leafsman

D-Aurelien Moreau @Bulduray_1

F-Vinny Detroit @Zack

@DMaximus you're on the clock @Hoopydogpick when you can.

1. @Hoopydog F - Duncan Idaho F - Zeedayno Chara F - That Dude D - Asher Reinhart D - Jerome Reinhart G - David Davis 2. @DMaximus F - Sigard Petrenko F - Vasile Lamb F - Henri le Massif D - Hard Markinson D - Poopy Peepants G - Oskar Lindbergh 3. @MMFLEX F - Alex Johnston F - Paul Atreides F - Baby Bob D - Tui Sova D - Erlantz Jokinen G - Xavier Booberry 4. @Bulduray_1 F - Taylor Mourning F - Nils Godlander F - Bogdan Trunov D - Battre Sandstrom D - Tom Eagles G - Papa Emeritus 5. @leafsman (GM) F - Vinny Detroit F - Anze Miklavz F- Nico Pearce D - Aurelien Moreau D - Hulk Hogan 2 G - Tobias Reinhart 6. @Zack F - Saku Kotkakoivu F - Matty Fire F - Reylynn Reinhart D - Rolf Fizzlebeef Jr D - Bo Johansson G - Em Em Flex

I'm in and would love to be a manager again

1) We are sitting 6 points back off a playoff spot with around 20 games to go. What do you think our chances are of getting there? I don't think it's very good, maybe 20% chance but time to fight until the end. 2) Do you think we have been playing to our potential? No, I think we could play a bit better and be closer to that playoff spot but we are 3) What position would you like to strengthen this offseason? Defense we are weak there surprised I'm the top dman on the team. There a big drop off from our top pairing. 4) What Helsinki prospect are you most excited about joining the team? Milan Dvorak as we desperately need d. Groves is the best player at the moment but d is a bigger need so excited to see him join. 5) What is your favorite media franchise? (Book, movie, whatever) The Saxon stories book series or also the last kingdom which is the Netflix show based on the books. Although apparently the author has changed books to last kingdom series now because of the show 6) In your opinion, what is the worst stat in STHS? Penalty minutes, they way it works makes no sense. Just because you hit doesn't mean you should get more hooking and tripping calls.

1) How do you feel about our stsrt to the season thus far? A slightly disappointed at the moment. We are a young growing team and we are just a few points back if where I hope we get to. As long as we stay in the hunt until the end it's a decent season. 2) Do you enjoy Valentine's Day? Have any fun plans? Nope and my wife hates it which is great so no gifts. No plans maybe we'd order dinner but not this year with superbowl leftovers plus at my in-laws while renos to our house, hopefully a free weeks away. 3) What is your favorite VHL memory? Winning my first cup with Seattle with uhtred as my first player didn't win anything. Winning the third in his final season was a close second 4) Would you rather have a 75% faceoff record or lead the league in hits (if you were a center) Lead the league in faceoffs for sure. Leave the hits to wingers and d. 5) What is your favorite icebreaker when meeting someone for the first time? I am pretty shy so don't really have one. 6) What is your ideal real world first line? I will go with current players Ovechkin-Crosby-kucherov. McDavid is a great player but think sid better two way player.

1) I think it's a great move. We have a great group of young players and he can help win some games this year and many more to come. 2) I think we will be fighting all season for that last playoff spot and I feel like we can pull it off. We will get better as the season rolls on. 3) it seems pretty accurate as we will be a developing team that but I still think we can do better. We are sitting near there now. 4) I would like to improve on least seasons production so 20 goals would be nice, have 5 so far so that seems a realistic target plus 50 assists. 5) it's a temporary setback, we have a young team and we are learning to play with each other 6)Yes for sure as there is bread on two sides of the dog. What's not a sandwich is an open faced sandwich.

@Spartan Draft complete

@Acydburn May as well pick now as frostbeard needs a goalie and you don't

G-Xavier Booberry @FrostBeard

D-Jan Hlozek @Banackock

F-Pistil Stamen @FrostBeard

F-Alex Johnston @Banackock

D-Aurelien Moreau @FrostBeard

@FrostBeard pick when you can. F-Brendan Telker @Banackock

1. @Acydburn F - Duncan Idaho F - Saku Kotkakoivu F - Robert Bouchard D - Robin Galante Nilsson D - Tom Eagles G - David Davis 2. @FrostBeard F - Taro Tsujimoto F - Nico Pearce F - Baby Bob D - Battre Sandstrom D - Tui Sova G - Thadius Sales 3. @leafsman (GM) F - Brendan Telker F - Alex Johnston F - Pistil Stamen D- Aurelien Moreau D - Jan Hlozek G - Xavier Booberry 4. @Banackock F - Justin Lose F - Jerome Reinhart F - Taylor Mourning D - Zeedayno Chara D - Nathan Powers G - Em Em Flex 5. @samx F - That Dude F - The Seabasstard F - Brian Moreau D - Hard Markinson D - Joe Madison G - Oskar Lindbergh 6. @zepheter F - Florida Man F - Maximus Decimus Meridius F - Nezuko D - Hulk Hogan 2 D - Biggie Cheese G - Cole Pearce

I'm in and willing to manage again

Alessandro Nano first season in the VHL is coming to a close and it's been a pretty good season for him. The Helsinki Titans have been competitive this season but unfortunately Nano season will not end in a championship as his previous ended in cups with Miami and Vesteras. On a personal level, Nano had a great season as his production with just a game left in the season is coming clos to matching the VHLE last year. Nano has 15 goals and 47 assists for 62 points iin 71 games this season. Nano has 3 more goals this season than last and is 3 points shy of his VHLE total. Considering the jump in the quality of the league it's quite surprising to see Nano pretty much match his VHLE point totals. It's unlikely that he will have a 3 point game in the finale but it's still been a good one for him. Alessandro has also blocked 179 shots to go along with 172 hits. Nano prides himself on his defensive game but as the stats have shown he can contribute at both ends of the ice. Nano leads the titans in shot blocks by 4 so that could change in the final game. Alessandro is second on the team in PIM but he's just 2 back so he could lead the team in that category after the final game. Nano is the titans highest scoring defenseman at the moment with a 2 point lead over salducci. I think I've had a good rookie season and I think we played as well or even exceeded expectations for the team. We have a great young team and I think we have a great future. Although my cup winning streak has come to an end I believe we will be contenders very soon. I am going to work hard to his offseason to become a more well rounded player next season. My goal is to o work on my offensive side of the game while putting some hard work in the gym to get stronger. Now that Alessandro has basically completed his first season in the VHL it's time to see how he fared in comparison to his father Paolo Nano who was also drafted by the titans. Earlier in the season Alessandro had already passed his father in goals and assists but now we can see by how much. Paolo had 6 goals and 26 assists which means alessndro has doubled his dad's goals total and came close to doubling the assists total. Paolo played 2 seasons in Helsinki and it will be interesting to see if Alessando remains a Titan longer than dad. "I love playing here on Helsinki and would be happy to play here as long as possible. I know it's a business but if it were up to me I'd love to be a Titan for life" said Alessandro Nano. Paolo had this to say about his son. "I am very proud of how Alessandro played this season. He definitely is a more talented player than I was and I believe he will have a much better career than me. He's already won at the lower levels and that was something I was never able to accomplish. I also never won a Continental Cup and I truly believe Alessandro will win one one day.

Merry Christmas

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Alessandro Nano scored his 10th goal of the season which is great for a physical defenseman in his rookie season. So far this season Nano has 10 goals and 35 assists in 51 games. Last season in the VHLE Nano scored 12 goals so he has a legitimate chance to surpass that in his VHL rookie season which would be surprising. Nano has 125 hits and 120 blocks this season which is on pace for a lower total than in the VHLE. 6 of Nano's goals this season were scored on the powerplay and he is minus 5 on the season. Alessandro is already having a better rookie season with the titans than his father Paolo did back in season 63. Paolo scores 6 goals to go along with 26 assists for a 32 point Rooke campaign total which Alessandro has already smashed. Alessandro already has more assists than Paolo had points with about a quarter of the season to go. Paolo was not much of a hitter and Alessandro already has him beat I'm both hits and shot blocks already. It will be interesting to see how Alessandro's career compares to his father but through one season Alessandro has the upper hand.

1) Yes or No: do marshmallows belong in a fruit salad? No, first I've heard of that. 2) What is your biggest pet peeve when it comes to your teammates? Guys who don't give it their all and take off shifts. 3) Do you have any holiday plans coming up? Live with the in-laws while our house is being renovated so having my wife aunt and uncle here . 4) Have you been signing up for the VHL 12 Days of Christmas events? Yes I think I may have missed one 5) Do you think there are any potential point tasks that we could be doing instead of Media Spots, Graphics, or Podcasts? Or does that cover pretty much everything? Not that I can think of but maybe someone else has a great idea. 6) What do you think the best indicator of a Two Way Forward's performance is? I have plus minus but for this sim will go with that.

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