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When the position opened up this previous off-season, I wasn't 100% sure I wanted to take on the role of VHLM commissioner. I had given the role a chance quite a few seasons ago, and while starting off on the right foot, I eventually slipped, fell down and was unable to keep up with the demands. This was something that was possibly discouraging me from taking on the role again and giving it another chance. To me, it's one of the most important roles on the site. Though, let's be real here for a minute. Without anyone on this site, it would be nothing and while one job may be more important than the other, they're all pretty close. I knew that stepping into the role, I was going to have to bring the best "me" I could walking into it. The league was a little bit of a mess, rules were everywhere, nothing was updated and organization seemed to be better in a crack house than it was at the VHLM draft. These qualities are detrimental to the league and can not be a constant presence if we wish to have an effective, enjoyable and stable VHLM. So, when Toast stood up to do with job, my interest grew. I liked Toast and knew him and myself would be compatible personality wise. Unfortunately, the VHLM draft was so messy and stressful, he stepped down right away. Cue in Banana and Muffins Cafe. I took the job and myself and Muff-Boy quickly got to work. We sorted everything out, cleaned up the rules and updated them, created new draft pick trackers, financing pages and did a bit more updating throughout the website. Muffins strongly kicked ass at creating player pages and we held an accountability meeting with the managers reminding them that this site is for fun, that we have lives outside of the site but to remain open with communication with us if they ever need a hand or have things going on. That we understand, but also won't tolerate total neglect towards their teams and most importantly, members. Since and to this very moment of writing, I think it's safe to say we're extremely pleased with the set of managers we currently have. Halifax 21st @ShawnGlade Las Vegas Aces @jacobaa19 @Jubo07 Oslo Storm @Laflamme Ottawa Lynx @diamond_ace @McWolf Saskatoon Wild @Dtayl @Gooningitup Yukon Rush @BarzalGoat These guys are on top of everything, have shown amazing activity and the best part about it is, of the names above, 6 of those guys are new managers. Not only this, but are veteran managers have also decided to take on some new blood, help them learn the ropes in one day hoping they can become the next best thing the VHLM has seen. I don't think there's any of you I don't talk to on a very consistent basis, but to let you know, Banana and Muffins are proud of the work you guys have done. Keep it up! What's to come??? WORLD JUNIORSSSSSS - She's back! What an exciting time to be alive in the VHLM right now? We have GM's firing off trades, new members signing up like crazy and nooooooww... though it was tough towards the end, I tried bringing back the World Juniors and folks, we're not too far away from having them get underway. I've managed to clean up the rules, introduce some new things and add some cooler additions that I think everyone will like. We've added a Hall of Fame for the future (likely no inductees for some time), A "World Rankings" and an All-time statistics section where you'll be able to track your every move. Currently, all our rosters have been finalized, the GM's are locked and loaded and we're currently waiting on @Beketov who is working extremely hard and diligent on presenting the league with our WJC file. It's incredible the amount of players that are available for each nation and to be honest, is overwhelming to see. Fortunately, I had the extreme pleasure of working with two amazing guys who without I would have struggled hard to get this project off the ground. I started hot, but doing the list and everything else may have been the thing to temporarily burn me out. @McWolf @BarzalGoat One day, maybe you end up in the HoF as WJC commissioners... If... just if... this is a permanent role for you guys. Guess we talk next season, hey? Pay For All ACT Currently, as you know, the only players who receive money in the VHLM are players who joined a little too late and missed the draft. You may have been here for days, weeks or whatever... you got drafted into the VHLM by your respective teams and you don't get any money. You've just done all this work and sure, while it's an awesome feeling and experience, no cold, hard cash. Bullshit? Yep. Because that guy who joined 5 hours after the draft now has the chance to make some of that money and I think the understanding was at the start to help them make up for what they maybe missed on other players - but it's a silly, stupid ruling that will be replaced in the following off-season. It's a little too late to do it now I believe, as others have not - though, possibly and with permissions and talks with @Will @Beketov and @.sniffuM, maybe we can give those who missed out this season a small bonus if they post somewhere for "fairness". Either way, next season, all players within the VHLM - whether they be waiver or draftee, will be entitled to $1,500,000 upon acceptance by the player. This does not change anything else on how the league works. We still post pages in the finance section and allow players to make their pitches. The only things that literally change here is that there is no minimum or maximum and only a set value for offers now and that EVERYONE IS MAKING MONEY! CELEBRATE GOOOOOOD TIMES COOOOOME ON! Closing Message: I'm gonna leave this short and sweet as almost everything needed to be said was done so above. To the GM's, well done so far on the season. You guys have done a great job and we really have an amazing core of guys in place. If ever overwhelmed or seemingly busy in life, remember to always keep communication open with Muff and I. We're here to assist you. To the players, congrats so far on the season. You've all done amazing - those who are sticking around and the future is extremely bright for a lot of you. Hard work pays off but at the end of the day remember, if it's hard work on here - change your ways. It should never be hard - always find a way to enjoy what you do here. To my Partner In Crime, @.sniffuM, thanks for being a good CO and not leaving me in the dust to do everything. I appreciate you. like 1,100 words+

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Welcome, son. Any questions, feel free to ask. It will take a little, but once you figure the site out, it’s a lot of fuuuucjin fun. Welcome again! @Rosco

Good player and playa

Thanks... I think you may have inspired me for a new series... haha

I love a good BBQ

AAR was a good pick up for Davos and definitely pushed them back into the 3-some.

@Steveziedoesit Looks like the Rush like you!

@Dude, this is where VHLM GM's will offer you a contract and you'll be allowed to choose which team you want to play for. The minimum they can offer you is 1 million, the maximum 2 million and you'll accept the contract by stating which teams offer you accept. There is no rush and you will be given time to look around and speak to the GM's and such if you wish! Good luck in the decision making and your career ! Halifax 21st @ShawnGlade Las Vegas Aces @jacobaa19 @Jubo07 Oslo Storm @Laflamme Ottawa Lynx @diamond_ace @McWolf Saskatoon Wild @Dtayl @Gooningitup Yukon Rush @BarzalGoat

@monkeywrench15, this is where VHLM GM's will offer you a contract and you'll be allowed to choose which team you want to play for. The minimum they can offer you is 1 million, the maximum 2 million and you'll accept the contract by stating which teams offer you accept. There is no rush and you will be given time to look around and speak to the GM's and such if you wish! Good luck in the decision making and your career ! Halifax 21st @ShawnGlade Las Vegas Aces @jacobaa19 @Jubo07 Oslo Storm @Laflamme Ottawa Lynx @diamond_ace @McWolf Saskatoon Wild @Dtayl @Gooningitup Yukon Rush @BarzalGoat

@boubabi fuck u r god

HATTY and a loss. I like it

Close-Isa, but Smirnov playing games

VODKA

NTB

Any different really to Riga?

LOL ^

Vegas won’t win.. they won’t make playoffs

Just waiting here to see a hopeful Thompson blow up!

6 Vyacheslav Smirnov Bears C 33 25 38 63 2 22 56 240 10.42% 8 1047 31.75 7 Maxim Kovalchuk Bears D 33 13 41 54 4 48 59 213 6.10% 73 1058 32.07 8 Colton Rayne Meute D 34 11 42 53 13 34 68 104 10.58% 78 1084 31.90 9 Dragon McDragon Reign D 34 6 45 51 33 12 36 51 11.76% 82 1033 30.39 10 Gabriel McAllister HC Dynamo LW 34 26 24 50 21 58 172 244 10.66% 10 975 28.70 11 Casey Jones Meute D 34 16 34 50 -14 34 61 160 10.00% 84 1088 32.03 12 Mats Johnsson Wranglers D 33 8 40 48 28 66 108 144 5.56% 72 1056 32.01 13 Leph Twinger Fortunately, I don't have to.

Edmonton wins!

@Will @Beketov I would say, if so, 0.5 right for standings and 0.5 for each correct medal prediction? total 3 for standings (max) and 2 (max) for medals?

Missing Asia tbh. Smirnov is gonna roll over teams. Make Leph Twinger @DollarAndADream look like a biiiiitch

Asia to #1??

The countdown is ON!