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forge on, kaleeb

these agms these days

Trade Review: SEA/WAR “An In-Depth Breakdown of Blockbuster Trades, and Their Impacts on The Teams” Trade Details: SEA Receives: S79 NYA 1st (Sigard Petrenko), S81 WAR 2nd. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WAR Receives: S79 PRG 1st (Orion D H Chiester IX), Leo Strauss, S79 SEA 3rd (Aina Mortas) PLAYER BREAKDOWNS: Sigard Petrenko (SEA), S79 7th Overall Pick, RW The skill-based right winger, who spent two seasons playing in the minor league, is a huge asset in the recent transaction between Seattle and Warsaw. His ability to score goals, make plays, and move the puck shows, plus he’s capable of playing in the S80 VHL season. He’s the type of player the Bears were hoping to get, after giving up star center Leo Strauss in the same trade. Petrenko put up seven goals and 24 points in a limited 13 game stint in Mississauga with the Hounds, while also having tallied 19 goals and 37 points in 30 games the season prior with the Houston Bulls. His build is screaming physical and skilled power forward, like a Tom Wilson. An active member in the VHL community, Petrenko updates frequently. On top of the regular season work, he tallied some big numbers in a playoff run with Houston in S78, notching six goals and nine points in 11 playoff games. A player with real potential to be a star, and on a team where wingers thrive on. Petrenko is ready to have an all star career in Seattle. Leo Strauss, S74 40th Overall Pick, C Unlike the young and hungry player that Petrenko is, former Seattle Bears–now Warsaw Predators–center has established himself as a top line candidate on most teams. He’s put up 80+ points in a season before, he recorded a monster rookie season with Toronto notching 25 goals and 71 points. He broke out in S78 with an elevated role in Seattle. His career numbers over seven seasons tell you a lot about the player he is; hard working, skilled centerman who you can build a team around. He may be on the verge of retiring from the VHL, but he can still be of use for Warsaw for a short period of time. They are in full-on win mode now, so Strauss makes them a real front running contender for the Continental Cup. But so is Seattle. Leo’s incredible build showcases just the kind of player he is. Skill, speed, defense, etc… the list goes on. He can bring it all, and a leadership role in a locker room. He’s not very physical however, unlike Petrenko. He could make a case for the Hall of Fame in my eyes, with such an impressive resumé, without the personal accolades. He is a player for a win now team, not a win later-rebuilding team. That’s just what I think. SMALLER ASSET BREAKDOWNS/PICKS: Orion D H Chiester IX, S79 13th Overall Pick, G Big goalie with a great build and alright stats, Orion D H Chiester IX was a great pick up for the Predators. Their limited goaltending situation makes this prospect pickup from the Bears a smart move. Chiester played with Saskatoon and Ottawa while in the minor circuit. He put up some alright numbers with a 13-15-2 record, a .886 save %, and a 3.46 GAA. While with the Wild, he only played four games, with a 0-4 record, a .867 save %, and a 4.22 GAA. He does have room to improve for sure, but so does every other prospect. He was taken quite high for a goalie. But seeing goalies go that high in today’s day and age isn’t all that rare. Orion is quite active, updating weekly and racking in solid updates frequently. He may be overlooked due to his stats, but he has the potential to be a solid starter in the VHL. Let’s hope he can pan out. Aina Mortas, S79 47th Overall Pick, LW A player with a lot of potential, but also a random add-on to a trade, left winger Aina Mortas was Seattle’s third round pick of S79. He put up some good numbers for where he went, having three goals and seven points in 72 games with the Yukon Rush. A build fit with potential yet boasting low values. He has work to do, but will be in the VHL in around two-three seasons if he updates frequently. Not a bad add-on to the trade, as it boosts the Preds’ prospect pool even more. PICKS: S81 WAR 2ND

dubs for days for chitown

marimoto finally on fire

happy belated birthday vhl.

davos always gets FISTED ANALLY BY A CIRCUS MONKEY. (edit: nice)

poor goalies, always getting left out.

JPC WOULD ENJOY THE AWARD!

i like this one a lot, bravo.

been a month or so, chi-town still on top.

jpc goat, the vhl's flower. hot take? i don't think so.

To Pimp a Butterfly ALBUM REVIEW “K-Dot’s second studio album is an emotional rollercoaster that has touches of irony, grief, and chaos all at once.” 2015 was Compton rapper/singer/songwriter Kendrick Lamar’s year. Three years before the release of his second studio album, he released his critically acclaimed breakout LP good kid m.A.A.d city. An album that would be dubbed as the greatest album of a decade. After such a successful release giving him so many expectations regarding his next project, would he rise to the occasion? Well, using his storytelling and lyrical ability from the 2012 masterpiece, and a new sound: he blew everyone out of the water. Using his experiences with gang culture, violence, and drugs, Lamar pieced together a story of a young Kendrick who was institutionalized around street life. It was all he ever knew. Then being a rapper from the streets, he felt guilt and pain inside for abandoning the life that he lived for his entire life, all for the benefits. The music industry’s expectations for artists like Lamar are outlined on For Free? (Interlude): where a woman who wants a perfect man who gets her what she wants represents the music industry and its standards for artists. On Momma, Grief and guilt tells Lamar to go back to his roots and set up his family for life. End the eternal struggle they’ve faced. He has the money to do it, and ‘Lucy’ who promised these benefits on For Sale? (Interlude). The Lucy character also makes a notable appearance on the optimistic Black Lives Matter anthem of Alright. Lucy is short for Lucifer, who promises the best for Lamar and his family, if he gives in and sells his soul to him. Ending his internal struggle..In theory. Irony, symbolism, and storytelling find their way to the track The Blacker the Berry, where K-Dot talks about how he is the “biggest hypocrite of 2015”. In the track, he talks about how he continues to kill innocent people in gang violence while weeping whenever it happens on television. Grief and emotional, raspy vocals are shown on the dramatic track u. A track that shows what happens when Lucy is all around you. Guilt, sadness, anger, and anguish surrounds the rapper, as he confronts his demons while he is drinking. It was a stark turn from the happier and more mainstream track These Walls. A song all about sexual themes, or a jail cell as some think. Complexion ties into the Irony of the album, with Lamar saying that, “Complexion ain’t a thing,” which goes against his viewpoint on The Blacker the Berry. You Ain’t Gotta Lie (Momma Said) goes into the ways that people lie about their possessions to gain fame and to look cool, but Lamar likes to keep it real. i is one of the album’s singles released prior to the LP’s release. It talks about overcoming his internal struggle, and serving as a positive way to recover from the stressful and emotional side of the LP. The album’s very last track--Mortal Man--sees Kendrick question his fans’ loyalty to him. He also ties everything together, finishing the poem that he’s been building on every track of TPAB. In an interview with famous 90s era rapper Tupac, he explains what the title of the LP means. You can see what he says here. My rating goes as follows: I liked how Lamar used his past experiences living in gang life, combined with a new jazzy rap sound that utilizes horns and bass guitar. Plus his ability to paint a picture of what he’s saying in our heads; this album was an audible motion picture. It’s hard to get something this special. FINAL RATING: 10/10 Listen to To Pimp a Butterfly Here

I need to know, will there be a VHLE draft? Edit: Ignore this. But for real, with this new league, could there be two possible career paths a player could take?

get world a gold please.

the real SHL, the one in sweden, yes

Draft Class Comparisons: SHL to VHL, 2021 NHL/VHL Entry Draft: Top 5 ------------------------------------------------------------ 1: William Eklund, Djurgårdens IF Over the 2020-21 Swedish Hockey League (SHL) season, Djurgårdens IF centerman/left winger William Eklund has made quite the impact on his team, putting up an impressive 11 goals and 23 points in 40 games. Since he is 18 years old, 23 points is remarkable in a league with grown men playing against him. His incredible hockey sense, nose for net, and hard wrist shot makes him deadly in the offensive zone. He can work anywhere on the ice, and score from anywhere too. His best quality has to be his shot; it can overpower goalies easily, and fool the defense. His creativity also plays a major factor in his play. He can create plays, finish plays, and undress the defense. He does need some work in the defensive end, but his offensive skill and skating prowess makes up for his liability. He’s ranked from sixth to third for many scouts, and will most likely fall in the top five in this year’s draft. A player comparison to him in the Victory Hockey League is Luc Tessier of the San Diego Marlins. Tessier is an amazing offensive player, with a great shot and goal scoring talent. He can move the puck up the ice and start up the rush. His defensive play is a bit of a liability, but his offensive and skating skills make up for it. Tessier has 37 goals and 78 points in 72 total games played for the Marlins this season, and is ranked fifth overall in the draft currently. Similar rankings and play to Eklund. 2: Simon Edvinsson, Frölunda HC Over his 10 game stint in the SHL, Frölunda HC left shot defenseman Simon Edvinsson put up one assist, and then was loaned to Västerås IK of HockeyAllsvenskan, where he put up five assists in 14 games played. According to many scouts, he is a very offensive and defensive skilled player, with the ability to begin the rush, and cleanly move the puck into the offensive zone. Scouts have described his defensive play as “strong” and “technically skilled.” When watching his highlights, you immediately see how strong his slap shot is. You also see how he doesn’t stay on the point while attacking; he fights for the puck down low behind the net. He makes hard and efficient passes, and rarely gives up the puck. He plays confidently and smartly, that’s why he’s so highly ranked in the draft. He’s mainly ranked around #8-9 by most scouts. From what I’ve seen from him, his VHL player comparison will be Tui Sova from the Mexico City Kings. Sova’s offensive and defensive zone play makes him the most similar to Edvinsson, since Sova has 180 shots blocked and 250 shots this season. Both players utilize their size in their play, as both use their body in the defensive end to shut down and create plays for their team. Edvinsson is 6’5” and Sova is 6’3”. Similar sizes, similar play, similar rank (Sova is ranked #7 in the VHL entry draft). 3: Fabian Lysell, Luleå HF During his 26 game stint in the SHL for Luleå HF, right winger Fabian Lysell scored two goals and three points. Scouts rave over his high level play, and elite release, while creating plays at an elite level too. A scout from Sweden, Anders Eriksen stated that Lysell was a, “Highly skilled forward with impressive technical skills and an amazing release. Scores a lot of goals and is a loyal team player.” That best sums up his play on paper. But when you watch the highlights, you see more in the Swedish sniper. He likes to get in front of the net and create a screen, he hustles towards the puck and never shies away from the play, and he creates and finishes plays very well. He is the true complete package. His best VHL player comparable is probably Alex Johnston from the Yukon Rush. Johnston is ranked 13th overall in the VHL, while Lysell is ranked 10th overall in the NHL, but both play a similar game. They can both play and shoot the puck well, play a physical game when needed, and play well in their zone and start up the rush. A player that any team wants. Johnston put up 24 goals and 50 points for the Rush. Very similar play, elite skill. Both players have bright futures. 4: Oskar Olausson, HV71 While playing for the SHL’s HV71 in the 20-21 season, left/right wing Oskar Olausson put up an impressive three goals and four points in 16 regular season games. He was later loaned to the HockeyAllsvenskan team Södertälje for the remainder of the season, where he put up even better numbers with three goals and six points in 11 regular season games. Olausson’s play in the offensive zone of the ice gives him an advantage over others on this list, but his defensive play is a concern. When watching his highlights on HV71, he skates very smoothly and can begin the attack very well. He handles the puck with confidence and skill, and stays with the puck even when he has fallen down. He plays a TJ Oshie style of game as an 18 year old against men. His hard shot complements his playmaking ability. A very well rounded player offensively. He is ranked from #12-19 by many, and I see him going at around 17. Any team that gets him will be getting a player who can make the jump within two years maximum. A player comparable in the VHL to Olausson would be Jaromir Lemiuex from the Yukon Rush. Being another Rush prospect I’ve listed, Lemiuex’s play speaks for itself. 16 goals and 64 points in 72 games this season, 209 shots, but only 31 shots blocked. Like Olausson, his defensive play needs some work, but his offensive play and production is his bright spot. He can be physical at times, and he plays with a certain grit and passion. I cannot wait to see what happens to both prospects at their respect drafts. 5: Anton Olsson, Malmö Redhawks During a 39 game stint with the SHL’s Malmö Redhawks, left shot defenseman Anton Olsson scored four points, all of which were assists. Many scouts have ranked Olsson in the second round, around #36, but I believe he can go higher, around #28-30. His play in the offensive zone with his hands and shot establishes his ability to score and create plays, while also being able to shut down the opposition. Olsson’s highlights prove these points, while also showing his physical side. His ability to think on the fly and start the rush is also good, not elite. I would compare him to Tynan Sylvester from the Mississauga Hounds. Now, while they aren’t similar in their draft rankings, their play styles are quite similar. Sylvester put up two goals and 13 points in 72 regular season games for the Hounds this season, and 32 hits. He can play the puck well, and utilize his shot to score goals occasionally. He can be physical when he needs to be, and he can play defense quite well, and his 50 shots blocked further proves my point. His skating and size is similar to Olsson’s 6’0” frame (Sylvester is 6’2”). Similar skill, similar play style, but not so similar rankings. Both players do have bright futures, and will be ready for the pros within a span of three years. WORD COUNT: 1258 WORDS, 6942 CHARACTERS.

sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.......

I apply.

my boy Kaleeb!