zepheter

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Username: zepheter
Player Name: Simons Worst Nightmare
Recruited From: Returning
Age: 21
Position: D
Height: 75 in.
Weight: 200 lbs.
Birthplace: Barbados

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@VHLM GM

Player Information
Username: zepheter
Player Name: Simons Worst Nightmare
Recruited From: Returning
Age: 21
Position: D
Height: 75 in.
Weight: 200 lbs.
Birthplace: Barbados

Player Page
@VHLM GM

Legendary user and player. Short time together but it's been a blast even when you haven't been on my team hahahaha! See ya around! Maybe on a certain VHLM team sometime in the future

S88 was a crazy one in Davos, and it all started out with 3 massive trades; The first of which saw the Davos captain Siyan Yasilievich @badcolethetitan, who was moved  with the S89 DAV 2nd for the S90 LDN 1st, S89 LDN 3rd and Mikhail Kovalchuk from London. Immediately following that first trade I found out that Kovalchuk would be retiring if they were not traded to Seattle, that resulted in a massive 3-way trade between Davos, Seattle, and D.C. (pictured below), in this trade Davos traded away the S88 LAS 2nd (later re-acquired) and Kovalchuk for Brian Kowalski @Wheaties and the S89 SEA 3rd. The 3rd blockbuster trade we made was by far the hardest as I made the tough decision to trade away Xavier Booberry @CowboyinAmerica, throughout this process I was sure to keep CIA in the loop on any developments given them having a NTC, mutual option, and I always communicate trades with players very far in advance where possible. With this trade we will have moved up exactly 16 spots in the S90 draft from the 3rd to 2nd round and with the development of Lachlan Summers @kirbithan and the cap flexibility we would gain it made all the sense in the world. The rest of the trades made that offseason were relatively minor as we said goodbye to Adam Rage @MrMom, acquired John Poremba Jr. @CrlineDijohn14, and Svaltopluk Puk @Otaznik and moved some picks around. All was quiet on the trade front until the trade deadline where Alexandre Leduc was acquired to bolster our forward core heading into the playoffs, sadly this meant having to move Puk to New York.
 
On the ice this season was a roller coaster for Davos as we saw ourselves 1st in the standings early on, only to drop to 7th, and then following the trade deadline surge back up to 2nd in a very tough European Conference as we would finish with our single best season since S61 with 93 points. Jake Thunder @Thunder led the team offensively with a outstanding 93 points, enough to led defensemen in points and the league in assists. Additonally we saw 5 players score at least 20 goals with Mason Jones @Masu Chan, James Teekirque @Mongoose87, Florida Man @zepheter, Pete Mitchell @Crstats23, and Alfred Champagne @Anthique. Also since joining Davos at the trade deadline, Leduc went on a tear putting up 12 goals and 16 assists for 28 points in 21 games! In goal Lachlan Summers had an incredible season that saw them finish first in the league in SV% (0.932) and 2nd in GAA, truly incredible numbers. In the playoffs, Davos did something it has never (to my knowledge) done before as we reverse swept a very strong Moscow team, despite powerplays being heavily in Moscow's favour. In the Conference finals we ran into the brick wall that is Jesse Teno @aimkin as we took London to seven games, falling just short yet again. A bright spot for the playoffs came in the form of Mason Jones who put up 19 points in 14 games and he now sits only 4 points back from the all-time record for most playoff points by a Davos player.
 
As S88 draws to a close, I would like to congratulate a few people, first off, congrats to @badcolethetitan and @MrMom on their Continental Cup win! I am really happy for you guys as you both deserve it! @CowboyinAmerica, congrats on a incredible career, I look forward to seeing your next player, and best of luck with the HOF! @jacobcarson877, amazing job this season, winning a Cup in your first season is no easy task and you might just be the 2nd ever GM to do it (someone had to in S1)! Lastly, a huge thank you to @kirbithan for all of their hard work this season as my AGM, amazing job so far!

Damn you 😂

I’m out of the country so it’s gonna be tough keeping up with this.
F - Landon Wolanin
@leandrofg
 
if I don’t answer in time, pls assume my pick would be Sirsvaldis Misglaskems, Leandro Goncalves, Igor Molotov, or Jake Thunder in that order. Thanks!

1. Today is VHL Draft Day! What did you think about the prospect/scouting experience during your draft season personally?
Nothing special about it. One GM actually spoke to me. The GM that drafted me never said a word, but it all worked out in the end. 
 
2. What is one piece of advice you have for tonight’s draftees?
One (or more) rough season(s) doesn’t always mean you will be bad forever. Anything can happen in this league. It’s all about being at the right place at the right time. 
 
3. Are you a part of any offseason tournaments at the moment (whether it be player or GM)?
I used to get into all of that, but I’m basically just a clicker and a locker room guy at this point. Don't plan on being involved in all of that anymore. 
 
4. Which Davos player do you think has the best chance of surviving a zombie apocalypse and why?
I believe the better question is “which player and why is it Florida Man?” Florida men find ways to overcome the odds regardless of the circumstances. 
 
5. Have you ever met a pro hockey player before? If so, who was it?
Very briefly met Kane and Toews as they were leaving the United Center over ten years ago. It was surreal and it sucks I was so young. There’s so much more I would have said in that moment. 
 
6. If you follow March Madness, who do you predict to win the whole tournament?
I’ve been backing FAU for a decent amount of this tournament. They have some dawgs on that team. I wouldn’t be surprised if they won it all. 

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ahma-vhl/episodes/Ahmacast-with-Frostbeard-S87-review-e215lue
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ahma-vhl/episodes/Ahmacast-with-Frostbeard-S87-review-e215lue
 
@FrostBeard
 
00:00 intro
00:10 general talk
10:00 standings
18:00 league leaders
33:00 playoffs
38:00 Davos trades
49:00 Davos RATINGS
01:19:00 Davos playoffs
 
tags
12:00 @Alex
18:00 @Beketov
21:00 @Daniel Janser @MetalToday @jacobcarson877 @Girts
24:00 @Daniel Janser
27:00 @Ricer13
28:00 @Gaikoku-hito @dlamb
29:00 @Frank come on Frank
30:00 @Shindigs
31:00 @Gustav
39:00 @Banackock @badcolethetitan
41:00 @der meister @Wheaties
43:00 @CowboyinAmerica
45:00 @dustywilson22
46:30 @Otaznik
49:00 @badcolethetitan
51:00 @Crstats23
53:30 @Thunder
56:00 @Mongoose87
58:50 @Masu Chan
01:01:00 @Anthique
01:06:00 @zepheter
01:08:00 @MrMom
01:15:00 @CowboyinAmerica
01:16:00 @kirbithan

I believe this one is on the updaters and since @leandrofg is online he gets to do it! (DM me leandro if you're not entirely sure how to do it)

Thanks for the shout-out, Jacob!
 
@zepheter, it was indeed a mistake by the updater. Solved now!

Refunded

HC Davos receives:
S90 SEA 2nd

Seattle receives:
Xavier Booberry
S90 SEA 3rd


This trade has been accepted by all parties and is pending league approval.

Should Davos retire the jersey of Mikhail Kovalchuk ?

Hello everyone,
 
Not gonna bother with a members tag on this, if you see it then great, you will be rewarded for that. If you don’t then…. Well why am I writing this because if you don’t see it how can you read this part?
 
Anyway, today marks 5717 days (that’s 15 years, 7 months, and 26 days if you’re curious) since the VHL opened its doors. What a random number you might say, why does that matter? Well if I do the math, and I have, I was born 5717 days before the start of the VHL. Given that I joined on day one and have been here ever since that means today marks the official day that I have been in the VHL just as long as I was outside of it. Is that a stupid thing to celebrate? Probably but that won’t stop me; so please let me indulge in a bit of sentimentality for a moment.
 
When the VHL started I had not yet completed high school, I had never had a girlfriend, hell I had never kissed a girl. I was a lonely nerd turning to the internet to find something to do; and I found it. The VHL was not my first sim league, wasn’t even the first one I joined ran by the people who ran it, but it was the first that felt different and felt like it had a good chance of surviving which so few at that point had done. I found a community here. I cannot honestly say that everything went perfectly or that my start in the VHL was without fault; I very nearly left for good within 2 months, but I stayed. I have now not only finished high school but university and going on 10 years working post-schooling. I have now not only had a steady relationship but a wife and two children, a life. All the while the VHL has been there, constantly evolving with the times sure but present. Over 5 years ago I took up the mantel of commissioner. I did it not because I thought I was necessarily the best person for the job but because I thought the league needed something, it was in trouble and I didn’t want to see it fail. I like to think that in these 5 years of growth I have at least stalled that failure.
 
5717 days likely means nothing to any of you, just as that paragraph likely means nothing to any of you, but it means something to me. This league, this place, this community has been a standard in my life for longer than most anything else. I’m not going anywhere right now, that’s not what this is, but I did want to mark the occasion because this league does mean a lot to me.
 
So if you’ve made it this far feel free to take 5 uncapped TPE for your troubles, on me. I’m not sure the insane total I’ve had over the years (probably over 10k by now) so 5 for everyone that I bored with this story should suffice as a thank you for being my weird extended internet family.

1: How many games do you think our first series will be?
I predict 6. I think it will be a tight series. Maybe one blowout win where our offense explodes. Hopefully that’s not just me being optimistic. 

2: Which player on Davos do you think would win an arm wrestling tournament?
Me by a landslide. After all I’m a Florida man. 

3: What is your players nickname? 
I don’t really have one, but I know it’s not Mansy so don’t call me that. Let’s go with Flo. 

4: Which teammate do you expect will lead us in points at the end of our playoff run?
Hard to say. Maybe Mitchell or Jones. Knowing how great Booberry is he might carry us on offense too. 

5: Which NHL player's jersey would you want to get as a gift?
I already have plenty of his jerseys, but I’d like a Kane Rangers jersey. I’m a Hawks fan just trying to find something to cheer for. That jersey is so nice with the 88 popping off the back. Gonna get that one whenever they start selling it. 

6: Who is your favorite NHL defender?
Has to be Hedman. The finesse he has for someone that size is unmatched. To have the ability to utilize his frame to produce in both ends of the ice is so rare. He’s your prototypical chel Be-A-Pro defenseman that can do it all. So much fun to watch. 

I messed up the recording, the voice balance is not good. I'm sorry!
 
https://anchor.fm/ahma-vhl/episodes/Ahmacast-with-Frostbeard-S87-theme-week-e1v70qf
https://anchor.fm/ahma-vhl/episodes/Ahmacast-with-Frostbeard-S87-theme-week-e1v70qf
 
00:00 intro
02:00 general talk of rivarlies in VHL
25:00 Question's from @Alex !
34:00 Question's from @Tate !
 
13:00 @Esso2264 @Banackock
14:00 @thadthrasher
38:00 @Beketov @Devise @gorlab
45:00 @eaglesfan0366
49:00 @Frank come on Frank!!
55:00 @zepheter
 

@Banackock and @hedgehog337 thank you both for the trade talks! I wish you both the best of luck going forward!
 
@TMGSosa and @boatsinking123, it was a pleasure having both of you in Davos, best of luck in Riga!
 
@zepheter, Welcome to Davos! Let’s bring the Continental Cup home!! 

S E A T T L E  B E A R S  S 8 7  C A P T A I N S  

 
A S S I S T A N T  # 1
Florida Man - @zepheter
 
A S S I S T A N T  # 2
Yaroslav Bogatyrev - @Bojovnik
 
C A P T A I N
Hulk Hogan 2 - @Hogan
 
We'll keep it short and sweet as I got nachos in the oven. Great group of players/members on the whole entire team. All have committed to play for Seattle and doing what we need to do in order to capture hopeful W's and the Continental Cup. I'm really excited for this season and am hopeful that we can put together a good show and do big things.
 
GO BEARS GO!

10. What are your thoughts on Seattle calling up Elias Lampi? 
Well we needed someone to replace DeGroot. It's gonna be tough to replace that production, but I still believe we can make some noise next season.
 
11. What are your thoughts on Seattle drafting Randy Bobandy 4th overall?
I'm stoked! I expect Randy to be a star very soon.
 
12. What are your thoughts on the Seattle roster heading into the season?
We have a good mix of young and old. Even if we struggle right off the bat I think we could push for a playoff spot towards the end of the season. 
 
13. Ash Sparks will be learning behind Dusty Wilson this season. For a first bonding experience, what did the two do together?
They got absolutely plastered at a local bar in Seattle. 
 
14. Who, if any, do you think should be team captains this season?
Dusty carries us so I'm gonna go with Dusty, Hogan and Chip. Would be pretty cool if I got it, but I just wanna win. Everything else is just a bonus.
 
15. The Bears got a new team mascot. What is it and what is their name?
It's a Florida man. I'm joking, but wouldn't that be great? It's a bear and its name is Grizz because I have no creativity. 

That makes a lot of sense. Thanks!

USA USA USA

He meant A++

D - Alessandro Nano 
 
Out of state and have terrible service Dusty Wilson or Chip Stone in that order for my next pick. Both if neither are taken. 

S E A T T L E  B E A R S  S 8 6  C A P T A I N S  

 
A S S I S T A N T  # 1
Florida Man - @zepheter
 
A S S I S T A N T  # 2
Tavish DeGroot - @rory
 
C A P T A I N
Hulk Hogan 2 - @Hogan
 
We started rebuilding at the start of this off-season and quickly got to work. Sold off a bunch, gained a lot of picks and then were fortunate enough to make some magic happen in Free Agency. I'm really happy of the off-season we had and the commitment we got from members outside of the team to join us. @zepheter has always been huge for the Bears.. he's always on our side even when he's not.. @rory I wasn't sure if he'd join but the talks were okay and it led to us joining forces together. I appreciate him burying the hatchet. He's been an amazing asset and leader in the locker room and I am honestly so happy he took the chance on us.
 
Then there is @Hogan
 
Hogan been a Bear since before y'all were cubs
Lifting up the cups and collecting them big dubs (W, W, W)
There is no man that's stronger,
No Bear has been here longer,
He the heavy weight CHAMP CHAMP CHAMP
 
Now he the Bear Captain
The league like "what the fucking happening?"
Hulkamania here to bring pain,
HULK HOGAN WILL BE CHAMP AGAIN ONE DAY
 
 

Thanks,
B

yes sorry typo, stupid autocorrect