Eynhallow

So, the end of Isau DaMoose's penultimate season id fast approaching.  He, once again, is leading his team, the lowly Riga Reign in point production.  At this time he has 88 points, 35 goals and 53 Assists, in 61 games played.  This is 19 points better than his closest team mate.  Isau seems to have become more productive as his skill were depreciated.  One can only wonder what would have happened if Isau was with a different team during the zenith of his career.  Isau has only one more season before retirement.  He is hoping that he will be able to contribute to whatever team he happens to play for during that time.  He hopes it will be Riga.  If so, he will have spent his entire career with the same team which is an accomplishment in itself.  As Isau makes his farewell tour in Season 82 he will begin by thanking everyone who has contributed to an incredibly fun career.  Recreation is another big decision that is looming.  Another forward, or a defenseman or maybe a goalie.  Time will tell !!!

1.  Are you in the Christmas spirit yet? Or should I say  - holiday spirit? 
 
I would say so.  Decorations are up, prezzies bought, theme music playing during waking hours.  Yup...it sounds a lot like Christmas.
 
2. What is the team lacking and need to improve? (Alexandre's question)
 
That's a tough question.  @hedgehog337 addressed this in one of his recent posts.
 
3. Which team is surprising you the most this season based off success? 
 
Likely Prague.  We should have taken them out in the recent back-to back.  But they swept us instead.
 
4.  Is it just me or is this season FLYING? How are we 50 games in? 
 
Well, the wild card position is still within reach, but based on past experience...like several seasons worth....STHS will find a way to screw us !!
 
5. Looks like the NHL won't be going to the Olympics - do you think this is the best decision? 
 
From a viewers point of view...no.  I want to see the best in the world duke it out for gold.  From the point of view of player health and NHL economics....yes.....players will remain as safe as they can be given what they do.  And the NHL can use the 2 weeks or so to make up some of the postponed games.
 
6. Do you think Ovie will stick around long enough to break Gretzky's record? 
 
I think so.  But a lot will depend on his relative health (injuries).

My first media in 6 or 7 months is gonna start and finish with my frustration on team's performance since I had a big S75 draft. Safe to say this is currently the most unexciting period in my whole GM career here which spans 28 seasons and counting. I really lost a desire to do anything since mid-S77 to be honest. You may say that I've been GM'ing here for too long and I just got tired of it and I need to go? Maybe, but the main reason is: no matter how good the team on paper was; no matter how hard members were working on TPE earning (3 of TOP 5 in S75 draft consists of Riga draftees), the reality was 1 conference semi finals appearance in 4 seasons. It's really pissing me off now. Especially when some other teams who were wildcard tier team at best actually managed to skip the play-in from the 3rd place. Or even win the championship (yeah yeah I know, Pines and Lamb were there too). Meanwhile Riga was left off over and over again because of some bullshit from STHS. I wonder what's the reason of that shafting...
 
Oh yeah that's right, we didn't have any meta player in that period of time. Besides McLaren, but he was traded in S78 and his too high checking distracted him from scoring anyways. Oterwise, most of our players had 70 passing or higher and Linus was and still is a pass first. Meanwhile we can return to these supposed-to-be-mid-teams and what we do see? Either low as hell or just 40 passing all over the place. So what obvious conclusion I can make out of it?
 
Passing is fucking useless here. Sure, maybe you'll do fine individually. Team wise though? The lesser passing, the better. Malmo had that in S77-78, Vancouver was already showing some signs in the same period and went on to win last season. Warsaw was ready to go to the rebuild, instead they jumped into the third place last season and skipped the wildcard altogether despite not even having a good enough roster on the paper (after the trade deadline when they sold Lamb). Meanwhile some teams like Calgary and Riga are just struggling to get things going though the these kind of rosters just can't do bad...that's if STHS was considering every attribute besides scoring, defense and some skating with puck handling. But nah, fuck those teams, META FOR LIFE BABY!!!!!
 
Which is even worse, members caught that idea and started to lower their passing just to have better performance, both team and individual wise. Just look at the TPA recall and reroll threads. They just understood that passing is a shit attrbute here and no need to waste much TPE in it. Sure, we have some anti-meta or just pass firsts, but I feel like these players may as well as be the dying breed. Most of members wants to see their players and teams doing well and passing is doing nothing for the most part. I'm not gonna be surprised if players will be dropping in draft just cause they want to be pass first in the future. Like ''hey, he's a pass first and he will amount very little to the team with his build''.
 
In short, I'm very unhappy about team's performance after the rebuild, passing is useless and fuck STHS as always.
 
That's it and I'm out.

I really like the dynamic in this graphic.  Man, that guy looks like one mean player.  The color palette that you have chosen works very well.  Your choice of font is easily read and I like the information you have included.  Another winner !!!  9.5/10

I like what you are doing here.  The graphic is minimalist....and yet it is not.  Very little clutter with text and yet "McJake" still stands out.  I like your choice of background and the subject player.  Great work as usual.  9/10

I really like what you are doing here.  I particularly like the Gothic feel to the whole piece.  The slight blurring of the text also adds to the overall effect. 9/10

Real nice graphic.  Lots of layers.  I particularly like the cityscape in the background and how you have manipulated the fonts.  Great job.  9/10

Another great one @Red.  Good subject matter and easily read font.  The background is a little funky, but it works !!  9/10  ('cuz there ain't no such thing as a ten)

Very Nice.  Lots of style to this one !!!  Nice logo swap and a nice clear cut.  I like the pixelation that you have included.  8.5/10

Remarkable Presser Question
2021 10 16
 
As you may have noticed from previous posts, Isau has a deep interest in the questions that members of the Fifth Estate have asked him during his career.
 
What was the last earworm you had that lasted way too long ?
About 100 years ago Germans coined the phrase “öhrwurm” or earworm to describe a song that gets stuck in your brain.  Science has come up with other terms to describe this phenomenon such as “stuck tune syndrome” or “musical imagery repetition”.  However, the image of a worm crawling about in one’s brain was macabre enough for it to stick.  One of the triggers that produce earworms are songs that connect to events in one’s past or memories.  That being said, the last earworm that I could not get rid of for days was the tune “From Red Deer to Margaree”  done by The Grievous Angels and more recently The Skydiggers.  
Thunder Bay is two hours from sight
We left the flat land late, late last night
As sunlight rises in distant sky
Says” Good Morning” to our tired eyes
You grin at me and I know that it’s all right
This reminds me of a time when we were first married and to make ends meet I was working and taking courses seemingly all over Ontario.  Nikki came with me on most of these trips and I can still see her grin in the morning light.  And, Ya, I knew it was going to be alright.  Fortunately for us both, that lifestyle only lasted for a few very tiresome months.
 
Do you think professional athletes should get to complain about their job ?
The journalist who asked this likely had a very negative opinion about the salaries generated by professional athletes.  In my opinion, if an organization feels that whatever you bring to the table is worth millions of dollars, then so be it.  This is quite apart from working conditions.  Professional athletes are still human beings after all and should be able to voice their concerns about their working environment.
 
You have one 10 seconds left in the period, game on your stick which teammate are you passing too?
 
My immediate instinct is to think, “Fuck that !”, and shoot.  However, if I didn’t have a real opportunity to score I would dish to Justin Lose.  That guy can score !  Players who are elite and who play to win always want the puck on their stick.  It’s the same in many sports, good basketball players want the ball, football players want the ball when the game is on the line.  
 

 
How would you describe yourself if you had to use a quote from a movie?
 
Gary Gaines (Billy Bob Thornton) in Frday Night Lights sums up how I approach every game, every day.  He said “ Being perfect is not about that scoreboard out there. It's not about winning. It's about you and your relationship with yourself, your family and your friends. Being perfect is about being able to look your friends in the eye and know that you didn't let them down because you told them the truth. And that truth is you did everything you could. There wasn't one more thing you could have done. Can you live in that moment as best you can, with clear eyes, and love in your heart, with joy in your heart? If you can do that gentleman, you're perfect!”
 
We all strive for perfection, pro athletes seemingly more so because they are expected to perform at the top of their game each and every time out.
 
What is the most important part of being a good teammate?
 
Wow!!  Where to begin on this one.  There are many traits that make a good teammate:
 
A.)  Develop real relationships
 
You don’t have to be best friends with everyone on your team, but developing a relationship with each of your teammates and knowing them off the ice will strengthen your relation and communication when it counts.
 
B.)  Be Willing To Play Any Role
 
Great teammates are willing to do whatever it takes to help their team win—even if it might not be a role they initially envisioned themselves performing.
 
C.)  Lead By Example
 
Actions speak louder than words. You don’t have to be a “rah-rah” guy to be a great teammate, because how you carry yourself says more than anything. Examples of actions that have a positive impact on those around you include:
You’re one of the first in the building/park and one of the last to leave.
You hustle back on defense and are consistently ready to perform your role on that end.
You stay engaged on the bench and support your teammates.
You encourage all teammates, not just your closest friends.
You listen to the coach when they speak and are able to execute the game plan they outline.
D.)  Always Have A Positive Attitude
 
Mistakes happen. Great teammates stay positive when they make mistakes themselves or when their teammates come up short. Are they encouraging a teammate who makes a mental error to forget it and focus on the next play, or simply chewing them out? And when a teammate scores a great goal or makes an awesome play, are they giving praise and energetic feedback or simply acting like nothing happened?
Players might not think these little details matter, but the truth is they form the foundation of successful teams.
 
E.)  Go The Extra Mile
 
Perhaps the biggest foundation of being a great teammate is setting a great example for the other athletes on your team.
With that in mind, great teammates must be willing to work hard on improving their game outside of mandatory activities.
Hard work is contagious. If your teammates see how hard you’re working, they will want to do the same. Don’t wait for someone else to set the example.
 
 You show up to the training camp in terrible condition, what is the excuse you use?
 
There is no excuse in this day and age for not showing up to training camp in the best possible condition.  There are so many other guys out there that want a job, you just can’t take whatever talent you have for granted.  Gone are the days when hockey players, in the off-season, hit the links as much as possible and worked on their “Molson Muscle” !!
What inspired your username ?
 
So, ya, I have an odd username.   Eynhallow is a little-known, uninhabited isle in the Orkney archipelago, just north of Scotland’s mainland. It is known as a place of pilgrimage and ritual, folklore and ghosts.  You would be hard-pressed to find Eynhallow on a map as the isle is quite tiny measuring a mere 0.29 square miles.
 

 
You can only visit Eynhallow on one day a year when the Orkney Heritage Society organizes a summer trip to the island.  Even if you had your own boat, landing would be extremely dangerous due to the tidal channels surrounding the place.  Abandoned in 18541, it is thought that Eynhallow housed an 11th century monastery.
 
 Eynhallow has its fair share of mysteries. Orcadians grew up listening to stories about the haunted island. According to legend it was under the spell of mythical sea trows – evil Norse spirits who would make the island vanish into thin air should anyone attempt to set foot on it. Others were told more fantastical stories about the finfolk, or mer-people: watery shape shifters who only came on land in summer.
 

 
How do you come back after a bad game?
 
In a recent interview Connor McDavid said that after a really good game he was restless.  When he had a not so stellar outing he slept like a baby.  I think after a lacklustre performance it is best to get on to the next game, or the next period or shift.  You can learn from mistakes, but you can’t dwell on them.
 
 What do you hate most and love most about your current car?
 
Well, I have a Mustang and I love the handling and torque,  But why did Ford ever put in a back seat.  It is so tiny that only a very small child could fit back there.  If I ever managed to get into the back seat it would likely require the “Jaws of Life” to get me out !!
 

 
Who's one of your favourite breakout candidates for this upcoming NHL season?
 
Don’t you just love the way these young guys can light it up ???  My candidate, if I had to choose just one, would be Kirby Dach of the Chicago Blackhawks.  The Chicago Blackhawks center scored 10 points (two goals, eight assists) in 18 games after missing most of the season with a wrist injury. Dach will benefit from skating on a line with elite right wing Patrick Kane,

 
Who's your favourite gfx artist?
I am so remarkably unskilled at graphic design, I could literally pick any one of hundreds.  However, recently, a design artist by the name of Mike Kus has certainly caught my eye.  I really like how he incorporates his message in the medium.  Take a look:

 
If you could add any superhero to your roster, who would you add and why?
I think I would have to go with Iceman.  His super powers include cold and ice manipulation, solid ice battle form.  These factors seem to be fitting with a hockey player.  One of the first X-Men, Bobby Drake is exactly as you’d imagine for a teenager with power over ice – chilled, outspoken, and incapable of hiding anything. Perhaps one of the bravest as more than the others, he’s willing to put himself between his friends and danger. Iceman can freeze anything around him including objects and his body. He can freeze an enemy’s blood as well as any moisture in the air. Iceman’s ‘cold’ powers are so strong, he once stopped a nuclear explosion.

 
What is one thing you miss most about life before Covid?
To be perfectly honest, the Covid pandemic did not affect me as much as it did others.  Sure, I have to wear a mask when required.  And I had the hassle of getting two vaccinations.  But I was able to spend most of my time at the cottage. Really the only thing I really missed was the ability to go to one of the islands to soak up some winter sun and sand.  Stay safe !!
What color scares your player the most?
I didn’t realize that this was a phobia (chromatophobia).  In fact there are names for fears of various colors, for example phodophobia is the fear of the color red and xanthophobia a fear of the color yellow, just to name a couple.  Really though, colors are unsettling when they are out of normal context.  Think about how the sight of a red green sky or a deep red lake might affect us. It could be pretty upsetting. Other items that can be scary or repulsive because of placement of color are things like green teeth, orange hair, black toenails, purple skin, gray milk, and of course, green cheese.
What's your worst "stupid driver" story?
This really isn’t story about a “stupid” driver, because it involves Nikkii Starr and she is nowhere near stupid.  She would be offended if she were referred to like that !!  Anyway, back in the day I had a 4.6L Mustang that had a standard transmission.  It was time to teach Nikki how to drive a stick!!!  Things went OK until we decided to turn around on an icy country back road.  There was enough room, but the torque of the Mustang just spun the rear wheels when we were trying to get over the crown of the road.  No biggie, right ???  I told Nikki to ease the car in and out of reverse while I got out and rocked the car.  Well, I rocked that thing until I couldn’t push anymore.  The hollow exhausts were just roaring as Nikki hammered the gas time after time.  Finally a local resident whom I am sure we woke up came and helped me get the car squared away and back on the road.  I asked Nikki what she had done and realized that she had never put the car in gear.,..just revved the hell out of it in neutral.  A good workout !!!
Thanks again for reading my wee offering.  Hope you will read the next installment as well.
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So a lot has happened of late. And with that my enjoyment has dwindled a bit and looking at my updating it is pretty obvious. So firstly I am going to say this, I am going to step back from updating and BoG both of which I have done neither of this year so what does it matter. Just want the rights on my account taken away. Next I think I will play out UnGuri with my casual approach I have been taking lately then take a break. This place and sim leagues in general are not what I need in my life at the moment. So I resign from all my positions please just make me a pleb in this forum world. I really just have no interest. I will stick around a become a clicker and if you want to talk sure reach out but I won't be around much anymore.

I like this graphic a lot.  It is an "infographic"...carrying a message along with some entertainment value.  Nice work !!!  9/10

So there it was...GONE !!  What do to in place of tracking down some trivia, whether that be actual research or scrounging some answers from Discord.  I am going to miss the 2 TPE and the actual content of the trivia answer.  Also, for those amongst us who are less creative, either graphically or verbally, it is a big loss and also a real challenge to try and make up the TPE on a weekly basis.  So, in my case, I guess it comes down to this....150 or so words of whining and assorted drivel.  
 
My team, the Reign, missed the playoffs once again.  There is no surprise there as we couldn't make the playoffs even when @hedgehog337 and @Ledge and Dairy bolstered out line-up with some high priced talent.  On paper, the Reign should be on the winning side of the ledger...but  STHS says an emphatic "No!!!"    On a more pleasant note, however, Isau DaMoose led his team in scoring, despite playing second line minutes and second power play minutes.  Also, he was able to do this after experiencing his first round of :depreciation".  It would be nice to make a playoff run before the inevitable retirement takes place.

bruh these last 3 games are spicy. I been paying 0 attention lately but this is a pretty interesting situation. Riga, Prague, Warsaw and Davos are all within 3 points of each other with 3 games to go meaning any one of those 4 teams could be eliminated in the next sim. If it is riga then this league is still bullshit, since we got so many good players and yes our goalie aint great but look at other teams there not much better. Riga has still gotta play against LA, seattle and new york which shouldn't be hard teams for us while prague has to play malmo twice and davos has to play both malmo and calgary. theoretically we can get in, but its sths, so this will likely be completely random like it is normally. 
on an unrelated note a 600 tpa player is leading the league in points. what the fuck is going on i swear the sim is getting stupider every season.

I like the way you did this as a newspaper article and photo..  The font is spot on for a newspaper and the photo is what one could realistically expect. Having played with Driver, I wish him the best of luck running that big, ol' Zamboni.  9/10 

Life After the VHL
 
It is interesting that this topic came up as Isau DaMoose approaches retirement.  Having had his first taste of depreciation Isau began to ponder his future, both in the VHL short term and his long range plans for retirement.  Iasau and his partner Nikki (Starr) recently discussed this very issue as well.  They concluded that money would not be an issue, so they could do pretty much whatever they wanted.  Nikki was also tired of saving lemmings and sea otters so it was decided that she would return to Canada (Swords) and establish a home base for them both to enjoy upon Isau’s retirement.
 
Nikki asked Isau, “So what are you wanting to do first when you get back to Swords ?”  “Chillax on some of those Northern Ontario lakes.”  replied Isau without any hesitation.
 

 
“Ya, go fishing with some of my buddies and see if we can’t track down a few of those elusive walleye.”
 
“The next thing I want to do is buy a new car.  The piece of crap car that I bought to replace my motorcycle has seen better days.  My cousin, Dancer (McDangle) didn’t treat it very well in my absence.”
 

 
Nikki enquired, “Do you think you are going to play some post-career hockey?”  This question brought Isau’s thought train to a halt as he considered his response, “I don’t think I will want to play truly organized hockey.  I think it would be a bit of a disappointment after having played at such a high level for as long as I have.  However I wouldn’t object to a little spontaneous pond hockey.  That would be a lot of fun with no expectations other than to do just that HAVE FUN.”
 

 
“You can’t just fish and wait for the pond to freeze, Isau,” observed Nikki.  “Oh, surprisingly, I haven’t seen a lot of Canada and Western United States.” replied Isau.”  So that’s another thing on the agenda.  Just jump into the pickup and head west.  See where that takes us.”
 

 
“Or maybe we should plan this a bit better !”
 

 
“Well, Isau,” Nikke said nostalgically, “ you have had a pretty damned fine run.  What do you think you will miss the most when you leave the game?”
 
Again, after a thoughtful pause, Isau replied, “ I think it will be training camp.  I will miss seeing all the guys getting ready for the upcoming season.  When you are younger, you look forward to see what your off-season improvements will do for your game.  You try to learn from the more experienced players.  There is an aura of hope as the new season approaches.  ASs you get a bit older, it is always good to see who our new stars will be and how they will fit into the lineup.  But most of all, the camaraderie that evolves as the team comes together.  I think it will be a tough transition, at least for the first year or so.” 
 
And so it is that Isau and Nikki have mapped out their future for Life After the VHL.
 
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Life After the VHL
 
It is interesting that this topic came up as Isau DaMoose approaches retirement.  Having had his first taste of depreciation Isau began to ponder his future, both in the VHL short term and his long range plans for retirement.  Iasau and his partner Nikki (Starr) recently discussed this very issue as well.  They concluded that money would not be an issue, so they could do pretty much whatever they wanted.  Nikki was also tired of saving lemmings and sea otters so it was decided that she would return to Canada (Swords) and establish a home base for them both to enjoy upon Isau’s retirement.
 
Nikki asked Isau, “So what are you wanting to do first when you get back to Swords ?”  “Chillax on some of those Northern Ontario lakes.”  replied Isau without any hesitation.
 

 
“Ya, go fishing with some of my buddies and see if we can’t track down a few of those elusive walleye.”
 
“The next thing I want to do is buy a new car.  The piece of crap car that I bought to replace my motorcycle has seen better days.  My cousin, Dancer (McDangle) didn’t treat it very well in my absence.”
 

 
Nikki enquired, “Do you think you are going to play some post-career hockey?”  This question brought Isau’s thought train to a halt as he considered his response, “I don’t think I will want to play truly organized hockey.  I think it would be a bit of a disappointment after having played at such a high level for as long as I have.  However I wouldn’t object to a little spontaneous pond hockey.  That would be a lot of fun with no expectations other than to do just that HAVE FUN.”
 

 
“You can’t just fish and wait for the pond to freeze, Isau,” observed Nikki.  “Oh, surprisingly, I haven’t seen a lot of Canada and Western United States.” replied Isau.”  So that’s another thing on the agenda.  Just jump into the pickup and head west.  See where that takes us.”
 

 
“Or maybe we should plan this a bit better !”
 

 
“Well, Isau,” Nikke said nostalgically, “ you have had a pretty damned fine run.  What do you think you will miss the most when you leave the game?”
 
Again, after a thoughtful pause, Isau replied, “ I think it will be training camp.  I will miss seeing all the guys getting ready for the upcoming season.  When you are younger, you look forward to see what your off-season improvements will do for your game.  You try to learn from the more experienced players.  There is an aura of hope as the new season approaches.  ASs you get a bit older, it is always good to see who our new stars will be and how they will fit into the lineup.  But most of all, the camaraderie that evolves as the team comes together.  I think it will be a tough transition, at least for the first year or so.” 
 
And so it is that Isau and Nikki have mapped out their future for Life After the VHL.
 
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ITS SPOOKY TIME! So I took some inspiration for the spooky season from my very own player's team, the Philadelphia Reapers. They came out with this sick orange/black logo that I just loved and I leaned into the orange/black a lot here.
 
The render is Shayne Gostisbehere, who's number was 53, so I had to edit it to 43. He's also not a captain so I had to add that in as well. This is meant to be for @Masu Chan, co-captain for the Reapers.
 
I think my own personal feedback would have been to add his players name somewhere, but I loved the FEAR THE REAPER line, and I especially liked how REAPER was hiding in the smoke. Though in hindsight its hard to see. Looking forward to some feedback!

Man, I’m glad you’re able to celebrate everything you’ve done here. You killed it in the M, moved to the bigs and brought that same winning culture to the VHL. Championships are huge, but people rave about playing in Mexico and Malmo, and that’s even more a reflection on how great a person you are. We’re lucky to have you as long as we do, however long that is. 
 
And if that means a break, that’s okay. If GMing a VHL team is more than you want to do, there’s always the World Cup or other off-season tourneys if you need to scratch that management itch every now and then. 
 
Do what you gotta do to be happy. We’re all on the same team here, and all us coloured roles folk ride that same rollercoaster of energy and give a shit. I’m glad you’ve got your gang here you can lean on for fun and advice, and make sure to use your GMs and blues too. Everyone’s felt this way before, and everyone handled it differently. Do what you gotta do to be happy buddy ✌️ 

Ya, another interminably long off season.  Even though the Reign made the playoffs, we bowed out with a whimper after just 5 games.  So, here I sit at my cottage in Northern Ontario watching the leaves start to change.  I am thinking that I guess I should put all my toys away and get back to Riga in order to prepare for next season.  But I really don't feel like it just yet.  Maybe in a week or so.
 
I read Red's @Red article about depreciation and find myself in the same boat (more or less).  Both Isau and Cabe McJake are on the same team.  In fact we even play the same positions.  So, how to deal with depreciation ?  I gotta say first that is depreciation a lack of "appreciation" ?  So my efforts would be appreciated less ?  In any event, perhaps depreciation will give me an opportunity to rebalance some of the attributes where I foolishly put TPE.  TPE that could have been used more productively elsewhere.  For example, maybe 61 in Checking is a little high.  And why do I have TPE in the area nof penalty shots.  I have never taken one.  And so the slide into obscurity begins.

Another outstanding graphic.  I really like the muted colors that are present throughout.  Good choice of font.  Easily read.  Great talent !!!  9.5/10

I also really like the reflection in the glass.  Great idea.  As usual an excellent logo swap and nice choice of font.  Easily read.  9/10

100% agree. I tried playing around with it to make the "marner" a little lighter, but nothing I did made it as clean as it looks right now, it is what it is haha

1. We have, after a tumultuous season, clinched a playoff spot! How does it feel to finally be back in the postseason? Or for some, to represent the Reign where it really matters?
 
As I have only played for one team in the VHL, all I can say its about F*#king Time !!!  After the sim engine foibles of the past couple of seasons I am certainly glad to be here. 
 
2. As AGM, one of my duties is helping out with the scouting, and I always appreciate the input of our team members. Is there anyone from this draft class who stands out to you?
 
I would help you with this if I could.  But I must admit to not paying very much attention to the current draft class.
 
3. After all is said and done, who is our MVP this season? 
 
Gotta be Cabe.  Leader in so many categories.
 
4. How did you do on predictions, if you did any? Were there any surprises this season?
 
I did participate in the predictions.  However, I chose somewhat poorly....oh well....
 
5. With the upcoming draft tournament, what is your favourite VHLE name and logo?
 
Istanbul Red Wolves.  I gotta see a game in Istanbul...
 
6. A certain hot topic on the forum recently is the best dipping sauce for chicken nuggets. What's yours?
 
Some kinda BBQ.

Let's go Reign