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Team Asia is here with a brand new logo for this coming WJC!
I'm really proud to be the GM for this team as we plan on improving from last season!
For now here is our redesigned logo!
 

Dear Team World/ WJC fans.. Today we will be releasing Team Worlds Logo for this years tournament!!!! Are u excited? Because I am! Super proud to be the AGM of this years Team World and couldn’t have anyone better of a GM then @tinafrombobsburgers.

Time for the monthly VHL.com to claim as affiliate checks! Anyways, since the last media spot/blab, our final regular season position was determined, as well as the projected pick ranges for our two first rounders. For the second season in a row, I'm excited that Moscow holds 2 picks in the top 3, also holding the projected 1st and 2nd overall selections. Luck's really been on our side so far, as two trades with projected contenders in the past two seasons have ended up with Moscow receiving the 1st overall pick, or at least the best odds for it. Do I expect this trend to continue? Hopefully not, as I'd hope we won't be trading for 1st round picks when we become a contender. I'd rather see that kind of luck show up in our sims in the next few seasons. Plus, roster space is starting to get tight, as we're looking at having 4 forwards, 1 defenseman and a goalie coming up from our prospect pool for next season, not counting our two 1st round picks in this draft who are likely to also start on the pro roster. It's going to be a challenge to manage all of these VHL caliber players while still giving everyone meaningful time and also making sure we stay under the cap.
 
More specific thoughts on this draft: I'm pretty excited about the top 6-7 prospects in this class. I think nearly all of them can be valuable day 1 players for Moscow, and likely won't need another season in the M. Markinson and Reikkinen are the clear top 2 defenders in the class, although it's a decently deep class for defensemen with 15 actives over at least 120 TPE. Defense is definitely a need for Moscow, especially as it's the one area of our roster where we don't have many young players, or players ready to make immediate contributions to the Menace on the ice. While we have Tristan, Kamkar and Tipton all at S75 or younger, we're still looking for a franchise "top defenseman" to be the leader in the position group both on and off the ice. We're guaranteed to have our selection of at least one the top 2, but I think Sova and Tavau also merit strong looks. Seabasstard and Tallinder are the clear top centers, with Tessier also up there. All three will likely be ready to play in the VHL, although I suppose there may be a little bit of ambiguity with Tessier at 229 TPE, so I think the time between now and the draft will clear up his situation. Giersbergen is likely to stay down another season, which in terms of goalies, isn't going to make much of a difference. It's just 8 fewer career starts at worst, which is negligible in the long run. 
 
Regarding forwards in this class, there's a decent level of depth for centers, but just a few high end wingers. Anze Miklavz, Henri le Massif and Alex Johnston are likely to go higher than projected, mainly because the defensive depth of this class can allow for defensive needy teams to hold off on selecting one early. I think it'll be interesting though to see how teams will value defense, as there are 7 defensemen within 30 TPE of each other in the 180-150 range, which is a relatively easy gap to catch up to. But wingers will definitely be a valued position in this draft, so expect a run on them in the first round. Yes, yes, I know that centers can play winger. But I'd imagine folks would prefer to play in their natural position, especially as they're likely to have invested TPE into FO, making them a less effective forward overall. I know centers in recent seasons have hinted at or expressed frustration with not playing the position they created to play, so I'm thinking as if teams will draft players to play their natural position.
 
Lastly, goalies are an interesting area here. There are really only 2 top goalies here, with about 50 TPE separating Giersbergen and Greiss. Both players have developed nicely since entering the VHLM, though timing really explains the gap between Giersbergen and Greiss. Had Greiss created sooner, he'd probably rival Giersbergen to be the top goalie in this class though I know GM's interested in goalies will have to decide who they think will have the better long term value. Both goalies are likely to stay down for another season, but I don't think there are many teams who will be looking for a new, starting goalie. DC is the main team that comes to mind, so despite them not having their own first round pick, it may be a blessing in disguise as they have their 2nd round pick, which should be high enough to take one of these two goalies to eventually replace Wolski. I know that I'm keeping an eye on these two, mainly because Malone is S74, with regression just 2 seasons away. Bowman could blossom into being the starter, but I suppose that it's always nice to try to be prepared for the future. 
 
Overall, I think this draft class has essentially held to the expectations set by myself and a few other GM's towards the beginning of the season. Very strong at the top, with 4 or 5 players ready to start in the VHL immediately. There's another small pocket of players who are likely to also be mid-first rounders, and then the group that comprises the late 1st can be lumped in with most of the players projected for the 2nd round. There's a tad bit more spread on this class than before, but a mix of familiar and fresh users along with mixed histories will certainly play a factor into where their players go. This will be my first full offseason, since I was named GM just a few days before the S76 draft, so I'm excited to have the entire offseason and this playoff period to chat with the players in this draft and work with my scouting crew. I've always believed in building internally, although my impatience leads to me trading picks and players for more established players to speed up a rebuild and contend sooner. However, I think that the plan that I set for Moscow is going well (famous last words eh?), so I'll continue to make an effort to stick to it and hopefully put together a contender with the ultimate goal of winning cups.
 
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Hey I don't know much about graphics, but I need 1 more TPE to cap this week. From a noob standpoint it looks pretty excellent. I am a fan of the paper tear effect on the edges. The font seems pretty simplistic but it works. If you want better feedback I recommend asking someone that actually knows what they're talking about lol. 10/10

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This is very strong. I don't know if I really looked at your work before but this is nice. Text is solid, stands out, very nice effects. The textures are cool and the sig border is also clean. I like the render stroke, but more work into making the render pop a bit more could be something to work on. I like the coloring and logo swap is seemless. Very nice work, one of the better sigs of the week! 9/10

Halifax 😱

get world a gold please. 

Welcome to the final VSN Draft Update! It has been fun covering the developing storylines of the draft and tracking the process of countless high level prospects. Hopefully you enjoy this final installment before VSN Scouting transitions into some more in-depth content ahead of the S78 Draft.
 

                                                                      POINTS             Player Name POS GP P     - David Tavau D 72 88     1 Anze Miklavz RW 72 87     1 Tui Sova D 72 82     -2 The Seabasstard C 72 81     4 Luc Tessier C 72 78     -1 Watson Stonebridge LW 72 74     -1 Zarek Kaczka D 72 74     -1 Sven Reikkinen D 72 70     1 Gregory Bates LW 72 69     New Hard Markinson D 72 63    
Our final update sees Anze Miklavz get so close to catching David Tavau, but to no avail. Luc Tessier also moved up quite a bit in the leaderboard, ending the season at 5th in the draft class. Overall, this was an impressive showing from the S78 class. Tessier seems to also be the playoff standout so far, sitting in the top 10 in points leaguewide.
 

    GOALS             Player Name POS GP G     - Anze Miklavz RW 72 42     2 Luc Tessier C 72 37     2 Gregory Bates LW 72 37     -2 The Seabasstard C 72 34     -2 Watson Stonebridge LW 72 33     1 Zarek Kaczka D 72 31     1 Tui Sova D 72 29     -2 Nils Tallinder C 72 29     New Alexander Rivers RW 72 26     -1 Sven Reikkinen D 72 24    
Anze Miklavz turns out to be the sole player to reach 40 goals as a S78 prospect, doing so with Mexico City. Tessier and Bates move up to 2nd and 3rd, each slotting in at 37 goals on the season. Zarek Kaczka also put up a remarkable 31 goals on the blueline in Las Vegas, despite getting the lowest minutes per game among everyone on this list. That is truly spectacular stuff from the young defender, and he could be a possible first round talent come draft time.
 

    HITS             Player Name POS GP HIT     - Nathan Powers D 72 202     - Hard Markinson D 72 198     - Mr Duk D 72 191     - Zarek Kaczka D 72 151     - Henri le Massif LW 72 145     1 Watson Stonebridge LW 72 134     -1 Mitchell Osborne D 69 130     New Drakon Zabastovka D 72 123     New Jannik Nylen D 72 120     -1 Anze Miklavz RW 72 118    
To finish the season off, Nathan Powers maintains his position at the top, crossing the 200 hit mark. Hard Markinson and Mr Duk trail him closely, each posting 190+ hits. Drakon Zabastovka also rounds out his defensive game, becoming a new entry on the hits list after being a staple in the leaderboard for shots blocked. Henri le Massif, Watson Stonebridge, and Anze Miklavz managed to make the list as the only forwards, proving to be relentless forecheckers for their respective teams.
 

    SHOTS BLOCKED             Player Name POS GP SB     - Tui Sova D 72 180     - Drakon Zabastovka D 72 141     - David Tavau D 72 119     - Nathan Powers D 72 112     - Sven Reikkinen D 72 111     - Mitchell Osborne D 69 107     - Arvid Johansson D 72 91     - David Micheal Berlinguette D 72 84     - Brodie Landry ll D 72 80     - Zarek Kaczka D 72 70    
Well it is no secret that I have been a big fan of what Kings defender Tui Sova has managed to accomplish in this statistic this season. I think it would be overkill if I spent another paragraph talking about it, so I will give a shoutout to some of the less recognized shot blockers of the S77 season. 
 
Drakon Zabastovka was an absolute horse this season, logging over 30 minutes a game and putting up 141 shots blocked on the season. Mitchell Osborne joined a few games late, but quickly acclimated to the pace of the VHLM. He solidified his position on this list and never let go of it, landing at 6th when it was all said and done. Given the 3 games that he missed, he could have possibly jumped up to 4th on this list. Interestingly enough, there was also no movement on this list from the last update, which shows model consistency from each of the names on this list.
 

    SAVE PERCENTAGE             Goalie Name GP W PCT     1 Bastian Greiss 39 13 0.892     -1 Aike van Giersbergen 71 36 0.891     - Jacob Rask 21 6 0.877     - Anime Protagonist 72 37 0.873     - Leroy Johnson 33 11 0.872    
It took some time to build up some competition in the crease, but it has finally arrived. We have multiple solid options in net for this draft, led by Aike van Giersbergen and Bastian Greiss. The other 3 on this list, as well as Tobias Reinhart, round out the goalie crop with some really nice depth. It will be interesting to see where the goaltenders land this season, considering the rather barren cupboards of the S77 Draft.
 

                                            TRAINING POINTS EARNED LAST WEEK           Name 4/25           Hard Markinson 22           Bastian Greiss 21           Milk Jugs 20           Alex Johnston 20           Leroy Johnson 20           Nathan Powers 19           Shane Lazeski 18           Nils Tallinder 17           Tui Sova 16           The Seabasstard 15           Anze Miklavz 14           Damien Salducci 13           Mikey Markov 13           Sven Reikkinen 12           Luc Tessier 12           Brock Hampton 12           Jaromir Lemiuex 12           Jannik Nylen 12           Aike van Giersbergen 10           Mr Duk 10        
This was a bit of a slower week for the S78 class in terms of TPE earning, but that is not to say that there were no standout performances. Alex Johnston had a huge week, earning 20 TPE and being named AGM of the Philadelphia Reapers. Congratulations to him, and best of luck in Philly! Hard Markinson led the way with his VHL fantasy win and VHFL results combining for 8 TPE, adding on to his base of 14. A couple of goalies got in the mix as well, with Johnson and Greiss each earning 20+ on the week. This draft certainly is showing much more promise in the crease than the last draft, and this is the proof. 
 

    CAPPED TRAINING POINTS EARNED LAST WEEK         Name Last Capped         Hard Markinson 12         Nils Tallinder 12         Tui Sova 12         Anze Miklavz 12         Milk Jugs 12         Alex Johnston 12         Nathan Powers 12         Bastian Greiss 12         The Seabasstard 10         Sven Reikkinen 10         Luc Tessier 10         Brock Hampton 10         Jaromir Lemiuex 10         Jannik Nylen 10         Aike van Giersbergen 8         Mr Duk 8         Leroy Johnson 8         Alexander Rivers 8         Otto Numminen 8         Zen Raider 8      
8 players capped out last week, nearly halving the total of the week prior. Despite being a bit of a poorer week for the S78 bunch, a positive sign was some first gens really stealing the show. Alex Johnston and Nathan Powers were both named VHLM AGMs recently, which should contribute very favourably to their already-rising draft stocks. They both joined Milk Jugs and Bastian Greiss as first gens who hit the maximum of 12 capped TPE last week.
 
Hard Markinson, Nils Tallinder, Tui Sova, Anze Miklavz, Milk Jugs and Bastian Greiss are the only players to have earned every capped TPE available to them up to this point.
 

          The presentation of the VHL Draft may be receiving some upgrades this season. Leading the movement is @Sonnet, who we sat down with for a quick interview in this installment of Scouting Spotlight.         You've been through the draft process as a VHLM GM and as a player as well. For you, what is the best part about the two VHL drafts?         Sonnet: I think personally, my favorite part is the sense of mystery knowing that any of the picks could end up being me. There's that tension right before the announcement is made, and you're weighing up your value against anything you've heard from the GM- maybe a few of them have expressed interest, but you're not quite sure if they're going to pull the trigger just yet. I remember that being a huge theme when I drafted Gustav into Houston, we actually hadn't spoken before that moment. I think that's why I tend to avoid or even ignore scouting questionnaires at times- I don't really want to know where I'm going. I like the suspense and subsequent surprise when my player finally gets the call.         Do you have a favourite memory from any of your drafts as a player or GM?         Sonnet: Of course I'm going to immediately contradict my last answer, but in true cliche'd fashion, I think my first VHL entry draft as a player is definitely my favorite draft memory. The league at the time only had one or two teams that needed a starting goaltender, and Helsinki (Quik) was the only person who really approached me with intent to put the franchise's fate in my hands. That s63 draft ended up defining the Titans- Borwinn, Crosby, and I were all taken and ended up staying with the team for our entire careers. I imagine it wasn't an easy decision to give a central role within a rebuilding franchise to an unproved first gen goalie, but getting that chance was something I'll always remember fondly when it comes to the draft each year.         Now, I've heard you have some stuff in the works to spice up the draft this season. Can we expect these ideas to come to fruition on the forums, on discord, or on the draft stream itself?         Sonnet: Everything I've been working on is related to the production and presentation of the streams, so be ready for something a bit more eye-popping when the s78 streams go live!        
Thank you to everyone for the support on this series! It has been fun to cover the production of the S78 class, and I can't wait to see how the draft unfolds. Keep an eye out for the S78 VSN Scouting Combine coming up soon; You will not want to miss it.
 
Players Mentioned: @McKelvie @Ahma @KC15 @Tyler @Hank @JB123 @STZ @Lefty_S @DarkSpyro @Garsh @duckberg32 @v.2 @OzNasty @enigmatic @ThatsGreissy @Spaz @Alex_J32 @Vkobe-v @NerdyCowz
 

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Probably a vlookup error as someone named Jesus Christ won it that year lol.

I called it "Logo Update" but wasn't a logo once I got started. 

Dope article!

Draft Class Comparisons: SHL to VHL, 2021 NHL/VHL Entry Draft: Top 5
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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. 
 
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Aight I need another review so here I am;
 
Thoroughly enjoyed listening to this and your stories (league nostalgia, shit I've missed, personal life etc.).  I feel like I now have an idea of who the real Jardy is.  The hour length was perfect, and I look forward to future episodes especially once we get into the offseason/S79 when your player actually plays more than 2 games. Once you're more submerged in the league again, it'll be interested to hear some of your takes on the competitive side of things and league happenings.  Overall rating 10/10

Hey yo, what's poppin', VHL? We're back with another installment of the VHLM Report, also known as Under 250, where we cover everything VHLM. Before we get into it, make sure to check out some other fantastic VSN articles, graphics, and podcasts.
 
Around the VHL: Week of April 11th | VHLM Power Rankings #3 | Game 7 Stories 
 
 
S77 VHLM Playoffs Preview
 
 
                                       Wouldn’t you know it, it’s playoff time! Seems like the S77 drafts were not too long ago, but here we are. I do love me some playoff hockey, though, so let’s get into a little preview of what we have in store for us in the coming weeks!
 
                 On Friday, the VHLM playoff seedings were locked in with the end of the season. There was an astonishing 87 point difference between the first seed team, the Mississauga Hounds, and the twelfth seed, the Mexico City Kings (who now boast a sick new logo). There was little to no playoff race due to large gaps between the 4th and 5th seed in each conference, and it was easy to predict the postseason teams from even midway through the season. Although the leaders fluctuated, especially during the first twenty games or so, the franchises that established themselves as Founder’s Cup contenders did so swiftly.
 
 
Non-Playoff Teams
Ottawa Lynx, Philadelphia Reapers, Yukon Rush, Mexico City Kings
 
As previously emphasized, we knew pretty early which teams would be at the bottom of the standings by the end of the season. The Mexico City Kings, fresh off their S76 Founder’s Cup victory, suffered one mighty cup hangover. The vast majority of their players graduated to the big leagues, leaving them with a dearth of players and next to no draft selections since they went all in at the trade deadline, sacrificing as many futures as necessary to chase their championship goals. 
The Ottawa Lynx have been floating from the basement of the league to first round exits the last couple of seasons, and dlamb @dlamb will have a clean slate to make their mark on the franchise. Their pick supply is somewhat untouched, with a few extras in S79, and a few ‘clickers’ (users that routinely claim solely welfare and practice facility) that they took to the ice this season. 
The Yukon Rush are prepared to get down to business at the draft, with a plethora of picks and some key returning players. They are a great example of the contend-rebuild cycle adopted by many M GMs. Brand new GM Juice @Juice will have his first real opportunity to show the VHL world what he can do.
The Philadelphia Reapers still haven’t recovered from their astounding S75 playoff run which saw them emerge victorious. They did amass a shocking mountain of draft picks over the next two seasons, which should set them up very well for at least another few runs at the cup. With the resignation of legendary GM DMax @DMaximus, his successor will have their work cut out for them.
 
Series 1
Mississauga Hounds vs. Houston Bulls
 
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When the S74 Waiver Warrior Miami Marauders upset the massive juggernaut Halifax 21st in the first round a couple years ago, it proved the ruthlessness of Simon T and how it gives the nod to the underdog sometimes. This season’s edition of the Mississauga Hounds may not have quite as many points as that Halifax team, but their star power and depth are undeniable. The Bulls actually resemble the S74 Marauders….a few top tier guys, but for the most part filled with waiver signings. Personally, I wouldn’t think Mississauga will have a pleasant time going through the Bulls.
 
Prediction: Hounds in 6

 
Series 2
Saskatoon Wild vs. Las Vegas Aces
 
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The Saskatoon Wild are a bit of a puzzling case. They only have 4 players above 230 TPE, yet they dominated the VHLM this season. The simple answer? Ice time. Specifically, the ice time of Duncan Montana @124715, Griff Mackenzie @HoneyBadger25, and David Tavau @Ahma. Those 3 players are all under 215 TPE! But they all started out getting above 20 minutes of ice time, and their spotless builds kept feeding them points. Voila. 3 super scorers. The Wild are generally a team who are always in contention, very similar to their opponents, the Las Vegas Aces, who always seem to buy at the deadline yet come out with a reasonable number of picks. The Wild may have the clear advantage looking at regular season success alone, but I see two very alike squads here.
 
Prediction: Wild in 7

 
Series 3
Miami Marauders vs. San Diego Marlins
 
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With the Western Conference being much weaker than the East in general, the seedings are messed up and set the West teams up for disaster. However, they could still pull off upset after upset. In this case, the San Diego Marlins are coming off of a horrendous hangover season that GM thadthrasher @thadthrasher was able to turn around into a playoff bid. The Marlins have a team that is prepared to make a good run next season instead of this one, with a bunch of mid 100s TPE players. The Marauders, on the other hand, have been planning for this season for a long time. Their roster isn’t dominant, per se, but tinkering by Ricer @Ricer13 and recently InstantRockstar @InstantRockstar have made the Marauders into a powerhouse. The Marlins are good, but the South Beach boys are ready.
 
Prediction: Marauders in 5

 
Series 4
Minnesota Storm vs. Halifax 21st
 
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When I was lining up the seedings, I thought to myself that this series would be a hell of a lot of fun to watch progress. These teams are more or less equal, with Halifax maybe pulling ahead with some astute deadline deals. They have a pretty full roster, boasting more than a few 250 TPE players. The Storm, on the other hand, are extremely well balanced and look like they’ll be in the talk for a championship for the 3rd year in a row by this time next season. With both teams having different strengths and weaknesses, it will be a blast to see which one will go up against the highest seed in the second round.
 
Prediction: 21st in 7

 
That brings this season's VHLM Playoffs Preview to a close. Thanks for reading, stay tuned for more VSN content, and we'll see you next time.

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@Mistxh J I appreciate your enthusiasm for the GFX community, figured I'd whip something up for ya

OMG thank you so much!!! 😭
 
I appreciate you so much and this is honestly amazing!! I love it you are the best!

Each correct answer is worth 1 capped TPE at the end of the week. Don't reveal the answer in public, but if you're not sure, ask around, here, or in the special trivia Discord channel.
 
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those bottom 3 really are hurting' lol

Thanks everyone! Very excited for the opportunity. ❤️
 
Special shout outs to @Esso2264, @.sniffuM, @rory, @Enorama, and @Juice, as well as the VHLM Commies and the people I'm probably forgetting about! Can't wait to get started  
 

 
 

lmao now im just toying in the store with customizations.
 

 
dis kinda hard 👀