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    Mike got a reaction from lil OG z in Riga Reign Press Conference   
    1. The S72 VHL Draft brought us DeFenz Mann, Jay Jones, Bobby Wyman, and Joe Jacks. Any words for them (or for your other draftees)?
    Mann is a steal GOAT.  The others seem to be practicing but missing out on some no effort opportunities that could get them into the VHL next season if they wanted to move up next year.
    2. Davos has made some pretty significant moves through the offseason, with a half dozen early draft picks and picking up Jerry Garcia & Acyd Burn. Do they make the playoffs this season?
    Who cares?  Its Davos.  They could of drafted Mann but the blew it for a failed post-season run.
    3. Okay, early predictions - who takes the NA Conference title?
    Van says a lot of people are they in NA Conf?
    4. Who do you think the breakout player of S73 will be?
    Some rookie who practiced a lot last season but didn't quite show up on the stats sheet.
    5. The offseason and draft often bring up memories of minor league teams. What's your fondest memory from when you were back in the M?
    Last season Lynx Cup W
    6. Why do you think the VHL was able to play through an entire season despite the pandemic?
    We play from inside away from people?  Only way VHL dies is if internet breaks.
     
     
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    Mike got a reaction from eaglesfan036 in Town of Salem #4   
    I dont think eagles has made it to day 3 yet
     
    D1 Bug Fonzi nothing
    -A member of the Coven visited Devise last night.
    -A member of the Coven visited Berocka last night.
     
     
    D2 Bug Spartan nothing
    -A member of the Coven visited Berocka last night.-A member of the Coven visited ContinentalCup036 last night
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    Mike got a reaction from gorlab in BUST OR LICK - S72 DRAFT EDITION   
    Do the second round next.
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    Mike got a reaction from eaglesfan036 in Town of Salem #4   
    I was not jailed last night!
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    Mike reacted to Doomsday in S72 VSN Mock Draft   
    Season 72 VSN Mock Draft
     
    Hello VHL, and welcome to one of the most entertaining and energetic days of the entire Victory Hockey League seasons: it's draft day! The Seattle Bears may have just won their third Continental Cup in four years, but they'll be facing plenty of new challenges soon. The HC Davos Dynamo have been in a rebuild, looking to rise like the mighty Phoenix. With three picks in the first four selections (with one since traded), today is the big day for General Manager Jerry Garcia. Today is a pivotal step for the Dynamo, but they won't be the only team that needs a big draft. The Vancouver Wolves need to make the most of their picks, for their aging forwards won't be able to chase cups forever. It's going to be a wild day, is what I'm getting at here.
     
    As is annual tradition, the VSN is here with our annual mock draft! It's been a lot of work, a lot of pulled hair… but we wouldn't do it if we didn't enjoy it! @Doomsday, @Berocka, @Mr_Hatter, @Esso2264, @McWolf, @Erik Summers and @Patrik Tallinder have all come together to keep this tradition alive. The first two rounds have been ranked, with the average rankings determining our draft order. We've got a really quality draft class on our hands, and today they find their forever homes in the VHL.
     
    And now, the Season 72 VSN Mock Draft!
     
    DISCLAIMER: All draft picks/rosters do not reflect any transactions after MIDNIGHT on Thursday, May 14th, 2020.
     

     First Round 
     
     
     #1. HC Davos Dynamo 
    SS Hornet | @McWolf | C |
    Las Vegas Aces | TPE: 377
    Hatter: 1 | Doomsday: 1 | Berocka: 1 | Esso: 1 | Summers: 2 | Tallinder: 1
     
    The first overall pick is a selection that can sometimes change the direction of an entire team in mere seconds. After picking defender Roque Davis second overall in last season’s draft, the Dynamo look to add to the core of their team, with this season’s first and second overall selections. By taking Hornet first overall, they get a future superstar centre, who will serve as a great leader for an already impressive group of up-and-coming forward prospects. Hornet had an equal 41 goals and assists and added another 17 points in 12 games in the playoffs. He’s responsible in his own end, but his biggest strength is really his arsenal of scoring methods. With a lethal shot, some great hands, and some nice speed, Hornet has the tools to find ways around any defenseman. In terms of earning TPE, Hornet has done that unbelievably well. On top of earning every available capped TPE to this point, he has earned 19+ TPE in 10 of his 13 weeks so far. SS Hornet is a fantastic player, and Davos will be thrilled with what they receive from him.
    - Patrik Tallinder

     
     #2. HC Davos Dynamo (From NYA via SEA) 
    Robin Winter | @Sonnet | LW |
    Minnesota Storm | TPE: 325
    Hatter: 2 | Doomsday: 2 | Berocka: 2 | Esso: 2 | Summers: 1 | Tallinder: 2
     
    After adding SS Hornet with the first overall pick, Davos continues to build their forward core by adding Robin Winter with the second pick. After Winter's agent had numerous issues with the Calgary Wranglers' brash front office in the past, Jerry Garcia spares him from having to deal with them again. With Davos' rebuild now coming full circle, they need to build their forward core. With 57 goals and 120 points with the Minnesota Storm in the M last season, Robin Winter is a bonafide stud at left wing. After the extraordinary success of Roque Davis in Season 71, the HC Dynamo now will have similar potential with an up and coming group of forwards. Winter is already a skilled shooter, arguably already possessing a pro-grade shot. He's a solid skater and capable of avoiding hits, but his puck handling could lead to some growing pains until it improves. Either way, this is two can't-miss prospects in a row for Davos, whose rebuilding project simply could not be going any better. 
    - Doomsday

     
     #3. Calgary Wranglers (From HSK) 
    Latrell Mitchell | @dasboot | D |
    Minnesota Storm | TPE: 303
    Hatter: 4 | Doomsday: 3 | Berocka: 6 | Esso: 4 | Summers: 6 | Tallinder: 4
     
    With the third overall pick, the Calgary Wranglers will almost certainly be in the market for a defenceman who can hop right into a starting spot. They currently only have three rostered defenceman, with no other prospects, and will be looking to fill that fourth spot with this pick. Luckily for them, they will have their pick of a few high TPE players. We see them going with Minnesota’s Latrell Mitchell. The Australian put up impressive numbers last season in the VHLM, scoring 81 points in 72 games; this was second-highest out of all S72 draftees for defencemen. Mitchell is built to compete in the VHL from the start, focusing on his defence and scoring ability. His skating and puck handling are particularly impressive for a player of his experience. There are some questions as to how he will adapt to the increased physicality of the VHL; he only registered 79 hits, compared to some of his competitors hitting in the 200s. Regardless, expect big things from the land down under coming up soon. Berocka Sundqvist who? 
    - Mr_Hatter

     
     #4. Vancouver Wolves (From TOR via DAV) 
    Gino DiGiannantonio | @pennypenny | RW |
    Yukon Rush | TPE: 305
    Hatter: 5 | Doomsday: 6 | Berocka: 3 | Esso: 5 | Summers: 7 | Tallinder: 3
     
     With the 4th overall pick, VSN experts and I think that the Vancouver Wolves will select sharpshooting right-winger Gino DiGiannantonio. If there's one thing that the American-born skater does well, it's to shoot the puck at the net. His wristshot's precision is matched only by the speed at which DiGiannantonio manages to unleash it. With both halves of the Wolves two-headed giant, Hunter Hearst Helmsley and Julius Freeman, entering the penultimate season of their respective career, it makes sense for the Western Canadian team to start looking at prospects with a knack for putting the puck in the back of the net, a feat which DiGiannantonio has done an impressive 58 times while dressing with the Yukon Rush last season. He has also shown that he can perform under pressure, scoring 12 goals and 9 assists over 15 games in the most recent playoffs. He was not able to carry his team to the conquest of the Founder's Cup, but this is more a testament to how strong the S72 roster of the Ottawa Lynx was. Some experts have suggested that the winger of Italian descent was a unidimensional player, a one-trick pony relying on his shot to set the value of his full game; the embodiment of a meme both on and off the ice. But upon watching his VHLM highlight reel, it was evident to me that he is literally never caught out of position in his own zone. Coupled with his above-average speed and puck-carrying abilities, this exceptional defensive awareness allows him to quickly counter-attack whenever he manages to steal the puck from his opponents. Give him some time to round out the rest of his game, and Gino DiGiannantonio will be a deadly weapon for the Vancouver Wolves before you manage to correctly spell his name.
    - McWolf

     
     #5. Seattle Bears (From MAL) 
    General Zod | @Matt_O | D |
    Las Vegas Aces | TPE: 276
    Hatter: 6 | Doomsday: 4 | Berocka: 4 | Esso: 8 | Summers: 3 | Tallinder: 5
     
    In an era where most players learn to shoot before they learn to skate, General Zod's skillset is a breath of fresh air. The American blueliner absolutely shines in a defensive role. He is never caught out of position, is a skilled takeover artist, and he doesn't shy away from big hit opportunities. Most players nowadays enter the VHL with a defensively sound mindset, but it particularly resonates in the case of Zod, when you realize that it's mostly to the detriment of its offensive skills. While other prospects tighten their play in their own zone to complement their offensive performances, Zod is one of the very few defence-first players. While his shot is bad, even by VHLM standards, he has still been able to get on the scoreboard a lot last season. In fact, his haul of 65 assists shows that he's all but a liability as a quarterback, even without shooting much. The Seattle Bears, despite winning the last Continental Cup - and 3 of the last 4 - somehow managed to find a way to be picking a top 5 prospect once again. To be fair, they are the defending champions and their roster suggests that they should still be competitive next season, but the salary cap is going to hit them hard again soon. They'll need prospects at every position if they don't want to skip a beat and Zod, at this spot, is the best available.
    - McWolf

     
     #6. Calgary Wranglers (From PRG) 
    Randy Marsh | @oilmandan | D |
    Las Vegas Aces | TPE: 278
    Hatter: 3 | Doomsday: 5 | Berocka: 5 | Esso: 6 | Summers: 5 | Tallinder: 6
     
    Although we predict that Calgary will take a defenseman with the third pick, it would almost be a crime for them to let Randy Marsh fall any further than sixth. And, with their wealth of offensive talent already on the roster, it makes sense that they may be looking to strengthen their blue line significantly in this draft. Built to produce at both ends of the ice, Marsh played a more solidly defensive role for the Las Vegas Aces last season. Randy played a big role in helping the Aces reach their first semi-final round since S67. He put up forty-six points, one hundred hits, and seventy-two shots blocked while playing a very disciplined style, earning just fifty-two penalty minutes last season. Hopefully, with the scoring capabilities, we have seen in spurts from the young defenseman, we will get to watch him have the opportunity to use those skills to their fullest potential. Wherever Randy Marsh ends up, he is certain to slot right into the roster and you should be prepared to see him make waves in the coming year.
    - Erik Summers

     
     #7. Vancouver Wolves (From CGY via HSK) 
    Jungkok | @tfong | RW |
    San Diego Marlins | TPE: 249
    Hatter: 7 | Doomsday: 8 | Berocka: 7 | Esso: 7 | Summers: 4 | Tallinder: 9
     
    After grabbing Gino DiGiannantonio several selections ago, the Wolves continue to add prospects at forward by grabbing Jungkok here. The San Diego Marlins produced four first-round picks in the Season 71 VHL Entry Draft, they add another first-round selection in Season 72. It’s no secret that the Wolves will need  Jungkok soon, but it may not be this season. With him being just at the cutoff of VHLM eligibility, don’t be surprised if the Marlins get another season out of their latest first-round draftee. He’s a dangerous two-way player, recording 278 hits, 53 goals and 102 points for San Diego last season. Jungkok is certainly at a point where he could prove to be a solid depth player for Vancouver right now, but if the Wolves' roster is a bit full, General Manager Keaton Louth could allow him to season a bit more while space frees up. Regardless of where he spends Season 72, Jungkok, paired with Gino DiGiannantonio, look to be the next faces of the Vancouver Wolves, assuming these selections hold up.
    - Doomsday

     
     #8. Malmo Nighthawks (From DCD via NYA 
    Andrew Su | @Da_Berr | C |
    Ottawa Lynx | TPE: 247
    Hatter: 11 | Doomsday: 7 | Berocka: 8 | Esso: 9 | Summers: 8 | Tallinder: 7
     
    Traded mid-season from the Mississauga Hounds to the Ottawa Lynx, Andrew Su has the rare seventy-three game season. In those games, he scored ninety-nine points with an excellent fifteen per cent shooting accuracy. He also played physically for a centre with one hundred and seven hits and sixty-seven shots blocked, proving himself as a true two hundred foot player. After joining the Lynx, Su quickly became an integral part of the championship team. The Lynx had a truly stacked roster, but no matter who is playing beside you, twenty playoff points shows a maturity you look for in young players. Andrews biggest strength is his shot, but goals are much harder to come by in the major league, so I would expect him to get off to a slower start in the VHL. However, with Malmo looking like they may want to retool now and wait for a window in a couple of seasons, that would be timed perfectly with the peak of Su’s development. If he does manage to maintain his offensive efficiency in the VHL, Andrew Su will be a very exciting player to watch in the coming season.
    - Erik Summers

     
     #9. HC Davos Dynamo (From RIG via VAN) 
    Alex Letang | @Spartan | D |
    Las Vegas Aces | TPE: 215
    Hatter: 8 | Doomsday: 11 | Berocka: 11 | Esso: 11 | Summers: 11 | Tallinder: 8
     
    Coming up with the ninth pick in the draft, the Dynamo will start to look towards the blueline after solidifying their forward core with the first two picks of the draft earlier. The Ace’s Alex Letang will fill their prospect pool nicely, a high-potential player that only needs a little more development to be VHL-ready. This works well for Davos, as they have their defencemen more or less set for the coming season with the recent acquisition of Jerry Garcia. But with retirement looming for the former Malmo star, the Dynamo will want to look towards the future. Expect Letang to spend another season developing in the VHLM before he is ready to slot into Davos’ pairings. Letang is a pass-first defenceman, whose high hockey IQ will be an asset in any team. He can shut down opposing forwards with his confident play, and he has the speed and agility necessary to get in the passing lane and break up plays. He certainly needs development; despite decent production (15th in points for defencemen), his stats aren’t what you would hope for the 9th overall pick. What you are getting here is a value pick with a lot of talent and potential, and the drive to reach that potential. 
    - Mr_Hatter

     
     #10. Helsinki Titans (From VAN) 
    Valtteri Vaakanainen | @Jubo07 | LW |
    Minnesota Storm | TPE: 341
    Hatter: 10 | Doomsday: 10 | Berocka: 10 | Esso: 10 | Summers: 10 | Tallinder: 10
     
    Helsinki claims Vaakanainen with the tenth overall pick, and they are able to do so because his user, Jubo07, is the General Manager of the Titans. This pick looks phenomenal for the team, given that in the scenario that they weren't able to select him in this way, he would be pushing for first or second overall. What he brings to the table is a strong, balanced forward who can score at will. Vaakanainen rarely turns the puck over, due to his fantastic puck control and strength on his skates. His scoring instincts are also elite, and he proved that in the regular season, with 49 goals and 97 points with Minnesota. The Finnish forward has earned every possible capped TPE, and close to an additional 100 uncapped TPE. Helsinki adds onto a solid group of wingers here, with names like Jim Bob, Erik Draven, Jared Spaz and Vladimir Shaposhnikov already in the mix. With Jubo’s last player recently being inducted into the Hall Of Fame, taking his next one will be a great and easy pick for the Titans.
    - Patrik Tallinder
     
     #11. Moscow Menace 
    Lucas Brandt | @twists | C |
    Halifax 21st | TPE: 212
    Hatter: 9 | Doomsday: 9 | Berocka: 12 | Esso: 12 | Summers: 12 | Tallinder: 12
     
    After their repeat bid ended in a 4-1 defeat in the Continental Cup Finals to the Seattle Bears, the Moscow Menace will be a very different team moving forward. Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen and Gritty, two staples of the team, are gone, their rights traded to the Prague Phantoms over the off-season. Jet Jaguar isn’t getting any younger either, so the selection of Lucas Brandt here would make perfect sense. Brandt will likely need another season in the M to develop, but the first-generation player will likely factor in as soon as he makes the Moscow roster. A scoring threat that is responsible in his own end, he put up a very respectable 87 points in his first VHLM season, including scoring 41 goals. Brandt will need to work on protecting himself when he has the puck before he makes the jump to the bigs, as the young centre would make an excellent target for physical opponents. While no one at VSN slotted him to be taken here, Lucas Brandt to the Moscow Menace makes a lot of sense and I wouldn’t be surprised at all if it happened.
    - Doomsday

     
     #12. Seattle Bears 
    Spencer Elsby | @Spence King| D |
    Philadelphia Reapers | TPE: 208
    Hatter: 12 | Doomsday: 12 | Berocka: 9 | Esso: 13 | Summers: 13 | Tallinder: 11
     
    And with the ultimate pick of the Seattle Bears, the VSN experts and myself think that the defending champions will select two-way defenseman Spencer Elsby. Now, I know we had the Bears selecting fellow blueliner General Zod with their previous pick and, while I think they should add at least one defenseman to their prospect pool via their two first-round selections, I suppose they wouldn't go with both Zod and Elsby; they're more likely to select a forward with one of the two. That being said, I also think that, with the shortage of quality blueliners in this draft class, I highly doubt that Elsby slips farther than the back-end of the first round, so let's pretend for a minute that the Finnish blueliner's name is called here. Elsby is a great all-around defenseman, who possesses great speed and an out-of-this-world hockey IQ. He's able to make strong plays both in the offensive and defensive zone. However, he's physically not as VHL-ready as some other prospects, as he rarely delivers pace-changing hits, and he's easily pushed around by opposing players. He might need one more season in the minors to develop his game and really grow as a professional athlete, but that might fit with the Bears' timeline, as their roster from last season is pretty much all returning to defend their title next season and the open spots for rookies are fairly limited.
    - McWolf

     Second Round 
     
     
     #13. Vancouver Wolves (From DAV) 
    DeFenz Mann | @Mike | D |
    Ottawa Lynx | TPE: 200
    Hatter: 14 | Doomsday: 14 | Berocka: 13 | Esso: 14 | Summers: 15 | Tallinder: 13
     
    Now up to their third pick in the draft, Vancouver has already selected two forwards, and will likely want some variety in their selections. The best solution to this is picking the player who’s name is literally DeFenz Mann. Besides the name, Mann is a prospect who already possesses a very impressive resume in his young career. Not only did he win the Founder’s Cup with Ottawa, but he also had 22 more assists than anyone else in this draft class. If that wasn’t already enough to justify this pick, he was the only S72 defenseman to crack 100 points in the regular season, and lead the entire league in plus-minus too. Ironically, the French defender’s build is more geared toward a mobile two-way defenseman with a great shot, despite his assist numbers being so prevalent this season. Mann earns around 11 capped TPE per week, along with some uncapped TPE here and there. He will definitely be a big help on the blueline, and will almost surely hit the VHL ice by S73.
    - Patrik Tallinder

     
     #14. Helsinki Titans  
    Timothy Brown | @a_Ferk | RW |
    Saskatoon Wild | TPE: 191
    Hatter: 15 | Doomsday: 15 | Berocka: 17 | Esso: 15 | Summers: 9 | Tallinder: 15
     
    Despite none of us having Timothy Brown in this spot, it could easily be a move that works out for the Titans. While most of us see the Titans moving for a defenceman, a winger could be what they need to help their rebuild along (in fact the two of us who didn’t predict a defenceman here predicted Chris Hyland instead, another winger in the same TPE range).  Brown has a highly developed shot that should translate well to the VHL. In general, his skill set matches that of recent HOF inductee and Titans’ legend Julian Borwinn, something the Titans’ GM will be sure to take note of. Brown will likely spend another year of development in the minors, where he should spend some time rounding out the other aspects of his game. With his heavy-hitting playstyle, he would do well to bulk up a little to be able to match the VHL for physicality. In a few years time, he could fill the Titans’ roster nicely with a great scoring option on the wing. As the Titans have a variety of other winger prospects, Brown will need to raise his game to guarantee ice time, but his hard work in his first VHLM season has proven he can do just that. 
    - Mr_Hatter

     
     #15. Vancouver Wolves (From TOR) 
    Chris Hylands | @Hylands33 | RW |
    Mexico City Kings | TPE: 196
    Hatter: 13 | Doomsday: 13 | Berocka: 14 | Esso: 16 | Summers: 14 | Tallinder: 17
     
    Is it time yet? It honestly feels like an eternity since the last time the Vancouver Wolves didn't ice a competitive roster but, with both Hunter Hearst Helmsley and Julius Freeman entering their 7th season, it seems like the Wolves might finally be ready to turn the page and start an actual rebuild. In Chris Hylands, the team would get an offensively-gifted right-winger, whose best asset is easily his sharp shot, but his game is not simply limited to that. The Canadian forward is equally as good in his own zone as he is good at putting the puck in the back of the net. His skillset is also rounded by above-average playmaking abilities and great skating speed. All that being said, Hylands is still probably a full season of development away from being ready to swing in the major leagues. He can use this time to work on all aspects of the game, so that he jumps in the VHL as a great all-around prospect, ready to help Vancouver forget the eventual departure of their two stars.
    - McWolf

     
     #16. D.C. Dragons (From NYA) 
    Gregg Stallion | @SweatyBeaver | RW |
    Houston Bulls | TPE: 173
    Hatter: 16 | Doomsday: 16 | Berocka: 16 | Esso: 19 | Summers: 18 | Tallinder: 16
     
    This is the part of the draft where things get the most interesting to me. Many of the picks as we get later in the second round will spend the coming season in the minors, which means that we will have to wait an extra season to see how the payoff. However, this can also be a great opportunity to pick up essential pieces of a future competitive core. The Houston Bulls had a rough go of it this past season, but one of the few bright spots was Gregg Stallion. His ninety-five points came from a very good balance of goals and assists and he proved to be extremely clutch. On a team that only had eighteen wins on the season, Stallion accounted for four of the game-winning goals. Picks this deep in the draft can certainly be gambling, but I think the odds are very good for whatever team ends up selecting this exciting young right-winger. Where Stallion is certainly a lock is the VHLM draft, where he will almost certainly go early if he isn’t drafted by a team that intends to call him up.
    - Erik Summers

     
     #17. Riga Reign (From PRG via DAV) 
    Viktor Alexei Kamenov | @BigTittySmitty | D |
    Mexico City Kings | TPE: 167
    Hatter: 17 | Doomsday: 18 | Berocka: 16 | Esso: 21 | Summers: 23 | Tallinder: 14
     
    With their only pick in the first two rounds of the draft, we expect the Riga Reign to attempt to shore up their defensive pairings. With only 3 currently rostered defencemen, the Reign will need to make a move to secure their fourth spot. While they may yet achieve this via trades or free agency, they should certainly look to the draft as a way to fill this gap for the future. Considering Hackett isn’t getting any younger, their prior levels of defensive stability aren’t looking so secure. Enter Kamenov. The Russian giant stands at a huge 6’ 8”, weighing in at 210 pounds. He struggled somewhat offensively in the VHLM, with only 37 points, but considering his place on a struggling Mexico City side, his numbers don’t look too bad. Also considering his 163 hits and 152 shots blocked, and you can start to get a clearer picture of just how the big man can be utilized. It’s unclear as to whether or not Kamenov will stay down another season; he could certainly use the time to develop, but Riga also needs another defenceman now. It may be a trial of fire, but he has shown he can handle the heat. And at the very least, his defence first attitude will be invaluable on the second-pairing.  
    - Mr_Hatter
     
     
     #18. Helsinki Titans (From MAL via VAN) 
    Zamboni Driver | @Tape-to-Tape | G |
    San Diego Marlins | TPE: 179
    Hatter: 18 | Doomsday: 17 | Berocka:   | Esso: 17 | Summers: 16 | Tallinder: 18
     
    Finally, nearly halfway through the draft, we have our first goalie off the board! Not only is the new goaltender for the Mexico City Kings (listed as a San Diego Marlin since he played there in Season 71) the first one off the board, but it turns out that Zamboni Driver is the only goaltender to be drafted in the first two rounds of the draft in the eyes of VSN. With their current goaltender situation, the Helsinki Titans are a perfect fit for him. Starting goaltender Michael Johnson has three seasons to go before retirement, with inactive backup Owen May set to retire after next season, assuming he’s even still there. Zamboni Driver will have another season in the VHLM, where he will likely be the major favourite to bring home the Benoit Devereux Trophy as the VHLM’s top goaltender. The Titans can afford to allow him to develop this season, and Driver would be able to make the roster as Johnson’s backup next season, likely pushing for more and more starts by Season 74. A future franchise goaltender at 18th overall would be great value for Helsinki here.
    - Doomsday
     
     
     #19. HC Davos Dynamo (From CGY via TOR) 
    Joe Exotic | @Joe Exotic | LW |
    Philadelphia Reapers | TPE: 164
    Hatter: 19 | Doomsday: 19 | Berocka: 20 | Esso: 20 | Summers: 19 | Tallinder: 20
     
    Joe Exotic is a curious prospect because he joined the Philadelphia Reapers nine games into the season and was a very undeveloped talent at the time. Therefore, his stats for last season look very lack-lustre, scoring just seventeen points and shooting at less than a ten per cent conversion rate. However, if you watched his development closely, you noticed that he improved rapidly late in the season. This means that a team could get an absolute deal on a top-tier prospect late in the second round. If there is any team that is going to be flooded with top-tier prospects this season it is going to be HC Davos and if they secure Joe Exotic as well they are likely to get a great value. Exotic could very well end up on a squad that looks poised to make a lot of noise in the next two to three seasons.
    - Erik Summers

     
     #20. Malmo Nighthawks 
    Michael Mac | @LastOneUp | RW |
    VHLM Team | TPE: 171
    Hatter: 20 | Doomsday: 20 | Berocka: 18 | Esso: 18 | Summers: 24 | Tallinder: 21
     
    Michael Mac is a prospect who could end up as a huge piece of Malmo’s future if he maintains his weekly output of TPE that he’s had so far. For a later second-round pick, Mac is of outstanding value, because of his potential as a consistent offensive threat at the VHL level. The Canadian winger has fine scoring instincts and sees the ice really well. He has progressed rapidly since joining, earning every possible capped TPE up until last week. That is not much of a concern though, with him rebounding perfectly this week. He has earned 20+ TPE in four of his 7 full weeks to date, which is also very nice to see. Despite playing for one of the VHLM’s weaker teams this season, Mac still put up nearly a point-per-game, and 25 goals. This is a player who could very well end up far outperforming his draft slot, and if Malmo is the team to take him, their winger depth could see quite the boost.
    - Patrik Tallinder

     
     #21. Vancouver Wolves (From RIG) 
    Joseph Gainer | @joeg | LW |
    Mississauga Hounds | TPE: 146
    Hatter: 22 | Doomsday: 30 | Berocka: 19 | Esso: 22 | Summers: 20 | Tallinder: 22
     
    The Wolves have done a lot this draft to secure their future core, and so with this pick are looking to have some good prospect depth to round out their roster of tomorrow. Joseph Gainer of the Mississauga Hounds fills this gap perfectly. The word that comes to mind with this player is balance. He is steady across the board and is the perfect kind of player that any GM would love to work with and develop into a VHL-calibre star. He certainly could use the extra season in the VHLM to work on his game, but that will be afforded by Vancouver’s current offensive core. Gainer has a bit of steel about him, and the drive to succeed that holds a value above statistical output. Given the fact that the Hounds were struggling as a whole, the Wolves would be wise to look past the numbers and recognize Gainer for what he is; a fighter. 
    - Mr_Hatter

     
     #22. Vancouver Wolves 
    Bobby Wyman | @Lefty_S | D |
    Saskatoon Wild | TPE: 141
    Hatter: 23 | Doomsday: 21 | Berocka: 22 | Esso: 23 | Summers: 25 | Tallinder: N/A
     
    With the 22nd pick in the draft, Vancouver takes German defenseman, Bobby Wyman. Wyman has been around since the draft’s first week of eligibility, so his larger sample size leads to more confidence that he will stick around long term. On the ice, he is a menacing defensive defenseman who hits like a truck. Every great part of his game is defined by his absurd strength. He is able to knock forwards off the puck in his own zone and is hard on the puck himself. When in the attacking zone, Wyman’s shot is an absolute cannon that the opposing team always has to be aware of. The Saskatoon defender put up 53 points, which is very nice to see from a defenseman who isn’t primarily focused on points. On top of that, his 278 hits tied him for first in the entire VHLM. Even though Bobby Wyman’s TPE earning has been a little sporadic, he has still managed to update every week, ranging from 6-10 per week in most cases. He will provide depth on the Wolves’ blueline, with his physical presence and standout defensive abilities.
    - Patrik Tallinder

     
     #23. Moscow Menace 
    Liam Flaten | @flatl99 | D |
    Philadelphia Reapers | TPE: 158
    Hatter: 21 | Doomsday: 24 | Berocka: 30 | Esso: 21 | Summers: 21 | Tallinder: 19
     
    Approaching the end of the second round, we have Liam Flaten, a defenseman that our ranking team found themselves fairly divided on. Something of a late-bloomer last season, Flaten had a solid performance in the postseason. Despite playing for the Philadelphia Reapers, who were knocked out in the first round, Liam managed five points and came in at a plus three over the course of their seven games in which they were outscored by eight goals. One would think that Moscow’s window may be closing after the string of success they have had recently, but if that happens, Flaten should be developing out of the minors just in time to join a once again ascending Menace squad. One of the things I am most interested to see in the coming season from Liam is what type of player he intends to be. He currently is not very specialized in any particular direction, so it will be interesting to see what influence whichever teams that draft him has on his focus in training and development.
    - Erik Summers

     
     #24. Seattle Bears 
    Remy Moreau | @Da Trifecta | RW |
    Las Vegas Aces | TPE: 143
    Hatter: 25 | Doomsday: 23 | Berocka: 21 | Esso: 24 | Summers: 22 | Tallinder: N/A
     
    As we wrap up our mock draft, the second round ends with the Seattle Bears grabbing Remy Moreau, a right-wing that will be spending a third season with the Las Vegas Aces in Season 72. Moreau is an interesting case and for sure a project player. He scored seven points in 18 games with the Aces in Season 70, but after being drafted by Vegas and spending Season 71 with them, he only scored four points all season. With a major drop in his work ethic, it would explain the drastic reduction in playing time, but he appears to be back at it, making Moreau a boom or bust type of pick. His agent has produced some stellar players, but a reputation of them retiring early does exist with them. For Seattle’s ageing core, Moreau could fit in nicely if he continues to update. He would be coming into his own right around the time some of them would be exiting the VHL. General Manager Ambrose Stark knows that sometimes you need to gamble big to win big, and rolling the dice on this Las Vegas prospect could help towards keeping the winning streak going for Seattle.
    - Doomsday
     
    Best of luck to all teams and draftees this year!
     
    Love,
     
    VSN
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    Mike got a reaction from Devise in Job Pay Changes   
    Also GMs get paid wtf can I get back pay?  Fire someone I'll do it for free.  In fact make me GM and ill pay the league 1 TPE make my weekly cal 11.
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    Mike got a reaction from JeffD in Job Pay Changes   
    I'm for paying everyone less scaling back update TPE scale and lowering all TPE why do we need 2k TPE 1k was enough.
  10. Haha
    Mike got a reaction from Advantage in Job Pay Changes   
    Also GMs get paid wtf can I get back pay?  Fire someone I'll do it for free.  In fact make me GM and ill pay the league 1 TPE make my weekly cal 11.
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    Mike got a reaction from McWolf in Job Pay Changes   
    Also GMs get paid wtf can I get back pay?  Fire someone I'll do it for free.  In fact make me GM and ill pay the league 1 TPE make my weekly cal 11.
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    Mike got a reaction from Philliefan in S71 VHFL Group 15 - Complete   
    If 2nd is DQ everyone should move up a spot right ?
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    Mike got a reaction from DarkSpyro in Ottawa Vs. Yukon Playoff Pre-View   
    Today we are going to preview the series between the Yukon Rush & Ottawa Lynx.  These teams finished 1 & 2 respectfully during the regular season and should be a great matchup in the playoffs.  Yukon gave Ottawa some trouble on occasion, including many close one-goal games...Wait, we have some late-breaking news.  Is it over?  Already?  Yukon got smoked and lost in 4 games?
     
    Ladies & Gentleman, I must apologize for my intro.  I was expecting a close, hard-fought playoff matchup between the future VHL elite.  The best the VHLM had to offer going toe to toe in an epic battle of 7 game fury.  A story for generations to tell their children and their children's children.  Nope, not this time.  The Yukon Rush scrubs got smoked by the heroic and mighty Ottawa Lynx.  In 4 games, the brooms were out, and it was a clean sweep.
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    Today we are going to preview the series between the Yukon Rush & Ottawa Lynx.  These teams finished 1 & 2 respectfully during the regular season and should be a great matchup in the playoffs.  Yukon gave Ottawa some trouble on occasion, including many close one-goal games...Wait, we have some late-breaking news.  Is it over?  Already?  Yukon got smoked and lost in 4 games?
     
    Ladies & Gentleman, I must apologize for my intro.  I was expecting a close, hard-fought playoff matchup between the future VHL elite.  The best the VHLM had to offer going toe to toe in an epic battle of 7 game fury.  A story for generations to tell their children and their children's children.  Nope, not this time.  The Yukon Rush scrubs got smoked by the heroic and mighty Ottawa Lynx.  In 4 games, the brooms were out, and it was a clean sweep.
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    Mike got a reaction from Rayzor_7 in Ottawa Vs. Yukon Playoff Pre-View   
    Today we are going to preview the series between the Yukon Rush & Ottawa Lynx.  These teams finished 1 & 2 respectfully during the regular season and should be a great matchup in the playoffs.  Yukon gave Ottawa some trouble on occasion, including many close one-goal games...Wait, we have some late-breaking news.  Is it over?  Already?  Yukon got smoked and lost in 4 games?
     
    Ladies & Gentleman, I must apologize for my intro.  I was expecting a close, hard-fought playoff matchup between the future VHL elite.  The best the VHLM had to offer going toe to toe in an epic battle of 7 game fury.  A story for generations to tell their children and their children's children.  Nope, not this time.  The Yukon Rush scrubs got smoked by the heroic and mighty Ottawa Lynx.  In 4 games, the brooms were out, and it was a clean sweep.
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    Mike got a reaction from Baozi in VHLSC Draft Ranking Purpose?   
    With the portal why is there a different section dedicated to updating the draftee TPE?  Everyone can see the same info if they just look on the portal sort by draft class and TPE.  A better use of the section would be a more comprehensive analysis of the actual players with the TPE as an afterthought not the main focus.  A draftee goes there thinking hey I'm part of say S70 draft maybe there is info about me in there?  Then it's just a spreadsheet from the portal.  It should probably be a VHL job writing articles doing mock drafts and analysis on past drafts for busts vs steals and etc.
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    Mike got a reaction from ColeMrtz in VHLSC Draft Ranking Purpose?   
    With the portal why is there a different section dedicated to updating the draftee TPE?  Everyone can see the same info if they just look on the portal sort by draft class and TPE.  A better use of the section would be a more comprehensive analysis of the actual players with the TPE as an afterthought not the main focus.  A draftee goes there thinking hey I'm part of say S70 draft maybe there is info about me in there?  Then it's just a spreadsheet from the portal.  It should probably be a VHL job writing articles doing mock drafts and analysis on past drafts for busts vs steals and etc.
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    Mike got a reaction from Cornholio in S71 VHFL Group 15 - Complete   
    If 2nd is DQ everyone should move up a spot right ?
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    Mike got a reaction from frescoelmo in Boubabi Poem   
    What did he do in full devise recap detailed fashion?
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    The Ottawa Lynx is the undisputed best VHLM Team of the season.  The problem with that is we are now in the playoffs.  In professional sports, a team has to start over in the post-season and earn the title.  The Season 71 VHLM Playoffs started just like the regular season.  Ottawa swept Halifax in 4 games, no problem.  Round two against San Diego is proving to be more challenging.  The series is tied two apiece after four.
     
    On paper, the Lynx could have swept San Diego already.  Ottawa has outshot San Diego in all four games, has had far fewer penalties, and outscored them by a score of 21-12.  The problem is Ottawa hasn't been converting on the powerplay and have lost two close one-goal games.  The Lynx are alternating between scoring eight goals and dominating or scoring a few and losing.  Experts predict a Lynx victory, but we are down to a best of three series now, and it could go either way
     

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    Mike got a reaction from LastOneUp in Town of Salem #3   
    @a_Ferk - Healer/Mafia/Plague?
    @DoktorFunk Psychic
    @McWolf  Lying?
    @Spartan Mafia Maybe?
    @LastOneUp Bodyguard
    @omgitshim Jester
    @Joe Exotic No Idea
    @BarzalGoat Tracker
    @Mike Jailor
    @Berocka Trapper
    @BladeMaiden Sheriff
     
    I believe Funk, Lastone, OMG, Barzal, Berocka, & Blade now I think.
     
    Unvote LastOne
    Vote Spartan
     
    I think we need to Lynch A_Ferk or Spartan and I'll jail someone else tonight that I think needs to go.  I think McWolf might be lying.  This would be easier if healer came forward.
     
     
     
     
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    Mike got a reaction from gorlab in NGGT Week 7 Matchup A   
    It boils down to 2 reasons.
     
    1 Shape a sig should be wide screen baby this ain't the 1990s we don't want no 1024x768 shit we want that good 1920x1080 wide screen rectangle kush not no boxie blocks.
    2 That mustache on sig 1 is killing me lol.
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    Mike got a reaction from Ricer13 in Town of Salem #3   
    I still dont believe ricer lol
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    Mike got a reaction from BarzalGoat in Town of Salem #3   
    I still dont believe ricer lol
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    Mike got a reaction from BarzalGoat in Town of Salem #3   
    VOTE @GustavMattias
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