big ahhh post here you go everyone:
The author reflects on past league structures and current challenges in the VHL, noting issues with the JST, VHLE, and overall player retention. They critique the imbalance in competitiveness and propose solutions like lowering the salary cap, improving player builds, and introducing new tiers of player excellence to promote meaningful competition. They argue that rebuilding teams need better incentives, such as drafting based on post-elimination performance (Gold Drafting), to break cycles of mediocrity. Suggestions include revamping the update scale, making goalies more valuable, and creating a more dynamic trade market to ensure every game and season feels significant for both players and teams.