oilmandan

All we do is win

NYA is perfect

Don't do this to me. 4-3 bears

Very happy all those that picked the mercenaries for the worst team were proven wrong

Crimson @Bushito

Lando Baxter @RunnerBert11

3. If you were in charge of the league for the day, what 1 thing would you change? Place an expansion team in Edmonton 4. What is your favorite VHLM team and why? Tough to say. I won a Founders Cup with Ottawa as a player, and with Las Vegas as an executive. 5. The VHL has seen a recent influx of minor tournaments with the world juniors and Brand teams. If you could implement a Minor Tournament, what would you base the teams on? I'd like to see a tournament of draft class vs draft class when they hit the VHL. S63 taking that all day

Scoring could be on it's way down this next season, with all the new and improving talent that continues to reach the VHL. Gone are the days where teams scrambled to find someone to tend goal for every team in the VHL. The recent glut of recent newcomers into the league, as well as a growing number of prospects percolating in the VHLM, has raised the stakes and could be dropping the goals too. Even with the retirements of longtime veterans such as Norris Stopko and Shawn Brodeur, new players like Alexander Pepper, Brick Wahl, Kallis Kriketers made immediate impacts with their clubs. Not to say that the offensive talent isnt coming as well, but with more and more focus going into defensive systems and analytics, we find ourselves looking to where the goals may come from. Could we be in or entering the age of the goalie in the VHL?

NYA going all in now

Roger Sterling @Bushito

Jake Davis @RunnerBert11

Holy penalties. GG Scandinavia. Go beat the world powers now

Malenko @Bushito

The S65 offseason has been a busy one for the New York Americans. After taking a step forward in their rebuild in S64, they made some major moves to try to become a contender in S65. Almost as soon as the calendar turned, GM Spade was working the phones, trying to lock up his own stars, as well as gain more pieces for a playoff run. With Riga and Vancouver trying to shed salary, Spade felt it was time for the Americans to take a big jump. The newly formed Moscow Menace became the VHL's club and had their turn picking a player off each other franchise. The Menace chose Ryan Zabby from the Americans, hoping to have him help in their first few seasons. But after the draft and the news hit Zabby, he opted to retire from hockey. The VHL ruled that as he retired as Moscow property, New York would not be penalized with the loss of another player. Management started on their own players by locking up captain Joseph McWolf for an additional 5 years. McWolf signed for the league minimum in return for a full no trade clause. This move almost guarantees that McWolf will retire in a New York uniform. Barely before the ink dried on that contract, Spade had Dan Wilinsky's representatives on the phone, and after a bit of back and forth, Wilinsky had signed for an extra 5 seasons as well. Wilinsky got the same no move clause and a player option in the final season. With both signings being at league minimum, it should help keep New York out of cap trouble for as long as possible. With the upcoming free agents locked up, it was time to improve the team to take that next step. Vaydar Odinsson was acquired along with a draft pick for Roctrion King and 2 draft picks. Spade had been familiar with Odinsson's player agency and with King's development appearing to slow, the time was right for the swap. Odinsson is a solid power forward and at the time of his arrival, was slotted into the top line. After that deal was done, management went big game hunting. With a superstar on the back end, the team wanted a possible game changer up front. The Riga Reign had been rumoured to be looking to shed salary and the Americans saw a good opportunity to help. Leph Twinger had underachieved since his rookie year, but the highly regarded player, appeared to be too good to pass up. The price was a hefty one, giving up 3 a pick in each of the next 3 drafts, but if New York can be competitive and a contender for the finals, then it's a good bet. Next up was the VHL entry draft, and the Americans were in great shape, holding the 1st pick. To very few surprise, they grabbed center Carles Puigdemont, banking on him and Joel Ylonen to hold down the top 2 center positions for the foreseeable future. Now the team has gathered for training camp and hope to get quickly and deliver on all the promise and expectations coming their way in the S65 season. On paper they look good, but theyll have to prove it on the ice

I'll have mine in a few hours. On my way home now

Preencarnacion @RunnerBert11

Peace and Wahl gonna carry us all the way

Resim

Rookie profiles must be 500 words @TsarPeter

Lines sent

I approve of this

I thought the Mercs weren't supposed to win any games?

I'll send lines tonight.