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The VHL's Earlier today, it was announced that the VHL would be expanding from 10 teams to 12 teams. A few weeks ago a VHL GM position was opened, and it was met with a lot of applicants, whether it was VHLM GM's looking to get promoted, old members looking to get into the GM game, or new members just applying for the sake of applying. This is a clear improvement over years past, where GM openings would get five applicants. Nowadays, AGM roles are fiercely fought over. Lets take a brief look at the new GMs. @Enorama This one surprised me a little. I remember a while back Eno said that he didn't even want to be a GM. He is definitely qualified for the position despite being a first gen ( @ShawnGlade was a VHL GM in four months) I am interested in how his approach will be to the expansion draft, and how he will build his team. @diamond_ace This one surprised me only because he is a very under the radar kind of guy. He has a long resume of GMing in both the minors and the big leagues, and is currently one of the two commissioners in the VHLM. He recently wrote a media spot about his strategies regarding the expansion draft, where he wants to try to Vegas it. While I'm sure both new GM's have already selected where the new franchises will be located, I have compiled a list of five potential teams, whether they have been floated around by members, or teams that I think would be cool to have. @GustavMattias This is something Gustav has wanted for a while, all the way back to March. Nuuk is a town in Green that holds nearly half of Greenlands population. We have a team in Yukon, so why not Nuuk? The name is absolutely perfect. We have had teams in some of the most random cities in Europe and North America, such as Vasteras, Amstel (not even a city) and Malmo, which I had never even heard of until I was selected in the expansion draft. This is one of my favorite proposed ideas. @Motzaburger Motza proposed both of these ideas a while back and this takes the cake as my personal favorite. Both logos are very well made. Hawaii would be a super cool place for the VHL to expand, as it is an untapped market and just a cool place to be in. Waikiki is in a great location, as they not only are in Hawaii, they also have a beautiful beach right next to the city of Honolulu. This is a great idea for expansion. Logo by @gregreg @Green Green wants Colorado, and for good reason. They aren't represented in the VHL and would be a good spot for a franchise. The high altitude gives them something unique, so this isn't your ordinary big market team. Denver has enjoyed a lot of sports success between the Broncos and Avalanche, and the Nuggets are on the rise. The VHL should get their foot in the door now, and Denver would be a cool spot for a team. @ShawnGlade The Alaska Moose is a cool idea for expansion as well, and they could give Yukon some company up north even though they are in different leagues. This logo couldn't be used since it is in use elsewhere, but a logo resembling this would be pretty narly. Alaska would be a nice spot for a team. The sad part about this is that no one suggest any European Conference Ideas. Therefore, no one made logos. I have some ideas for some European teams, and here is my favorite: The Roman Gladiators *Logo is from the internet and probably copyrighted* Rome would be an awesome spot for a European Team. We have a team in Finland, Sweden, Latvia, Russia, and Switzerland. That's a lot of teams and none of them are in Southern Europe. Rome would be a great spot for a team to go. Rome is one of the most visited cities in the world and is also one of the most historic cities. They are overdue for a team. Lets make it happen. These are five ideas for some new expansion teams, mostly brought up by other members. Where do you want the VHL to expand?

Me, @Nykonax and @HulkHogan are making a podcast. If anyone else wants to join feel free, any pre-req is that you are at least an A tier clown. Ask us some questions

At least sometimes he is good at scoring, unlike Dogbird

FISTED ANALLY BY A CIRCUS MONKEY. Victor is an F Tier Clown for gods sake. I got nothing

I actually had an idea for VSN that was very extreme. We have some amazing writers such as @Renomitsu on the site. I said that at the end of the week, a handful of the best articles and media spots would be picked and posted to VSN. If your article gets picked, you can get 2 extra uncapped TPE. This guarantees consistency and good articles, and also will make people try to work harder on their media spots. This is the restructuring that VSN could use to get back on the map. Would I lose a job? Yes. But this seems to be a good course of action

honestly i agree. Maybe not do away entirely, but just restructure it like josh said

Didn't think about that. The difference with currencies will likely make it difficult for a buy-in.

I don't really care if there is a buy in. I'd rather not but I'm ok with it

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Does anyone want to do a fantasy hockey league or a fantasy football league? It will be a 10 or 12 person league depending on how much interest it draws

This will not age well

@Nykonax used Nyko Nax as his GM. I don't think Nax is his actual last name though

https://vhlforum.com/topic/67650-expansion-draft-rules/

First things first is that I absolutely hate this idea. I have thought about the idea of a fantasy draft every 20 years in professional sports leagues since it would be cool, although it is very impractical. Now being part of a league (even though it isn't real), I now know why no leagues do this. I don't want to leave Malmo. We have gathered draft picks over the last few seasons and are really building something, and now everything goes upside down. While I get that we would get other 'better' players from a fantasy draft, I think just completely changing the landscape of everything is a bad idea. I don't actually think this will happen and it was probably quik just saying something to get the extra TPE, but if it does I anticipate a lot of people will not be happy. While a cool idea in theory, this is a horrible idea in practice. If the fantasy draft thing actually does happen, I will probably retire and re-create. I may not if the team is fun, but I just think this idea is clown, and if it happens, both commissioners will be immediately placed into the S tier clown level, and the BOG will be in the S tier as well (if they vote on it, not sure how it will work)

If this happens I will retire

Hello @Enorama. I am the Vegas GM. We are currently in the eighth seed and are looking to make the playoffs and upset the first seed. Help us make history! I can offer first line minutes as well.

i assume this is only so you can make the gm player and then you will un-retire him?

S65 Game 7, Helsinki vs Toronto by jubo07

Holy shit man. That is horrible. When my Grandpa died I didn't know what to do with myself. We knew it was going to happen soon, but it still caught me off guard. It was horrible. All the memories you have of the person start rushing back and it makes it even worse. You remember the last thing you ever did or said to them. You feel empty despite all the people comforting you. It is something I wouldn't wish upon my worst enemy. I know how you feel. It isn't easy but you will get through it eventually. I hope everything ends up ok @FacebookFighter

there were a lot of random pauses because I didn't prepare at all since I got home from ice hockey and was like oh shit I have to do the podcast. Was the mic loud enough?

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Answering some of @Tate @.sniffuM @Nykonax questions Run time like 9 minutes

The Boubabi Theme Song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bzWSJG93P8

new material for my pornhub recruiting

this is serious business