fyrefly

1. Probably just provide some depth scoring to whichever team drafts me, I know I won't be a super scorer
2. I have a Jack Eichel jersey, which is pretty cool, but it's getting small
3. I doubt I have what it takes to be a GM, as for captain, we'll have to see
4. it's definitely a motivation boost to have all the fans back, you know what you're playing for.
5. Hockey, not close. Played soccer a few years back but never followed it
6. Mustard. Underrated af

1. Probably just provide some depth scoring to whichever team drafts me, I know I won't be a super scorer
2. I have a Jack Eichel jersey, which is pretty cool, but it's getting small
3. I doubt I have what it takes to be a GM, as for captain, we'll have to see
4. it's definitely a motivation boost to have all the fans back, you know what you're playing for.
5. Hockey, not close. Played soccer a few years back but never followed it
6. Mustard. Underrated af

@Ricer13
 
Welcome to the S80 VHL/E/M trade deadline recap! Here we will take a look at all the action that took place on trade deadline day and for trades specifically the week leading up to it! While you’re here please check out some of the other VSN articles that have been published recently:
 
S80 Under 200 Power Rankings | VHL's All-Decade Team: S1-S10 | The Seattle Bears Dynasty
 
 VHL 
The VHL had a relatively quiet trade deadline as no players were traded on the day. Leading up to the trade deadline there were 3 trades involving a lot of players and picks going to new teams.
 
NYA/LDN
 New York receives: 
Yuuto Kira Cloudera @kentakira
 
 London receives: 
S81 DAV 3rd
 
Exactly a week before the trade deadline London sent Yuuto Kira Cloudera to New York for a S81 3rd round pick (originally belonging to Davos). Being traded is nothing new to Cloudera as they have already been traded 3 times in the VHL career and played for 5 different teams, with their longest tenure being the 112 games they played for London. In their career the defensemen has amassed 39 goals, and 134 assists for 173 points in 275 games played. Notably Cloudera’s physical stats are quite impressive with 566 hits and 506 career blocked shots. Since being traded they have 2 goals and 8 assists in 18 games played for New York.
 
VAN/WAR
 Vancouver receives: 
Dakota Lamb @dlamb
 
 Warsaw receives: 
Sheldon Juniper @fyrefly
S81 VAN 1st
S81 VAN 3rd
 
Now this was a big one, As Warsaw sent their longtime team leader to Vancouver in exchange for Sheldon Juniper, a S81 1st, and a S81 3rd. Having played in Warsaw for 6 full seasons Lamb was the figurehead of the team and he let everyone know that on the ice as in 478 games for the Predators Lamb had 246 goals, and 362 assists for 608 points! Since being traded Lamb has continued their production scoring 26 points in 16 games. Going back the other way was Sheldon Juniper who has been relatively consistent throughout his career and has scored 130 goals and added 175 assists for a total of 305 points in 347 games played. Both Lamb and Juniper will be retiring at the conclusion of the season.
 
DCD/WAR
  D.C. receives:  
Victor Grachev @KaleebtheMighty
S81 WAR 4th
 
 Warsaw receives: 
Markuss Puhovs @VOID Stiles
S82 DCD 2nd
 
Warsaw’s second trade leading up to the deadline saw them move away from the longest tenured player in franchise history in Victor Grachev as they were sent along with a S81 4th to D.C. in exchange for Markuss Puhovs and a S82 2nd. During his tenure with Warsaw Grachev was extremely consistent, never scoring below 60 points with a career high of 101 coming just last season. Puhovs on the other hand is a much younger defensemen who still has a couple seasons left in their career and to this point has played for 4 different teams in 3 seasons, across these four teams Puhovs has scored 75 points in 195 games played. Grachev is retiring at the end of this season and Puhovs’ contract will be expiring.
 
In what was a pretty quiet week heading up to the deadline, some things were made very clear, D.C. and Vancouver are trying to cash in and win now, while Warsaw departs from their 2 longtime players in exchange for future options indicating the start of a rebuild.
 
 VHLE
Similar to the entire season, there was not a single trade made in the VHLE as all the teams are pretty close and each and every one of them could win the Unnamed Cup!
 
 VHLM 
As per usual the VHLM had a lot of roster moves in general on trade deadline day, and 3 trades.
 
SSK/YUK
 Saskatoon receives: 
S81 MIS 2nd
S81 YUK 4th
 
 Yukon receives: 
Nikita Eklund @Ekky
S81 HOU 5th
 
This trade saw Saskatoon saying goodbye to longtime player Nikita Eklund in exchange for a S81 MIS 2nd and a S81 YUK 4th, adding in a S81 HOU 5th as well originally acquired from Philadelphia earlier this season. Nikita Eklund has been a staple on the Wild blueline for the better part of 2 seasons now and in 133 total VHLM games has scored 13 goals and 84 assists for 97 points. Eklund was drafted 39th overall in the S80 VHL draft by London.
 
MIN/HOU
 Minnesota receives: 
Nils Godlander @Moon_50
 
 Houston receives: 
cube whale @Whalecube
S82 MIN 2nd
 
The first of two trades saw the #2 overall pick in the VHLM draft Nils Goodlander go to Minnesota in exchange for Cube Whale and a S82 MIN 2nd. Nils Godlander 
Has been having a great season this season and now has 40 goals and 98 points in 56 games played. Godlander is now back playing with the team he signed to as a waiver player last season so only time will tell if Godlander has any chemistry with some of his old teammates. Cube Whale is an interesting player and has had a very interesting career in the VHLM, after signing with Mississauga as a waiver player in season 78 Whale would produce 20 points in 50 games, good enough to see them be selected 74th overall by Halifax in the 79 VHLM draft. Following the draft Whale was declared inactive and subsequently dropped by Halifax only to sign with Minnesota with only 12 games remaining in the season, where they have played prior to the trade. In 118 VHLM games Whale has 62 points.
 
MIN/HOU
 Minnesota receives: 
James glove dropper @Jamomayo
 
 Houston receives: 
Oskar Kiprusoff @Bobo
S81 MIN 3rd
S82 MIN 5th
 
The second trade between Houston and Minnesota was very similar to the first as Houston would send top forward James Glove Dropper to Minnesota in exchange for Oskar Kiprusoff, a S81 MIN 3rd, and a S82 MIN 4th. Glove Dropper has done well this season and his career numbers are quite impressive as they have scored 112 points in 93 VHLM games. Kiprusoff on the other hand has been very productive as well, having scored 76 points in 63 career VHLM games including 7 with Houston in only 4 games.
 
That's it for all the trades made in the VHLM leading up to the trade deadline with some pretty interesting trades being made between Houston and Minnesota. In addition to the trades the VHLM saw a lot of new players on trade deadline day, here’s a quick rundown of where they signed:
 
 Ottawa Lynx: 
Max Torq @Steve
 
 Yukon Rush: 
Tavish DeGroot @rory
Kakapo Bushtit @Esso2264
 
 Minnesota Storm: 
Cole Pearce @N0HBDY
Calix Pearce @Laine
 
 Philadelphia Reapers: 
Perry Laperriere @KaleebtheMighty
Nagy Al @bigAL
Vasile Lamb @dlamb
Amiens Brillant @dart
Mievaldis Arpa @16z
 
 Saskatoon Wild: 
Wumbo @Fire Vigneault
 
Thank you for reading this season’s trade deadline recap, best of luck to all the teams in the playoffs!

#HAILTOTHEKINGS
 
Thanks for all the offers guys

Player Information
Username: fyrefly
Player Name: Kiefer Leclerc
Recruited From: Returning
Age: 22
Position: LW
Height: 70 in.
Weight: 195 lbs.
Birthplace: Canada

Player Page
@VHLM GM

Hey VHL,
 
It's me, fyrefly. I've been gone for a long time, inactive for a long time, unfortunately. I have struggled to find the time for VHL, as this is my first year of high school and it has been a big change. I'm happy to announce that I will be starting over in the VHL! I will be creating a new player tomorrow morning, to join the S82 draft class.
 
I sincerely apologize to all of my GMs who I left hanging without any notice whatsoever. Thank you all for giving Sheldon ice time regardless, and I'm ready to finish off my career strong in Warsaw.
 
I will note - this new player will not be nearly as active as I once was. I doubt I'll be able to get point tasks in each week, but I will try to do smaller tasks as much as I can. 
 
Well, I'm glad to be back. Here's to a new, better career!

Player Information
Username: fyrefly
Player Name: Kiefer Leclerc
Recruited From: Returning
Age: 22
Position: LW
Height: 70 in.
Weight: 195 lbs.
Birthplace: Canada

Player Page
@VHLM GM

Player Information
Username: fyrefly
Player Name: Kiefer Leclerc
Recruited From: Returning
Age: 22
Position: LW
Height: 70 in.
Weight: 195 lbs.
Birthplace: Canada

Player Page
@VHLM GM

Player Information
Username: fyrefly
Player Name: Kiefer Leclerc
Recruited From: Returning
Age: 22
Position: LW
Height: 70 in.
Weight: 195 lbs.
Birthplace: Canada

Player Page
@VHLM GM

Welcome back @fyrefly! Your honesty is greatly appreciated

Nice having you back dude! Always loved having you on my team back in Yukon. Hope high school is going well for you!

Do what I do and just get 10 a week by claiming welfare instead of a 6 TPE point task. Takes maybe 45 minutes a week.

Welcome back! 

At least you're upfront an honest about things.  Welcome back and enjoy your recreate!

Hey VHL,
 
It's me, fyrefly. I've been gone for a long time, inactive for a long time, unfortunately. I have struggled to find the time for VHL, as this is my first year of high school and it has been a big change. I'm happy to announce that I will be starting over in the VHL! I will be creating a new player tomorrow morning, to join the S82 draft class.
 
I sincerely apologize to all of my GMs who I left hanging without any notice whatsoever. Thank you all for giving Sheldon ice time regardless, and I'm ready to finish off my career strong in Warsaw.
 
I will note - this new player will not be nearly as active as I once was. I doubt I'll be able to get point tasks in each week, but I will try to do smaller tasks as much as I can. 
 
Well, I'm glad to be back. Here's to a new, better career!

Hey VHL,
 
It's me, fyrefly. I've been gone for a long time, inactive for a long time, unfortunately. I have struggled to find the time for VHL, as this is my first year of high school and it has been a big change. I'm happy to announce that I will be starting over in the VHL! I will be creating a new player tomorrow morning, to join the S82 draft class.
 
I sincerely apologize to all of my GMs who I left hanging without any notice whatsoever. Thank you all for giving Sheldon ice time regardless, and I'm ready to finish off my career strong in Warsaw.
 
I will note - this new player will not be nearly as active as I once was. I doubt I'll be able to get point tasks in each week, but I will try to do smaller tasks as much as I can. 
 
Well, I'm glad to be back. Here's to a new, better career!

Hey VHL,
 
It's me, fyrefly. I've been gone for a long time, inactive for a long time, unfortunately. I have struggled to find the time for VHL, as this is my first year of high school and it has been a big change. I'm happy to announce that I will be starting over in the VHL! I will be creating a new player tomorrow morning, to join the S82 draft class.
 
I sincerely apologize to all of my GMs who I left hanging without any notice whatsoever. Thank you all for giving Sheldon ice time regardless, and I'm ready to finish off my career strong in Warsaw.
 
I will note - this new player will not be nearly as active as I once was. I doubt I'll be able to get point tasks in each week, but I will try to do smaller tasks as much as I can. 
 
Well, I'm glad to be back. Here's to a new, better career!

Hey VHL,
 
It's me, fyrefly. I've been gone for a long time, inactive for a long time, unfortunately. I have struggled to find the time for VHL, as this is my first year of high school and it has been a big change. I'm happy to announce that I will be starting over in the VHL! I will be creating a new player tomorrow morning, to join the S82 draft class.
 
I sincerely apologize to all of my GMs who I left hanging without any notice whatsoever. Thank you all for giving Sheldon ice time regardless, and I'm ready to finish off my career strong in Warsaw.
 
I will note - this new player will not be nearly as active as I once was. I doubt I'll be able to get point tasks in each week, but I will try to do smaller tasks as much as I can. 
 
Well, I'm glad to be back. Here's to a new, better career!

Hey VHL,
 
It's me, fyrefly. I've been gone for a long time, inactive for a long time, unfortunately. I have struggled to find the time for VHL, as this is my first year of high school and it has been a big change. I'm happy to announce that I will be starting over in the VHL! I will be creating a new player tomorrow morning, to join the S82 draft class.
 
I sincerely apologize to all of my GMs who I left hanging without any notice whatsoever. Thank you all for giving Sheldon ice time regardless, and I'm ready to finish off my career strong in Warsaw.
 
I will note - this new player will not be nearly as active as I once was. I doubt I'll be able to get point tasks in each week, but I will try to do smaller tasks as much as I can. 
 
Well, I'm glad to be back. Here's to a new, better career!

Hey VHL,
 
It's me, fyrefly. I've been gone for a long time, inactive for a long time, unfortunately. I have struggled to find the time for VHL, as this is my first year of high school and it has been a big change. I'm happy to announce that I will be starting over in the VHL! I will be creating a new player tomorrow morning, to join the S82 draft class.
 
I sincerely apologize to all of my GMs who I left hanging without any notice whatsoever. Thank you all for giving Sheldon ice time regardless, and I'm ready to finish off my career strong in Warsaw.
 
I will note - this new player will not be nearly as active as I once was. I doubt I'll be able to get point tasks in each week, but I will try to do smaller tasks as much as I can. 
 
Well, I'm glad to be back. Here's to a new, better career!

Hey VHL,
 
It's me, fyrefly. I've been gone for a long time, inactive for a long time, unfortunately. I have struggled to find the time for VHL, as this is my first year of high school and it has been a big change. I'm happy to announce that I will be starting over in the VHL! I will be creating a new player tomorrow morning, to join the S82 draft class.
 
I sincerely apologize to all of my GMs who I left hanging without any notice whatsoever. Thank you all for giving Sheldon ice time regardless, and I'm ready to finish off my career strong in Warsaw.
 
I will note - this new player will not be nearly as active as I once was. I doubt I'll be able to get point tasks in each week, but I will try to do smaller tasks as much as I can. 
 
Well, I'm glad to be back. Here's to a new, better career!

Hey VHL,
 
It's me, fyrefly. I've been gone for a long time, inactive for a long time, unfortunately. I have struggled to find the time for VHL, as this is my first year of high school and it has been a big change. I'm happy to announce that I will be starting over in the VHL! I will be creating a new player tomorrow morning, to join the S82 draft class.
 
I sincerely apologize to all of my GMs who I left hanging without any notice whatsoever. Thank you all for giving Sheldon ice time regardless, and I'm ready to finish off my career strong in Warsaw.
 
I will note - this new player will not be nearly as active as I once was. I doubt I'll be able to get point tasks in each week, but I will try to do smaller tasks as much as I can. 
 
Well, I'm glad to be back. Here's to a new, better career!

Hey VHL,
 
It's me, fyrefly. I've been gone for a long time, inactive for a long time, unfortunately. I have struggled to find the time for VHL, as this is my first year of high school and it has been a big change. I'm happy to announce that I will be starting over in the VHL! I will be creating a new player tomorrow morning, to join the S82 draft class.
 
I sincerely apologize to all of my GMs who I left hanging without any notice whatsoever. Thank you all for giving Sheldon ice time regardless, and I'm ready to finish off my career strong in Warsaw.
 
I will note - this new player will not be nearly as active as I once was. I doubt I'll be able to get point tasks in each week, but I will try to do smaller tasks as much as I can. 
 
Well, I'm glad to be back. Here's to a new, better career!

Good day fellow VHLers, future VHLErs, residents of the #hype channel, and everyone else. First of all, thank you to everyone who has voted in the 3 VHLE team polls over the past month or so, everyone who has contributed to the discussions and suggestions around team logos and concepts, and just generally those who have helped make the slow unveiling of the VHLE a very exciting event to be part of.
 
A special thank you as well to those who helped out with logo making, especially of course @KaleebtheMighty and @Zetterberg - we may be needing your services again in the near future!
 
We had 199 members vote in the final poll, hopefully all for 3 or fewer teams, and we got some interesting results, some expected, some less so. I can reveal that for the most part, we will be able to satisfy the majority of the population.
 
@Acydburn and I sat down, considered previous BOG discussions and the results of the vote, and have decided to start the VHLE in S80 with the following 6 franchises. Note that I am not including the logos here as these will be finalised at a later date. I expect most will look like the versions in the final poll linked above, but with some final tweaks and maybe even a different direction will be taken for one or two. It should also be said that these are just the original 6 franchises - there is a very real possibility that the VHLE will one day grow from its starting points and if your favourite team missed out, it might still make an appearance in the future.
 
Without further ado then, the 6 founding VHLE franchises will be:
 
The Berlin Steel
The Bratislava Watchmen
The Cologne Express
The Paris Revolution
The Stockholm Vikings
and of course the Vasteras Iron Eagles
 
Final logos will most likely be revealed along with the GM appointments. As for that exciting next stage of the process, look out for the VHLE GM application thread opening up very soon.
 

Let me know when they can read and write, I'll send a scouting interview.