Thranduil

i use real atom goddete

Man it has been so long since I have made a graphic.
 


 
@Gaudette

lmao Pierre Crosby, all of these are funny as fuck

@Poptart it has been awesome having you in Davos. You've been one of the best teammates I've ever had, just with how unselfish, humble, helpful, and positive you are. Definitely deserved a letter this year. I hope you stay with us long enough to win some hardware. Davison has been one of my favourite goalies since you joined the league a few days after me. It has been awesome to see how far he's come.

very sick @DollarAndADream, definitely the best sig someone has made for me. Sorry I didn't respond quicker, been away for a long time. Will make this my display sig when I get all caught up here.

Hey @Delta Highlights I've seen your highlight reel videos all over YouTube. I'm a big fan. I'm the GM of the Halifax 21st. Would love to have you on the team. I can offer top 9 minutes on a competitive roster, and you'll have a good chance to move up in the lineup depending on how active you are. Either way, it is definitely awesome to see you joined our humble sim league, and I wish you the best of luck with your career!

Hey @Delta Highlights I've seen your highlight reel videos all over YouTube. I'm a big fan. I'm the GM of the Halifax 21st. Would love to have you on the team. I can offer top 9 minutes on a competitive roster, and you'll have a good chance to move up in the lineup depending on how active you are. Either way, it is definitely awesome to see you joined our humble sim league, and I wish you the best of luck with your career!

@flyersfan1453 lol you quoted some of Poptart's questions from my presser. All credit goes to @Poptart on those questions, I didn't write them haha.

vouching for these 2

but I just made you head coach ?

The top 3 of this year's VHL Entry Draft were all relatively surprising. Many seemed to think that the top 3 would consist of Hogan, Scoringsonn and Martin, but the reality is very different indeed. Today I will be breaking down each of the top 3 picks in this year's draft, and trying to make sense of why each team picked the player they did.
 
1.  Riga Reign: D - Lincoln Tate (San Diego Marlins)
With the first overall pick of the S67 VHL Entry Draft, the Riga Reign shocked viewers worldwide, picking up Lincoln Tate of the San Diego Marlins, who is considered by most scouts to be the number 2 defenseman in the draft, and was generally expected to go in the 3-10 range. Tate, a young, offensive-minded defenseman, had an outstanding debut showing in the VHLM, helping the San Diego Marlins team make the playoffs in their inaugural season. He had 88 points (20 goals, 68 assists) in 65 regular season games, and finished second in votes for the Ryan Sullivan Trophy, the award given to the VHLM's top defenseman. Tate recorded 5 points in 4 playoff games for the Marlins, in a valiant attempt to hold of the Halifax 21st in the first round. Many theories have gone out as to why Tate went 1st overall, and it is common belief that his positive attitude and self assurance makes him a very appetizing player for VHL GMs. Unfortunately, people are always quik to criticize and there has been a lot of negativity towards the pick, but Tate is ready to prove his GM right and everyone else wrong.
 
2.  Seattle Bears: G - Rayz Funk (Mississauga Hounds)
Generally seeing a goalie be taken in the first round, let alone  second overall, is a rarity in hockey. However, with Tristan Iseult deciding to take a break from the sport, and the unlikeness of him making a return while he still has life in him, Seattle GM Blake Campbell clearly understood that it was imperative to bring in a franchise starter. The match was perfect. Funk is a goalie with immediate franchise potential and Seattle is a team that needs a franchise goalie immediately. So although goalies being taken in the first round is generally a frowned upon idea, it makes perfect sense in this case. Seattle will be able to get him into the action right off the bat, without wasting any time. Funk posted mediocre stats last season, but VHLM goaltender stats are often misleading. One factor is that he played for the Hounds, who weren't very strong defensively, so it was often left up to Funk to make a lot of big saves. Another thing to consider is that Funk started every single game of the season, which is no easy feat for such a young goalie, and his stats may have been affected as a result of exhaustion. Despite all this, Funk was able to keep solid form and showed tremendous athleticism and flashes of brilliance throughout the season. Overall, this pick was unusual like the first one, but it will pay off for Seattle.
 
3.  Malmo Nighthawks: C - Phil Marleau (San Diego Marlins)
Malmo continued the surprise trend with the third overall pick, drafting another San Diego Marlin, Phil Marleau, much higher than was expected. Marleau's offensive stats weren't amazing last season, but solid. He does chip in defensively more than most players in the draft, but it still doesn't account for him going third overall. Most people seem to think Marleau is a very personable guy, and a great teammate.The big 2-way forward from Austrailia, is a leader on and off the ice. He also brings an element of physicality to the ice, which is something that the Nighthawks pride themselves in. It is likely he will be the team's second line center once Mikka Pajari is off the team in a few season, and will be part of a young generation of Nighthawks that could win cups in a few seasons. Overall, Marleau is a decent fit for Malmo, though not great. He should bring some interesting 2-way play to the team next season, and will likely do the same for many years to come.

@Kekzkrieg wow, this is incredible for a first try! You should the first graphic I ever made. Not even anywhere near as good as this. I'm very proud of how good of a start you have gotten off to. Nice work! Super happy to have you on the team this season. Let me know if you need anything! 

The top 3 of this year's VHL Entry Draft were all relatively surprising. Many seemed to think that the top 3 would consist of Hogan, Scoringsonn and Martin, but the reality is very different indeed. Today I will be breaking down each of the top 3 picks in this year's draft, and trying to make sense of why each team picked the player they did.
 
1.  Riga Reign: D - Lincoln Tate (San Diego Marlins)
With the first overall pick of the S67 VHL Entry Draft, the Riga Reign shocked viewers worldwide, picking up Lincoln Tate of the San Diego Marlins, who is considered by most scouts to be the number 2 defenseman in the draft, and was generally expected to go in the 3-10 range. Tate, a young, offensive-minded defenseman, had an outstanding debut showing in the VHLM, helping the San Diego Marlins team make the playoffs in their inaugural season. He had 88 points (20 goals, 68 assists) in 65 regular season games, and finished second in votes for the Ryan Sullivan Trophy, the award given to the VHLM's top defenseman. Tate recorded 5 points in 4 playoff games for the Marlins, in a valiant attempt to hold of the Halifax 21st in the first round. Many theories have gone out as to why Tate went 1st overall, and it is common belief that his positive attitude and self assurance makes him a very appetizing player for VHL GMs. Unfortunately, people are always quik to criticize and there has been a lot of negativity towards the pick, but Tate is ready to prove his GM right and everyone else wrong.
 
2.  Seattle Bears: G - Rayz Funk (Mississauga Hounds)
Generally seeing a goalie be taken in the first round, let alone  second overall, is a rarity in hockey. However, with Tristan Iseult deciding to take a break from the sport, and the unlikeness of him making a return while he still has life in him, Seattle GM Blake Campbell clearly understood that it was imperative to bring in a franchise starter. The match was perfect. Funk is a goalie with immediate franchise potential and Seattle is a team that needs a franchise goalie immediately. So although goalies being taken in the first round is generally a frowned upon idea, it makes perfect sense in this case. Seattle will be able to get him into the action right off the bat, without wasting any time. Funk posted mediocre stats last season, but VHLM goaltender stats are often misleading. One factor is that he played for the Hounds, who weren't very strong defensively, so it was often left up to Funk to make a lot of big saves. Another thing to consider is that Funk started every single game of the season, which is no easy feat for such a young goalie, and his stats may have been affected as a result of exhaustion. Despite all this, Funk was able to keep solid form and showed tremendous athleticism and flashes of brilliance throughout the season. Overall, this pick was unusual like the first one, but it will pay off for Seattle.
 
3.  Malmo Nighthawks: C - Phil Marleau (San Diego Marlins)
Malmo continued the surprise trend with the third overall pick, drafting another San Diego Marlin, Phil Marleau, much higher than was expected. Marleau's offensive stats weren't amazing last season, but solid. He does chip in defensively more than most players in the draft, but it still doesn't account for him going third overall. Most people seem to think Marleau is a very personable guy, and a great teammate.The big 2-way forward from Austrailia, is a leader on and off the ice. He also brings an element of physicality to the ice, which is something that the Nighthawks pride themselves in. It is likely he will be the team's second line center once Mikka Pajari is off the team in a few season, and will be part of a young generation of Nighthawks that could win cups in a few seasons. Overall, Marleau is a decent fit for Malmo, though not great. He should bring some interesting 2-way play to the team next season, and will likely do the same for many years to come.

vouching for these 2

vouching for these 2

but I just made you head coach ?

someone take @VanCanWin jeez

congrats @Tate

Questions for Davos: 
How do you feel about the offseason trades? What do you see as the ceiling for this team this season? What do you see as the strength of the team? What do you see as the basic needs for the draft? What is your favorite VHLM logo and why? Who is your favorite GM in the league and why? Who do you think has the best build of a player in the league? Why would a FA want to come and play for Davos? Give me your best pitch.  Who do you think will have their number retired on Davos, if anyone? Who is one Free Agent that you'd go sign right now?  
 
1. I feel it is good for us to get a fresh locker-room atmosphere. It was starting to get really stuffy, and its nice to have a new team identity. Obviously we lost a significant part of our core, but sometimes that's the price you have to pay in order to build for the future.
3. I think our biggest strength now is either our goaltending or our first forward line.
4. We need to acquire a good second line center and another defenseman for the top 4. We could also use more depth on the wings, but that is a secondary need.
5. Favourite VHLM logo at the moment is the new Halifax one, because it is so nice not to have to look at that other trash logo anymore.
6. Shawn. I've been on his team every year that I have been in the VHL, starting with Halifax in S63, and then with him drafting me to Davos in S64. He's also a really good guy. I think I've known him the longest of any member.
9. At the moment, it is hard to say, seeing as not a lot of our players have been here for their entire career, but if Jokinen plays his entire career here, I think he deserves that recognition.
 
Thanks for the questions, I really appreciate you updating them so often! Makes it easier for everyone.

Definitely can vouch for Cody. He's been looking for a job forever, and deserves one for sure. I think he would be a great fit.

ottawa gm over acyd

I, too, will apply myself to this position 

Definitely can vouch for Cody. He's been looking for a job forever, and deserves one for sure. I think he would be a great fit.

Definitely can vouch for Cody. He's been looking for a job forever, and deserves one for sure. I think he would be a great fit.

Halifax 21st had a successful draft this season. The team came into the draft with no first round pick, and only 6 picks throughout all 7 rounds, but both management and players are coming away feeling immensely satisfied with the team's S67 draft class. This article will review each pick made.
 
2nd Round, 20th Overall: D - Pierre Persson, TPE: 176 @Dominus89
With their first pick in the S66 VHLM Dispersal Draft, Halifax struck it rich, while addressing their need for defense, picking up the inexplicably dropping Pierre Persson. Persson was expected to go in the mid first round, but for some reason, likely because of the amount of defenders in the draft, his stock dropped and he fell all the way to Halifax in the late 2nd round. No one foresaw Halifax picking up this stud this late, especially considering the season he had for the San Diego Marlins in S66, and the level of production and all defensive awareness he brought to them during the regular season, putting up a total of 57 points in 72 games, amazing numbers for a rookie VHLM defenseman. Pierre Persson is the complete package. He has everything you need to succeed as a VHLM blueliner. He's big and physical, while at the same time being a smooth skater, great defender, and passing machine. Persson is very well rounded and there isn't a single area he is lacking in. He is just the kind of player than the 21st need, who can play in every situation. Powerplay, penalty kill, overtime, you name it. Look for Persson to do some damage this season.
 
3rd Round, 31st Overall: D - Boheem Bismarck, TPE: 101 @Boheem
Halifax once again struck gold in the late third round, bringing back veteran force Boheem Bismarck. Bismarck appeared in 62 games for Halifax last season, and showed improvement near the end. His development seemed to have slowed down in the playoffs, but Halifax is confident that they can get him back on track. Bismarck has been seen working on his game all summer, trying to get back in shape, and it is likely that when he hits the ice for Halifax this season, he will have a breakout season. Bismarck is a bit more defensive minded than Persson, though not nearly as polished or intense. He projects as a first pairing player to start this season, but will need to develop into a more dynamic blueliner if he wants to remain there. Overall, a good pick by Halifax, most likely a steal of a pick in the end.
 
4th Round, 42nd Overall: C - Ryszard Franciszek, TPE: 75 @ItssYoBoiDaLegend
This pick was definitely a risk at the time, as there was some doubt as to whether Ryszard Franciszek, the young Russian defenseman, would be returning to the VHLM this season, or heading back to Russia. There were talks of him going back to his homeland after not having a fantastic experience in San Diego last season, where he saw limited ice time and opportunity, but after Halifax drafted him, Franciszek finally decided that he would be giving the VHLM another shot, and would do everything he could to find success, and make it count. Indeed it shows that he is eager to have a fresh start with Halifax, as earlier today, Franciszek announced he would be training as a center from here on in. This came as a surprise to many, but a pleasant one, as Halifax has been lacking a center for quite some time. With Franciszek transitioning to forward, it is likely that he will play a 2-way role in the team's top 9 this season. He is currently listed as the team's only centerman, although the signing of Anton Edvin is almost inevitable at this point. Overall, if this pick works out for Halifax, it could end up as their best pick of the entire draft.
 
5th Round, 53rd Overall: D - Luciano Valentino, TPE: 30 @Kekzkrieg
With their fifth round pick, Halifax decided to go off the board a little bit, adding a little known Mexican defenseman known as Luciano Valentino to their defensive depth charts. Valentino was the second Latino defenseman to be selected by Halifax in the S67 draft, after they took Bismarck in the third round. He looks to be a promising and gifted defenseman, that will slide into Halifax's top 4 nicely. He projects as a smart player, who cares about his own end, but does everything right. He is a smooth skater, hard shooter, and outstanding stick checker. As the season progresses, fans will be able to see where Valentino stands among their core. So far, he has shown a lot of promise. He has been spotted down at the practice facility playing with his new teammates on one occasion, and training at the gym on another. Valentino should fit in nicely with the young team from Halifax.
 
6th Round, 64th Overall: RW - Owen Nolan, TPE: 30 @studentized
In the sixth round, Halifax selected another interesting player who may have flown under the radar of many, by the name of Owen Nolan. Not a lot is known about the player, other than the fact that he is Irish. He was also the first natural forward that Halifax selected. He has shown tremendous ability to score in his junior days, and obviously caught the eye of some scouts in Halifax. Nolan appears to be a quik, strong player, who can lay the body when he needs to. He will most likely slot into Halifax's third line to start, but could be moved around the roster, depending on a lot of variables. Nolan seems like quite a personable young kid, and will do very well in a flourishing Halifax roster.
 
7th Round, 75th Overall: LW - Connor Bregham, TPE: 34 @Icedragon25
With their final pick of the S66 VHLM Dispersal Draft, the Halifax 21st selected a hardworking left winger by the name of Connor Bregham. Perhaps the most talented goalscorer in Halifax's draft class, Bregham certainly shows some promise for a 7th rounder. He plays the strong, honest, shoot-first type of game, that Halifax is typically so good at. Bringing in Breghas should add another layer of depth to an already loaded Halifax squad. As it stands, Bregham is the only player who has not met up with his new teammates yet, but he has plenty of time to do that with the long off-season ahead. He was a solid pick for the 7th round, and will provide good scoring depth for Halifax.
 
Conclusion
Halifax didn't stick to one area in the draft. Though they generally targeted defenders through the first few rounds, the picks later branched off into forwards as well. In the end, the team brought in a wide variety of players, at vastly different skill levels and abilities. Having only 6 picks in the draft, Halifax made out very well and it looks like they might just be competing yet again, for the 6th consecutive season.
 
Message from Aran Thranduil, Halifax GM
Everyone who was selected, welcome to the team! We are extremely happy to have you all play for us this season and we believe that if everyone here stays active and does their part, we have the ability to put together a 6th successful season in a row. Who knows? Maybe this will be the season we finally win the cup. If any of you have any questions or need help, I'm happy to oblige. @fonziGG and @Gaudette are here for you guys as well. Time to win the cup! Let's go prove those critics wrong!