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Also take note that he got suspended for carrying on the aggression in the Slobo thread and the minute the suspension ended he went back to it and continued. Remember that he had a significant lead in the voting the entire time; it wasn't like he wasn't going to get that award. I'm not going to pretend that there weren't some people who were obviously baiting/trolling him, but the whole thing was a headache and we're better off without that kind of hostility around here.

You'd have to rebalance the fantasy scoring system a bit too to make it more balanced over each position.

I was fairly new here around the time he got this ban. The way he ranted and complained about every single thing and attacked people nearly made me quit the league entirely. He's had multiple permanent bans. That should be enough to show that he is not a benefit to have around.

231 Moscow Menace 232 Riga Reign 233 Calgary Wranglers 234 Toronto Legion

Toronto 3-2

The trades seem to be working nicely so far. He doesn't know the meaning of the word rebuild, but as long as you can bring in talented players midcareer you don't need to grow your own talent. I'm honestly not sure. We've got a pretty solid roster already. Another Center with good Faceoff ability could be nice, or an upgrade at 4th D-man are really the only things I could see. I touched on it earlier, but drafting a young guy, even if they become a stud, still take 2-3 seasons before they can start making an impact, and just because you draft them doesn't mean they'll stick with you come free agency. It'd be one thing if he was trading for 1-2 season rental players, but getting established starters entering their prime (like Arroyo or Peace) is pretty much like accelerating your rookie to a highly productive level instantly. If Toronto wins a cup in the next four seasons, then they win the trade. That doesn't necessarily mean Davos doesn't win as well, it really depends on how loaded the S69 draft is and how who they convert that pick into. I just now realized that is likely the draft my recreate will be in so there's going to be at least one solid player in it. :v I think I'm getting another Victory Cup this season. Championship or bust!

And extra post for something to link for the VHL birthday doubles week.

2nd use for week ending Aug. 4.

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Same but at least the backup G got one.

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Over 1,100 words, to be used for weeks ending July 28th and TBD.

Everyone always talks about the big name players and stars on each team, but few people take the time to appreciate the role players. They aren't the ones that make the fans go wild nor the ones that will be making regular all star appearances, but each one of them are essential to their team's success. Today we will be analyzing one such player on each team this season. The criteria for this spot is averaging under 20 minutes per game as a skater or a goalie that has made less than 1/3 of their team's starts, and we should see a good mix of seasoned vets making useful contributions and young players beginning their blossoming. Let's get started! Calgary Wranglers: Oleksiy Revchenko @AndrewWarren13 The Wranglers have a lot of young players in developing roles (Tyler Barabash Jr., Cody Smith, John Frostbeard), but it's the veteran Revchenko who has been a key player in Calgary's game plan. He is second on the team in points per 20 minutes, and one of just two players shooting over 10% on the season. He also has held his own in faceoffs, winning more than he loses. Many tout him as the team's best passer, and he has done nothing to disprove that. Centers like Revchenko who can hold the middle on your 2nd line are the kind of guys who can turn a playoff contender into a championship contender. New York Americans: ACL TEAR @Quik The Americans are sitting at the bottom of the standings, but their young core gives them a future to look forward to. The shine of the group has been their resident bruiser ACL TEAR. TEAR is the only player in the league to record over 100 hits while playing less than 20 minutes a game. He's gotten into 3 fights this season, winning 2 of them and tying the other. He hasn't quite figured out the whole "offense" thing yet, but if you need someone to knock the opponent on their ass, he's your man. Seattle Bears: Thomas Kennedy @Walter Fizz The Bears are another team that's in rebuild mode, but they have some promising young talent as well. One of the most interesting pieces is Thomas Kennedy. He was the 78th overall pick in the S66 draft, but he has been steadily working hard in practice every week, and the results are starting to show on the ice. Despite playing just under 12 minutes a game, he is 2nd on Seattle in points per 20 minutes, and is one of just 3 regulars on the team that does not have a negative plus/minus. Kennedy is proof that late round draft picks can pay off, and it will be exciting to see when Seattle let's him loose full time. Toronto Legion: Gucci Garrop @JG10 The Legion are one of the oldest teams in the league, and they keep a tighter group of core players than many other teams are nowadays. Still, they have managed to get some solid contributions from journeyman veteran Gucci Garrop. Despite playing less than 15 minutes a game, he has already accumulated 11 power play points on the season. He brings a good mix of offense and physical presence while on the ice, and his contributions have helped keep Toronto in games whenever their core players need a break. Vancouver Wolves: Greg Eagles @Greg_Di The Wolves made an off-season trade to bring in Ismond Kingfisher to man the goal this season, but it's the youngster Greg Eagles who has arguably been more impressive overall. While the team is only 1-2 in his 3 starts, Eagles has a 2.78 goals allowed against compared to Kingfisher's 2.85, and he has a save percentage of 0.924 against Kingfisher's 0.904. Granted, small sample sizes mean this level of production probably wouldn't last over a full season, but these few glimpses show that Vancouver will have a talented player manning the pipes in their future. HC Davos Dynamo: Konstantin Mulligan @Pandar The Dynamo are in competition for a playoff spot in the European Conference, and they have gotten strong minutes from the versatile Konstantin Mulligan across their defense. Mulligan has provided a solid source of both hits and shots blocked while on the ice, and he actually leads the whole team with a +9. He played a vital role in Vancouver's playoff run last season, and he'll be looking to lead the Dynamo to playoff competition this season as well. Helsinki Titans: Jordan Tonn @MexicanCow123 The reigning VHL Champions are atop the European Conference once again, with 11 players all averaging over 20 minutes a game. Technically, Jordan Tonn doesn't fit my criteria here since he's just over 20 minutes a game, but all the other options are either bots, retiring, or the backup goalie who is still developing. The rookie has had a bit of a rough go this season all things considered, but he has flashed some high level talent on his passes, and he is holding his own on faceoffs as well. He's a work in progress, but look for his role to expand in the next couple of seasons. Malmo Nighthawks: Blake Gaudette @Gaudette The most recent expansion team, the Nighthawks have a lot of young talent getting a lot of playing time. One of the more impressive of their youngsters this season has been Blake Gaudette. Gaudette leads the team with a very impressive 0.92 points per 20 minutes, thanks in part to a team leading 18 assists. He is also 2nd on the team with 10 goals, and is one of the few players with a positive plus/minus, leading the team with a +3. Wins have been tough to come by for Malmo, but their win chances have been maximized while Gaudette is on the ice. Moscow Menace: Jorgon Weyed @Joubo The other expansion team, the Menace are actually just one point behind Helsinki in the standings. Much of their success has come from a league leading 117 goals scored. Moscow has one of the deepest rotations in the league, and both Jorgon Weyed and Mark Gebauer have played a big part by each contributing over 20 points on the season despite playing less than 20 minutes a game. Weyed gets the edge here thanks to his all around game. His veteran presence and leadership has been a huge boon for the young players on the team. Riga Reign: Mikko Aaltonen @GRZ The Reign are in the heat of the playoff hunt this season, and they have gotten solid contributions from their young players. Mikko Aaltonen has been quite impressive, leading the team in points per 20 minutes. He's gotten 20 points on the season, mostly due to power plays where he leads the team with an impressive 14 power play points. Aaltonen currently resides on Riga's third line, but if he keeps up this level of production, expect him to crack into the second line in the near future.

Calgary 7-4

141 Moscow Menace 142 Toronto Legion 143 Calgary Wranglers 145 Helsinki Titans

Green Hoping for one more Cup! Will likely go back home to Puerto Rico. The end of S65 where I won a cup and many awards was amazing, but I always hold a soft spot for scoring the cup winning goal in S62 for my first Cup win. I would say don't neglect Puck Handling and Defense, even if you're a forward. Everyone wants to be a great scorer at the pros but if you don't have the intangible skills in the other parts of your game, your scoring numbers won't be as impactful. He retired this past season, so this last one for me will be the only time I don't get to play with him, but Evan Lawson has been there since day 1 for me at the VHL level and he's been a great mentor and teammate my entire career.

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Let's do one for each team: Legion F - Argus Kil'Jaeden Menace F - Dennis The Nighthawks F - Tobias Andalite Dyanmo F - Albert Elis Reign G - Chunky Charlie Hudson Titans D - Julius Campbell Bears D - Bill Swerski Americans F - George Washington Wranglers D - Jeans Wolves F - Marshmello

Dil what have I told you about respecting your elders?

Good old fashioned street brawl.

Malmo came out tough, but I keep some ? under the bench for times like these.

Malmo 4-2

56 Helsinki Titans 57 Toronto Legion 58 Malmo Nighthawks 59 New York Americans

I should have taken Funk for fantasy.