mattyIceman

I would like to apply for VSN Scouting. 

I see you there ?

Hello everyone,
 
Recently, VSN has welcomed two new contributors to the family, with @tcookie25joining as a writer focusing on the VHL, and @dasboot becoming a full fledged contributor after his fantastic work with for VSN Australia's podcast series. However, we aren't stopping just yet, and would like to open up applications for a more positions.
 
First, we are looking to to fill my shoes on Under 250, by hiring another writer. Covering the VHLM is an important job, as highlighting the achievements of our minor league players is critical to helping them transition to the VHL. As a writer for the VHLM Weekly Review, your work focuses on giving our minor league system the coverage it deserves, and is a big passion of mine as I have been writing this series for the past 5 seasons. 
 
Second, we are hoping to hire another contributor to VSN Scouting. You would be working under our head of VSN Scouting @MattyIce, where you will be on the front lines identifying up and coming members of the VHL and VHLM. While our VHLM Weekly correspondent focuses more on the current events of the VHLM, as a member of VSN Scouting your job will be to highlight those members who might not be otherwise making headlines, but are no less deserving of coverage and recognition. You will be responsible for identifying top prospects as well as identifying the future value of the VHL teams of tomorrow. 
 
Finally, we are in the market for a graphics creator! As a member of the VSN Graphics team, your job would be to support your fellow VSN Contributors by creating graphics to enhance the quality of their content, either through series logos or individual graphics tailored to that week's article/podcast. 

For all these positions, your pay will be 8 TPE in each week that you contribute. Depending on the amount of work you do in a single week, you may also claim job pay in an additional week, and have that week treated as an off week, so long as you meet certain requirements. For writers, you may claim an extra week if your previous article exceeds 1200 words in length. For graphics, we can discuss this at a later date, but rest assured you will be compensated for your efforts. Additionally, this job pay replaces your weekly point task, so there is no need to create an additional media spot or graphic in a week that you claim job pay. 

At VSN we pride ourselves on the quality of our work, but there are no direct requirements to work here. If you want to apply, simply show me what you think best showcases your talents. Link your favorite media spots or graphics of yours, and let me know why you think you would be a good fit for VSN. Feel free to respond with your application, or DM it to me on the forums or on discord (Hatter#4975).
 
 
Good luck to all applicants!
 
 
VSN Editor-in-Chief Mr_Hatter

I would like to apply for VSN Scouting

I apply writer. 
 

Wow. Sniper with zero goals and 6 assists in 7 games. Wtf. At least we're winning.

first career goal against DC

YESSSSS HAHAHA I change my vote to 3 now ?

Oh oh I see. 
 
Anchor sounds intriguing. I might have to check that out if I ever get around to recording some of the other podcast ideas I've had. Thanks for the tip!

LatinViking was after me, missed the part where I had to ping you fishy.  My apologies

13. Get really horny.
The horny police will automatically be on your ass as a result and everyone will know that you're the horny guy.

Trent Gibson (bottom, middle right above the trophy) won state for his High School in his junior year. It was a surreal moment, but also a bittersweet one. Promised to start the championship game by the head coach. He found himself sitting on bench for the entire game because the other goalies dad was an assistant coach. He watched his parents sitting in the stands, it was the only game they were able to go watch. The hurt was agonizing, and his morale was broken. While everyone else was cheering about a victory, Gibson never felt more ostracized in his life. It had been the cycle he lived in, he did all the work to get the team into a championship spot, he took all the tough games. But whenever the title was on the line, it was always him riding the pine.

It was strange, as I reflect back on my playing career. I had a lot of great moments. I remember playing AAA for the West Coast Renegades U14 squad. I remember my 94 save performance against the Niagara Falls Purple Eagles like it was yesterday. I remember spilling over the boards like everyone else when we won that state championship. But after that season of extreme nepotism, and then losing my starting role my Senior year because of more nepotism. I was done. I went on to play a year of beer league, and started my coaching career. At least thats how the story ended in real life.

How the story continues here however, is after that Senior year while I am doing exit interviews with my school for the yearbook of all things. @Spartan was quietly waiting in the background for the two girls interviewing me to leave. Once they did we talked about my future in hockey, he told me he had been watching my career unfold since that 94 save performance in Chicago. He watched my coaches squander my talent and ability by making me play left bench to their own kids. He wanted to give me a chance that he felt I deserved. The offer was intriguing, take a year as a sign on player for the Las Vegas Aces and develop into the best goalie I could be and then hit the draft for the VHLM. It was an opportunity out of a dream, and one I was happy to accept. 

Training camp was almost over by the time I got there, but I instantly started gelling with the team. Guys like Minott, Kasey Tamm and Nick Sunderbuch were awesome to be around. Unfortunately I did suffer a concussion in that time so my development stalled for a bit, but after that I was all in on the development. I only got to play in 6 games, 5 of which I started. I finished with 2 shutouts against the Houston Bulls for a total of 3 wins and 2 losses. Then it was back to sitting on that all too familiar pine bench. Honestly, I hate that thing.

But when draft day came, my agent told me that I was in for a long wait. And a long wait it was. I fell pretty far in the draft, I think I was like 61st overall by none other than the team I shutout twice last year. The Houston Bulls. Now I was being given a starting position and a time to shine, I also got taken by the major leagues somewhere along the way, I really wasn't focused on that. I simply got a call saying welcome to the Helsinki Titans, and my career was underway. I need to really get my game in order now, as after this season with Houston, I will be preparing to make the jump up to my pro team.

It's an absolute honor to be apart of this team, and I'm looking forward to doing great things together. My message to the kids who still play in the U18 and below levels. Don't let one ass hat coach get in your way to being great. 
 
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Hi All
 
Today I have my co-host and newly hired VSN Staff @dasboot as well as world famous podcaster @Advantage joining today.
 
We talk about a lot of things with a lot of de-railing and random topics. But give it a listen you won't be disappointed!!!
 
https://anchor.fm/berocka-vhl/episodes/One-and-a-Half-Aussies---Episode-5-ft--Advantage-emjir0
 
Timeline
 
Advantage Interview -0:21
Around the VHL - 24:54
2 Minute Quiz - 59:04
Beard or no Beard - 1:09:52
 
Ask us questions here!
 
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I'll have to listen to this one at another time, but I've really been enjoying the podcasts everyone has been posting lately. Good to listen to while I'm working on some projects. Keep it up, and like last time, I reaffirm my interest in joining one day. 

Hot takes!  Great article from another up-and-comer!

@fromtheinside you rock! I’ve been trying to rank them in my head for a few days and found it pretty hard. This helped me a lot to know what to expect this season and it was a pretty good read!

We are mere days away from puck drop on our new VHLM season. It's an exciting season to be sure, with lots of teams in the mix for the Founder's Cup. With an absolutely massive S75 Dispersal draft in our rear view, we can now break down who got the best talent and which teams have best prepared themselves in the early going for season 75. Without further ado lets look at the Power Ratings.
 

Last Week: -  |  This Week: 1
The Reapers enjoyed an absolutely massive draft that secured many positions of need. They are stacked across the board with top TPE players in every position. Their probable first line consists of @tcookie25Addison McLaren, @Gaikoku-hitoRobert Bouchard and @dariusmarimotomanDarius Marimoto, all of who will more than likely be capped sooner rather than later. On the blue line they will be rolling with @DoktorFunkJolly Greene Giant and @Greg_DiTom Eagles as their probable first pairing. JGG was probably ready to take the leap to the pros. but sent shockwaves through the VHLM when he stated he was going to commit to one more season down in the M. Meanwhile, Greg Eagles is a notable recreate and it's assumed his defensemen will develop quite rapidly this season. If these 5 skaters weren't enough, they also boast a max capped goalie to boot. With the Wranglers goaltending already strong, @jacobcarson877Jacob Carson will be looking for one more season in the minors to go for broke and win a Cup.  What's even more scary is that they have solid depth to go with a very scary core. In my mind, Philly is the team to beat. 
 

Last Week: - | This Week: 2
This one may come as a bit of a surprise to some, but if you take a closer look at the Kings roster, there is plenty to be excited about. They will be leaning heavily on forwards @jhatty8RJ Thatcher, @FirekissChris Foley, and @youloser1337Justin Lose to carry the offensive load, however they also can ice a formidible second like that could do some damange, especially if the other forwards keep earning at a good pace throughout the season. While they don't have any studs on D, they do have two promising players of note. The first is a VHLM journeyman that goes by the name @LefLopKing Kruul. He has been in the minors since Season 69 and went inactive for an elongated stint but seems to be back. He's right under the 200 TPE mark, so if he can prove to be a steady earner for Mexico City, they will have found themselves a nice little free agent signing this offseason. His D partner will be a high profile re-create from last season, @Beaviss Hulk Hogan Jr.  The Kings know they can rely on Hogan to reliably grow thanks to the job pay Beaviss will earn, so he will be a lock to end the season close to, or fully capped. Lastly, between the pipes we have another player who is at the cap. @Xflexz Marcus Emerson Jr. Last season Emmerson Jr. posted a winning record and decent stats on a subpar Mexico City squad, I think with a much better team in front of him this season, that he could be in store for a great run. 
 

Last Week: - | This Week: 3
Las Vegas is one of the hardest teams for me to judge. They could arguably be even higher on this list, if not for a glaring weakness. But the aforementioned weakness may be remedied by another strength of the team. Let's break it down... on the offensive side of things @frescoelmo It's Gucci will be centering a line with @Hoopydog Artair McCloud and one of @NordinKelly Power or @SimmerDown99Connor Sim. Regardless of which line's these guys end up on, the Aces boast a great deal of players who are veteran simmers as well as newcomers such as @Hex UniverseHex Rose, who I have taken note of and think could be a standout rookie and a potential top tier pick in the S76 Dispersal Draft. Now we get to where Vegas really shines, and that's on D. The Aces will be icing 4 players on defense this season who are at 200+ TPE! @Matt thunderMatt Thunder (237) , @WreckeningChase Crosby (232), @Ledge_and_Dairy(potential best username on the entire forums) Linus Zetterstrom (223) and @Bouncyelf Joakim Lund (194) will make up the defensive core for Las Vegas and this is undeniably the best overall defense in the league, bar none. And this is where what I said earlier comes into play. Starting goaltender @matt sovick Matt Sovick Jr only sits at 148 TPE, however this may not even be that big of a deal when you have your Top 4 D all close to being capped. 
 

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@Ricer13 and @Zetterberg are out to prove S74 was no fluke and there will be no Cup hangover in Miami. After pulling off perhaps the most stunning Cup run this league has ever seen, Miami had very little time to celebrate as they had a ton of work to do. Most of the core that won them their title was going into the S75 Dispersal Draft. Despite this, Miami claims the 4th spot on the Week 1 Power Rankings and here's why... the Marauders first move was to bring back their rookie sensation and playoff MVP @RedSusCabe McJake. And while they weren't able to secure his partner in crime McLaren, they went and got the next best thing in @Jayrad28Ryan Ryker. There's no doubt in my mind these two will tear it up this year. While the Marauders do also possess some nice depth at wing, one area of concern in their strength at center. The will really need to rely on @snackheroTheodore Hoffman and @Jake SumnerThe Great to keep developing this season so they can be viable options to center these incredible wingers. On defense, the Miami brass brought back another familiar face by drafting rock solid D-men @chiknChicken Wing. Chicken will be partnering up with @Martin BradacMartin Master to form the top D pair in Miami, but there isn't much depth to speak of after that, so that could be an area to address for the Miami execs later on in the season via Free Agency or trade. Last but more certainly not least, we have @thadthrasherThadius Sales manning the crease. Sales has been one of the most rapidly developing rookies in the past month and half in the VHL. He was an absolute steal at 36th overall in the draft, and he is going to prove why this season. 
 

Last Week: - | This Week: 5
Next on our list is the Yukon Rush. Yukon was another top tiered team last season, but in spite of that they did not mortgage their future and go all in and leave themselves destitute long-term. The Rush GM @MexicanCow123 had himself a very efficient draft and replentished the team nicely. They are very similar to Miami in the sense that they are loaded on the wings but a little weak down the middle. Returnees @NeptoMaksim Yakolevsky and @DirtyDerekDaddy Derek will be joined by a couple high end offensive threats like @fyreflySheldon Juniper and newly appointed team captain @GreenGatoVick Fairchild.  While the Rush aren't amung the top of the league in defenders, the Yukon will look to @GoliathusTee Pee E II and @greywolf139Derek Redmarsh to carry the lion's share of the minutes If the Rush are going to make a run, they'll need one of the rookies on D to step up. Another rookie notable I've been keeping close tabs on is @HoPeFuLCheWBaCCaHan Shultz II, as he could prove to be a diamond in the rough this season.  In between the pipes, Yukon will rely on @KloxifiedKloxified. Yukon will be enjoying having the services of this max capped goalie for the entire season and will need him to perform to make up for some of the missing depth on defense. 
 

Last Week: - | This Week: 6
After an abysmal Season 74, the Marlins look to turn the page and get their franchise headed in the right direction this season. They created a ton of hype on draft day when they traded up for the number 2 pick in the draft, giving them both of the first 2 picks to begin the draft. With those picks, the Marlins head honchos took @ProutCowboy Prout and @fromtheinsideScotty Kaberle number one and two respectively. Taking a pair of defensemen 1-2 in the draft is a risky move that could prove to pay off. It seems as though these two players are more than up to the task of proving they were worth the picks. Both Prout and Kaberle will be capped within the coming weeks, so they will be a reliable tandem on the blueline all season. Up front there are some promising pieces as well. @TateRed Lite, @Jonessee27Nero Endrizzi and @Rayzor_7 Frank Funk Jr will lead the way on offense and there are a few of other really good depth pieces to be excited about as well. However if San Diego wants to do well this season, they will really need their forwards to work hard on capping every week during the regular season in order to maximize their development and keep up with the other teams on this list. On their last line of defense is @MSO94Michael Olson who is definitely a reliable netminder and will compliment the Marlins strong D-core nicely.
 

Last Week: - | This Week: 7
Coming in at lucky number 7 is none other than the #SaskyBois! This is one of the trickier teams on the board for me. I think there is alot of room to either climb or potentially fall for Saskatoon. It really all depends on how hard their team works to develop over the course of this season. There's a lot of questions surrounding this team With Brian Strong Jr moving up to the pros, can @EsoSteve Eso and @dartFlorent Vericel  carry the offensive load for the Wild. I think drafting Miami Marauder rookie standout @coochimanVivek Wiener was a great move, and bring back @dshervillBraxton Hunter for a second stint with the Wild could also prove to be a great call. On D, the Wild will be looking for more out of returnee @GeckoeyGeckoGabriel Johnson,  and while getting @yevtySilas LaFriend back for another year was a great move, they are going to need him to return to his torrid earning pace that he showed in his rookie season in order to help lead this defensive core. Between the pipes the Wild will look to @DragonFire420Michael Fletcher to hold down the fort, who is more than capable of doing so. 
 

Last Week: - | This Week: 8
After going for it all last season as perennial favourites and coming up short in a shocking first round exit, the 21st will be looking to rebound this season. It's not all doom and gloom for Halifax, as they boast a very nice starting 6, however the problem is there's not alot to speak of after that, and that can be expected seeing how as they lost so many of their players to the VHL this season. The 21'st's top line will undoubtedly put up big numbers this season Led by @DolantDolant Fertitta, @StamkosFanEmpty, and @Nick Kirkpatrick(and quite possibly the worst player name in all of VHL) Theodore James St. Louis, this line will really need to produce for Halifax to see any shred of success this season. The blue line also has a nice pair at the top, featuring @dylanjj37Rick Osman and the GoDaddy himself @OscarTheSwagDudeKate Upton (giggity).  @ThranduilClinton Giftopoulos also will provide good depth on the second pairing. Rounding things out will be @SilverMikeMike Sterling who is a very serviceable tender. All things considered, I expected Halifax to have a much worse roster this season. If they can maybe land a forward or two to help out with their team depth, they could easily fight for a playoffs spot and maybe play the Miami role this time around
 

Last Week: - | This Week: 9
Despite having a rather small roster, the players the Hounds do have are formidable ones. The duo of @MMFLEXDan Dan and @Aye my name jeffJordan Tate will be heavily leaned on to provide the bulk of the teams offense. The team's real strength comes on the blue line where they boast 3 players who are over 200 TPE. That's a great thing because they will need them as their starting goalie @Lspinelli is still a raw prospect who is claiming about 2 TPE a week for the past month now. The Hounds will need Spinelli to find another gear if they want any chance to replicate the great run they had last season which saw them get all the way to the VHLM Finals. Hopefully @KylradR will mend his broken heart and find some chemistry after being broken up with his beloved partner in crime L (for now anyways).. 
 

Last Week: - | This Week: 10
I really feel like I am criminally underrating this Bulls team, so Bulls players and staff, please don't be insulted for coming in at 10 on this inaugural Power Ranking for Season 75. Spreadsheet God @rjfryman and VSN Scout @MattyIce are a formidible duo and have brought in a ton of fresh faces for the new campaign. Alot of these players still have quite a bit of developing to do, but their growth has already been noticed  this offseason. I am confident this Bulls squad will be an improvement over last year's team by leaps and bounds. Leading the way for the team this season will be former Wild rookie @domg5Dominic Gobeil who has had an absolutely massive offseason. Along with Gobeil, @Nope488Not A Player as well as @BrrbisbrrVladimir Minski look to be key contributors. Also, never count out @Caboose30Trent Gibson in net. This fiery netminder will continue to develop this year and should be rock solid by seasons end. Like the Wild, if the Bulls players put in the work, they could easily rocket up the Power Rankings, the only thing that truly hurts them is the lack of some veteran leadership. 
 

Last Week: - | This Week: 11
Getting towards the bottom of this list, things start to get ugly. Another team that is boasting a total of 9 players (4 forwards, 4 defensemen and a goalie). When you hear people say they want parity in the VHLM, ladies and gentlemen I present to you the Minnesota Storm. Look I get they have recently went all in and successfully won themselves a Founder's Cup in the not-so-distant past. But this team is not competitive in any way shape or form and I'd even go as far to say that the management hasn't really attempted to remedy that either.  While the #12 team below Minnesota is even worse off, at least I can say that their management has put the effort into trying to sign some players. This is gonna be a long boring season for the players on the Storm and I feel bad for them. I urge them not to worry so much about the scores of the games but just focus on developing their players for the future. Last year there were 3 or 4 teams like this so I guess we are trending in the right direction with only have a couple teams this season who are straight up non-competitive. 
 

Last Week: - | This Week: 12
They have 5 players and none of them are defensemen. I seriously don't understand how this happens, but I will at least say the Dok has been actively trying to recruit new members of the league to his team, so I am happy for that. But that being said, it's gonna be a rough year for Ottawa. 
 
That wraps up the Power Rankings for Week 1. If there's enough support I will make this a weekly thing. Good luck to everyone in season 75, it's shaping up to be an amazing season!

We are a few days before S75, most people still don't know your name and you wanna be famous. Here is a few ways to get the spotlight in a good and not so good way.
 
1. Take a break in the middle of a game to buy a hot-dog
The advantage of being a VHL player is that even if the hot-dogs in the arenas are expensive as f**k, you're rich! Why not taking advantage of it?
 
2.  Get drunk before a game
It is fun to play hockey but its even more fun when there is 2 pucks on your stick
 
3. Invest in criminal organizations
Your 2 millions dollars contract is not enough? There is plenty of ways to make more and the best part of it is that once you get caught, you get on the front page of the newspaper, Isn't that so nice?
 
4. Become a pyromaniac
If you burn the arena after a overtime loss, you can be sure that everyone will hear of you.
 
5. Drop the cup
You are the backup goalie of the team that won the cup, you didn't play a single playoff game but you want people to remember you. Drop the cup and everybody will remember you.
 
6. Insult your fans
This will make yourself known untill you have no longer fans.
 
7. Create an Onlyfans
We are in 2020, its the new trend.
 
8. Pick your nose at the face-off.
Its even better if you wipe it on your pants
 
9. Start a fast-food diet
Every players in the VHL are fit, you won't get yourself known for being fit, so why not become fat? Might even be a good strategy for a goalie.
 
10. Sleep on the bench
An hockey game can be pretty long, just sleep untill the game its your shift, you might get your place on the bloopers by the end of the season.

SOMEONE FINALLY DID THIS

SOMEONE FINALLY DID THIS

We only do our best.  Awesome job Talli

“Treat your men as you would your own beloved sons. And they will follow you into the deepest valley.”
- Sun Tzu
 
The calm before the storm. As the 74th VHL season came to a close, not much was heard from the self proclaimed Prank Master. As he decided to lay dormant for the majority of the season. Now that it was the offseason, a dark storm of despair headed towards Tampere. For the horrors of war - prank war, draws closer.
 
I knew that he wasn't going to be able to take on the entire offseason tournament on his own. Especially since the tourney expanded to 4 teams. No. I needed to gather my forces. The Minott Minnotaurous. A team formed by my own LA teammate Drew Minott. Consisting of the talents of Chris Reynolds, Arthur Dayne, Darius Marimoto, James Rose, legendary door opener Trent Gibson, and more. A small army would be formed, and they would wage war on the newly renamed Victory ProAM offseason tournament.
 
First were the Montreal Raiders. They were a team that consisted of players I was also familiar with. Lee Xin, Doug Dimmadome, and Riley Knight Gee. The plan was simple. Tape all of their skates. And I mean all of them. I still remember when they played their first game, they would all stumble and fall onto the ice, and they continued to struggle to skate until they all realized what was wrong. It may or may not have caused a blowout game in the process...
 
Next were the Saturn Steelheads. That involved a combination of pouring water to some of the sticks, and completely wrapping the entire stick with multiple layers of hockey tape. It was probably one of the most time consuming one, and we also made sure to do this to ALL of the Steelheads' sticks. The match would end up being over an hour late since the Steelheads took a long, long while for them to remove the pranks we did.
 
Finally, it was time for the Victoria Monarchs. This one was probably the most colourful. Sticky notes filled the locker room, covered the jerseys, the helmets, and even underneath the seats. What's worse was that people's bags were filled with their individual glitter party. The glitter wasn't ultra fine or anything, but it was still a hassle to deal with. I also personally filled @PatrikLaine's car with fart spray. I did give him a bunch of air fresheners though.
 
All in all, it was fun getting the Minnotaurous involved with my schemes. It made pranking the other teams much, much more easier. Though the catch was that we sucked in the tournament, as the teams probably put two and two together and probably wanted our heads. At least we only did the pranks once and didn't do them on a daily basis. This was coming out of my wallet afterall. Anyways, after staying quiet for so long, I wanted to come back to the pranking scene with a bang, and so I did. The pranks were never elaborate, but they were effective, and that is the important part of pranking. It being effective. Also you're welcome to my fellow Minnataurous teammates for lending you my abilities to sneak into locker rooms.
 
 
(I am not mentioning everyone I mentioned here lol. Also 553 words)
 

this is beyond top notch material?

S74 Offseason RavenSkill Development Report:
Presented By Lucas Tallinder
Hello everyone! It is so nice to be back with all of our new and returning clients this summer. Everyone has been working hard and having a great time doing it. We’d like to now put the spotlight on these players and highlight their development as of late.
 
It’s been a long offseason. For some, that has meant focusing on an overhaul of their game, while others are simply looking to improve on their strengths. We were extremely happy with the turnout this time around, and hope you all enjoyed your stay in Stockholm.
 
Without further ado, let’s get into the reason you’re all here! Here is our S74 Offseason Report, brought to you by RavenSkill Development!
 
 

 
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(S74) ONDE SANDSTROM | RW | VANCOUVER WOLVES @fonziGG
Why not start with our Continental Cup champion, Onde Sandstrom? Our fellow Swede is making waves as an electric and rambunctious rookie. He is relentless in pursuit of the puck, throwing hits and causing turnovers whenever at all possible. Sandstrom has shown flashes of offensive brilliance as well, and will only continue to grow in this area; This is exemplified in the large amount of time and effort he has dedicated to his puck handling skills at our facilities this offseason.
 
Objectively speaking, it is only a matter of time before this player becomes a real star in the VHL. He is earning 10-12 capped TPE every week, and an abundance of uncapped TPE as well. This is a fantastic physical winger who could seriously fight for the Scott Boulet Trophy for many seasons to come.
 
 

 
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(S72) JAMES ROSE | D | LONDON UNITED @MattyIce
Next up, we move on to the player who provided us with our new name. James Rose has really turned out to be one of the steals in a deep S72 draft class. Following an 8th overall selection in the S73 Expansion Draft, Rose has blossomed into one of the hottest young names in the league. With 131 points in 144 games to start off his career, he is clearly on the trajectory of superstardom. 
 
With London acquiring Hugh Jass and Erik Killinger, as well as Kasper Kankkunen moving up from the VHLM, Rose is heading into a new era of United hockey this season. These moves will undoubtedly have some effect on his production, but it’s hard to say how. On one hand, his ice time will likely decrease, yet the quality of his linemates will increase. This change of scenery around the young defenseman will be great for him regardless, as he will still be a key cog in a potentially contending team at the end of the day.
 
James Rose caps out every week, and he does not shy away from uncapped opportunities either. This offseason has been a complete shift of focus for the young defender, and he has been putting in the work for sure. Rose rerolled his TPE, most notably prioritizing scoring and defense this time around. He is extremely active on both discord and the forums, providing content for VSN Scouting too. This is a high quality player and member.
 
 

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(S75) RYAN RYKER | RW | MIAMI MARAUDERS @Jayrad28
Next, we take a look at the man who just got drafted! Ryker was chosen with the 43rd overall selection, a spot that will prove to be much lower than his value indicates. On a struggling Houston team this season, he put up 29 goals, which was 12 more than the next closest teammate.
 
I really like the future Bear’s build. He is a balanced offensive threat, and plays responsible defensively as well. He is notably physical, but it does not define his game. Essentially, he is a player who can play on any line, with any strategies, and still succeed. If you’re a coach, you want a player like Ryker on your team.
 
Earning a solid 8-10 capped TPE per week, the young Canadian has established a perfectly maintainable TPE earning rate, and one that will bring him considerable success. Look out for him to become one of the S75 Draft’s most high value picks at 43.
 
 

 
DRAFT RANK: 1
CURRENT BUILD
CK
FG
DI
SK
ST
PH
FO
PA
SC
DF
PS
EX
LD
40
40
40
71
50
77
40
40
80
76
40
40
40
 
(S76) RED LITE | RW | SAN DIEGO MARLINS @Tate
Our next player to cover is the one who is eligible for the next VHL draft! Red Lite is a franchise-altering talent that currently sits atop his draft class in TPE. He put up a respectable 7 points in 19 games with Philadelphia last season, but expect him to greatly exceed those totals in S75 following a 13th overall selection in the VHLM Dispersal Draft. 
 
Lite has capped out every week since creating, collecting quite a bit of uncapped TPE in addition. This is a winger that you can build an entire offensive unit around. Similar to Tate’s last player, Red Lite is an exceptional puck handler. He also has an impressive release, and is deadly when he gets anywhere near the net. Look out for him in the upcoming draft, where he is bound to be one of the top picks. He will likely be putting up huge numbers in the VHLM this season, so you won't need to look too hard to find him.
 
 

 
END OF SEASON BUILD
CK
FG
DI
SK
ST
PH
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PA
SC
DF
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67
40
60
90
67
94
40
80
91
98
40
48
40
 
CURRENT BUILD
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FG
DI
SK
ST
PH
FO
PA
SC
DF
PS
EX
LD
68
40
60
90
73
94
40
80
92
99
40
56
40
 
(S72) SPENCER ELSBY | D | HELSINKI TITANS @Spence King
Now it’s time to take a look at our other Continental Cup finalist, Spencer Elsby. After an outstanding S74, Elsby is looking to build on that performance and cement himself among the VHL’s top defenders. 
 
At RavenSkill camp this offseason, Spencer has been working on getting stronger and protecting the puck. He has also seen a slight overall boost in the other areas of his game. He had a slight dip in TPE production a few weeks ago, but has gotten back on track with an impressive 48 TPE in his last 2 weeks. He is also third in uncapped TPE among the S72 class, which is quite encouraging to see in his development.
 
To lay out a basic summary of his game, Spencer Elsby is an all-situations defenseman who can quarterback a powerplay and offer a lethal one-timer to the unit's arsenal. He is able to separate opposing players from the puck in his own zone, and anticipate plays before they happen.
 
This is an important season defined by redemption for Spencer Elsby and the Titans, and only time will tell how it all plays out.
 
 

VHLM Points Rank: 5
CURRENT BUILD
CK
FG
DI
SK
ST
PH
FO
PA
SC
DF
PS
EX
LD
40
41
40
80
50
80
41
70
84
84
40
40
40
 
(S74) CHRIS REYNOLDS | LW | WARSAW PREDATORS @Crstats23
“This is a player that is reliable and very offensively gifted, so do not sleep on him before he lights up the minors in S74.”
 
Oh boy, did this statement in last season’s offseason report turn out to be true. Chris Reynolds would then go on to finish fifth in points, goals and assists in the VHLM that season. He has maintained a quality TPE earning rate, claiming a nice 12 TPE per week on most occasions. 
 
He is preparing for an exciting rookie season with Warsaw, where he will likely have a chance to play on a line with other electric young forwards. I’m very intrigued to see how his season goes, and I think he has the potential to move up into a key role for the Predators pretty quickly because of how close the majority of the forwards are in TPA. I think this is a player who could continue to surprise, and who will have a good rookie season.
 
 

 
BUILD LAST REPORT
CK
FG
DI
SK
ST
PH
FO
PA
SC
DF
PS
EX
LD
74
40
44
74
48
76
40
80
65
90
41
45
41
 
CURRENT BUILD
CK
FG
DI
SK
ST
PH
FO
PA
SC
DF
PS
EX
LD
80
40
46
80
56
80
40
90
77
92
41
45
41
 
(S73) JIGGLY GUMBALLS | D | Los Angeles Stars @JigglyGumballs
After a commendable rookie campaign, defenseman Jiggly Gumballs has proven himself to be a force on the backend. He is steady defensively, and is remarkably proficient at moving the puck up the ice in the blink of an eye.
 
Gumballs caps out nearly every week, and is a high quality TPE earner overall. He has significantly developed his offensive abilities in the last season or so, adding a +12 to his scoring and +10 to his passing attribute since we looked at his build a season ago. His 178 hits and 153 shots blocked are a fantastic starting point in defensive stats, and this boost in offensive attributes will possibly lead to a breakout season in S75. He will surely have this opportunity, currently boasting the highest TPA among LA defensemen.
 
 

 
END OF SEASON BUILD
CK
FG
DI
SK
ST
PH
FO
PA
SC
DF
PS
EX
LD
42
42
46
78
50
80
50
80
90
83
47
40
44

 
CURRENT BUILD
CK
FG
DI
SK
ST
PH
FO
PA
SC
DF
PS
EX
LD
42
42
46
80
50
80
50
80
90
88
47
45
44
 
(S74) LEE XIN | RW | CHICAGO PHOENIX @Blazzer
Yet another rookie we have in this group, and it was a pretty great debut season for Lee Xin. His 45 points are a wonderful start to what is hopefully a long and successful career. 
 
The Chicago winger and AGM is a max TPE earner, who has really blossomed in that area since first joining. Here is a quick visual to demonstrate Xin's growth in capped TPE earning, and the consistency that he has maintained since that growth.
 

 
While 10 capped TPE is much more than serviceable, the weekly 12 TPE shows engagement and a commitment to earning the most TPE that you possibly can. There is not a shadow of doubt that Lee Xin is on the way to superstardom, and I’m just happy to be along for the ride.
 
 

 
END OF SEASON BUILD
CK
FG
DI
SK
ST
PH
FO
PA
SC
DF
PS
EX
LD
69
40
55
89
75
90
40
80
99
99
40
47
40
 
CURRENT BUILD
CK
FG
DI
SK
ST
PH
FO
PA
SC
DF
PS
EX
LD
69
40
55
90
75
94
40
80
99
99
40
54
40
 
(S72) ALEX LETANG | D | MOSCOW MENACE @Spartan
Earlier this season, I wrote an article about the significance of S75 for Alex Letang. With Pavlov retiring, it opened up a chance for him to step into a larger role. Here it is:
 
 
 
While that opportunity has diminished a bit because of the acquisition of Roque Davis, Letang can still have a huge season ahead of him. He improved substantially from his rookie season to his sophomore campaign, and could very well continue on that path into the top ranks of VHL defensemen. 
 
Letang has still not missed one capped TPE since joining back in March, which is just incredible. On top of this, he is among the top uncapped TPE earners in his draft class. This is a player who is just scratching the surface, so look for him to become one of the VHL’s finest players shortly.
 
 

 
CK
FG
DI
SK
ST
PH
FO
PA
SC
DF
PS
EX
LD
40
40
40
45
50
55
50
40
50
70
40
40
40
(S78) NILS TALLINDER | C | UNDRAFTED
My 15 year old brother, Nils, is still patiently waiting for the day he turns 16 and can sign in the VHLM. Nils has been continually working on his defensive game, which has become somewhat of an obsession lately. He was criticized for playing poor defense in his minor hockey years, and has really improved on it since then. I’m excited to see how he fares in the VHLM. Perhaps it will be a smooth transition, or maybe he struggles for a bit. Nevertheless, that day will come eventually. Now, let’s focus on my brother who is currently in the VHL.
 
 

 
CK
FG
DI
SK
ST
PH
FO
PA
SC
DF
PS
EX
LD
46
40
42
99
70
99
40
80
99
95
42
76
43
 
(S69) PATRIK TALLINDER | LW | CALGARY WRANGLERS
Finally, we have Patrik Tallinder, and what a season he just had. His 127 points brought him the Mike Szatkowski Trophy, which was the highest point total by a single player since S63.
 
This offseason involved a blockbuster trade which sent him to Calgary, and he is absolutely thrilled to join this new group. He has talked extensively with some of his teammates, and already feels at home in the locker room. It was hard to leave Riga, but he is super excited to begin a new chapter in his career.
 
In terms of this offseason, he’s not changing anything. He’s found his game and wants to stick to it, because overthinking it could mess up the rhythm he has going right now. Hopefully he can prove that Calgary was right in picking him up from the Reign, and the Wranglers can make a serious run for the Continental Cup.
 
 
IN CONCLUSION
I want to thank all of our clients and friends, as we have had another fun and productive offseason in Stockholm. I’ll be watching plenty of games on TV, and I’m hoping to see you all do well in S75!
 
I’m really excited to welcome everyone back next offseason, and I will try to post more feature articles and newsletters during the season. I’ve really enjoyed hosting this program so far, and I hope everyone that was involved is enjoying the content we’re producing. 

Thank you all, and have a great season!
 
 
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