Zero

Hahahaha YESSSSSS

The guy whos player name was Cody Banks(Wranglers S1) messaged me on this dumb ass wrestling RP game I played when I was 15 to join a baseball sim league. I found the VHL in the affiliates section of that league and joined just after the initial draft.

Hello Comrades.
 
Together we will bring glory to Moscow and Soviet Russia

This was 8 fucking years ago. Probably one of Robbie or Sandro or Manship's stupid sim leagues.

Hello Comrades.
 
Together we will bring glory to Moscow and Soviet Russia

Moscow with the draft steal

It's Not About How You Start...
 
As the VHL gets set to undertake its 45th Entry Draft in league history, a plethora of young players are hoping to see their name picked in order to continue painting the picture of their hockey career. Of course, every player in this draft class dreams about going first overall, and scouts, media figures, and fans alike are still debating about who the Helsinki Titans will select with that fateful first pick. However, the draft only represents a beginning to a player's career, and while being drafted early looks and feels good, it is meaningless unless the player makes something of it. Also, being passed over a few times is far from a death sentence, as we have seen many times throughout VHL history.
 
There's no doubt, though: everyone wants to be #1. Hockey players are a competitive breed, and being selected before all of your peers is a very shiny pin to hang on your lapel. Furthermore, 16 Hall of Fame players have been drafted first overall, which is, unsurprisingly, more than any other draft position. From Christian Stolzschweiger in Season 2 all the way up to Ethan Osbourne in Season 30 - and I'm sure other, more recent first overall picks will soon be added to the list - we know that being #1 certain sets you on the right path.
 

 
That said, the saying is "the bigger they are, the harder they fall." That #1 spot brings a lot of praise and accolades, but with it come expectations and pressure. While most #1 overall picks have delivered, those that falter cannot avoid the dreaded "bust" tag. While the discussion on what makes a player a "bust" is ongoing and, ultimately, subjective, for some who expect a #1 overall pick to be a franchise saviour or a generational talent, even an above-average career is not good enough.
 
And of course, being drafted #1 - or even in the first round - is not the only method to VHL success. In the Hall of Fame, a total of 11 players were drafted outside of the first round, and 3 weren't even drafted in the 2nd round. While Alex McNeil is a product of the initial dispersal draft, you also have Jardy Bunclewirth at 18th overall in Season 16, as well as Alex Gegeny at 22nd overall in Season 5. What did all of those players have in common? Work ethic. To them, it didn't matter where they were drafted, because they put in the hours  throughout their careers to ensure that they made the most of their time in the VHL.
 

 
Of course, being a Hall of Famer isn't necessary for having had a successful VHL career, but for all those players with stars in their eyes for the Season 45 Entry Draft, the Season 46 Entry Draft, and beyond, they should keep this in mind. If you put in the work, stick around, and get a little bit lucky out on the ice, then it's not about how you start - it's about how you finish.

Who are you

As a VHL GM, I will most certainly not be drafting you

Though he is only the team's 4th line centre (and their designated extra attacker), Bitch Higgins definitely believes that he is central to his Super Cup team's success. "Quite honestly, Cowboy's most savvy move was picking me up at the end of the draft while the other five false kings passed over me," said Higgins in a recent interview.
 
It's simple: when Higgins wins face-offs, his team wins games. In game 1 against Team Streetlight, Higgins lost the 1 face-off he took, but in the following game against Team Dollar, he won his 1 face-off, and his team then won the game in a shootout: something directly correlated to Bitch Higgins' play.
 
"I win face-offs, the team wins games. It's not a coincidence, bro," protests Higgins when numerous reporters suggest that he has absolutely no impact on his team's victories. It got so bad that at one point, Higgins put his hands to his ears and started screaming that he couldn't hear the reporters because he had two Super Cup rings plugging his ears - which is wrong in several ways.
 
Even in the later games, where Higgins has seen more of the circle, his success is directly correlated with his team's success. "Look, I play 4 minutes a game. Let me have this," he says as he leaves the room, likely to go practice his face-offs or the piano or something.

I rigged it

Though he is only the team's 4th line centre (and their designated extra attacker), Bitch Higgins definitely believes that he is central to his Super Cup team's success. "Quite honestly, Cowboy's most savvy move was picking me up at the end of the draft while the other five false kings passed over me," said Higgins in a recent interview.
 
It's simple: when Higgins wins face-offs, his team wins games. In game 1 against Team Streetlight, Higgins lost the 1 face-off he took, but in the following game against Team Dollar, he won his 1 face-off, and his team then won the game in a shootout: something directly correlated to Bitch Higgins' play.
 
"I win face-offs, the team wins games. It's not a coincidence, bro," protests Higgins when numerous reporters suggest that he has absolutely no impact on his team's victories. It got so bad that at one point, Higgins put his hands to his ears and started screaming that he couldn't hear the reporters because he had two Super Cup rings plugging his ears - which is wrong in several ways.
 
Even in the later games, where Higgins has seen more of the circle, his success is directly correlated with his team's success. "Look, I play 4 minutes a game. Let me have this," he says as he leaves the room, likely to go practice his face-offs or the piano or something.

Ah yes...maybe even a...20 in 20 :|

lol I posted this in the wrong thread.
 
Still come at me

As a VHL GM, I will most certainly not be drafting you

lol I posted this in the wrong thread.
 
Still come at me

Great stream. Fun times were had.

Honestly, as long as its done by the end of the PT week it was posted in (unless its posted on like Sunday night), then I think it's a reasonable amount of time.

I posted it Monday. It got graded last night though so its cool.

Write about the extensive salt around the league

And I'm not being salty or nothing, just saying it might be more fruitful for me to do some more MEDIA SPOTS.
 
Again, I'm still taking my time on figuring out recent/current VHL happenings.
 
So if anyone wants to pitch some media spot ideas to me, I'm open to them. I'll literally write about anything VHL-related. I have a few ideas of my own already, but I figure this might be more fun.

Yeah, Chris definitely deserves top 10 GM. Like you said, you wouldn't know because he's newer, but once you're settled in I'm confident you'll think the same. In other news, great to have you back!
 
Prague has been a big thing with me as well. If I'm ever using a "hypothetical team" in media or just comments, I go Prague Tempest
 
Next time I'm on Xbox I'll add you. Definitely for borderlands, and I'll probably talk myself into getting the most recent Fifa although right now I'm a few years back on it

I happen to love The Griswolds, so thats a nice coincidence
 
And yeah, I understand re: monetary awards. I figure its a bit of a necessary "evil". If I'm sticking around, I might contribute some money myself.
 
Oh, and it's organ JULEP, with an e. Make sure you get the right stuff.

- Yea what are you doing with your life?!? Thank you for returning to us
- Streaming is the way to go thanks!
- No VHLM Team matters except Yukon!
- Samurai Toad? hahaha
- Unprofessional cough!
- The rewards for donations - that's had a bit of discussion but ultimately in order to keep this site going - we need to rely on the donations ... so it's been established that  it's a small price to pay for the survival of the league. 
- I loved your 20 in 20 series <3
- Chicago - amazing pick - and Prague? Hahah - those are the 2 teams I have suggested in the past! London would be a nice pick to - since all my players have come from England 
- Incoming name change - well whatever keeps you here
- Podcasts 4 LIFE
- Zero's BACK BABY!
- Orange Julip? I will try!
- I love leg day! It is leg day for me. I'm off to the gym after I listen to this!! YAY
 
NIce Poddy. Keep  it up!<----
 
great outro song btw..