Brrbisbrr

2 assists 7 hits not bad for an opening sim.  Time for New York to make a run for the playoffs.  Let's go NYA!

why waste the effort?  If he does show up, he'll just leave halfway through.

You know this makes you sound like you spend a lot of time around teenage boys

You know this makes you sound like you spend a lot of time around teenage boys

Interested

I'll throw my name in there, it would be nice to work for the first team to draft me.

I'll throw my name in there, it would be nice to work for the first team to draft me.

Ty ty

Thanks for the shout out! David forever!

Vladimir Mlinski
LW | 6' 0" | 215 lb. | Age: 22 |
 
 
 

Season
GP
G
A
P
+/-
SHT
PIM
HIT
SB
GW
PPG
SHG
74 (HOU)
72
10
34
44
-45
138
44
180
43
1
1
0


Vladimir's rookie stats at face value do not look very impressive, but you have to consider that when he joined Houston they were very bare bones. He has a big enough body to survive the rough and tumble pro seasons of the VHL but the question also remains if he is big enough to play a style he prefers?
 
 
Playstle:
Mlinski plays an unselfish, safe defensive game. He's more at home digging the puck out of corners and getting it to snipers than he is taking the big shot. Vlad is very good at checking at both ends of the ice and his defensive prowess made up for his offensive deficiency.
 
Offense:
As mentioned, Mlinski's shot isn't going to impress anyone. His passing, however, is VHL ready. Vladimir made several highlight reel passes to not only set up goals but to set up zone entry. He has enough puck handling skill to get out of trouble and get past defenders, but isn't going on an end to end rush like some of the great danglers of the past.
 
Skating:
This is one area where Mlinski has improved. Once a detriment to his game, he has worked hard to where he can put himself in position for the big play. He doesn't have blazing speed, but is strong on the puck.
 
Defense:
This is where Vladimir makes his money. He's big enough to stop most players and mean and prideful enough to not get beat. He makes himself bigger, uses his stick well and will even cross the line in order to not get beat.
 
Physicality:
Although he's not the biggest, Vlad might be one of the strongest pound for pound players in the VHLM. He loves making the hit, inducing pain onto the other team's star players. He has improved his discipline in his rookie season, but if he's having a bad day, so might the other team.
 
Outlook:
It would not surprise me to see Vlad hit 50 assists this season and approach the 75 point mark. Vladimir's offensive numbers all depend on his ice time and his teammates. 25 goals might be all that you ever get out of him, but if paired with the right shooters, he will rack up the assists. Watch out for his flashy passes as he gets more comfortable with the VHL style of play. His defensive game is good enough right now to be competitive at the VHL level, but Davos won't need him for a season or two. If he got drafted to a lower tier team, I would expect Vlad to be competing for a roster spot.

@rjfryman I thought we already established you didn't have a lot of time to teach and I didn't have a lot of time to learn, making me the best candidate for the job!

1. We are 4-4-1 after 9 games at the time of writing, 2nd in the North American Conference. How do you feel about that?
Solid start for a rebuilding team
2. Defenseman Hugh Jass has been incredible so far, with 16 points in 9 games. Will he eclipse his 61 points set last year?
Yes!
 
3. Do you have any pre-game superstitions? If so, what are they?
 
Eating a bucket of fried chicken
 
4. Through 8-ish games for each team, which has been the most surprising start, good or bad?
 
Us!  I don't think anyone thought we would be competitive
 
5. If you could relocate one VHL or VHLM franchise, who would it be, where would they go, and why?
 
I don't know but it would be nice to have a southern team.
 
6. Dallas vs Tampa, Stanley Cup on the line. Who are you taking, and in how many games? (DAL leads 1-0)
 
LET'S GO BOLTS

Vladimir Mlinski
6' 215 lbs
Yambol, Bulgaria
Signed by: Houston Bulls
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
Vladimir Mlinski is a tough, hard nosed winger from the small, Baltic nation of Bulgaria. He is known as a pass first, defensively responsible winger who can play center in a pinch, although that isn't his optimal position.
 
Personal Info
 
Mlinski is a fierce competitor who is intense and can be very quiet. His emotions are very hard to read. Growing up, he never knew his grandparents, who died because of fallout from the Chernobyl nuclear explosion. As a result, he may have some problems getting along with Russian players. This has never been a problem as he has played some of his best hockey against former USSR teams. He also has never played with any former USSR players, opting out of several international tournaments. He may have some “baggage” to deal with.
 
Club Play
 
Vladimir has led his team in assists every season, setting a career high with 35 in 16 games last season. For his career he has 24 goals and 84 assists in 65 games. Defensively, he led the team in takeaway (44) shots blocked (33) and hits (61) all in 16 games. Not the best shooter or skater, will need to develop both at VHLM level. Dminski was a great teammate for his club, despite being rather quiet until his frustration boiled over. Played a very pass first game mostly covering for offensive minded forwards. He was a first line player that was good on the cycle and had a hard yet erratic shot. Vladimir played in a defense first system and was mostly responsible for getting the puck through the neutral zone. He was great at dump and chase and stretch passes springing forwards into the zone. A player that is almost impossible to knock off the puck, although his speed needs lots of work. His teammates describe him as a good teammate and often was the one sticking up for them when things got dirty. It will be interesting to see how he deals with players that are bigger than he is used to.
 
International Play
 
Although there is a small sample size here (14 games) Mlinski has shone in international play. He has amassed 50 hits, 6 goals, 30 assists and 14 blocked shots. As described before, steps it up against former USSR teams. Had his best game against the Kazhakstan u20 team: 12 hits, 2 goals, 2 assists. He has also displayed his worst discipline against those teams, averaging 6 pims per game.
 
 
 
422 words.  Thanks for the sig @gorlab
 

Vladimir Mlinski
6' 215 lbs
Yambol, Bulgaria
Signed by: Houston Bulls
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
Vladimir Mlinski is a tough, hard nosed winger from the small, Baltic nation of Bulgaria. He is known as a pass first, defensively responsible winger who can play center in a pinch, although that isn't his optimal position.
 
Personal Info
 
Mlinski is a fierce competitor who is intense and can be very quiet. His emotions are very hard to read. Growing up, he never knew his grandparents, who died because of fallout from the Chernobyl nuclear explosion. As a result, he may have some problems getting along with Russian players. This has never been a problem as he has played some of his best hockey against former USSR teams. He also has never played with any former USSR players, opting out of several international tournaments. He may have some “baggage” to deal with.
 
Club Play
 
Vladimir has led his team in assists every season, setting a career high with 35 in 16 games last season. For his career he has 24 goals and 84 assists in 65 games. Defensively, he led the team in takeaway (44) shots blocked (33) and hits (61) all in 16 games. Not the best shooter or skater, will need to develop both at VHLM level. Dminski was a great teammate for his club, despite being rather quiet until his frustration boiled over. Played a very pass first game mostly covering for offensive minded forwards. He was a first line player that was good on the cycle and had a hard yet erratic shot. Vladimir played in a defense first system and was mostly responsible for getting the puck through the neutral zone. He was great at dump and chase and stretch passes springing forwards into the zone. A player that is almost impossible to knock off the puck, although his speed needs lots of work. His teammates describe him as a good teammate and often was the one sticking up for them when things got dirty. It will be interesting to see how he deals with players that are bigger than he is used to.
 
International Play
 
Although there is a small sample size here (14 games) Mlinski has shone in international play. He has amassed 50 hits, 6 goals, 30 assists and 14 blocked shots. As described before, steps it up against former USSR teams. Had his best game against the Kazhakstan u20 team: 12 hits, 2 goals, 2 assists. He has also displayed his worst discipline against those teams, averaging 6 pims per game.
 
 
 
422 words.  Thanks for the sig @gorlab
 

Player Information
Username: Brrbisbrr
Player Name: Vladimir Mlinski
Recruited From: Returning
Age: 22
Position: LW
Height: 72 in.
Weight: 215 lbs.
Birthplace: Bulgaria

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Player Information
Username: Brrbisbrr
Player Name: Vladimir Mlinski
Recruited From: Returning
Age: 22
Position: LW
Height: 72 in.
Weight: 215 lbs.
Birthplace: Bulgaria

Player Page
@VHLM GM

Player Information
Username: Brrbisbrr
Player Name: Vladimir Mlinski
Recruited From: Returning
Age: 22
Position: LW
Height: 72 in.
Weight: 215 lbs.
Birthplace: Bulgaria

Player Page
@VHLM GM

Best of luck with New York @Brrbisbrr!

I guess when your first in the league everyone takes what moral victory they can get.  Congrats on the fight win.

@Brrbisbrr that's gotta be up there with one of your most hard earned wins

Samuel Ross Speaks Out on Trade
                                                                                           Former Davos goalie speaks out on old team, Gustav Mattias and experience with Helsinki
 

 
In the offseason, Davos traded off starting goalie Samuel Ross to division rival Helsinki. Sources noted that Davos was afraid of losing Ross in the upcoming expansion draft and instead opted to get something in return. Everyone has been kind of mum on the trade, but I did manage to speak to Samuel Ross about this turn of events.
 
 
Were you shocked that you were traded?
Not really. It's a part of business. I went through some trade drama last year where I thought I might be headed to Helsinki. In fact, I thought that deal was all but done. Helsinki ended up going in another direction.
 
Do you have any hurt feelings getting traded after winning the most games of your career?
I don't think anyone who is successful wants to get traded. It was one of those things. I had an option year, Joakim Bruden deserved his shot, and there was a chance I would get picked to an expansion team. Sure I would have loved to finish my career in Davos, but it didn't happen that way and that's the way it is.
 
Do you regret not giving your all to Davos?
That question isn't exactly fair. Sure I took some time off if you want to call it that, but I was in a bad place mentally. If I were playing I doubt I would have been any help anyway. I gave my career thus far to Davos. I won some pretty big games for them. I would venture to guess they were pretty happy with me.
 
You were drafted 10th overall. Do you think you lived up to that expectation?
I didn't draft myself. It wasn't like I was going around to teams saying, “hey draft me.” I can't geko where I was picked. I was a starting goalie for 3 seasons, I was a big part of Davos getting back to the playoffs. Was I Raymond Bernard? No. Am I a Hall of Famer? no. I am a solid starting goalie in the VHL and that was what I was picked to be.
 
How did you hear about your trade to Helsinki?
Gustav was respectful enough to explain the situation to me. It made me kind of sad to leave Davos after being a part of the transformation of the team. You have to think, we went from the laughing stock of the league to a place where people wanted to play. If you take a look at some of the signings we had, I don't think that would have happened before Gustav took over.
 
How is Helsinki different than Davos?
Both locker rooms are great. I don't have the relationship with my teammates in Helsinki that I did in Davos, obviously, but it's a great place to be. Everyone is supportive. I would say right now the Davos locker room has a few more jokers in it. Helsinki is full of professionals and, once again, it's a great place to be.
 
Can you compare the managerial styles of Gustav and Jubo?
Yeah, both are class acts. I've enjoyed my time in Helsinki. When I was traded, Jubo explained everything to me. He stated that he wanted me here. He stated why he wanted me here. He's a great guy and couldn't treat me better. That being said, it's hard to compare my relationship with him and my relationship with Gustav. I worked under Gustav a few seasons, we had a good repoire. I trusted him and we became pretty good friends. I'm sure with time Jubo and I will too.
 
 
That's all the questions I have for you, thanks for taking the time to answer them.
 
“Thank you”


643 words.
 

Samuel Ross Speaks Out on Trade
                                                                                           Former Davos goalie speaks out on old team, Gustav Mattias and experience with Helsinki
 

 
In the offseason, Davos traded off starting goalie Samuel Ross to division rival Helsinki. Sources noted that Davos was afraid of losing Ross in the upcoming expansion draft and instead opted to get something in return. Everyone has been kind of mum on the trade, but I did manage to speak to Samuel Ross about this turn of events.
 
 
Were you shocked that you were traded?
Not really. It's a part of business. I went through some trade drama last year where I thought I might be headed to Helsinki. In fact, I thought that deal was all but done. Helsinki ended up going in another direction.
 
Do you have any hurt feelings getting traded after winning the most games of your career?
I don't think anyone who is successful wants to get traded. It was one of those things. I had an option year, Joakim Bruden deserved his shot, and there was a chance I would get picked to an expansion team. Sure I would have loved to finish my career in Davos, but it didn't happen that way and that's the way it is.
 
Do you regret not giving your all to Davos?
That question isn't exactly fair. Sure I took some time off if you want to call it that, but I was in a bad place mentally. If I were playing I doubt I would have been any help anyway. I gave my career thus far to Davos. I won some pretty big games for them. I would venture to guess they were pretty happy with me.
 
You were drafted 10th overall. Do you think you lived up to that expectation?
I didn't draft myself. It wasn't like I was going around to teams saying, “hey draft me.” I can't geko where I was picked. I was a starting goalie for 3 seasons, I was a big part of Davos getting back to the playoffs. Was I Raymond Bernard? No. Am I a Hall of Famer? no. I am a solid starting goalie in the VHL and that was what I was picked to be.
 
How did you hear about your trade to Helsinki?
Gustav was respectful enough to explain the situation to me. It made me kind of sad to leave Davos after being a part of the transformation of the team. You have to think, we went from the laughing stock of the league to a place where people wanted to play. If you take a look at some of the signings we had, I don't think that would have happened before Gustav took over.
 
How is Helsinki different than Davos?
Both locker rooms are great. I don't have the relationship with my teammates in Helsinki that I did in Davos, obviously, but it's a great place to be. Everyone is supportive. I would say right now the Davos locker room has a few more jokers in it. Helsinki is full of professionals and, once again, it's a great place to be.
 
Can you compare the managerial styles of Gustav and Jubo?
Yeah, both are class acts. I've enjoyed my time in Helsinki. When I was traded, Jubo explained everything to me. He stated that he wanted me here. He stated why he wanted me here. He's a great guy and couldn't treat me better. That being said, it's hard to compare my relationship with him and my relationship with Gustav. I worked under Gustav a few seasons, we had a good repoire. I trusted him and we became pretty good friends. I'm sure with time Jubo and I will too.
 
 
That's all the questions I have for you, thanks for taking the time to answer them.
 
“Thank you”


643 words.
 

Samuel Ross Speaks Out on Trade
                                                                                           Former Davos goalie speaks out on old team, Gustav Mattias and experience with Helsinki
 

 
In the offseason, Davos traded off starting goalie Samuel Ross to division rival Helsinki. Sources noted that Davos was afraid of losing Ross in the upcoming expansion draft and instead opted to get something in return. Everyone has been kind of mum on the trade, but I did manage to speak to Samuel Ross about this turn of events.
 
 
Were you shocked that you were traded?
Not really. It's a part of business. I went through some trade drama last year where I thought I might be headed to Helsinki. In fact, I thought that deal was all but done. Helsinki ended up going in another direction.
 
Do you have any hurt feelings getting traded after winning the most games of your career?
I don't think anyone who is successful wants to get traded. It was one of those things. I had an option year, Joakim Bruden deserved his shot, and there was a chance I would get picked to an expansion team. Sure I would have loved to finish my career in Davos, but it didn't happen that way and that's the way it is.
 
Do you regret not giving your all to Davos?
That question isn't exactly fair. Sure I took some time off if you want to call it that, but I was in a bad place mentally. If I were playing I doubt I would have been any help anyway. I gave my career thus far to Davos. I won some pretty big games for them. I would venture to guess they were pretty happy with me.
 
You were drafted 10th overall. Do you think you lived up to that expectation?
I didn't draft myself. It wasn't like I was going around to teams saying, “hey draft me.” I can't geko where I was picked. I was a starting goalie for 3 seasons, I was a big part of Davos getting back to the playoffs. Was I Raymond Bernard? No. Am I a Hall of Famer? no. I am a solid starting goalie in the VHL and that was what I was picked to be.
 
How did you hear about your trade to Helsinki?
Gustav was respectful enough to explain the situation to me. It made me kind of sad to leave Davos after being a part of the transformation of the team. You have to think, we went from the laughing stock of the league to a place where people wanted to play. If you take a look at some of the signings we had, I don't think that would have happened before Gustav took over.
 
How is Helsinki different than Davos?
Both locker rooms are great. I don't have the relationship with my teammates in Helsinki that I did in Davos, obviously, but it's a great place to be. Everyone is supportive. I would say right now the Davos locker room has a few more jokers in it. Helsinki is full of professionals and, once again, it's a great place to be.
 
Can you compare the managerial styles of Gustav and Jubo?
Yeah, both are class acts. I've enjoyed my time in Helsinki. When I was traded, Jubo explained everything to me. He stated that he wanted me here. He stated why he wanted me here. He's a great guy and couldn't treat me better. That being said, it's hard to compare my relationship with him and my relationship with Gustav. I worked under Gustav a few seasons, we had a good repoire. I trusted him and we became pretty good friends. I'm sure with time Jubo and I will too.
 
 
That's all the questions I have for you, thanks for taking the time to answer them.
 
“Thank you”


643 words.
 

Samuel Ross Speaks Out on Trade
                                                                                           Former Davos goalie speaks out on old team, Gustav Mattias and experience with Helsinki
 

 
In the offseason, Davos traded off starting goalie Samuel Ross to division rival Helsinki. Sources noted that Davos was afraid of losing Ross in the upcoming expansion draft and instead opted to get something in return. Everyone has been kind of mum on the trade, but I did manage to speak to Samuel Ross about this turn of events.
 
 
Were you shocked that you were traded?
Not really. It's a part of business. I went through some trade drama last year where I thought I might be headed to Helsinki. In fact, I thought that deal was all but done. Helsinki ended up going in another direction.
 
Do you have any hurt feelings getting traded after winning the most games of your career?
I don't think anyone who is successful wants to get traded. It was one of those things. I had an option year, Joakim Bruden deserved his shot, and there was a chance I would get picked to an expansion team. Sure I would have loved to finish my career in Davos, but it didn't happen that way and that's the way it is.
 
Do you regret not giving your all to Davos?
That question isn't exactly fair. Sure I took some time off if you want to call it that, but I was in a bad place mentally. If I were playing I doubt I would have been any help anyway. I gave my career thus far to Davos. I won some pretty big games for them. I would venture to guess they were pretty happy with me.
 
You were drafted 10th overall. Do you think you lived up to that expectation?
I didn't draft myself. It wasn't like I was going around to teams saying, “hey draft me.” I can't geko where I was picked. I was a starting goalie for 3 seasons, I was a big part of Davos getting back to the playoffs. Was I Raymond Bernard? No. Am I a Hall of Famer? no. I am a solid starting goalie in the VHL and that was what I was picked to be.
 
How did you hear about your trade to Helsinki?
Gustav was respectful enough to explain the situation to me. It made me kind of sad to leave Davos after being a part of the transformation of the team. You have to think, we went from the laughing stock of the league to a place where people wanted to play. If you take a look at some of the signings we had, I don't think that would have happened before Gustav took over.
 
How is Helsinki different than Davos?
Both locker rooms are great. I don't have the relationship with my teammates in Helsinki that I did in Davos, obviously, but it's a great place to be. Everyone is supportive. I would say right now the Davos locker room has a few more jokers in it. Helsinki is full of professionals and, once again, it's a great place to be.
 
Can you compare the managerial styles of Gustav and Jubo?
Yeah, both are class acts. I've enjoyed my time in Helsinki. When I was traded, Jubo explained everything to me. He stated that he wanted me here. He stated why he wanted me here. He's a great guy and couldn't treat me better. That being said, it's hard to compare my relationship with him and my relationship with Gustav. I worked under Gustav a few seasons, we had a good repoire. I trusted him and we became pretty good friends. I'm sure with time Jubo and I will too.
 
 
That's all the questions I have for you, thanks for taking the time to answer them.
 
“Thank you”


643 words.
 

Samuel Ross Speaks Out on Trade
                                                                                           Former Davos goalie speaks out on old team, Gustav Mattias and experience with Helsinki
 

 
In the offseason, Davos traded off starting goalie Samuel Ross to division rival Helsinki. Sources noted that Davos was afraid of losing Ross in the upcoming expansion draft and instead opted to get something in return. Everyone has been kind of mum on the trade, but I did manage to speak to Samuel Ross about this turn of events.
 
 
Were you shocked that you were traded?
Not really. It's a part of business. I went through some trade drama last year where I thought I might be headed to Helsinki. In fact, I thought that deal was all but done. Helsinki ended up going in another direction.
 
Do you have any hurt feelings getting traded after winning the most games of your career?
I don't think anyone who is successful wants to get traded. It was one of those things. I had an option year, Joakim Bruden deserved his shot, and there was a chance I would get picked to an expansion team. Sure I would have loved to finish my career in Davos, but it didn't happen that way and that's the way it is.
 
Do you regret not giving your all to Davos?
That question isn't exactly fair. Sure I took some time off if you want to call it that, but I was in a bad place mentally. If I were playing I doubt I would have been any help anyway. I gave my career thus far to Davos. I won some pretty big games for them. I would venture to guess they were pretty happy with me.
 
You were drafted 10th overall. Do you think you lived up to that expectation?
I didn't draft myself. It wasn't like I was going around to teams saying, “hey draft me.” I can't geko where I was picked. I was a starting goalie for 3 seasons, I was a big part of Davos getting back to the playoffs. Was I Raymond Bernard? No. Am I a Hall of Famer? no. I am a solid starting goalie in the VHL and that was what I was picked to be.
 
How did you hear about your trade to Helsinki?
Gustav was respectful enough to explain the situation to me. It made me kind of sad to leave Davos after being a part of the transformation of the team. You have to think, we went from the laughing stock of the league to a place where people wanted to play. If you take a look at some of the signings we had, I don't think that would have happened before Gustav took over.
 
How is Helsinki different than Davos?
Both locker rooms are great. I don't have the relationship with my teammates in Helsinki that I did in Davos, obviously, but it's a great place to be. Everyone is supportive. I would say right now the Davos locker room has a few more jokers in it. Helsinki is full of professionals and, once again, it's a great place to be.
 
Can you compare the managerial styles of Gustav and Jubo?
Yeah, both are class acts. I've enjoyed my time in Helsinki. When I was traded, Jubo explained everything to me. He stated that he wanted me here. He stated why he wanted me here. He's a great guy and couldn't treat me better. That being said, it's hard to compare my relationship with him and my relationship with Gustav. I worked under Gustav a few seasons, we had a good repoire. I trusted him and we became pretty good friends. I'm sure with time Jubo and I will too.
 
 
That's all the questions I have for you, thanks for taking the time to answer them.
 
“Thank you”


643 words.