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Just so it’s clear I think Garsh is a really nice person. I’m just dealing with some brutal depression in life and I find stuff like this really hard on my mental health. Last night I ended up having a few drinks for the first time in years to try and numb the pain, and I just need to surround myself with positivity. Do things I love. This sort of stuff bums me out and makes me feel worse. I was already hanging on by a string. Best to move on. Take care everyone!

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I wish I could be a good sport and laugh at this, but it haunts me instead. It's been so many years of seeing it again and again, it just makes me feel sad whenever someone posts it because when I wrote what I wrote I did it with the right intentions. For that to be used as laughing material over and over again to me it just feels like I'm being bullied (even though in a way I know it's not, it's just how it feels). Pleasure for all of you, pain for me.

Mad Villain’s offensive struggles this season have been a head scratcher, especially given his talent and past performance. With only 4 goals, 13 assists, and 17 points in 38 games, it’s clear he’s having a tough time putting up numbers for the Las Vegas Aces. A lot of factors could be at play here, but one potential reason could be the increased presence of higher TPE players in the VHLM this season. With a surge of top end talent across the league, Mad Villain might be facing stiffer competition, making it harder for him to dominate as he has in the past. It’s not uncommon for young players to have to adjust to a stronger, faster league filled with highly skilled players. On the other hand, it’s worth questioning whether the build could be part of the problem. I’ve never built a center before, so there’s a learning curve here, and maybe I’ve misallocated points or prioritized the wrong skills. Centers have to be versatile, covering faceoffs, playmaking, and defensive responsibilities, and balancing these traits could be where I’m missing the mark. Flying somewhat blind with this build, it’s possible Mad Villain lacks a focus that fits the team's style or his own strengths. I may need to recalibrate his attributes, focusing more on his scoring or playmaking, to get his offensive game back on track. Either way, some adjustments are definitely needed if we want to see Mad Villain lighting up the scoreboard again.

1. What sort of weird trends happen in the VHL? 2. Is there such a thing as VHL curses? 3. Who the heck is Anderson and did you know they had alts? 4. What would you consider VHL Lore? 5. If you could create a VHL theme week topic, what would it be? 6. Do you think you'll get traded this trade deadline?

I've decided to stick around in the VHL for now, and a big part of that decision comes down to the teams I've been fortunate to be a part of. The Las Vegas Aces have been a great environment, and there's something special about the camaraderie we’ve built on and off the ice. It's a place where the game still feels fun, and that’s hard to find sometimes. Plus, there's always a bit of loyalty that comes from being with the team that originally drafted you- the Riga Reign will always have that pull on me, a reminder of the early days and the excitement of starting this journey. However, I can't shake the feeling that my connection to the league isn't quite what it used to be. There's a sense that some of the magic has faded, and maybe it's all just a bit fleeting. It’s hard to put a finger on exactly why, but I’ve been around long enough to know that passion can come and go in waves. For now, I'm choosing to ride this current wave and enjoy the moments I have left with the Aces and Reign. Who knows how long it'll last, but at least I’m having a good time while it does. Sometimes, that’s all you can really ask for in a league like this.

1. What is Mad Villain's goal song? 2. Will Mad Villain ever make Riga's starting lineup? 3. Why is Mad Villain such trash this season? 4. Do you think trash is a harsh word to call a Villain? 5. What can Mad Villain do to improve his scoring output? 6. What do you think of your time on the Las Vegas Aces?

1. What would be the goal song for Phil Sakic? 2. How would you describe your style on the ice? 3. How has your role evolved since joining your team in Calgary? Any big changes in your responsibilities? 4. What’s the team atmosphere like in the locker room this season? Are there any standout leaders? 5. What’s been your biggest personal highlight or achievement while playing for Calgary? 6. How do you feel the team’s chemistry is shaping up? Are there any players you have especially good on-ice synergy with?

1. What do you want to accomplish in your non-max earning career? 2. Do you think you can have the same success by not maxing out each week? 3. What amount of TPE will make a player effective in the VHL compared to the VHLM? 4. Are there any other teams that would have made you stick around if they drafted you? 5. What about teams you would not play for, do those exist? 6. What is your pre-game meal?

Alright, so here’s the truth. I started pumping all my points into the slapshot attribute because I just wanted to score more goals. That’s it. I wasn’t thinking' about some genius strategy or trying to outsmart anyone. I just figured if I could shoot harder, I’d put more pucks in the net. Simple, right? So, while everyone else was working on their passing, I straight up ignored it. Not because I had a plan, I just didn’t care about setting up plays or racking up assists. I wanted to be the one burying goals, period. Now everybody’s looking at me like I had some secret up my sleeve, like I figured out the meta before anyone else. But the truth? I know nothing. I wasn’t playing 4D chess, I was just slamming my slapshot to the moon, hoping it’d make me look good on the score sheet. That’s it. Annnnd it didn’t really work, nope, still gotta put into that passing stat after all if I really want to build up my SC. So yeah, trying stuff if fun, but meta is always beta’.

In lots of interviews, your hair, it seems to change a lot... 1. Do you wear wigs? 2. Have you worn wigs? 3. Will you wear wigs? 4. When will you wear wigs? 5. Do you think any other players wear wigs? 6. If you could wear any wig, what wig would you wear?

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I didn't expect to be drafted. Honestly, I figured I was too unpredictable to fit into any team’s plans (especially considering I made a post telling everyone not to draft me, lol). So when the Riga Reign called Mad Villain’s name, it felt like one of those strange twists of fate. It was like the universe itself decided, "Hey, this is where you’re meant to be." I didn’t think a top tier team would take a chance on me, but Riga did. Getting drafted by Riga is more than just a chance for me to play in the VHL, it feels like I’m going home. And even though I’ve played on other teams and seasons since then, that first connection to Riga never really left me. After all, I started my career there. Riga was the first team to believe in me, and now they’re giving me another shot. It’s funny how things come full circle sometimes, like I was always meant to finish where I started, with the Reign. So yeah, I didn’t see it coming, but once Riga picked me, it was almost like everything fell into place.