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Now, your first thoughts are likely disagreeing with the topics title. When you look at Federov's numbers, he is a far cry from terrible and bad. He's not your mediocre defender in the Victory Hockey League and actually ranks in as one of the better ones in the game today. In fact, one could make the argument that management, strategy and teammates could be a reason why Federov is a little more behind when it comes to our expectations for him. Say you put him on a solid, caliber roster a couple seasons ago and place him with some contributing members outside of the select couple and I think you'd see a huge increase in play and offensive numbers. One may even go as far as guesstimating that he would have potentially won defender of the year. Now another season approaches the Seattle Bears and Aleksei Federov and it's another opportunity for him to climb the ranks and show to the league what they've been expecting this entire time. For a quick little blurb, in his rookie campaign he was playing on the weakest of all Bear seasons and it showed in his numbers. While the numbers aren't too poor, they weren't what was expected from someone scouted so highly. He had 25 more points than anyone, but finished with a mediocre and disappointing 43 points through 82 games. During his sophomore season, we actually witnessed what a lot of players know as the "sophomore slump". Federov found himself being surrounded by the same caliber of team as the following year and his numbers really took a hit. 36 points through 72 games, magically 18 of them were goals from the back end. Hopping over to Season 56 and his 3rd season, Federov had a fair amount to prove and thankfully, a little more help this time around. This season, you really started to see a reflection of his true character. The Bears barely missed the playoffs, finishing out by 8 points and the team seen a larger overhaul in the off-season that helped bring in some offensive weapons. Federov had a 44 point improvement (which blows my mind he actually wasn't up for player improvements awards) and managed 80 points in 72 games. For the first time in his career, he was happy with his performance. Heading into his 4th and most recent season, there were huge expectations on Federov, Mcallister and the rest of the Bears organization. They even managed to get off to a hot start while other teams legged behind, but as the season grew on, teams caught up and the Bears started to fall apart at all seams. They went from one of the better and meaner teams, to a team that lost by 10 points despite having a pretty attractive record of 42-26-4. On the season, Federov finished with 79 points. What blew people away this season above Federov was that he only had 13 goals on the year. Now that the short blurb is over, we look forward to another season as the off-season is in it's final stages of finishing up. The Bears look attractive, but a lot of team have made moves to strengthen themselves, to we feel it's safe to say that it likely still will be a battle. For Federov, his thoughts may be the same. It seems for the first two years, I hit a wall. I was in the 35-45 point range and couldn't escape. I think we can all agree that's not where my playing level was at, but due to circumstances - that's where I was. The following 2 seasons up to recent, I capped out around the 80 point mark, which I'm fine and happy with but it's a little disappointing considering I want to break the 100 point plateau. I think this season is going to be the year that I do that and I really hope that I started to pitch in more for the boys. 13 goals last season wasn't something I liked and is something I want to change about my game. I need to hit the net more and set that lamp off. DOUBLE - 12 for Federov (1 week)

Got permission to claim a little hater! Cheers. +4 for Federov

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It's not a huge issue or concern, but a lot of these small "jokes" could indeed be a factor as to why the site is becoming what it is and why no one wants to join or stay in the VHL. Disappointing. But oh well. Look at that. It's Monday! Happy Monday!

Gross.. embarrassing. How else to define a situation like this? What a poor result when other members come and see this process - one big joke and mockery. No wonder people over in the SHL up and leave. No knocks to blue members but really? An NFL player? Also, I'm a TOR top GM voter - don't see how Gow got it.

Donated ANOTHER $20 for @Laflamme ID: 34U719622S279531 Free week Double x2 +5 TPE

No but we'll all conspire together and let everyone know who we (and I mean they) are picking. #freeTPEZ

if thats the case, us GM's should get together, discuss and release the results to y'all VIA PM

Congrats on a great career! As stated above and furthering onto it, always one of my favourite players kicking around the league!

Went with Locke. Yep, Fred has 15 more points which is all fine and dandy, but 21 GWG is pretty damn outstanding.

Was more so just saying.

IS.

Withdrawn. Doing finances. Thanks!

While it's always disheartening to remove a storied player from their hometown - I'm very pleased to be bringing in such a high end caliber of defender - but an even stronger member and person. I share an LR with Ruut's in GOMHL and know exactly what he's bringing to Seattle. Accepted.

Feeling lonely yet?

Big deal for Toronto.

Boub, I see your point, man - but it is what it is and the system is what it is. Some sigs I've looked at and thought "what the fuck" did they make this on paint? Why do I write 1,500 word articles when I can literally copy and post a picture and write name on it pretty much. I see your point. It is what it is. That's their value. Yours is that you're good at making sigs and you take pride in it. You kick ass at it. It's what you do. Keep doing it. It shows how good you are and you enjoy it.

Luckily the mac don't have that problem

Thanks, buddy, lol. If you end up on Seattle I can teach you my amazing ways

I didn't know you had those powers (good to know now.. lol), but aside from the matter, I took it off public records to avoid any sort of backlash after further consultation with myself. My bad, blue team. Was trying to shine some light in a dark time for the VHL

Man. I'm just annoyed. I'd still suck your dick because there probably isn't anyone better on here at making sigs than you. I see where you're coming from - but I don't see it at the same time because of how you're handling it. I understand your frustration and thoughts, but the way you're acting is clouding my perception on you. I'd hate to see you booted from the site. Is there not a better way to handle the situation than pissing in every thread and ripping apart members? I see no point in it and it's getting frustrating to watch. We're in a transition period right now in the league. We don't need this bull shit here. I'd really like for you to be apart of the solution and help the league out... But how will anyone take you seriously if you're crying like a little kid and being a dick? why would anyone listen to you if you handle situations like your 5? There's better ways to deal with it, man - as opposed to blowing up and acting like this.

If you're still here, nothing will happen here.