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It was June 9th when Moose joined the VHL on a whim and grew to love the community and creativity of sim league. He was a top earner, he wrote articles, proposed changes, and became a lockeroom guy. His numbers for player Kevin King were a point of frustration but after going near the top of the second round in the VHL Draft, he was all set to end his VHLM career strong and begin his VHL career on a high note. He even joined the EFL to help friend and former VHLM GM Spartan as a member of the Trenton Generals of the EFCA on both offense and defense. He would start off slow in the EFL, with his QB Jensen Novak struggling before Trenton caught fire in the final weeks, leading them all the way to the Championship game. Unfortunately, much like his VHL player in Kevin King, they were defeated in the title fight. Moose was proud of the effort and happy with the EFL success and even his end to the VHLM season, along with getting a crack at an AGM spot with the San Diego Marlins. Something has changed since then. San Diego’s rebuild year, struggles to acquire talent, his family emergency, job outside of the league have all begun to ware on Moose. With the current family health emergency, it’s another setback. When it comes to King it’s another setback on what feels like just a career grind. He sits at 11 points in 23 games, second worst on the team. 18 points separates him from the top of the rookie scoring race, making his rookie of the year aspiration a cruel joke like his performance as a player. His first full season as the AGM for the San Diego Marlins is what their record shows, a team without a team. With so few players in the lineup, it’s a struggle on and off the ice to get anything going. It’s a measure to the difficulty of being a front office presence in the VHLM and doesn’t seem to be going Moose’s way this season. And then it comes back to King’s performance on the ice. “I’m embarrassed by it. To be one of the worst rookies in the league statistically. You play your game and play your game but obviously something isn’t working here. It’s embarrassing, I’m ashamed.” - Kevin King comments on play through first 20 games this season. It rounds us back to the initial point of this piece; Moose has lost his passion for sim leaguing. Where he was once, pushing to get friends and family to join him now sees him struggle to get content ready for the weekly updates. Where he was a voice in every lockeroom, is now silent and absent. When asked about his future Moose had this to say: “I try and have tried to give 100% effort to the VHL and even the EFL as it’s progressed. In regard to King I just don’t know. You get told you’ll get there, he’ll break out, he’ll be a good player in the majors. It’s been 2½ seasons of [hearing] that and what do we have. I cap weekly, I participate, I earn as much uncapped as I can. What else can I do? Eventually you just start to realize the STHS isn’t going to go your way. It never really has since I joined.” When asked about whether or not he’d considered walking away from the league Moose said it wasn’t an intention as of now. If anything were to happen first, it would be regressing to a more relaxed update, not capping consistently. As of now he’ll continue to cap and try to see what can be done to turn things around.

Kevin King $15 s74 Donation Transaction ID: 7BE76556LS292600W Full Free Week Doubles Week 5 Uncapped TPE

HI MOOSE, I'M MOOSE! Lol Welcome to the league DaMoose, I'm a Moose here with a fantastic offer from the San Diego Marlins. We are a proud organization with a winning attitude and prestige. We would be honored if you added your name to the growing list of greats to wear a Marlins' uniform. As a fellow Moose, I know you have the drive to ram through the competition. As a Center, you can control the flow of a game from the faceoff and are the tempo of an offense in the VHL/M. You can put up numbers, and add to your value as an up the middle threat. As a C, you're a priority target for us to pick up and with the max minutes we're offering you could be a top draw going into the next draft. I firmly believe in the VHLM's mission to build strong, active members, and believe you can be a valued member of any organization which is why I'm offering you a deal to the Marlins. This is the first step in your career and your development as a player. I hope to be able to give you the knowledge and tools for continued success in the VHLM as you approach your milestones on your way to the VHL. If you have further questions, feel free to reach out to me on here in a direct message or on Discord at Moose#8971. I'm always around if you have questions regardless of where you sign. If you're ready to be a Marlins just quote this with the tag line: "I wish I wish I was a Fish!"

G - Jacques Lafontaine @GustavMattiasyou're up. If you don't select him I'll take F - Luke Thornton as my last pick.

Dear Ashley: The San Diego Marlins are a proud organization with a winning attitude and prestige. We would be honored if you added your name to the growing list of greats to wear a Marlins' uniform. As many teams begin to finalize their rosters and look for player to plug into middle tier roles, we are prepared to offer you max minutes as we get the next generation of VHLer on their way to stardom. As a Defensemen, you are a quarterback on defense as well as offense, and can change the game in seconds with well time plays on both ends of the ice. You will put up numbers here, and have endless value in a position that is never in surplus. As a Defensemen, you're a prime target for us to pick up and with the max minutes we're offering you could be a top draw going into the next draft, especially at your position. I firmly believe in the VHLM's mission to build strong, active members, and believe you can be a valued member of any organization which is why I'm offering you a deal to the Marlins. This is the first step in your career and your development as a player. I hope to be able to give you the knowledge and tools for continued success in the VHLM as you approach your milestones on your way to the VHL. If you have further questions, feel free to reach out to me on here in a direct message or on Discord at Moose#8971. I'm always around if you have questions regardless of where you sign. If you're ready to be a Marlins just quote this with the tag line: "I wish I wish I was a Fish!"

??? I picked Phil Marleau and threw it to @GustavMattias. Look below. Either way, F - Phil Marleau then D - Hugh Jass

It’s been five games since the regular season began and much like his VHLM career, the torture continues for Kevin King. With only one goal in these first five games, King has fallen back into old patterns. It’s a frustration that’s followed him throughout his career and appears to not be going anywhere anytime soon. He’s getting his minutes, and averaging at least three shots per game, but can’t seem to translate that into success on the ice. All the training and anticipation for this rookie season has evaporated almost instantly as we head into the second half of these first ten games. It’s a road traveled before, almost seasonally with King. The promise and the effort that goes into his build, making him a better player, and finding the results to be less than favorable in return. For King, and manager Moose, it’s a growing frustration the camp has looming over it. Until King can hit the scoresheet more consistently as a player, the question has to be asked as to whether King will ever be more than an average role player on a roster. King: "I don't know what the answer is quite honestly. We keep playing our game, we keep training, keep earning keep building. It just hasn't come the way we want it to be. It's incredibly frustrating but, it's part of hockey. Good luck doesn't last forever and bad luck doesn't either. He [Beaviss] made the choice to grab me in draft where he did cause he saw something there, and I just need to validate that decision. Unfortunately, that play hasn't been there."

F - Phil Marleau @GustavMattiasif you don't end up taking him with one of your two picks then D - Hugh Jass will be my pick after yours,

Dear Lohik: The San Diego Marlins are a proud organization with a winning attitude and prestige. We would be honored if you added your name to the growing list of greats to wear a Marlins' uniform. As many teams begin to finalize their rosters and look for player to plug into middle tier roles, we are prepared to offer you max minutes as we get the next generation of VHLer on their way to stardom. As a Center, you can control the flow of a game from the faceoff and are the tempo of an offense in the VHL/M. You can put up numbers, and add to your value as an up the middle threat. As a C, you're a priority target for us to pick up and with the max minutes we're offering you could be a top draw going into the next draft. I firmly believe in the VHLM's mission to build strong, active members, and believe you can be a valued member of any organization which is why I'm offering you a deal to the Marlins. This is the first step in your career and your development as a player. I hope to be able to give you the knowledge and tools for continued success in the VHLM as you approach your milestones on your way to the VHL. If you have further questions, feel free to reach out to me on here in a direct message or on Discord at Moose#8971. I'm always around if you have questions regardless of where you sign. If you're ready to be a Marlins just quote this with the tag line: "I wish I wish I was a Fish!"

F - Kris Rice @jRuutuyou're up

Dear ProfoundBeggar: The San Diego Marlins are a proud organization with a winning attitude and prestige. We would be honored if you added your name to the growing list of greats to wear a Marlins' uniform. As many teams begin to finalize their rosters and look for player to plug into middle tier roles, we are prepared to offer you max minutes as we get the next generation of VHLer on their way to stardom. Wingers are the ammunition of an offense in the VHL/M and put up the numbers to grab the headlines. As a LW, you're a vital piece of scoring for any team, especially on a powerplay. I firmly believe in the VHLM's mission to build strong, active members, and believe you can be a valued member of any organization which is why I'm offering you a deal to the Marlins. This is the first step in your career and your development as a player. I hope to be able to give you the knowledge and tools for continued success in the VHLM as you approach your milestones on your way to the VHL. If you have further questions, feel free to reach out to me on here in a direct message or on Discord at Moose#8971. I'm always around if you have questions regardless of where you sign.

D- Lincoln Tate @GustavMattiasyou're up next

5th again...

Dear Jansgasm: The San Diego Marlins are a proud organization with a winning attitude and prestige. We would be honored if you added your name to the growing list of greats to wear a Marlins' uniform. As a member of the lockeroom already you have a unique opportunity this season to shift from visitor to leader while build a promising career under the alias of a well rounded utility player like Korpikoski and we. are prepared to offer you max minutes as we get the next generation of VHLer on their way to stardom. Wingers are the ammunition of an offense in the VHL/M and put up the numbers to grab the headlines. As a LW, you're a vital piece of scoring for any team, especially on a powerplay. I firmly believe in the VHLM's mission to build strong, active members, and believe you can be a valued member of any organization and the voice of the Marlins lockeroom which is why I'm offering you a deal to the Marlins. This is the first step in your career and your development as a player. I hope to be able to give you the knowledge and tools for continued success in the VHLM as you approach your milestones on your way to the VHL. If you have further questions, feel free to reach out to me on Discord at Moose#8971. I'm always around if you have questions regardless of where you sign.

I'm applying for the other spot but #MakeCowAnUpdaterBecauseHeWillDoItForFree

1. What are you most excited for this upcoming season for your player? King: "It's a rookie year in multiple respects. I've got a lot to think about with getting our team together for the Marlins with IR and still preparing for a rookie season in Vancouver. It's a lot to process but this is what I've put the work in for." 2. Are there any special projects you’re working on for TPE? (ex: Media Spot, Graphic, Podcast) King: "Nothing I'd say special. I'm already booked up so this is going to be a year very much about the experience and learning." 3. Which VHL and VHLM teams are you the most interested in seeing how they progress this upcoming season? King: "Gotta be Vancouver and Calgary. We look like we can compete and Calgary has the pieces to go the distance." 4. If you could design one team’s uniform in the league, which team would you want to design? Feel free to tell us about the design if you want. King: "Probably Vegas and Miami in the M. Prague in the majors." 5. What is your favorite cheesy movie? (ex: a low-quality movie you love even though it’s not actually good.) Moose: So many. I've seen terrible greatness. The scifi channel was home for many years lol 6. Who is your unbelievably early offseason picks for the Continental & Founder’s Cups? King: "The easy answer is Halifax but I'm experienced in the big team vise and I think Sasky and Minny are probably your usual favorites.

Hold up forgot the @s

Dear @DragonFire420: The San Diego Marlins are a proud organization with a winning attitude and prestige. We would be honored if you added your name to the growing list of greats to wear a Marlins' uniform. We have a unique opportunity this season and are prepared to offer you a spot as our starting goaltender as we get the next generation of VHLer on their way to stardom. Goaltenders are the backbone of a hockey, an often unsung hero. As a goalie, you're almost an MVP by default and your contributions could be the difference between playoff success or extra rounds of golf. I firmly believe in the VHLM's mission to build strong, active members, and believe you can be a top member of this league and potentially one of the most active members of this community which is why I've recruited you to this league and to the Marlins. This is the first step in your career and your development as a player. I hope to be able to give you the knowledge and tools for continued success in the VHLM as you approach your milestones on your way to the VHL. If you have further questions, feel free to reach out to me on Discord at Moose#8971. I'm always around if you have questions regardless of where you sign. Sincerely, Moose San Diego Marlins AGM

1. What are you most excited for this upcoming season for your player? 2. Are there any special projects you’re working on for TPE? (ex: Media Spot, Graphic, Podcast) 3. Which VHL and VHLM teams are you the most interested in seeing how they progress this upcoming season? 4. If you could design one team’s uniform in the league, which team would you want to design? Feel free to tell us about the design if you want. 5. What is your favorite cheesy movie? (ex: a low-quality movie you love even though it’s not actually good.) 6. Who is your unbelievably early offseason picks for the Continental & Founder’s Cups?

Good afternoon Da Man and welcome to the VHL. My name is Moose, if you need any help or have questions feel free to ask here or pm me.

I'm in to play.

I'm proud what we accomplished, good luck in Helsinki

CAREER IN SUMMARY After 102 regular season appearances and 15 playoff games, Kevin King’s VHLM career has come to a close and he is now on his way to Vancouver to play for the Wolves in s74. King came into the league at the midway point of s72 and signed with the Las Vegas Aces, helping them make a push into the playoffs for the latter half of the season. Though, he only mustered 8 points, including 2 goals, he was ranked 11th among Centers who had taken at least 500 draws at 55.11%. King struggled in his first professional playoff for the VHLM, underperforming on both faceoffs and on the scoresheet as Vegas fell in 6 games to Mexico City. King’s frustrations would boil over postgame and did some damage to his reputation in the league with his displays of frustration for his play in that series. King would rebound in the offseason. Still a max earner, and still driven to compete, the question became where King would go, not only in the VHL draft but the VHLM Dispersal Draft. On July 7, 2020 after s72 had ended, King was released by Vegas and was prepped to go in the Top 10 of the VHLM draft. He would be drafted 19th Overall by the Vancouver Wolves in the VHL draft and of course 4th Overall to the Miami Marauders in the VHLM Dispersal Draft. It was during this offseason that King put in the extra work, setting himself up to be one of the 250 TPA players to start the next season and would do so in the second week of the season, earning back-to-back 20+ TPE weeks. Unfortunately for King, following his first 10 games of success where he was just under a point per game and was averaging 5.5 shots, King went on a steep, never-ending drought that stalled his momentum and dropped his stock a lot. He would go from 8 points in his first 10 to a mere 21 points in 54 games during a stretch where he struggled to get draws, ice-time, and at one point had been rumored to be on the trade block. King would get a chance at turning his season around as he was selected for the WJC for Team USA where he would take part in the dot as a leader for the team in draws. His regular season struggles followed him to World Juniors however and hampered his first few games of the tournament. While King only 2 goals during the group stage, he would elevate his play in the last games before being an instrumental part of Team USA’s Gold winning defense on the forecheck as he locked down the faceoff circle, and added a goal, which helped Team USA take the top spot in the finals. King would parley that success from the tournament back into his regular season play when he returned to Miami, putting up 9 points in the final 8 games of the season. King was on fire at the right time, and it showed as Miami entered the playoff for the second straight season in the their 2-years of existence and was an instant difference maker, scoring the game-winner for Miami in game 1 against Philadelphia. While Philly’s netminder played Miami tough, King walked away from the 4-game sweep with as many points, including 3 goals in the series. It was a success that followed him to the next series against his San Diego Marlins (King’s AGM team), where in 6 games King lit up the scoreboard as an arguable MVP with another 6 points, including another game-winner and becoming a playmaker for the first time in his career. King and Miami would go on to fall to the Minnesota Storm in 6 games. It was a disappointing end to what was a great showing in the postseason for King, easily his best STHS work in his short career in the league. King was obviously disheartened by the finale to his VHLM career but has many things to be proud of going forward. It would be a glaring omission to not include King’s sudden move to becoming the Assistant General Manager of the San Diego Marlins. While many are divided on the use of AGMs in the league, King took over for Viper in the second half of the season and was driven to make the most of the opportunity and got straight to work on the responsibilities there. It wasn’t surprising to see him make the move to management so quickly, as King had even made comments previously about becoming a front office member. King officially said goodbye to the VHLM after his Miami departure and had this to say about the VHLM and those he worked with: “I was supremely humbled to be apart of two great organizations. I know for me I’ll always have guys like @Spartan and @Kricer to kinda look to when I need some advice. They were so helpful to me during my career in the M and I’m so excited to see what they do from here on out. I have responsibilities to San Diego and I’d like to think that by the way I conducted myself in those respective lockerooms and how those two guys are as people, I think they’ll one day be great trade partners and with @IR I have a great group of mentors for my future in this league as a GM one day. A couple players that made my VHLM life better, @Fishy easily #1, we really went through this stuff together, she’s a great friend and I was happy that I got to be a teammate with her for the entirety of my M run. @Thornton was another guy that would just ooze that charisma and that drive to get better. Those two along with @Laine, that’s the best crew anyone could ever ask for.” CONS Does He Fit? – The problem King will inevitably run into early in the VHL is ice-time. He’s projected to likely be the 3rd line center in s74 and with Vancouver’s future star in Andrew Su pegged as the top guy for Vancouver with Louth potentially remaining with Vancouver through s76, King’s prospects near the top 6 looks somewhat bleak. It’s a reality of where he’s placed. King’s future is uncertain as a Wolf. The STHS – King’s career has already been stifled by poor performance in the STHS. When you have long time veterans of the league puzzled by why your build isn’t producing and should be fine, there’s something to be said about just bad luck. It will be very interesting to see how King does in the VHL. Mixed with his ice-time, it could be a frustrating rookie year for the Michigan native. Attitude – A red flag at first, this sounds initially worse than it really is. King is vocal, and often frustrated by his own play and therefore can be very vocal about his struggles and things he’d like to see to improve not only his performance but the team’s. It’s not an issue for some GMs and it’s never been an issue thus far, but his personality could mesh poorly with a GM or two and that would be disastrous for King in the VHL. We don’t foresee this as a concern but it should be mentioned. PROS Content Capper – King’s earning is matched by very few in the league, especially within his draft class. He’s always on top of his weekly earning, he goes the extra mile for TPE, and he’s likely going to be a future VSN writer, GM, or both, it’s only a matter of time. King’s ambitions for himself and the league as a whole should get a lot of people talking, and if his push for a money rework ever comes to fruition, who knows. Faceoffs – Something regarding an actual player skill now and it’s Faceoffs. As a likely bottom 6 forward, King’s Faceoff rating is already well above even some first line VHL Centers and that means King can focus on other skills (which we’ll get to). He rocked a massive 63.53% in his final VHLM season with Miami which was 1st among Centermen and he’s likely going to continue that trend in the VHL with added points to Strength. Rookie Season Skill Boost – King capped very early into the VHLM season and is current right on pace with some of the best from his draft class. The added bonus for King here is that he’s put his Faceoff skills up early, leaving that big boost in points for all the major skills like Scoring, Puck Handling, Defense. King could roll into the VHL almost a totally different player and that’s a scary thought for a player that is so focused on being a top player. Tale of the Tape Kevin King rolls into the VHL at 27 years of age. He’s 6’1 and has maintained a weight of 185-190lbs. He’s an ambidextrous player and has already used that in the VHLM to his advantage. An argument could be made that he needs more weight but he is otherwise within the comfortable zone of an average sized player. King’s ankle appears to have no residual effects from his pre-VHL/M injuries and he is expected to have a lengthy career.

Moose to Studies Up for Potential Money Rework Conversation It would appear that Moose has set his sights on yet another piece of his Money Rework to help push the agenda. Following his second proposal and first to make it’s way into the hands of a BoG member, Moose has decided that while waiting for a response from the BoG in any capacity he will be taking short classes in coding and web design, in order to have a better understanding of the fundamentals of the design process. This comes after weeks of silence from the BoG as other league issues take the stage for this offseason. Moose had this to say about the BoG and the Money Rework: “It’s tough ya know. You want something to happen, you want some response, some inkling that maybe it’s at least being looked at. Unfortunately, that’s not the situation we’re in right now and patience is a hard thing to preach, I’m not great at it but I have to trust the process and offer some level of trust to the people I’m presenting this to and hopefully that’ll come back in a way that’s beneficial to all parties involved. Until then, all I can do is better myself so that I have more to work with to talk about these points and that position.” Moose went on to add that he doesn’t expect to hear anything before the VHLM Dispersal or VHL Entry Draft take place and if anything, this could be on hold till even after the start of the next regular season. Moose did seem optimistic that regardless of when or how the BoG responds to the proposal, nothing changes in his camp and he knows there’s a lot more work to be done going forward. As always, we will have more details on this as soon as they become available.