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1. Who's the biggest prankster in your teams locker room? Definitely the head coach. He keeps taking pictures of guys' penises and posting them as billboard material. Really strange stuff. 2. What intangibles do the coaches like that your player brings to the ice? Communication. I'm a very open, honest, and responsive communicator. They know where I stand and what they'll get from me. 3. If you had to pick a team your player is not affiliated with to visit and watch a game, which would it be and why? Not sure, not familiar with many teams although maybe that London team i think I've seen in the forms sometimes. 1. Who is your favorite NHL player of all time and why? 2. Are there any cities whose sports teams you just absolutely loathe because of the city, irrespective of who is on the team? 3. What 'loyalty' programs are you in - credit cards, hotels, gaming, etc?

1. What's up, Wranglers?! We've defeated Chicago in the semi-finals 4-1. As this post, we're tied with our current opponent Seattle 1-1 in the conference finals. Where is your player's confidence level compared to last week? Did we? Damn I had no idea. Let's do this. My confidence went to irrelevant to sky high. 2. Oskar Lindbergh is currently leading playoff goalies with an incredible .961 save percentage, allowing only 9 goals with 2 shutouts. What is it like having a goalie of this caliber on the team? When you have a backstop like Oskar, it gives you all the confidence in the world. Can skate more freely, aggressively, put more pressure on the opposition. This is the style we want to play but can only play with a guy like big dick Oscar. 3. Who would you rather see in the finals... London or a rematch against Davos? rematch. Kill them. 4. Which of your teammates has given some inspiration to your player lately? Janser. I don't know if he's actually a teammate or not but he's my guy. 5. Is it warm enough yet? It's been around 30C for us down here in Texas. Too warm too fast. Love me some sweatshirt weather. 6. How do you like your eggs cooked? Completely depends. On top of a burger? Fried, sunny side up. Bagel sandwich, give me scrambled. Never poached.

This is the May installment of our interview series with Steve Lattimer, forward in the VHL. The Sun Gazzette is beginning a new monthly column that will cover the new playing career of Steve Lattimer, who has recently joined the VHL. Beat reporter Michael J. Smith will be sitting down with Lattimer every month in his hometown of Mooselookmeguntic, Maine. Smith: So how are you feeling about VHL right now? Lattimer: Pretty good. Communicative GMs, trying to do a good job for them, think it's working out. Smith: We hear you're quitting soon though? Lattimer: Fake news. I'll quit when my time in the SBA is up which won't be for another 6 or so seasons (in SBA time) by my count. Smith: SBA sounds lame. Lattimer: You said it, not me. Smith: Why would someone like me think it's lame? Lattimer: Probably because of how ironic the league is and the changing of goalposts to fit the narratives of the elites there. Smith: Isn't that typical though? Lattimer: Probably. More power to them. Smith: Are you having fun with Lattimer? Lattimer: Yeah VHL's been good, heard I was 6th in the league in points or goals or something. Glad my GMs are pleased with my progress. I try to be a present, available player. Smith: Will you have any regrets leaving VHL or SBA? Lattimer: Only that I'll have to find other productive ways of wasting my time between other things in my life. Smith: What do you think of the NHL Playoffs? Lattimer: Really sad that Toronto and Edmonton couldn't break through to the conference finals. Was hoping at least one of them would. The world needs to see more Connor McDavid. This wraps up our next edition of our monthly column with Steve Lattimer, member of the VHL.

1. What's up, Wranglers?! Playoffs start this week! What's the vibe? I have no idea, i thought we didn't make it. If that's true, then sad. 2. What is your player doing in their downtime until the first series starts? ALways in the grind. That's what I do. That's what my coaches want out of me. Always getting better. 3. The staff have organized a charity event where one-of-a-kind player jerseys are being actioned off and the proceeds go to a non-profit! Which charity/non-profit organization would you see the team supporting most? Big Brothers Big Sisters of America 4. What has your player been working on in the practice facility lately? Poke Checking. That's what my coaches laid out for me in terms of my offseason regimen, and that's what I'll be much better at come next season. 5. Are you allergic to bees? Nope. I hate them though. 6. Would you rather fight a bee as big as a person or a bee as strong as a person? Small person for agility?

1) With us being on the edge of a playoff spot, What players need to step up for the team? 2) If you had to bring a former/new team into the VHL/M/E What would the name be? 3) Should the OLD Trivia Format be brought back or is the new(er) one still good. 4) Do you prefer to make Sigs, Milestone, Humor or another type of graphic? 5) Can Seattle Upset the Avs? 6) Will Toronto come back after the terrible game last night? 1) i'm not sure what happened but I hope Lattimer rose above and helped the team to unprecedented success and achieving a playoff berth 2) The PondScum 3) i have no idea what the old trivia was, was it cooler, easier, etc? no idea 4) I prefer none of the above and just do mostly whatever Janser tells me to 5) Well unfortunately they did upset the Avs bc I had a lot of money on the Avs 6) I think Toronto make a comeback vs. the Panthers now.

This is the April installment of our interview series with Steve Lattimer, forward in the VHL. The Sun Gazzette is beginning a new monthly column that will cover the new playing career of Steve Lattimer, who has recently joined the VHL. Beat reporter Michael J. Smith will be sitting down with Lattimer every month in his hometown of Mooselookmeguntic, Maine. Smith: I mean, should we even talk about the VHL after all that's happened in the SBA? Lattimer: We can talk about whatever you want, you're the one conducting the interview. I don't care. Smith: Well how's VHL right now? Lattimer: Seems good, my team is giving me more updates, I'm still clicking buttons and earning and deploying. Symbiotic relationship at least until I'm done. Smith: Speaking of being done, so you're done with SBA? Lattimer: I did state that, after Lattimer's SBA Hall of Fame eligibility is exhausted (assuming he does not make it into the Hall), that I will no longer participate in that league. Smith: What does that mean for VHL? Lattimer: I think it's safe to say my VHL days would be over as well. After all, I've only been here to claim the affiliate 2 TPE per month for SBA. Smith: Even though you've enjoyed VHL? Lattimer: Just don't see myself leaning in here, I like hockey (especially playoff hockey right now) but I wouldn't have the passion for it that this league deserves. Smith: And you don't think there's a chance Lattimer makes it to the hall? Lattimer: I think there's a 1 percent chance. I think his candidacy won't be given a real discussion after all that's transpired, and unfortunately it requires too many voters to actually look beyond themselves and their narrow, biased ways of evaluating careers in order for him to have a shot. They're very contradictory but unfortunately there's no room for an intellectual discussion to be had. So no, there's little to no shot. Being excellent for 12 seasons at a level whose only contemporaries are existing hall of famers, you'd think there'd be a real conversation. There won't be, though. Oh well. Smith: And so you'll quit them, and us? Lattimer: Yep. When it's not fun anymore, you quit. But ironically even though some people there want to insult me, I've actually looked out for league interests moreso than even league leadership itself. Ask my current GM. Could have burned him big time. Instead, I'm giving him at least 7 seasons to build a winner if he wants, with someone who's going to be at the top of the league earning for a 3rd consecutive player. Smith: VHL league leadership is better than SBAs, come join us. Lattimer: I don't doubt it, but I wouldn't give you the effort you all deserve. This wraps up our next edition of our monthly column with Steve Lattimer, member of the VHL.

1. Our off-season games are in full swing! Are you participating as a player or GM in any of these? If so, how are they going? I have no idea. Am I? Someone tell me. 2. Training Camp has also started! How's your player feeling getting back on that ice? Very fat. Oh wait that's me, not my player. 3. The S87 Awards have been announced. Oskar Lindbergh @Doomsday received the Daisuke Kanou Trophy, which is awarded to the Continental Cup Playoffs MVP! Phil Strasmore @Phil and Landon Wolanin @jacobcarson877 were also nominees. Were there any surprises on any of the winners of the other categories? Why wasn't Lattimer recognized for anything? I smell conspiracy 4. What is your player working on during training camp and practices to up their game for the next season? DC and stickhandling i think? Ask Jansen 5. How is your NHL team looking as we near the end of the regular season? Alright I guess. More obsessed wtih McDavid even though he's not on my team 6. What house chore do you hate doing the most? Scrubbing pots and pans by far, and also changing the sheets

1- What's your preferred style of graphics? (Sigs, Milestones, Funny, Hockey Card etc...) - i don't think iv'e seen examples of any of these but at first blush, hockey cards sounds dope ass mug 2- What are you looking forward to for next season? for all i knew we were in season, so next season, i guess looking forward to winning? 3- What should we look for in the draft? no idea. someone who complements what skills we're good at already. 4- If you were a GM would you pick a High TPE Inactive or a Low TPE Active Player? Low TPE active since i would literally help that person earn better and more efficiently. 5- Whats a PT that you always forget about, For me its Trivia or Game Reviews. i forget about them all but Janser reminds me and i do exactly what he says. exactly. 6- What's your current favourite song? My Universe baby

. Sadly we lost in the playoffs, what do you think went wrong? - i didn't know we lost in the playoffs. no one tells me anything apparently. good. 2. What will your player be doing this offseason? whatever someone tells me to do. 3. What's next for you in the VHL? if i continue on in SBA, I'll continue on in VHL. If I retire there, then I'll stop here. We'll see. 4. What does your player eat before every game? Nothing, light snacking. Want to play on a light stomach and not feel heavy. 5. What do your teammates think about this pre-game meal? I'm smarter than all of my teammates so they want to copy me. 6. Would you ever have any interest in getting a job in the VHL, ex. GM ,AGM, Updater etc. If you already have/had one, would you be interested in getting another? Nope, no thanks.

Great read. I don't participate much in this league but I'm grateful communities like this exist, period.

1. Playoffs officially kickoff this week following the wild card games! How's your player's mental right now? I'm a born champion, so my mentality is to kill everyone. 2. Game 1 shut out? I pitch shutouts on the regular 3. How do you think your player will fare in the playoffs? he'll probably have the best performance in the history of the league. Or the worst. 4. Who on the team do you think will score a hat trick? Fake bonus points if you can correctly guess against which team. Me. I'm going to do it against every opponent in every series. 5. When was the last time you used a payphone, if ever? I think in 2017 in Russia. 6. What book would you love to see a movie adaptation? I'd like to see the David Eddings Belgariad series.

This is the March installment of our interview series with Steve Lattimer, forward in the VHL. The Sun Gazzette is beginning a new monthly column that will cover the new playing career of Steve Lattimer, who has recently joined the VHL. Beat reporter Michael J. Smith will be sitting down with Lattimer every month in his hometown of Mooselookmeguntic, Maine. Smith: How was your February in VHL? Lattimer: I think it went great. I think I became a 100 point scorer maybe? 2nd on team in points? Got laid a bunch. Good times. Smith: Wait, what? Lattimer: What? Smith: Why did you mention the part about getting laid? Lattimer: Why wouldn't I mention it? Smith: Anyways, any more progress on engaging the league? Lattimer: I think you all are seeing max Lattimer right now. I'm doing trivia, press conferences, welfare shit, i mean this is all counting for something right? I think my coaches are pleased. Smith: So it's been good? Lattimer: Yep. The one thing I asked for was an update periodically on how my guy is doing. And I've got 1-2 coaches who are doing that and i'm grateful. Smith: Big plans in march? Lattimer: March Madness. Be a homebody for 96 hours and watch it all go down. This wraps up our next edition of our monthly column with Steve Lattimer, newly minted member of the VHL.

1- Final bit of the season, how do you feel about our odds going into playoff time? I'm not sure. I think they're better though now that I'm posting on this press conference 2- What is one stat you will never upgrade - i'll never intentionally exclude a stat that could make me better! 3 - On your next player, What stat will you focus on the most? I'll only be creating a new player depending on if I continue on with SBA which we'll see...but if I do, I'll take whatever recommendations people have! 4- Would you rather be on a winning team and get no points, Or be the point leader and captain on a losing team? Depends. Do I contribute to the winning even with 0 points and gain some recognition? 5- What is your players' point goal for next season? 1 goal a game. Is that good? 6- Is your player a Sony Gamer, Xbox Gamer, PC Gamer, Nintendo Gamer or.... mobile gamer? Xbox for sure.

1. Whats your time favourite movie? Too hard to say. Tropic Thunder would rank near the top of the list though.2. If you had to recast a member of that movie as your player who would it be? Rub Tug Tuggernuts3. The team has recently acquired some new players, how should the team welcome them? Throw a big ass party and get everyone laid4. What do you think the most underrated stat is? saves. need a stopper back there.5. What's your players favorite holiday and why? Thanksgiving. Go apeshit on a bunch of food, great sports on television virtually weekend, binge drinking, there's nothing better in the world.6. Do you have a favourite part of the VHL yet? I like the folks I'm playing for even if i have a hard time keeping my teams and teammates straight. But seems like I'm doing alright thanks to their tutelage and mentorship.

1. Hannibal Barca is second in the league in points, but he's 11 behind first. Even though it's early in the season do you think it will be hard to catch him? Hannibal Barca has the mind of Confucius the heart of William Wallace and the dick of Julio Franco. This guy's going to win the scoring title. 2. Do you consider your player an offensive player, defensive, or a mix of both? I think offense because my coaches told me to get good at that but now I've been upping my checking game so the competition's about to catch a beating. 3. Which team would you consider our biggest rivals? I have no rivals. Only teams and players who think I'm their rivals. Guys want to be me. Girls want to be with me. 4. What has to happen for you to consider our season a success? Win the whole. Fucking. Thing. 5. Austin Goulet received the first star in game 94 against Halifax. Do you think that will be good for his confidence moving forward? Huge confidence boost. All it takes is one. This guy's going to be a hall of famer. 6. In one week we play Mexico City again, and currently their only loss is against us. Do you think we can beat them again? The question is, do they think they'll ever be able to beat us? We have struck fear into the heart of our opponent, a fear so powerful and gripping that these players all might retire soon.

This is the February installment of our interview series with Steve Lattimer, forward in the VHL. The Sun Gazzette is beginning a new monthly column that will cover the new playing career of Steve Lattimer, who has recently joined the VHL. Beat reporter Michael J. Smith will be sitting down with Lattimer every month in his hometown of Mooselookmeguntic, Maine. Smith: How was your January in VHL? Lattimer: I think it went pretty well, I believe I got drafted to a team in Istanbul, my coaches have been pretty leaned in, so all things considered it's gone well. Smith: Does this mean you're going to go full throat in VHL now? Lattimer: Unfortunately not. Just not something I'm interested in doing. But I'm glad I've got coaches that are maxing their value with me and feel like they're getting something out of me. Smith: That's disappointing. Lattimer: Is it? Smith: Are you active in the locker room? Lattimer: I'm not really. I'm sure there are great guys there but I doubt I'm missed. Smith: So what's it been like with the Wolves? Lattimer: Coach seems great. I think this is what I've been hoping for all along. GMs that know what I do and do not bring to the table. Helping me earn easily and them deploying me in ways that benefit their team goals. Seems like it works out. Smith: Thoughts on Valentine's Day? Lattimer: Dumbest shit mankind has ever created. This wraps up our next edition of our monthly column with Steve Lattimer, newly minted member of the VHL.

1. I didnt' know we were in a slump but I feel good about our chances of bouncing back. Short memories, right, or in my case, no memory at all. 2. Definitely. We're a playoff team. You can't keep us out. We're too good. 3. Clicking the buttons, certainly. If that's not a task, then....not sure 4. I haven't seen them so I'm not at all certain. 5. Depends. If i talk to a GM and he has a preference, great, if not, then i'll pick some random shit like goalie 6. Something very light. Don't like to play heavy. 1) How do you feel about our slump, what needs to be done. 2) Do you think we will make the playoffs this season? 3) What is the best point-task 4) What VHLE Team has the best logo? 5) What position will your next player be? 6) What is your players pre-game meal?

1. Currently we are in first place. Did you expect that considering we finished 8th last season? Have no expectations so that's cool I guess. 2. Individually nobody on the team has extremely impressive stats, but we are scoring across the board. Do you think that is contributing to our success? Probably, the whole should be greater than the sum of its parts in order to be a championship caliber team. 3. Steve Lattimer and Hannibal Barca are currently tied for the team lead with 4 goals. Who do you think ends the season with more? Didn't know I was tied for team lead, don't know what I'm investing in, so let's go Hannibal. 4. Jonny Elgar, the goalie we acquired in the 5th round of the draft is currently second in the league in save percentage. Do you think he will be be to the team what Austin Goulet was last season? (late round steal) Yeah that sounds about right as long as he continues to update. 5. What's your prediction for where we are in the standings at the end of the season? 1st place naturally 6. Do you expect your player to do better or worse than last season? Had no idea how i did last season and no idea how i'm doing this season as no one really tells me what's going on so sure let's go ahead and say I'll be better

1. How do you think our draft went? We acquired 3 new forwards and have 2 solid forward lines now. As long as they don't cut into my playing time or my ability to contribute to the team then they're cool by me. 2. What are your player goals for this season? Win the whole. fucking. thing. I don't know, get some recognition for being good hopefully? 3. What is your favorite/most enjoyable point task? (Any league) The ones where I just click the buttons and points magically appear : ) 4. What is your least favorite? The ones where I have to think about what i'm writing but these press conferences are great for me! Stream of conscience baby. 5. It looks like we will be starting the season with only 1 defenseman again this season. Do you think we should make a move to acquire one? You could always pivot my player's skill set to contribute more on the defensive end. I'm moldable. Mold me. 6. What do you think is key towards being selected highly in the draft? Earning. Earning. More earning. And communicating so GMs feel comfortable taking a chance on you and vice versa.

1. The draft is coming up this Monday. Do you think this draft will give us the push we need to be a top 4 team? - i'm not sure. Am i still on the team? I have no idea. Don't even know what teams I'm on. 2. We have the third overall pick. What position do you think we should draft? Goalie. Goalie is the most important position in the history of hockey. 3. Are you in any other sim leagues? If yes, which one would you say is your main league? I'm in SBA and in a couple of others like NCBCA and NZCFL. SBA was my primary for a long time. 4. What was your most listened to song in 2022? I haven't checked my spotify but i imagine it was some country song as i love pop country. 5. How has 2023 treated you so far? Eh. Could be better could be worse. 6. I do whatever my GMs tell me to do as long as they tell me directly. To some GMs that could be shitty, to some it could be found gold.

1. Has the offseason felt really long to you, or is it just me? I had no idea it was the offseason so I guess it felt fine? I have no idea how we even did as a team 2. Do you have any idea where your player will be playing next season? Not a clue. If someone wants to message me on discord and let me know, that'd be cool! 3. What have you spent the 20 Christmas TPE on? Don't know if there was a Christmas 20 TPE so no idea. Maybe i did claim it and just haven't done anything. 4. Who do you think wins the Founder's (VHLM) cup? San Diego is currently leading Ottawa 2-0. I think Ottawa is primed for a comeback. I hear everyone in the locker room is hung like Julio Franco. That equals comeback. 5. Did you do anything interesting for New Year's? Had COVID, laid low, girlfriend was feeling ill as well, so had some bourbon watched TV and had good eats. 6. What fast food place makes the best burger, in your opinion? I'm a five guys enjoyer, it is expensive though. Honestly Big Mac still takes the cake for me in terms of value for $ and quality of burger. Five Guys is good but a little overrated in my opinion, I always come away more excited by the idea of 5 Guys than the actual meal itself. In and Out is very very solid.

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This is the January installment of our interview series with Steve Lattimer, forward in the VHL. The Sun Gazzette is beginning a new monthly column that will cover the new playing career of Steve Lattimer, who has recently joined the VHL. Beat reporter Michael J. Smith will be sitting down with Lattimer every month in his hometown of Mooselookmeguntic, Maine. Smith: How was your December in VHL? Lattimer: I think it went pretty well? I answered a couple of press conferences, kept earning, think I did everything correctly? Applied some TPE. Smith: You don't sound enthusiastic. Lattimer: Honestly I think I'm still being underutilized. I get pinged now and again by my GM asking me to do a press conference and claim welfare (both of which I do immediately) but I'm getting little guidance on where to spend ,if I'm doing things correctly, if TPE is being applied. I think I'd be best utilized by a GM who literally tells me exactly what to invest in for the type of player THEY want on their team. Seems strange to be underutilized when I can be something very exact for whatever purpose is needing to be fulfilled. Smith: That does seem strange. Lattimer: Yes, it does. But hey, everyone's got a life I suppose. Smith: Are you active in the locker room? Lattimer: Not at all. I'm sure they're all great guys but I just don't have the time or energy to be jumping into that. Smith: Any thoughts on what's going on in the NHL currently? Lattimer: Caught some of the Washington Capitals' New Year's Eve game on the radio the other night. Ovechkin is utter insanity. I hope he keeps up this pace and gets the all time record. The dumbass commentators acted like it was a foregone conclusion that he'd break the all-time record, but I guess they forget about this little thing that plagues players, especially those in their 30s and late 30s. It's called injuries. But yeah, seems like a cool thing to follow and also seems like the league is top heavy this year? See some big favorites when I talk to my bookie. Smith: You gamble? Lattimer: No rules against gambling on the NHL when you play in the VHL. This wraps up our next edition of our monthly column with Steve Lattimer, newly minted member of the VHL.

1. We're down in the series 2-0 to San Diego. Is that too big of a hill to climb? - it's ironic because I play for San Diego in the SBA. That being said, I think a comeback is in the works. I hope. 2. Who do you think wins the Founder's Cup? Whoever is most deserving. I think it's going to be that team. 3. What is more important to you, personal success or team success? Really I think both are related, I'd love to contribute to team success. I've never been a guy who rides the pine and feels like I was part of something when I didn't do anything on the ice to contribute. So let's get both for Lattimer. 4. What is your favorite type of salad dressing? Thousand island dressing at times, otherwise just straight Italian i asbolutely love (and it's keto friendly) 5. What is your favorite NHL/hockey team? Washington Capitals but I'd be lying if i said i really cared about hockey. I loved the Canucks when they had the Sedins. 6. McDavid is pretty unanimously the best player in the world, but who do you think is the second best? Ovie? I mean let's just call him that since he's on the precipice of an insane milestone.

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