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I actually had to use ruler bars to get them even. The logos are so different it came down to winging it...

100% constructed. Many layers. I do appreciate the kind words. It was a bit of a rush job as I only had the evening to work on it. Thank you Brandon.

Seattle wins the cup in what I would say was the most exciting playoffs that I can think of. At least the most exciting that any of my players have been in. It most definitely could have gone either way as Moscow was pushing hard and never let up. The European conference was much tougher than the North American conference and that made a lot of people think it was going to be a Moscow win for sure. I think being in a weak conference isn't a very good indicator of how strong a team is or isn't. Seattle had to dig it's way out of being a game down and take it to seven. Games were decided in overtime just to show how close the match up really was. It wasn't just a chess match, it was like 3D chess on steroids. All of us in Seattle have a lot of respect for the Moscow team and their GM. They truly showed a ton of heart and talent. I think our GM Bana was in his wheelhouse once we tied it up and he, like he always does, works the lines to perfection. It took a lot of talent to put a team together and go out and win against a monster of a team. Hat's off to both leaders. Truly gifted. I am sad there had to be a loser in this series but it does build character, winning or losing. As for the future in Seattle, I am not sure. Was this like a last big push before the team is blown up? I have a feeling it might be but then again, I don't know for sure. Either way, until you win in Seattle, you haven't experienced the magic this team has. Amazing season, incredible playoffs. This is how the VHL should be.

1. Season is over, what was our downfall? Consistency is a hard thing to have with Simon T at the helm. 2. How do you feel about your player's season? I feel good about my player. 3. Who's one member of this team you'd like to give a shoutout to and why? The whole leadership group and of course the players. Class act. 4. What should our focus be in the upcoming draft? Pick somebody that is active even if it doesn't look like a good move. You can always help someone that is trying to improve. 5. What's your favorite ice cream flavor? I am rather fond of Mint Chocolate Chip. 6. Do you own any NHL jerseys? If so what's your favorite? I do not own any but if I did, I would want a Marcel Dion jersey.

Review: This is a really cool design. I like that you are trying different approaches to making graphics. This one is a good step towards going outside the box. I think the a few things would help this out and one would be a bit of texture on your background box. Another thing that kind of looks odd is shadows on all sides. This is all subjective and could very well be the look you were going for. I would encourage you to continue down this path of making unique graphics. Great job 8/10

Review: You have a few really good things going on with this sig. I really like the collar VHL logo and of course the team logo swap. I think the render isn't bad but it is a bit harsh around the shoulders. Placement could be better as it doesn't really fit any ratio that I have seen. Overall it's a great start and the more you make the better you will get. Good job 8/10

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Hardest team I have ever played against. High respect for Moscow. Great series in this new era.

Need to get rid of the "coyotes" on the helmet but it looks sick.

Wow, I didn't say anything about you hiding anything. I just didn't know if there were sliders that can make one skill more important than another. I heard something about them but I don't know anything about it. I see the ratios and understand what that means. If there isn't anything else to consider then I am set to go with what I had planned. Thank you for your reply.

We are getting close to the off season where many players, including myself, are going to re-roll. The questions I have to think about where I could potentially move points that would have the intended results. I know there can be many different builds and it depends on what line mates your play with and so on but there are basic skills that will make you play better no matter what team you are on. So is there a way to know how much importance the skills have? Are there sliders that the men in blue have been adjusting during the season? What skills if any have been dumb-ed down? I am sure it is just me that is confused and have most likely missed some article explaining most of what I am saying here, I just can't find anything. Before I re-roll I would like to know what skills have been adjusted and where I can improve without wasting too many of my hard earned TPE. The ratios help to see which skills will increase at what rate but have some skills been balanced? I am a simple man trying to find out if there are underlying adjustments to take into account.

1. The cinderella run is in full swing! Why do you think that is? A good team effort goes a long way. 2. Who's you pick to win playoff MVP? That one guy that scores a lot. 3. In your opinion, who goes #1 in the VHLM draft this off-season? I haven't followed the draft but I would imagine it will be somebody that is popular. 4. Do you pronounce it Gair-age or Gah-rage I thought it was Lady Ga Ga. 5. How do you feel about your performance these playoffs? I have been playing well. The team has been strong all season. 6. Who do you want to win the Stanley Cup? Oilers

Review: Interesting sig. I do like the swirl effect along with the notorious splatter. Nice logo placement for the most part. Not really a fan of the text but maybe the color you used is why it looks odd to me, subjective. You ended up with a fun looking graphic and that's what matters. Good job. 8/10

Review: I really like the feel of this graphic. Good blend of dynamic colors and action that makes this an interesting to look at. I like your font choice, fits in well. Nice render highlight. I like the effects, works well for that overall feel. Good job. 8/10

Well it's playoff time for Seattle. We are ready to take the ice against a very hungry Chicago team that breezed through the wildcard series. It should be an easy series for Seattle but if we have learned anything in the VHL, we never take any team for granted. Once the a team finds it's mojo, they can do big things. So we have to make sure we play our game and come out on top. I think it's the fun time of the playoffs. You want to be able to be confident but Simon can and sometimes throws in a twist that makes things equal. Seattle finished tied in points with the mighty Moscow team despite using our backup goalie for several games. We did lose out as the top team due to Regulation Overtime Wins tie breaker. I think we had a good run at the end of the season and we should continue to have some steam headed into this series. Good luck to all teams competing.

Review: Not a bad looking graphic. I am not sure you do any render cutting. It looks like a stock photo with some effects added though I could be wrong. I like the detail in the face. Logo swap looks good. NHL branding show be removed. Funny swirl effects you put in this. Text looks good where it's at. Not bad. 8/10

Review: A good attempt at making this your own. Nice shoulder patches. I think a chest logo was possible. The render placement isn't bad. I like to see the top of the helmet clipped but this works. Text needs to be placed somewhere else. I would like to see the reflections on the visor cleaned up. Good overall sig 8/10

73. We play Chicago. Predict the series outcome for who wins! Not Chicago. 74. Who ends up having the most goals in the series? I think AJ goes in beast mode and scores a ton. 75. Who will have the most hits in the series? Good Ol' Vinny. 76. Will @oilmandan shut out Chicago once during the series? If the team plays good in front of him, I would expect to see a shutout or two. 77. What is one way Seattle is advertising the series on TV commercials to get fans hyped? I think a montage of goals scored during the season would get fans ramped. 80. Seattle plays a prank on Chicago to break the ice. What do they do? I like the "Super Glue" bench prank.

I appreciate your comment. Let me clear up a few points. This is a photo manipulation that took many hours to construct. I made everything you see from common stock. It has a religious undertone to it but that was to depict the level of admiration for the person I made this for. I didn't just find a picture and add a stick, logo and puck. Thanks again for your comment @Eynhallow

Much beloved and appreciated @Banackock

This could be the best graphic I have seen from you. Excellent work.

There you go, getting all technical on me. Go Bears!!!