InstantRockstar

Theo Allard joined Mexico just after the trade deadline and had not made much of an impact, still to this time of speaking, his impact on the team was nothing significant. That being said, Allard knew that his 'biggest picture' moment would come in the shape of the upcoming draft that is likely only weeks away while the playoffs continue and get closer to the off-season. Theo has not been contacted by any of the teams yet, though still possibly early and also having an agent who is a... 'experienced' user, may mean that he may not get too many inquiries, however he's going to let his work ethic speak for itself. Theo is very happy to be among some of the top elite draftees and knows its going to take a lot of emotional toll and effort to really do anything worthwhile for himself. All he can do now is wait for the time his name gets called, and then go meet his new team.

Kings Press Conference 1. The season is officially over. How do you feel overall mexico preformed this season? - I joined lately but thoroughly feel the season went good. I know we had some bumps after adding myself and some other later newcomers, but overall I felt the season went smooth and now the playoffs look bright. 2. What do you think will be the most important thing for Mexico to have a successful playoff run? - Consistency really. It'll be hard losing one game 5-0 then winning another 4-3. We need to find our rythym, outscore the opposition and take off like a jet. 3. If you had to pick a MVP from the season who would it be? Why? - The whole damn team of course, ain't no one claiming that solo 4. What do you think is the most underrated attribute? Why? - Probably strength honestly... a lot of people don't realize but, if you want to keep possession... you need to be strong enough to not get bodied off the puck... 5. What do you feel is your players biggest strength? How will that contribute to our success in playoffs? - Right now I am not really doing much offensively, so I'd say my defensive play and my face-off ability on the third line will help us go deep! 6. Who is your dream dinner guest? - Sports wise, Ryan Getzlaf or Teemu Selanne, but just overall, it would be Kevin Costner

We've had our immense differences with one another, but I'm genuinely happy for you, and what you could achieve with Chicago. Congrats on an awesome tenure and good luck with whatever life has in store for you.

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PLAYER NAME: THEO ALLARD BIRTHPLACE: GREENLAND POSITION: CENTER HEIGHT: 6'3" WEIGHT: 182LBS SHOOTS: RIGHT CURRENT TEAM: MEXICO CITY KINGS DRAFT ELIGIBLE: YES SCOUTING REPORT: The young Theo Allard hails from Greenland, more specifically the city of Narsaaq that is home to roughly only 1300 people, including all of his immediate family. There is not much to do in Greenland other than go on the ice, to skate around, to play hockey or just to pass time, so from a very young age, Theo's parents were teaching him how to skate, and that passion and fascination became learning the rules and the abilities of hockey. At first, Theo really didn't like the sport, it just wasn't his cup of tea and he resented his parents for forcing him into participating, however as he grew older he began to appreciate the sport, and because his resentment turned into excitement, his skills only got better and his dedication to the sport brought him to the present day. So just how good is this young player? Let's take a look! FACE-OFFS: We look at Theo's face-off ability and it's worth noting that he has been focusing on winning face-offs since he was just a young lad. Theo is very good with his hand-eye and can see the motion coming from a mile away when the ref is about to drop the puck. This talent will help him as he continues to improve the skill and should help with reliability when it comes to his growth through the league. You should be able to use him on the PP, PK no problem and have extra opportunities created solely due to him. SCORING: While some teams may be looking for that playmaker-type player, Theo has made it his sole mission to score on his opponents as much as possible, and so you will see his scoring become the forefront of his skills. Should it be concerning that he is only focusing on scoring? Not really says many scouts, as he will slowly but surely be creeping some practice time into his passing play abilities, it just will not be his main focus. Do not be concerned, he will still move the puck around, and he will still ensure to make those epic plays, however he will look to be on the receiving end of finishing the play and attempting to pot the puck. SKATING/SPEED: Another main focus here for Theo is his speed and his ability to skate near-flawlessly. Whether its turning a tight corner, or trying to backcheck on the ice, Theo is confident in his ability to skate both forwards and backwards to be able to play that two-way game. He will be reliable when attempting to make an offensive play and will also be reliable when attempting to shutdown the opposition in any way necessary. There should be little to no opportunities created by Theo that go unnoticed in this instance, and you will be thankful to have him backchecking for you on a possible breakout, he will beat that other player on the ice 10/10 times. ----- WORD COUNT: 516

Another VHL birthday to be apart of! Can't believe it's 16... I feel old. Claiming the Triple

1. Trade deadline has come, gone, and we haven't made any moves. Does this prove how good this group is? Sometimes when you don't need to make moves, it's because it's simply not necessary. This roster is very, very good on paper. 2. Instead, the team has been active with the incoming waivers. How important are these mid-season additions for our championship push? Being one of the waiver pick-ups I'm very bias, but I think having that depth is going to be huge come playoff time, when we're actually usable. 3. This S91 Draft Class is shaping up to be next level. How many will make the VHL? I'm going to say the first two rounds have a possibility of all becoming VHLers at this rate. 4. Greenland has been very active with bureaucracy with hopes of having a great National Team. Will they do it? Again, totally bias as I am one of the one's attempting to bring great things to Greenland, so the very obvious answer is... yes 5. Who will upset Philadelphia in the playoffs? Us, there is no doubt about it, if we face-off for the cup, they're going down. Confidence is key in a massive matchup like this one. 6. Three hours ago, what were you doing? Sleeping, it's early, and I worked late, so I was happy in bed, now I'm miserable back at work, go figure eh?

Thanks V2 tried something new!

Good with me amigo! I’m flexible lol

Fairly simple deal here, I refuse to run <6 forwards, with trading Nezuko we had a hole to fill. This worked out nicely where a piece we acquired is just being moved out immediately to gain that 6th F. Thanks for the very simple talks @KaleebtheMighty and best of luck for the remainder of the season

Not a trade I ever expected to be making, but with loss after loss comes the realization that the future of LA needs to be more considered than the present, and as @Baozi knows, being in his final year, he simply won't be here beyond this year. After a very lengthy back and forth, we all felt (all parties) that this was your best final hoorah shot, and I'm happy to give it to you. Nothing but love, and thanks @thadthrasher for the easy back & forth discussions.

Player Information Username: InstantRockstar Player Name: Theo Allard Recruited From: Returning Age: 18 Position: C Height: 75 in. Weight: 188 lbs. Birthplace: Greenland Player Page @VHLM GM

Never thought I'd bring LA to a position to have to make these kind of moves, but with being lower than I'd ever like to be in the standings, something has to give. I'm very happy with the users we have on LA, so this is nothing against the players we're giving away, just needing a shake-up to figure things out in LA. CONDITION APPLIES TO TRADE: *Should LA get top 2 via lotto in S90, their pick will defer to S91 with NO conditions or stipulations *Should DC get top 2 via lotto in S91, their pick will defer to S92 with NO conditions or stipulations I want to thank @FrostBeardfor making this such an easy and smooth deal, and having both teams interests in mind.

Captains for the team were chosen among the LR! And are as follows: A1 - @KRZY (Todd Cooke) A2 - @Dabnad (Dabnad Shaw) AND THE CAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAPTAIN... @FrostBeard (Sirdsvaldis Miglaskems)

1. LA was unsuccessful in the playoffs last season, what changes this season? 2. How was our draft with arguably one of the top defensemen dropping to our 8th OA pick? 3. Will LA ever find a backup goalie? 4. How do you expect your player to perform? 5. What is your pre-game ritual? 6. Are you a pre-game foodie? or only after the game?

@youloser1337 I brought you into LA for a reason, your presence as a user, and your ability to maintain as a user were huge for us. I was so glad to see the success you were able to find while here and I genuinely appreciate it all. Only wish good things and big things for you in Seattle. @Banackock Thanks for always making the talks as smooth & easy as possible, it's why you're one of the longest reigning GM's around, you do it right.

Good by me

What a whirlwind this deal ended up becoming. @Frank and I originally began discussions that seemed to show a lot of promise but cap seemed to be our biggest obstacle. After learning of some talks with @FrostBeard between the pair, we were all able to make it come full circle and really get things going. Thanks to you both for being so persistent and ensuring communication through the whole process, you really both made it super easy for all parties @wcats I've known you a long time and genuinely had no intentions prior to this deal coming to fruition of moving you. You've been an absolute pleasure to have in LA, always just doing what is best for the team and for myself, so I thank you for the time you put in here, and wish you nothing but success in DC. @Baozi We have been in leagues together for as long as I can remember, and when the option presented itself to bring you into LA, I couldn't pass up the opportunity. Really, really happy to bring you aboard for our playoff journey this season. @Tomat0 The final piece to our forward core "puzzle" and a happy addition for LA. I was going into the season with uncertainty I'd be able to find my sixth and final forward, but this deal made it possible to have you complete our team. Very excited to have you! Thanks again to all parties involved, was a great trade conversation, and good luck to both Vancouver (not too much luck to you though ) and DC this season.

Thank you!