Kendrick

If you were a dog, and this complaint was a tree, you'd be barking up the wrong one.

Alex, you got this man!

moi

Thanks @FrostBeard for managing Malmo. Calgary I am back where I won my first ever VHL Title so many moons ago!

this guy

It's me, it's me it's DDT!

Wooo

I mean its a quality name I would say. Wish you luck sir!

Another Dawson, is that you brother?

Could Lewis Dawson be on the verge of changing uniforms? Dawson is not under contract after next season, thus the rumours have been flying. Dawson was in discussions with the Malmo front office but those discussions reached a bit of a lull. Some of the issues are that many of Dawson's best friends were shipped off the squad this off-season and it has created a bit of uncertainty. Relying on young unproven talent can backfire (it can also work out), but it does naturally give some anxiety to veterans on each roster. Dawson is a veteran who is five seasons into his career and has yet to walk away with any major trophy or award. Dawson is gunning for hardware but given his age, that window is slipping a bit. Lewis has had talks to management over what his ideal situation is and what he expects to see in the future. A three-time 30 goal scorer is hard to come by and Dawson could provide another team a chance at more production. Dawson was apparently upset with the lack of line chemistry and seeing others players on his team get paired with more suitable players hurt his chances at success.

This one isn't to a specific person but it's an ODE to all those members who came up with original names for their players. Gone (hopefully) are the days where Mike Boss comes on and only creates characters named Mike Boss. I mean at least @Tagger switches letters around. I always laughed at the people without a creative bone in their body to come up with a new name. It's sort of a role playing game when you create a new player for the simulation, but some just choose the same player. If you can think of any post them below, but there have been a lot of repeats. Years ago a lot of simulation leagues had Greg Clegane or any form of Lannister. I know for awhile there was a member that came on every 1-2 years of being inactive and would name a player the same thing. Now you may be asking, why does it matter? The reason I bring it up is because in an ever changing league and every changing statistics history; it seems rather strange you'd want to blend in with the same name. Be original, be unique and name players after new people or combination of names from different parts of popular culture.

@Crstats23

I was hoping that Jorgenson would get some love

Oh yeah I'm still kicking. We knew you as the DDOS guy and someone who thought his player was the ultimate sim legend (he wasn't) but time heals some things and we aren't upset at all!

Easy youngster, some of us veterans will make you hold our jocks next season

Ironically I know a guy named Trent Gibson

Good job Malmo boys! Thanks for a great series Riga

I have too many friends on Riga to let them win easily

@STZ was Unassisted

Years after Lewis Dawson's career has finished, he probably will look back on this time and think "These were the prime years of my career". However, it isn't years after his career and he is currently in the prime years of it. Being a veteran member of the Malmo Nighthawks has its perks. Lewis currently gets to share a locker room with an all-star calibre cast. The lockerroom is full of veterans, sophomores and rookies. Dawson has eclipsed the 300 point plateau in only his fourth season in the Victory Hockey League. Being a veteran is quite the badge of honour in a league like ours. You get to help the youngsters succeed at every turn and also pave your own path through a competitive league. In Malmo we are graced with a General Manager who looks after us and looks to actively see us improve and gain every advantage we can. Bringing in players that fit our lineup and help our chemistry is one of the added bonuses to having a competent General Manager. With many player agents who have been there before, behind our players; we have a distinct advantage. The one thing Dawson feels is his responsibly is to ensure his teammates and himself all stick to their diets and sleeping patterns. Having a few successful personal season is one thing, but Dawson feels if this team is to win a championship it will come by sticking to our schedules and patterns. Basing your success on personal achievements is rather shallow and selfish. Dawson has relied on focusing on the team aspect. A personal trophy is earned by him and his teammates, not just himself. However, a team trophy is earned by the entire organization and their ability to bring out the best one each other. Dawson feels as a veteran one of the biggest things you can offer a younger player is experience and what to do in different situations. Experience is gained by time and situations, not by being gifted it by god given talent or by the grace of god. This Malmo team relies on it's veterans and relies their know-how in all situations. Malmo is hoping the veteran like Dawson can provide some stability for their youngsters and eclipse the ultimate goal of lifting a cup above their head. With the league expanding, veteran will become more and more valuable because the talent is spread out around the league. Lewis Dawson takes pride in his achievements and his role of being a veteran.

The only neighbourhood troll we've kept around