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For this week Around the League in 500 words I want everyone to know one thing.  @Thunder put it best in his post this week.  It gets so hard to write an article each week that people want to read and that you enjoy writing.  The off season even makes it tougher to find topics that someone might click on. I figure nobody reads this anyway and probably only read what is said about the players I ping to an article.  That’s fine, I totally get it.   It does make it hard some weeks to earn my precious TPE but I forge on.  For my next build, I plan to try podcasting even though I will probably be shit.
 
Bo Johanson
Well, it’s been a long time since we’ve been graced with the presence of such a great VHL contributor, @Shindigs.  A TPE earning machine his goal to #1 in the S82 draft.  A feat he would have easily accomplished.  Such a great ambassador of the VHL and a truly great defenseman. So great, that even now as an inactive player we still se BoJO in the top 2 in assists for Defensive players. 10 goals 73 assists for 83 points this season.  Overall, BOJO has 516 points in 432 games, 888 SB, and 47 PPG.  Such a tragedy that Shindigs just disappeared one day.  I truly hope everything is ok in his life away from SIM hockey.  Wish him all the best! And As always Payne thanks you.  
 
RECENT TRADES
Had I not been surfing around I would have missed a bunch of trades in the last few days.  Seattle seems to be trending hot to win now with the addition of goalie, Cole Pearce from Warsaw for a 1st round pick.  Pearce is a high earning goalie who will fit in nice with an great Seattle club.  
 
Seattle also added G Ilya Brysgalov, D- Rex Wolffe Gregor for Ash Sparks and a bunch of draft picks.  And added stud Dman Scoish Velociraptor Maloish from LA for a 3rd rounder.  
 
Seattle just missed hoisting the Continental Cup this season and it looks like there going for it again. 
 
WARSAW
The beauty of the VHL is the parody among clubs.  It seems like just yesterday I was hoisting the Continental Cup with the Preds and then this season we didn’t make the playoffs.  It stings!  The Preds look to be in a re-build after the retirements of Brendan Marner and Zach Kisslinger and the recent trade of goalie Cole Pearce.  
 
The club has some returning veterans in Girts “the silent assassin” Galvins @Girts, Johnny Xavier @Johnny_HX, Biggie Cheese @a_Ferk, and Brian Payne.  With some upcoming talent in Tim Riggins @Jayhawk and Tom Creeg @Creegan610 up front they look to make some additions long term through the draft, free agency, and/or trades, I’m sure.  
 
We have our work cut out for this season but the Preds are used to being underestimated. It’s a really good group of people (albeit quiet in Discord lately) so I am excited to see some younger guys step up this season.  

1. He is performing better than I thought. He isn’t scoring as many goals, but he’s putting up points so far.
2. I think trying to get some more quality depth would be beneficial for the team.
3. I think we have some time before we need to worry. If we start losing consistently we can worry.
4. I’m not surprised, but our captain is again doing a great job.
5. That’s a good question! I don’t know if I could choose a best.
6. I am a bit upset with it. I think that the way it’s formatted removes a lot of the enjoyment of the “All-Star” game. I think we should go back to a draft format and not worry about having a representative from each team. Just choose the people who have truly been “All-Stars” of the season.

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21st Annual Unofficial VHL Regular Season Awards – S86
Another exciting regular season has come to a close. That means we can dole out some regular season awards! Welcome everyone to the 21st Annual Unofficial VHL Regular Season Awards honoring the highs and lows of S86! Thank you to everyone that reads this.
 
These awards have been created by me. There is no voting process and they are not officially recognized by the VHL Board of Governors.
 
For each award, I list the winners from the last 5 seasons. If you want to check out the award winners from every season, use this link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sAZtX3bxVpPTIsKe1rSRVOenH1-iyWzbQEdR9ZvYOdU/edit?usp=sharing
 
I also document the “all-time” record for each category. Of course, by that I mean all-time for the existence of these awards, not all-time, all-time. Clear? Ok, good. Let’s get things underway!
 
 
The Pylon Award (worst +/- rating) – Daniel Clarke @Danzo 
 
For the first time in the history of this award, we have a repeat winner! Daniel Clarke tied with teammate James Marino @Adrest245 with a -55 rating. Clarke takes home the award because they played less minutes than Marino.
 
All-time record: S82 – creed -156
 
Last 5 Pylon Award Winners:
 
Season
Player
+ / -
S86
Daniel Clarke
-55
S85
Daniel Clarke
-65
S84
Ryan Li
-60
S83
Barron Kruulenstien
-66
S82
creed
-156
 
 
 
The Gandhi Award (least penalty minutes, min 1,000 minutes played) – Mason Jones @Masu Chan
 
Mason Jones wins the award for the 2nd time in their career. Thanks in part to what I assume is increased anger across all of the VHL, Jones is able to claim the award with 6 PIM. Johnny Xavier @Johnny_HX also recorded 6 PIM, but Mason Jones played more total minutes.
 
All-time record: S81 - Brendan Telker - 0 PIM, 2211 Minutes Played
 
Last 5 Gandhi Award Winners:
Season
Player
PIM
Minutes Played
S86
Mason Jones
6
2175
S85
Girts Galvins
6
2153
S84
Florida Man
2
1880
S83
Mason Jones
2
2146
S82
Omi Aberg
2
2132
 
 
 
The Major2 Award (most major penalties) - Jared Carter the 2st @jaredc7
 
Jared Carter the 2st showed the entire league they can successfully count to 10. Their 10 Major penalties was 1nd in the league.
 
All-time Record: S77 – Randy Marsh - 14 Majors
 
Previous Major2 Award Winners:
Season
Player
Major Penalties
S86
Jared Carter the 2st
10
S85
Vinny Detroit
12
S84
Cadmael Ixazaluoh
9
S83
Brian Payne
11
S82
Owen Taylor
12
 
 
 
The Timex Award (received most hits) – Perry Laperriere @KaleebtheMighty
 
Our first repeat winner since Hunter Hearst Helmsley repeated in S70+S71. Perry Laperriere may be made of water because they appear to flow with all these hits they get. The 337 hits they received led the league this year and were 2 shy of their previous season winning total.
 
All-time Record: S82 – Bogdan Trunov - 408 Hits taken
 
Last 5 Timex Award Winners:
Season
Player
Hits Taken
S86
Perry Laperriere
337
S85
Perry Laperriere
339
S84
Duncan Idaho
316
S83
Saku Kotkakoivu
346
S82
Bogdan Trunov
408
 
 
 
The John Wayne Award (most shots on goal) - Brendan Marner @MetalToday
 
Marner was the only player to record over 600 shots this season. They totaled 602 shots.
 
All-time record: S82 – Jerome Reinhart - 713 Shots on goal
 
Last 5 John Wayne Award Winners:
Season
Player
Shots on Goal
S86
Brendan Marner
602
S85
Zaza Colors
566
S84
Duncan Idaho
621
S83
Saku Kotkakoivu
692
S82
Jerome Reinhart
713
 
 
 
The “Hit the Broadside of the Barn” Award (most own shots blocked) - Landon Wolanin @jacobcarson877
 
Landon Wolanin fired a lot of shots this season, unfortunately for his opponents, many of those shots hit them. Wolanin led the league by having 171 of their shots blocked.
 
All-time record:  S81 – Jerome Reinhart - 204 Own shots blocked
 
Last 5 HtBotB Award Winners:
Season
Player
Own Shots Blocked
S86
Landon Wolanin
171
S85
Alex Johnston
168
S84
Alex Johnston
187
S83
Saku Kotkakoivu
189
S82
Taylor Mourning
195
 
 
 
The “Can’t Hit the Broadside of the Barn” Award (most own shots missed) – Brendan Marner @MetalToday
 
It doesn’t happen every season, but it’s pretty standard fare for the John Wayne winner to win this award. It makes sense, they take a lot of shots, lots of those shots are going to miss. Marner claims this award with 436 shots missed.
 
All-time record: S81 – Jerome Reinhart - 532 Shots missed
 
Last 5 CHtBotB Award Winners:
Season
Player
Shots Missed
S86
Brendan Marner
436
S85
Zaza Colors
406
S84
Baby Bob
415
S83
Saku Kotkakoivu
509
S82
Jerome Reinhart
489
 
 
 
The New Shin Pads Award (most blocked shots) – James Marino @Adrest245 
 
Congrats to James Marino for winning this award after losing the Pylon Award on a tiebreaker. No need for a tiebreaker here, Marino beat the next closet player, George Sanderson @SpicyGecko, by 29 shots blocked.
 
All-time record: S82 – creed - 460 Shots blocked
 
Last 5 New Shin Pads Award Winners:
Season
Player
Shots Blocked
S86
James Marino
243
S85
Deron Nesbitt
222
S84
Jaromir Lemiuex
268
S83
Barron Kruulenstien
261
S82
creed
460
 
 
The Tired Legs Award (most minutes played) - James Marino @Adrest245 
 
Back-to-back award wins for James Marino! Marino played 2,422 minutes, more than anyone else in the VHL.
 
All-time record: S82 – Chicken Wing – 2,512 Minutes played
 
Last 5 Tired Legs Award Winners:
Season
Player
Minutes Played
S86
James Marino
2422
S85
Florida Man
2221
S84
Jerome Reinhart
2400
S83
Rhys Trenton
2374
S82
Chicken Wing
2512
 
 
 
The Snap! Award (most power play minutes) - Brendan Marner @MetalToday
 
Marner finished 1st in the league with 335 minutes on the powerplay. Their next closest teammate was Vasile Lamb @dlamb who finished 63rd in the league with 246 PP minutes. Did they lock the door to the bench and not allow Marner to get off the ice?
 
All-time record: S79 - Muffbeav - 454 power play minutes
 
Last 5 Snap! Award Winners:
Season
Player
PP Minutes
S86
Brendan Marner
335
S85
Bo Johansson
344
S84
Napoleon Dynamite
369
S83
Battre Sandstrom
339
S82
Tyler Reinhart
397
 
 
 
The 1 vs. 100 Award (most time on penalty kill) - Doug Matchett @jacobaa19 
 
Matchett wins the award with a total of 336 minutes on the penalty kill.
 
All-time record: S79 - Gustislav Nasherov - 447 penalty kill minutes
              
Last 5 1 vs. 100 Award Winners:
Season
Player
PK Minutes
S86
Doug Matchett
336
S85
Hari Singh Nalwa
317
S84
Deron Nesbitt
335
S83
Zeedayno Chara
340
S82
Hulk Hogan 2
359
 
 
 
The Sean Archer Award (highest face-off win %, min 1,000 faceoffs) – Daniel Janser @Daniel Janser 
Whatever issues that existed with the Face Off statistics in the index appear to have corrected themselves (or someone did something to fix them, thank you to that person). Congratulations to Daniel Janser for winning this award with a fantastic 62.90% of their 3,342 face-offs won.
 
All-time record: S74 - Brock Louth - 63.72% face-offs won
               
Last 5 Sean Archer Award Winners:
Season
Player
Face Off Pct
S86
Daniel Janser
62.90%
S85
N/A
  S84
Paul Atreides
61.22%
S83
Zeedayno Chara
63.17%
S82
Pistil Stamen
62.10%
 
 
 
The Castor Troy Award (lowest face-off win %, min 1,000 faceoffs) – William Futch @Futch
 
Futch had the rare honor of being traded twice in this season. Was it the poor face-off performance that led to the trades? Futch had a league-worst 34.87% face-off win percentage.
 
All-time record: S79 - Gustislav Nasherov – 29.60% face-offs won.
               
Last 5 Castor Troy Award Winners:
Season
Player
Face Off Pct
S86
William Futch
34.87%
S85
N/A
  S84*
Pistol Pete
43.73%
S83
Gregory Bates
31.86%
S82
Eeli Rantanen
30.47%
 
 
The Triple Deke Award (most penalty shot goals) - Daniel Janser @Daniel Janser 
 
Daniel Janser proved they are the most skilled player in the VHL multiple ways including dazzling penalty shot goals. Not only did Janser lead the league with 9 penalty shot goals this season, they set the all-time record for this award! Amazing!
 
All-time record: S86 – Daniel Janser - 9 penalty shot goals
              
Last 5 Triple Deke Award Winners:
Season
Player
Penalty Shot Goals
S86
Daniel Janser
9
S85
Hammar Voss
6
S84
Zach Kisslinger II
7
S83
Zeedayno Chara
7
S82
Baby Bob
4
 
 
 
The Rocky Award (most fights won) – Jared Carter the 2st @jaredc7
 
Jared Carter the 2st is really showing they are one of the top fighters in the league. They were runner-up for this award last season and come right back and win the award this season with 5 fights won.
 
All-time record: S83 Brian Payne – 7 fights won
              
Last 5 Rocky Award Winners:
Season
Player
Fights Won
S86
Jared Carter the 2st
5
S85
Vinny Detroit
5
S84
Paul Atreides
4
S83
Brian Payne
7
S82
Owen Taylor
4
 
 
 
 
The Glass Joe Award (most fights lost) – Jason Argos @Insypher 
 
Jason Argos argot beat up a lot. They lost 5 fights on the season, which ties the all-time mark.
 
All-time record: S86 – Jason Argos, S74 - Lee Xin, and S69 Rusty Shackleford - 5 fights lost
              
Last 5 Glass Joe Award Winners:
Season
Player
Fights Lost
S86
Jason Argos
5
S85
Henri le Massif
3
S84
Deagun Rust
3
S83
Kyle Glass
3
S82
Vasile Lamb
2
 
 
 
The Stars Award (most stars won) – Daniel Janser @Daniel Janser 
 
No real surprise here as the top performer in the league also led the league in total number of stars. Janser’s 17 first stars also led the league, along with his award winning 33 total stars. Shoutout to Dusty Wilson @dustywilson22for leading all goalies with 24 total stars.
 
All-time record: S76 - Mikko Lahtinen – 34 total stars
              
Last 5 Stars Award Winners:
Season
Player
Total Stars
S86
Daniel Janser
33
S85
Saku Kotkakoivu
28
S84
Duncan Idaho
33
S83
Zeedayno Chara
31
S82
Taylor Mourning
33
 
 
 
The “Always a Bridesmaid” Award (most stars without winning 1st star) – The Frenchman @OrbitingDeath
 
The Frenchman beat Sock Monkey @chikn on the tiebreaker for this award. The Frenchman had 6 2nd starts, one more than Sock Monkey.
 
All-time record: S85 – Hard Markinson - 16 stars
              
Last 5 Bridesmaid Award Winners:
Season
Player
Stars
S86
The Frenchman
9
S85
Hard Markinson
16
S84
Asher Reinhart
13
S83
Tui Sova
12
S82
Gustav Hjalmarsson
9
 
 
The Biggest Backpack Award (player with the largest difference in points from the rest of their team) - Daniel Janser @Daniel Janser 
 
Another award for Janser their 21 points more than their next teammate was larger than the difference on any other team. It’s tough for teammates to keep up with someone scoring 120 points in a season!
 
All-time record: S82 – Taro Tsujimoto - 52 points more than nearest teammate
          
Last 5 Backpack Award Winners:
Season
Player
Point Difference from nearest teammate
S86
Daniel Janser
21
S85
Jerome Reinhart
20
S84
Nico Pearce
32
S83
Saku Kotkakoivu
23
S82
Taro Tsujimoto
52
 
 
 
The Anniversary Award (rank in total points matches season number) - Callum Murray @Berocka 
 
This is season 86, so the award goes to the player in 86th place in total points. Congratulations to Callum Murray! They recorded 49 points this season, good enough for 86th place.
 
Last 5 Anniversary Award Winners:
Season
Player
Points
S86
Callum Murray
49
S85
Sting Chameleon
51
S84
DB III
51
S83
Robert Wilk
54
S82
Jakub Brozik
71
 
 
 
 
The Eggshell Award (goalie with most overtime losses) - Ben Dahl @Ben 
 
Ben Dahl may go on a ben der after winning this award. Their 10 OT losses was one away from the all time record.
 
All-time record: S82 - Sirkants Klamasteris, S78 – Calvin Harvey, S75 - Doug Dimmadome, and S71 Jaxx Hextall - 11 OT games lost
 
Previous Eggshell Award Winners:
Season
Player
Overtime Games Lost
S86
Ben Dahl
10
S85
Boris Tsezar
8
S84
Cole Pearce
9
S83
David Davis
9
S82
Sirkants Klamasteris
11
 
 
 
The Jason Voorhees Award (most PIM by a Goalie) - Augustus Kennedy @InstantRockstar 
 
Augustus used his glove to slap the faces of many opponents. In total, they recorded a league high 16 PIM.
 
All-time record: S76 - Doug Dimmadome - 29 PIM
 
Previous Jason Voorhees Award Winners:
Season
Player
PIM
S86
Augustus Kennedy
16
S85
Oskar Lindbergh
12
S84
Oskar Lindbergh
16
S83
Ben Dahl
14
S82
Thadius Sales
18
 
 
 
The Poke Check Award (highest % of penalty shots stopped, min 10 penalty shots against) - Matt Murdock @Acydburn 
 
I’m not sure how Murdock does it, but he seems to be completely in tune with the puck and everything around him. He stops penalty shots so well, he could probably do it blindfolded. Not only did Murdock pull off the amazing feat of stopping every penalty shot they faced this season, they also set the all-time record by facing more shots (12 in total) than the previous record of 10.
 
All-time record: S86 – Matt Murdock – 100% penalty shots stopped (12 shots faced)
 
Previous Poke Check Award Winners:
Season
Player
Penalty Shots Stopped
S86
Matt Murdock
100.0%
S85
Oskar Lindbergh
88.5%
S84
David Davis
80.0%
S83
Dexter Vaughn
80.0%
S82
Tater Tot
88.2%
 
 
 
That wraps it up for this season! Another year, another successful award ceremony! Congratulations and/or condolences to all the winners! As always, please provide any suggestions, insights, or thoughts in the comments. Thank you all for reading and continuing to make this a successful column!
 

Hi! Thank you to @BarzalGoat for the time and patience you've had with VHFL over the past couple seasons. I've been informed that Barzal will be stepping down from his position as VHFL manager, so I'll be temporarily taking over to get payouts done and the next season set up. If anyone would like to learn how to run VHFL, send me a DM and we can discuss if the position is a good fit!
 
Anyways, lets get to the payouts! Usual disclosures apply in that if you have any questions or concerns, reach out.
 
How to Claim:
Claim Uncapped -> Fantasy -> VHFL (NOT FANTASY ZONE)
 

Rank Group 1 TPE 1 @Yahtzee 1479.6 6 2 @Frank 1430.2 5 3 @scoop 1409.5 4 4 @Daniel Janser 1335.1 3 5 @Beketov (GM) 1313.3 2+1 6 @oilmandan 1143.7 1  

Rank Group 2 TPE 1 @kirbithan 1544.6 6 2 @wcats 1446.3 5 3 @Bulduray_1 1407.3 4 4 @Ricer13 (GM) 1375.3 3+1 5 @v.2 1313.1 2 6 @ThePerfectNut 1220.3 1  

Rank Group 3 TPE 1 @animal74 (GM) 1459.6 6+1 2 @Webberj 1417.2 5 3 @Jubis 1388.6 4 4 @Johnny_HX 1381.3 3 5 @Ben mclaughlin 1310.3 2 6 @KRZY 1297.3 1  

Rank Group 4 TPE 1 @sadie 1508.4 6 2 @Baby Boomer 1398.9 5 3 @Tetricide 1377.5 4 4 @samx (GM) 1366.9 3+1 5 @(DQ) 1204.8 2 6 @(DQ) 1151.7 1  

Rank Group 5 TPE 1 @CowboyinAmerica 1494.3 6 2 @Arce (GM) 1459.7 5+1 3 @Bobcat 1399.9 4 4 @UnknownMinion 1374.8 3 5 @Tate 1262.6 2 6 @rory 1247.7 1  

Rank Group 6 TPE 1 @Pifferfish 1460.1 6 2 @RileyL 1427.5 5 3 @qripll 1360.1 4 4 @Greg_Di 1279.9 3 5 @Shindigs (GM) 1194.5 2+1 6 @BarzalGoat 1137.7 1  

Rank Group 7 TPE 1 @Girts 1460.1 6 2 @Ahma 1397.2 5 3 @thadthrasher 1328.3 4 4 @UnkemptCL4PTP 1325.5 3 5 @Dom 1302.6 2 6 @Hogan (GM) 1281.6 1+1  

Rank Group 8 TPE 1 @badcolethetitan 1554.8 6 2 @hedgehog337 1474.6 5 3 @Lemorse7 (GM) 1431.1 4+1 4 @JCarson 1365.8 3 5 @Acydburn 1358.5 2 6 @zepheter 956.6 1  

Rank Group 9 TPE 1 @Spartan (GM) 1443.5 6+1 2 @dogwoodmaple 1430.7 5 3 @Otaznik 1418.9 4 4 @MubbleFubbles 1355.4 3 5 @NSG 1269.5 2 6 @FrostBeard 1199 1  

Rank Group 10 TPE 1 @leandrofg (GM) 1626.3 6+1 2 @KaleebtheMighty 1438 5 3 @Rhynex Entertainment 1356.1 4 4 @JetsGoalie101 1305 3 5 @MexicanCow123 1295.4 2 6 @Gaikoku-hito 1217.1 1  

Rank Group 11 TPE 1 @aimkin 1444.6 6 2 @Alex (GM) 1427.8 5+1 3 @VattghernCZ 1409.4 4 4 @leafsman 1335.9 3 5 @tinafrombobsburgers 1289.6 2 6 @DQ 1134.5 1  

Rank Group 12 TPE 1 @MetalToday 1477.1 6 2 @dasboot 1441.5 5 3 @OrbitingDeath 1386 4 4 @Bojovnik 1328.4 3 5 @JB123 1314.3 2 6 @dlamb (GM) 1236.8 1+1  

Rank Group 13 TPE 1 @Hoopydog 1488.1 6 2 @BOOM 1432.1 5 3 @JardyB10 1408.3 4 4 @Gustav  (GM) 1351.5 3+1 5 @comrade cat 1213.6 2 6 @Banackock 1067.7 1  

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Rank Group 15 TPE 1 @Enorama (GM) 1398.9 6+1 2 @AJW 1371.3 5 3 @jacobcarson877 1370.4 4 4 @Uncommon 1352.3 3 5 @Dabnad 1323.7 2 6 @eagle_3450 1270.1 1  

Rank Group 16 TPE 1 @chikn 1462.1 6 2 @youloser1337 1449.1 5 3 @Brandon 1400.7 4 4 @kelvi 1391.7 3 5 @Emperor_Fun 1272 2 6 @nurx (GM) 1262.8 1+1  

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With an early off-season the Warsaw Predators are disappointed in their early playoff exit. Losing in 7 to a very underrated Prague club the Preds have some unanswered questions going into S87.  With tough cap issues and some glaring defensive needs the Preds are going to try to bring as many of the core nucleus that has brought success over the last few seasons, to include a Cup win.

Team GM  @N0HBDYwasted no time bringing back defensemen, Brian Payne and Jeff Buffy @Strider.  Both Dmen play a heavy rough game and Payne has some offensive upside provided he can stay out of the penalty box. 
 
The GM also signed Gritty goal scorer Brendan Marner @MetalToday, and the quiet and effective duo in Sock Monkey @chiknand Johnny Xavier @Johnny_HX.  Both are quiet professionals who have put up 20 goals in the last two season and more is expected in the coming years.  
 
The tough questions are can the Preds re-sign two elite forwards in Girts Galvins @Girts and Vasile Lamb @dlamb.  Both are truly amazing players and even better teammates.  I am not sure how it works with Cap and all that and the Preds still need to find a goalie and maybe another Defenseman.
 
My hope is that they all return, and we can make another cup run but I recognize the business of the game and it can’t always work out.  Either way I wish all Preds current and former the best of luck in the league.    

1. We absolutely can! We just gotta play hard.
2. I feel like saying any team will be a jinx, so instead I will just say that I am confident we can beat anybody.
3. It's pretty crazy! We got some All-Stars on this team for sure.
4. He sure does. If he is able to, he will fly home to spend time with family.
5. More goals please.
6. I honestly don't know yet. I still need to look into it before I make any big decision.

1. If there is a trade that will help us win, I think we should.
2. I think they are both great teams, but I think D.C. would be a bigger challenge.
3. I think second would be a good spot to sit.
4. I think it has to be this one. We have some elite scoring talent on this team, and I think it can be clearly seen.
5. After the trade deadline would be a good time.
6. I think that it needs to involve two players who, at the time, are classified as "elite" players for their team. I also believe a blockbuster trade could include multiple first round picks and prospects.

1. Pretty great I would say! I am happy they are here.
2. I think Bo Johansson would be a great addition to allow Galvins to score more goals.
3. He loves to spend time with his family but isn't the type to go crazy about holiday festivities.
4. Listen, sometimes you forget your towel/clothes when leaving the pool (or they get stolen by your teammates as a prank), so you have to sprint back to your room. It happens to everyone.
5. Brian Payne and I would have a great time, I think.
6. It's kind of disgusting. It is unfair. They should share the success.

Lately, I have been making Graphics for my points tasks, seeing how I recently did a Mason Jones signature and a Siyan Yasilievich one I am kinda drawing a blank for which first gen I would’ve made a graphic for.
   I was looking for other first gens and that’s when it hit me. I could make a great team just based on the first gen players. There are so many talented users on the forums, it’d be hard to honor them all but I wanted to build a team for as many as I can just to showcase our community!
Side note: The jersey design and team name are my AHL team in my franchise mode for NHL23. I was just really proud of how they turned out and figured with the theme it’d be a fitting name.
 
Offense
Girts Galvins @Girts - Daniel Janser @Daniel Janser - Alexandre Leduc @Lemorse7
Mason Jones @Masu Chan- Wann Kerr @VattghernCZ- Sadie St Louis @sadie
Tom Creeg @Creegan610 - Johnny Xavier @Johnny_HX - Gus Bently @boatsinking123
Hayden Rain @Rain - John Richards @John Cimarno - Adam Rage @MrMom

Defense
Siyan Yasilevich @badcolethetitan - Bo Johansson @Shindigs
Marcel Janser @Morcar80- Mo Probert @Yahtzee
Jens Lekman @Bobcat - Curtis Crumb @Crummer77
 
Goalies
Lachlan Summers @kirbithan
Evan Bihler @Eb14
 
    I’m gonna do a summary of some of my picks in an attempt to explain my thinking behind some of them. There are probably a few names I missed, most likely big ones as well. I’ve been in the league for a year in real life and a lot of the names on this list already feel like veterans and it’s hard to believe they are first gen players.
    A lot of these names were also on my previous dream team, but that was for good reason as either I have played with them, managed them before or they have a build that I am interested in.
    If I had to name captains on this team I’d likely give the C to Bo Johansson. Their commitment to the community is next level, they are a top earner and maybe the most active person I have interacted with for my first year in this league. I’ve seen them chat in all the Locker Rooms I have been a part of thus far. The A’s would go to Daniel Janser and Siyan Yasilevich, either one of those two could’ve competed for the C as both have dedicated so much time to this league and have helped develop so many players already into their GM-ing careers. Siyan would likely be a spark for the youth of any team, he loves to chat about anime and video games and I think Janser would be a great counterpart to him.
    I haven’t interacted much with our starting Goalie, Lachlan Summers besides when I briefly managed them in the JST. They were a key part of that team and even though we didn’t succeed I couldn’t have asked for a better goalie. Lachlan was a nice, encouraging person at the time and I have only heard praise for them their entire time in the league. 
    Our backup goalie is a personal favorite of mine as they recently led the Reapers to a championship. Evan Bihler was a joy to interact with when I GM’d for them in the VHLM and I believe they’d be a dark horse pick in this situation.
    Even in NHL games, I like having siblings on the same team. It’s not the only reason I picked Marcel Janser to be on this team, but it made the decision a lot easier. Marcel has been great in recent seasons. If he was ever considered an underdog, he has definitely proved himself at the VHL level, and If your team could afford to play him on the second pair then you’re in great shape.
    The last one I’ll cover is Alexandre Leduc. Lemorse is another player on this team that is hard to believe they are a first gen player. They are a natural, which was only proven when they took over management for the Reapers and won the championship in the same season. I think Lemorse is a must-have on any team at this point and would have a ton to add to the locker room.
 
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Week Claimed: December 5th - December 11th
 

1. I think it is a good sign. If we are able to play this well now, we should be able to play better with another defensive addition.
2. Travis DeGroot. He was a big part of our team last season, so I wouldn't be sad to bring him back.
3. I've probably ripped ass a few to many times. I apologize to the team, but better out than in.
4. I expect to see more and more success from Galvins. He is the real deal.
5. My cup. I was luckily able to by a new one, but I was scared for a second when I found out.
6. I would trade John Gibson from the Anaheim Ducks to a contending team in need of a goaltender. He would bring back some good assets for the Ducks and is good enough to help a contending team in the playoffs.

1. I think it is definitely sustainable. We are confident and are playing well. Also, I am always ready!
2. I love them and still support them. I am grateful for the opportunity they gave me and would never give up that experience for anything. Shoutout to you San Diego!
3. I think we could have at least 7 point per game players.
4. I think it's possible. As long as he keeps up the good work. There are some pretty good rookies this season, so it won't be easy.
5. I don't think adding another skilled defenseman would be a bad thing. Having more shut down defense could help us win more games.
6. New Jersey is going CRAZY! I did not think they would be doing as well as they are.

1. I always want to keep getting better. I am setting my personal expectations pretty high.
2. I think we are a strong team who is ready for any challenge.
3. I don’t think so. I think we are still tough and have a strong enough team to compete.
4. I think Vancouver is gonna be a strong team.
5. Gotta be Zach Kisslinger II.
6. I think that London will be surprising this year.

D - Bo Johansson
 
Sorry for the late pick!

Finally, I've made it to the big leagues, and for my first official announcement as the General Manager of the Warsaw Predators I am proud to present you with our S86 Captains!
 
2nd Alternate Captain: Brendan Marner @MetalToday
A veteran to the team, he's been on it for the past 4 seasons with impressive stats, makes you wonder how he's been FISTED ANALLY BY A CIRCUS MONKEY season after season UNTIL NOW congratulations.
 
Now please ladies and gentlemen, boys, girls, and all you Predator fans out there please welcome back not only to the team but to their reign as team captains your 1st Alternate Captain: Brian Payne @Scurvyand continuing Team Captain: Zach Kisslinger ll @Kisslinger
 
Now as Dlamb would put it CHODŹMY WARSZAWO CHODŹMY 

With our 14-point lead in first, do you plan to keep pushing, or let your body rest a little for the playoffs?
 The grind never stops. I gotta keep pushing and get better.
Did you expect to be where we are now at the beginning of the season?
 I had high hopes, but I had no idea that we would be doing so well.
What does your player do in the intermissions? (Between periods)
 He drinks a lot of water on the bench so he usually empties the tank.
Are you excited for the start of the NHL regular season for most teams on Tuesday? Any hot takes you want to talk about?
 I am very excited. As my favorite team is the Canadiens, I have the bias hot take that they will do a lot better this season. I am interested to see the first year stat comparison between Slafkovsky and Wright.
The Canadian Thanksgiving is upon us, do you have any plans for this Thanksgiving weekend? If you’re not Canadian, when is your equivalent to thanksgiving and are you planning anything big?
 I went for a hike with some friends and will be having a nice dinner tonight.
What’s your favorite part of Thanksgiving?
It is a nice break and allows me to have a small rest.

1. Playoffs is about to begin for us, how do you feel about our first round match up?
Im feeling excited. They are a good team, but I am confident that we will win.
2. How did your player do in the regular season?
A lot better than his previous season. He was able to score over 20 goals and over 50 points!
3. We didn't meet either of my expectations (everyone 20+ goals / 7 ppg players). Did I set expectations too high or did we slowed down near the end of season?
I think we may have just slowed down a little bit, but that's okay.
4. What are your player's playoffs expectations?
There is some VHLM and VHLE experience in the playoffs, making it through multiple rounds.
5. Who will be our most difficult playoffs opponent?
I feel like saying somebody other than the team we are currently going against will jinx us, so HC.
6. Who will be our playoffs MVP?
Gotta be Wumbo.

S85 VHL Second Featured Game
 
We are finally back for more featured games highlight recaps! Who would have thought that our second featured game of Season 85 would end up being the final game of the season! We are in Pro Day 120, game number 576, the final game of the VHL Regular Season in Season 85. We have a matchup between the European Conference leader (and League Leader) and the last place team of the North American Conference. The Warsaw Predators visit the Toronto Legion to close out the regular season before heading home to prepare for the start of the Season 85 VHL Playoffs and their Title Defence.
 
The Toronto Legion did not have a very good season and are looking forward toward the upcoming draft in hopes for a quick and painless rebuild or retool to bring them back into the playoffs. Even though the season has already been lost, it is never a good thing to lose your final home game in front of your home crowd. You have to at least entertain the home crowd one last time before a long off season! Harry Hagel @jasplunds had the right idea as the Toronto Legion draws first blood early into the first period on the Power Play. Harry Hagel scores their 11th of the season at 3:13 into the game. The Toronto Legion showed a lot of heart and soul in this first period of Game 72 in their Season 85. In fact they out played the defending Champions Warsaw Predators. The Toronto Legion outshot the Warsaw Predators 11 to 10 and leads 1 - 0 after 20 minutes of play. To make things even better, their back up is in net. Things could not go much better than this!
 
The Warsaw Predators came out of the gates in period number 2 with a vengeance!  Brendan Marner @MetalToday and Johnny Xavier @Johnny_HX scores quick back to back goals for the Warsaw Predators to quickly take a 2 - 1 lead for the Predators. Brendan Marner scores their 37th of the season just 0:32 into the second period, and Johnny Xavier scores their 22nd moments later before a minute into the period at 0:58 to give the visiting Predators the lead. The Warsaw Predators have finally taken control of the game as Toronto Legion goaltender B-TOR G1 stood on their head to keep the Legion in the game. The Warsaw Predators lead 2 - 1 at the end of the second period, after outshooting the Toronto Legion 16 to 4 in the period.
 
Girts Galvins @Girts extends the lead for the Warsaw Predators with their 27th of the season 5:34 into the third period to give the Predators a 3 - 1 lead. High intense pressure and tremendous (bot) goaltending keeps the Toronto Legion in the game and the game close. No new scoring happens to the rest of the regular season as the Warsaw Predators wins 3 - 1 while outshooting the Toronto Legion 13 to 7 in the third period, and 39 to 22 in the game.
 
 
3 Stars as proposed by the viewers in attendance:
1 - Brendan Marner (WAR) - 1 goal, 7 shots, 3 hits, 2 blocked shots, +2
2 - Wumbo (WAR) @Fire Fletcher - 21 of 22 saves, 95.5% Save% in win for 44th win of the season
3 - Girts Galvins (WAR) - 1 goal, 5 shots, +2
 
 
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1. It's been an amazing week of hockey! What changed that gave us this good week as a team and for individual personnel?
I think we just clicked well this week. The management has also done a great job.
2. Apart from winning the Continental Cup again, what is one thing you hope the team or your player could do this season?
I hope that we are able to stay at the top of the league. Personally, I hope to just continue my progress as a player.
3. Trade deadline is coming up. Should or do we need to do anything?
I don't think big changes will be beneficial. We are on a good stride and shaking it up too much may cause problems. 
4. It is unreal how well our team's individual players are playing, how many of our players could reach ppg at season's end?
I wouldn't be surprised if we have 6 or 7 players be ppg. 
5. What are your thoughts on the NHL preseason so far?
It has been nice to see young players fight for spots. I hope there are some underdog players who are given a chance because of this preseason.
6. If injuries is a setting that could be turned on, who is most likely to end the season without being injured?
Probably Zach Kisslinger II. He's a tough guy.

1. It's been an amazing week of hockey! What changed that gave us this good week as a team and for individual personnel?
I think we just clicked well this week. The management has also done a great job.
2. Apart from winning the Continental Cup again, what is one thing you hope the team or your player could do this season?
I hope that we are able to stay at the top of the league. Personally, I hope to just continue my progress as a player.
3. Trade deadline is coming up. Should or do we need to do anything?
I don't think big changes will be beneficial. We are on a good stride and shaking it up too much may cause problems. 
4. It is unreal how well our team's individual players are playing, how many of our players could reach ppg at season's end?
I wouldn't be surprised if we have 6 or 7 players be ppg. 
5. What are your thoughts on the NHL preseason so far?
It has been nice to see young players fight for spots. I hope there are some underdog players who are given a chance because of this preseason.
6. If injuries is a setting that could be turned on, who is most likely to end the season without being injured?
Probably Zach Kisslinger II. He's a tough guy.

1. We are leading our conference and tied point-wise for 1st in the league. How is your player doing according to preseason expectations?
I think he is doing a lot better. There are still some dry streaks in production, but compared to last year he is doing much better.
2. Almost everyone on the team have 20+ points, who has been the most surprising for the team so far?
I would say Brain Payne. He is getting so many points, while also wracking up the penalty minutes. He is crazy.
3. Who has been most disappointing for the team so far?
I don't think anyone has really disappointed this season. Everyone is meeting or surpassing expectations.
4. What is one thing we could do to improve our team?
We just need to keep evolving as players and get better.
5. When we're playing at home, do you eat dinner out or at home with family?
If mumma cooking some good meals you know I am eating with the family.
6. Does your player have their own family? If so, describe their immediate family.
Not yet, but hopefully one day he will have a lovely family that will watch hockey with him.

Welcome back to Johnny Xavier’s Wild Week Review! This is an article that allows Johnny Xavier to see his stats in an orderly fashion, as well as allow him to see the places where he may need to improve. Every week will be reviewed and any momentous moments will be shouted out whenever they may be. That being said, let us get on to the review!

This week brought quite a bit of success for Johnny Xavier. He started this week off slow, failing to score a point in the first game of the week. However, it did not take very long for Xavier to make up those points, as, in his very next game against Prague, he obtained 2 assists and had a plus 3 in the dominant 5 to 1 win. These assists came at good times as well, as Xavier’s first assist was on the game winning goal.

Over the next 5 games, Johnny Xavier managed to score 3 points, 2 goals and 1 assist. Though this is a very respectable pace, Xavier decided to go above and beyond in his next game against Moscow, where he found his scoring touch. Xavier scored 2 goals, as well as earning the first star of the game with this performance. Something about that day worked in his favour, whether it was the meal he ate or the way his skates felt on his feet, but I can assure you that he will be keeping the same routine for a while.

In his next game, Xavier earned 2 assists, continuing the high scoring pace from previous games. This led to his game against HC Davos Dynamo, where Xavier had his first 3 point night in his career, assisting on 3 goals, scored by Girts Galvins and Zach Kisslinger II, who scored two goals, as well as the winning shootout goal. To celebrate his first three point game, and hoping for many more in the future, Xavier treated his teammates to a lovely dinner.

Johnny Xavier’s last three games of this week saw him get 2 points, 1 goal and 1 assist. He was able to end off the week at a realistic, but respectable pace and leaves him working hard to make this week just as productive.

Johnny Xavier was not only able to improve his scoring pace, but he also was able to slightly improve his plus-minus stats! At the start of the week, Xavier was sitting at a minus 3, but now, after a successful week of play, we see him sitting at a plus 3! Let’s see if we can see that number go up even more!

Also, we would like to congratulate Johnny Xavier on reaching career highs in every stat! He has passed his career high in goals, previously being 6, assist, previously being 6, and points, previously being 12. The sky's the limit for Johnny Xavier!

Thank you everyone for reading this week’s addition of Johnny Xavier’s Wild Week Review! If there is any other part of Johnny Xavier’s game you want me to report on please feel free to let me know!
 
Xavier's current stats: 7 Goals - 13 Assists - 20 Points in 23 games
 
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no bias btw

Hi Everyone, and welcome to the VSN Season 85 Offseason Recap! In this article we will recap all the offseason moves made by every team. In addition to this we will have a VHL Season update article coming out later today.
 
Written by: VSN Scouting ( @N0HBDY, @badcolethetitan, and @Doomsday)
Graphics by: @N0HBDY and @v.2  (backgrounds)
 
 
        This offseason Chicago re-signed most of their expiring players and made one major trade to help bring the team into a prime competiting position. That trade brought in depth defenseman Juice Box and goaltender Cole Pearce @N0HBDY from London. The Phoenix still with only a 5-4-1 roster will likely be on the hunt for that final forward to complete this star studded Chicago team.     Calgary came out of the offseason having been pretty quiet with their only trades being during the draft. Their only real major move was drafting defenseman Phil Strasmore @Phil and calling them up right up. Otherwise Calgary mainly focused internally by locking up many of its players for multi-season deals, those players being Landon Wolanin @jacobcarson877, Leandro Goncalves @leandrofg, and AirRig GoodBrandSun @Rhynex Entertainment.     Davos’s offseason was relatively quiet with the Dynamo focusing on its younger players and locking them out for a couple more seasons, some less than others, but those players being Siyan Yasilievich@badcolethetitan, Pete Mitchell @Crstats23, and Jake Thunder @Thunder. Their only major moves were acquiring veteran Alex Johnston @Alex who’s on his last season for the cheap price of a third round pick, then signing goaltender David Davis @Josh for another season but no more than that per Davis’s demands.     D.C has filled out it's roster through calling up some of it's prospects and adding 3 players through free agency and trades. Coming in through a trade from Riga is forward Darth Kaprizov @Darth Kaprizov who is a huge addition along with free agency signings Nezuko @Baozi and Milan Dvorak @solas. The Dragons rock a 6-4-1 roster and 500k still available in cap space.     Helsinki this offseason was very quiet, some might say that they were too quiet. Well, with their GM going MIA and nobody being able to step in the helm, eventually their AGM took over and was able to make a few moves to try to salvage the disaster that is Helsinki. This team right now has two defenseman, a superstar goalie, and six forwards, which to be honest, isn’t as bad as it seemed. However, this team only made three moves, signing a couple players to just be able to compete. The best move they have had was signing Cobalt Burns @Ledge and getting him on board long term. Regardless, this team is in shambles and this season it’ll be very interesting to see what happens.     The Stars are making the most of the newly expanded salary cap with an 8-4-1 roster. The only way they brought in players was through the trade market which they managed to grab Brian Kowalski @Wheaties, Jason Argos @Insypher, and Sirdvaldis Miglaskems @FrostBeard. A relatively young roster that is entirely signed through S86 with no real long term commitments being made currently. Though with many highly prospective players to come up in the future such as Sebastien Dokis @Sebastien, Todd Cooke, and Reno Reinhold @Reno.     London started their offseaon by re-signing depth skaters Branden Skuin @DrunkMonkey23 and Ivan Retoslav @eagle_3450, while also trading away Juice Box @Siddhus and Cole Pearce @N0HBDY for a 1st. Finally moving into free agency the United managed to sign veteran Jerome Reinhart @MexicanCow123 and a younger Kakapo Bushtit @Esso2264 to finish out their 6-4-1 roster.     The Nighthawks were making moves from trading to signing player in free agency. Malmo brought in four players through trade, those players being Donny Carter @TheNeonShaman, Bob Chicoine @PoignardLeclerc11, Jakub Brozik @Viper, and Max Torq @Steve. Even after bringing in those four players they signed Bogdan Trunov @qripll from free agency and called up Noodles Marconi @Eynhallow to finish with a 6-4-2 roster.     The Menace stayed true to their roots this offseason with their priority being re-signing franchise goaltender Papa Emeritus @Beketov for what is now the rest of his career. Moscow acquired two players by trade, Jannik Nylen @DreMin15 and Robert Wilk @Tomat0 who will fill out the roster and hope to hang onto a competitive role.     New York was a lot like Malmo this offseason and have ended up piecing together a decent roster. Three prospects will join the Americans, Malum Maellard @frescoelmo, Doug Matchett @jacobaa19 and Daniel Weaver @ThePerfectNut. Three more players will come in from free agency, veteran Henri le Massif @Garsh, Poopy Peepants @JardyB10, and Taylor Mourning @scoop will join the Americans and beef up their front line talent. Lastly coming in from a trade is Weenuk Warrior @KnightRiley to finish out the New York 6-4-1 roster.     Prague this offseason has been continuing their rebuild, with signing most of their prospects to their entry level contracts. I still think it’s going to take maybe one more season for Prague to be able to at least play some meaningful games, but they are taking a step in the right direction. One player I want to point out is Nikolas Kauppi @Tetricide, who is a very active player and he will help bring life to the locker room. The future is bright for Prague and if they continue what they’ve been doing, they should be competing in no time.     Heading into this offseason Riga was looking to move into a rebuilding phase for the franchise. Through mainly free agency the Reign were able to piece together a roster of whatever they could get. Riga has obtained a decent amount of valuable picks which will come in handy to replace the majority of it's players who are set to retire in the next couple of seasons. Through free agency Riga brought in Bob Beach @Big Bob, Phoebe Bridgers @GrittyIsKing, Julia Waffles @Edustava, Ashton Komaryk @Komaryk, and Tyler Reinhart @Zetterberg. The last of it's incoming players came through trade where the Reign acquired Daniel Clarke @Danzo and John Baard @Birdman for a 6-4-1 roster.     Seattle went into the offseason over cap and needing to dump some of it's player's and got just that from Malmo and Los Angeles. Seattle dumped two high payroll players and filled them in with incoming prospects Chip Stone @DoktorFunk and Velociraptor Greg @samx. The Bears also signed one player through free agency, Calix Pearce @Laine, to fill out their defenseman and have a final 5-4-1 roster.     Toronto had a lot of rostered players before this offseason and needed to unload a couple more players on top of the ones that were expiring. The Legion traded 3 players for picks in the draft this past offseason. After the outgoing players Toronto then brought up 5 of its prospects, Harry Hagel@jasplunds, Calen McKay @Kendrick, Cole Caufield Jr @weekz, Alessio Simeoni @Alesime, and Tyler Busser @lil OG z. Toronto continues to run with its trend of having a young roster in recent seasons and shows it with a 7-4-1 roster.     Vancouver was making moves this offseason, through trades, free agency, and drafting the team has exploded into a competitive role once again after only a couple of seasons. The Wolves signed two notable players this offseason, Nico Pearce @Spartan being the first notable player to sign to Vancouver for a single season deal along with an NTC. The second notable player is veteran Anze Miklavz @kelvi who is on their last season but will have a huge impact for the Wolves roster. Vancouver also called up prospect Henry Eagles @Greg_Di after drafting him just this past offseason. Lastly to complete the roster through trades they also brought in Nathan Powers @JB123, Biggie Cheese @a_Ferk, and Alexander Leduc @Lemorse7.     Warsaw was kind of a one touch of each category this offseason, they dipped their toe into the free agency pool, trading pool, and the prospect pool each one time. After leaving for free agency Warsaw signed Har Singh Nalwa @Dil. Through trading the Predators brought Johnny Xavier @Johnny_HX. Lastly through the prospect pool Warsaw called up Sock Monkey @chikn to fill out whatever they can of the roster which is now a 6-3-1.