jack Armsworthy
 
Jack Armsworthy:
Hello, folks. It’s your favorite hockey coach turned analyst here. This week I have a special treat for you. Today we have joining us a young star from the hockey hotbed of the Netherlands.
 
Casper Salomon has taken an interesting route before finding himself on the doorstep to the VHL. Let’s get to know him!
 
Casper, it’s great to have you here and we thank you. Can you outline for us your previous playing experience and how it may help you in the more competitive VHLM and VHL?
 
Casper Salomon:
Hi, Jack. It’s great to be here. Well I’ve played in a couple countries in my 17 years. I grew up playing in the Netherlands but just until I was 12 years old. I didn’t have a lot competition while playing there so there was no real challenge for me, which my father believed, would stunt my growth as a player.
 
After that the whole family picked up and moved to Sweden. We lived in Malmo for the next couple of years and I got to play in the top tier of the minor hockey league there. I still had a lot of success but it was good to be playing with players who were on a similar level as me. Even then though I was experiencing a lot of success and before you know it I was offered a full hockey scholarship from a prep school in Helsinki, Finland.
 
I went to Finland alone when I was 15 and my family moved back to Kessel, where I’m from in the Netherlands. I had a ton of fun playing there and we ended winning back to back national prep league titles which has definitely been my career highlight.
 
I think constantly moving up to newer and more challenging leagues is just part of the progression of being a great player and moving to the VHL is the next step I look forward to taking.
 
Jack Armsworthy:
            Now your stats are certainly impressive, Casper. You’ve broken goal-scoring records in all of the leagues you’ve played in. However, some people have said you may be a bit selfish. How would you answer those critics?
 
Casper Salomon:
            Well I mean to win games you have to score goals, that’s the way I look at it. If I’m on the ice and I think I’m the best option to score the goal, then I’m going to do that. If not, I’ll pass it. I think I’m a special player and to be honest I think I’m the best option to score the goal. So you can call it selfish but in my eyes I’m just doing what needs to be done to win games and championships. If you look at my past I’ve done a pretty good job of winning so.
 
Jack Armsworthy:
            Hey fair enough, kids. I’m a big fan of the offensive game. I’ve seen some of your tape and you seem to play a high temp, high-energy type of game. How did you become this type of player?
 
Casper Salomon:
            I’ve grown up as an athlete my whole life. My father played professional soccer back home so I’ve always grown up very competitive. I’ll do whatever it takes to win and sometimes that requires getting physical. That’s why I ended gravitating towards hockey over football. If you get physical in football, you get red carded, if you get physical in hockey, everyone cheers for you.
 
            I like to get the boys going and if I can do that with a goal, great but if I have to do it by laying the body on someone, then I’ll do that too.
 
 
Jack Armsworthy:
            There’s a line you must walk though, don’t you agree? In the past two years in the Finnish prep school league you were suspended twice for a total of six games. Can you hold your emotions in or is this going to keep haunting you?
 
Casper Salomon:
            Yeah I’ve apologized for those incidents. I’m not really trying to reflect on those right now. It’s about moving forward and becoming a better person and hockey player. In the heat of the moment things happen but that was the past. I’m a more mature person now and I think that reflects in my play since then. I definitely do my best to control my emotions but I think as anyone who plays the game can tell you, it’s hard to always do that but I promise to make a conscious effort.
 
Jack Armsworthy:
            Well, Casper it’s been a pleasure getting to know you more as a person and as a player. I wish you a long successful career and we’re all looking forward to seeing who snatches you up off the waiver wire. I’m sure it won’t take long!
 
Casper Salomon:
            Thank you very much. It’s been a pleasure. I hope to be back soon talking about some of my VHLM successes!
 

Content: 2/2- Not a fan of interviews, but great job. Well over the word count. 
 
Grammar: 2/2-  just one I saw.
 
Appearance: 1/1-  Title, Colored text, and a picture.
 
Overall: 6/6

RW – Casper Salomon #9
Born: Kessel, Netherlands
Height: 6’3’’
Weight: 190 lbs
 
Casper Salomon is a young free agent looking to be picked up by a team in the VHLM. Having grown up in the Netherlands, hockey was not naturally his first sport. Instead, Casper grew up splitting his time between hockey and soccer. The major difference between his play in the two sports is that he was a large menacing fullback in soccer whereas he uses his strength and size to help out on the offensive end in hockey. Coming in as a virtual unknown, Salomon is looking to make a good first impression on the teams in the VHLM to land himself a spot on a roster.
 
Salomon lived in the Netherlands until he was just 12 years old. Once his special talent for hockey was realized they soon moved the child to Sweden to help hone his game. Casper played in the top tier league in Malmo until he was 15 where he then moved to Helsinki, Finland on a full hockey scholarship to the Helsinki Prepatory Academy. In a total of 52 games in his Grades 10 and 11 years, Salomon scored 72 goals and 49 assists to the league in scoring both seasons while also leading Helsinki Academy to National titles in back to back years. Although, Salomon comes in as an unknown quantity, his stats from his past speak for themselves.
 

 
PROS:
 
Size:
Coming in as a 17 year old who stands at 6’3’’ and 190 pounds Salomon certainly isn’t a player who is going to get pushed around. He knows how to protect the puck and he knows how to retrieve it. Both of which he does very well with his size. Once Salomon gets caught up to the skill of the VHL game he will have no problem throwing his weight around and making an immediate impact due to his large physical build.
 
Scoring Ability:
Casper is a natural scorer. He’s proven it at every level of the game he has played. He broke the Finnish Prep league scoring totals and only played two of a possible three seasons. On top of that he holds the record for most goals scored in a single season in the Dutch Minor Hockey League, with 267 goals as a 12 year old. The level of competition will rise for Salomon and although that may slow down his scoring pace, it won’t be able to stop it.
 
Speed:
This is Salomon’s hidden talent. When people look at him on the ice, standing so high and weighing in at a sizable portion, they don’t expect him to be able to move as well as he can. Speed kills. Growing up on the soccer pitch and ice rink has had Casper moving his legs for his whole life. He skate as fast as the wind and he can do it all day long.
 
CONS:
 
Defense:
Although Salomon grew up playing soccer as a fullback, his offensive tendencies seem to be erasing his defensive past. This will be the weakest point of his game that he will need to spend time on if he intends to be a top player in the VHL. Goals are great, but defense wins championships and if he can receive the proper training and coaching to round out his game, Casper will be a force to be reckoned with at the professional level.
 
Passing:
The offensive end of the ice is where Salomon makes his mark. However, he has been cited as being selfish on a number of different occasions. Perhaps playing in a league where he was far the superior of his teammates and competition made him this way or is this just the way he is? We’ve seen Casper show flashes of excellence as a playmaker when he opts to, it’s just that this doesn’t’ happen too often. Perhaps given the chance to play along side better quality teammates will change his attitude but this may be something GMs will be wary of when looking at Salomon.
 
Discipline:
Always being the best player in the league may have had a bit of a negative effect on Casper Salomon. He has been referred to as being a “spoiled” player. Always being catered to by coaches, players and even the league management from time to time has given him a sense of entitlement. When things don’t go his way he has been known to lose his cool and make bad decisions putting his team behind a man and even getting himself kicked out of games and suspended for further contests. A solid coach and positive environment around Salomon may be necessary to keep his emotions caged.

Casper Salomon: Worth the Risk?
An Exclusive Interview with Jack Armsworthy
 
Jack Armsworthy:
Hello, folks. It’s your favorite hockey coach turned analyst here. This week I have a special treat for you. Today we have joining us a young star from the hockey hotbed of the Netherlands.
 
Casper Salomon has taken an interesting route before finding himself on the doorstep to the VHL. Let’s get to know him!
 
Casper, it’s great to have you here and we thank you. Can you outline for us your previous playing experience and how it may help you in the more competitive VHLM and VHL?
 
Casper Salomon:
Hi, Jack. It’s great to be here. Well I’ve played in a couple countries in my 17 years. I grew up playing in the Netherlands but just until I was 12 years old. I didn’t have a lot competition while playing there so there was no real challenge for me, which my father believed, would stunt my growth as a player.
 
After that the whole family picked up and moved to Sweden. We lived in Malmo for the next couple of years and I got to play in the top tier of the minor hockey league there. I still had a lot of success but it was good to be playing with players who were on a similar level as me. Even then though I was experiencing a lot of success and before you know it I was offered a full hockey scholarship from a prep school in Helsinki, Finland.
 
I went to Finland alone when I was 15 and my family moved back to Kessel, where I’m from in the Netherlands. I had a ton of fun playing there and we ended winning back to back national prep league titles which has definitely been my career highlight.
 
I think constantly moving up to newer and more challenging leagues is just part of the progression of being a great player and moving to the VHL is the next step I look forward to taking.
 
Jack Armsworthy:
            Now your stats are certainly impressive, Casper. You’ve broken goal-scoring records in all of the leagues you’ve played in. However, some people have said you may be a bit selfish. How would you answer those critics?
 
Casper Salomon:
            Well I mean to win games you have to score goals, that’s the way I look at it. If I’m on the ice and I think I’m the best option to score the goal, then I’m going to do that. If not, I’ll pass it. I think I’m a special player and to be honest I think I’m the best option to score the goal. So you can call it selfish but in my eyes I’m just doing what needs to be done to win games and championships. If you look at my past I’ve done a pretty good job of winning so.
 
Jack Armsworthy:
            Hey fair enough, kids. I’m a big fan of the offensive game. I’ve seen some of your tape and you seem to play a high temp, high-energy type of game. How did you become this type of player?
 
Casper Salomon:
            I’ve grown up as an athlete my whole life. My father played professional soccer back home so I’ve always grown up very competitive. I’ll do whatever it takes to win and sometimes that requires getting physical. That’s why I ended gravitating towards hockey over football. If you get physical in football, you get red carded, if you get physical in hockey, everyone cheers for you.
 
            I like to get the boys going and if I can do that with a goal, great but if I have to do it by laying the body on someone, then I’ll do that too.
 
 
Jack Armsworthy:
            There’s a line you must walk though, don’t you agree? In the past two years in the Finnish prep school league you were suspended twice for a total of six games. Can you hold your emotions in or is this going to keep haunting you?
 
Casper Salomon:
            Yeah I’ve apologized for those incidents. I’m not really trying to reflect on those right now. It’s about moving forward and becoming a better person and hockey player. In the heat of the moment things happen but that was the past. I’m a more mature person now and I think that reflects in my play since then. I definitely do my best to control my emotions but I think as anyone who plays the game can tell you, it’s hard to always do that but I promise to make a conscious effort.
 
Jack Armsworthy:
            Well, Casper it’s been a pleasure getting to know you more as a person and as a player. I wish you a long successful career and we’re all looking forward to seeing who snatches you up off the waiver wire. I’m sure it won’t take long!
 
Casper Salomon:
            Thank you very much. It’s been a pleasure. I hope to be back soon talking about some of my VHLM successes!