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Answers 1. If we're talking NHL, Utah Hockey Club. I know they're being rebranded next season, but it should've been done sooner. 2. Smaller rink I like better. I don't mind a bigger rink, but I feel like it would end up becoming lower scoring and just not fun to watch. 3. Fun fact, I've never had coffee and I've had tea once. I would probably go with tea as I think I'd be crazy on coffee. Questions 1. How is your player doing this season in the VHL or the VHLM? Above or below expectations? 2. How is your favorite NHL team doing? Are you looking to be in the playoffs or tanking for a high pick? 3. Which team has surprised you the most in the VHL and why?

Bail at least Malmo gets something though

We all know it's basically 100%

Sadly limited to one...

No, the records are the forwards-defenseman-goalies for each team (the count of how many there is).

Can do so for future. I just didn't want to clutter and put a million spaces on the screen as I did that in the past and it would go on for ages.

Oh also, there is a bunch of great skaters/goalies that weren't on this list. This is 100% opinionated. There is no "facts" or "research" backing it up. Maybe I should've made a "top 5 forwards/top 5 defenseman" instead as it's very hard to put a ton of defenseman over forwards sadly.

An actual prediction of the S98 VHL Standings and more NA Conference 1) New York Americans (6-4-1) Star players: George Richmond, Callum Gary Yannick Janser, Guntis Gavilrovs, WWWWWW 2) Toronto Legion (6-4-2) Star players: Andrew Skilton, Raimo Tuominen, Konstyantyn Shevchenko 3) Calgary Wranglers (5-4-2) Star players: Adi Dassler, YaBoi Oven, Spider Panda 4) Seattle Bears (5-4-1) Star players: Eric White Jr, Forum Content, Lazlo Holmes, Giorgiy Costanov 5) D.C. Dragons (6-4-2) Star players: Brandon Petan Jr, Leif Reingaard -- 6) Los Angeles Stars (6-3-2) Star players: Wally Lose, Roger Eagles 7) Vancouver Wolves (4-3-1) Star players: Entire roster essentially #8 Chicago Phoenix (5-0-2) Star players: Joshua Schwarzer, Ryan Artyomov (had to use #8 over the 8 ) as it becomes an emoji) Description: Oh man, we've got a spicy NA this time around. At the top I feel like it's fair to say that for the regular season, the New York Americans and Toronto Legion should be the best. They've got complete rosters on paper and they're most likely going to create some separation between themselves and the rest of the teams. This is a prediction for the regular season and not playoffs, so keep that in mind. Calgary and Seattle I feel like should probably make it in as well, as although they don't have complete rosters, they're almost full and will be able to add at the deadline most likely. The 5th spot is the most interesting, because you've got a team like DC or LA who has almost, or has, a complete roster, while Vancouver is running a very heavy TPE lineup but will have holes everywhere. Vancouver is putting all their eggs into one basket, hoping their top lane can basically carry them every game and the bots don't get scored on much. At last we have Chicago and it shouldn't even be close, they don't have a defenseman and should basically get ran over every game. Chances to make playoffs: NYA: >99% TOR: >99% CGY: 75% SEA: 70% DC: 50% LA: 30% VAN: 20% CHI: <0.1% EU Conference 1) HC Davos Dynamo (6-4-2) Star players: Antonia Bucatini, Gianfranco Del Rocco, Felicia Hardy, Mina 2) Moscow Menace (6-3-2) Star players: Jarmo Ruutu, Maverick Goncalves, Obuz Schneider Canet du Bocage, Jillian Woods 3) Helsinki Titans (6-5-2) Star players: Grimgor Ironhide, Phillip Rave, Jorgen Lovstrom 4) Riga Reign (6-4-2) Star players: Kimi Raikkonen, Axle Gunner, Severus Targaryen, Red Panda 5) Prague Phantoms (6-4-2) Star players: Erik Thorvaldsson, Matteo Stefano, Lucy Leitner -- 6) London United (7-3-2) Star players: Alagsantere Groenvold 7) Malmo Nighthawks (6-2-1) Star players: None #8 Warsaw Predators (3-1-2) Star players: None Description: It's good to see this time around a lot of EU teams actually buying and trying to make playoffs. Last season, Prague was able to slip into the playoffs with 48 points and it seemed that was the trigger to get a ton of teams to start competing. At the top, I feel like Davos and Moscow have a bit of a gap on the other teams in terms of raw firepower and roster building. They should be towards the top, kind of like NA where they should be a playoff team almost 100%. As for the next couple teams, I think there's a very good argument for Helsinki, Riga, and Prague to all get into third place and avoid the wild card game. All these teams are fairly close in skill and it's just going to come down to the sim at the end of the day, but I think they should all make the playoffs. Up next, we have London who is really the only team that could end up potentially knocking a team out of the playoffs, but with no real star player and a younger roster, I think they'll have to wait another season before getting in. Then you have Malmo and Warsaw who are at the bottom and not really looking to compete, instead competing for first overall. Warsaw by far has the worst roster in the league and will most likely have the best chance to secure the puck. Chances to make playoffs: DAV: >99% MOS: 95% HSK: 90% RIGA: 90% PRG: 85% LDN: 10% MAL: <1% WAR: <0.1% League Tier-List: S-Tier (Contenders): New York Americans, Toronto Legion, HC Davos Dynamo, Moscow Menace A-Tier (Playoff team): Seattle Bears, Calgary Wranglers, Helsinki Titans, Riga Reign, Prague Phantoms B-Tier (Playoff hopefuls): Vancouver Wolves (someone save this team) C-Tier (Mid): London United, Los Angeles Stars, DC Dragons D-Tier (Not good currently): Malmo Nighthawks F-Tier (Tanking and not trying to win): Warsaw Predators, Chicago Phoenix Top 5 Skaters: 1) Maverick Goncalves Short Description: In my eyes, Goncalves is the best player in the league. He is coming into his fourth season and already looks to be a HOF player for the Moscow Menace. As long as he continues to produce around what he has been doing, he should be the best player in the league. I think there's a couple players that could maybe play better than him due to the team they're on, but hands down Goncalves is the best. 2) Logan Ninefingers Short Description: Ninefingers will have his hands full this season, but because of the players he's playing with, I could honestly see him not being a top five player at the end of the season. He's going to be with players who are equal to his skill or slightly worse, meaning a lot of his points will be drained away and he won't have a crazy season. He should still be 100+ points, but I don't think he'll crack much over 100. 3) Antonia Bucatini Short Description: Bucatini is coming off a 100 point season and should be one of the main driving forces with Del Rocco on this team. They're going to play off each other and there isn't too many cooks in the kitchen, I could see Bucatini winning some awards, or Del Rocco. They're both exceptional players and 100+ points should easily be within Bucatini's reach. 4) Gianfranco Del Rocco Short Description: You could flip flop Bucatini and Rocco if you want, because they're going to be one of the best duos in the league. They're extremely talented and honestly, like Bucatini, a 100+ point season should be expected. This duo should be able to carry Davos far and if they don't, you're gonna be scratching your head asking some questions. 5) Jillian Woods Short Description: The first defenseman on this list, however, justified for sure. Jillian Woods is going to do a lot of heavy lifting for the Moscow D core, as they've only got three defenseman currently. Regardless, Woods has some great forwards and I could easily see Woods in the 90-100 point mark, maybe even dropping 100+. I don't think it's unrealistic to say so and that should be their goal. Top 3 Goalies: 1) Jorgen Lovstrom Short Description: I think it's no doubt that Lovstrom currently is the best goalie in the league, especially since his performance last season. He's going to have to put up crazy numbers this season as his D core is weaker, but Helsinki is relying on their goaltending to be able to shore up the weaknesses on defense. 2) WWWWWW Short Description: WWWWWW has a very high chance at bringing home some hardware this season, with a very good D core with Janser and Gavilrovs. The only issue is that he might not see them too much, as they're going to take a fair amount of penalties. Regardless, WWWWWW already is one of the best goalies in the league and this season he's got all the tools to win it all. 3) Soju Short Description: Soju will have his hands full and this guy might put up some absolute insane numbers. I mean, he's got a decent forward core, but he essentially is doomed on defense and will have to put up numbers we've never seen before to make the post-season. I think if he does this, he will be a lock for GOTY. Team with biggest "Boom" factor: D.C. Dragons: The Dragons have quietly built themselves a full roster, which not many teams have been able to do. Are they stacked with talent, no, but they've got players to be able to play up and down the lineup as needed. NA currently has a lot of teams without full rosters and DC could find themselves in a wildcard spot if the sim goes their way. Who knows, after that they could end up buying and making some noise in the playoffs if team's are willing to sell for cheap. Team with biggest "Bust" factor: Vancouver Wolves: This team literally could be the story of the off-season. I mean, they've got a bunch of star players but are strapped with cash and are forced to run an incomplete roster. Either this team slides into playoffs and it is kind of expected, or they miss and they're essentially screwed. They need to sell off a top player somewhere so they can fill out the rest of their roster, but who knows. Maybe they wait till TDL to make that move and are hoping to stay in the race until then. 1500+ words

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Answers 1. Well, regardless if we're talking about VHL or NHL, literally any team. Chicago Phoenix are rebuilding and the Sabres stink. So if we're talking the "best" fight probably Warsaw in VHL and then for NHL any bottom team like San Jose or Chicago. 2. He would probably bring some food and water. Otherwise, I feel like he'd be able to figure it out and survive. 3. Personally probably Golf as it is pretty boring in my opinion. I know people like it, but I just can't stand watching it, nothing happens. Questions 1. How do you think your player is going to do in the upcoming season? Do you have any expectations? 2. What is your favorite season and why (Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall)? 3. Do you think goalies should swap to hybrid attributes like skaters or stay the same?

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The Beginning of the End - George Richmond (credit to STZ) The Beginning George Richmond was selected 2nd overall in the S92 draft, heading to the Moscow Menace in the VHL. Coming into his rookie season, Richmond didn't have much hype around him as he was a rookie and still learning the ropes of the VHL, however, this notion changed fast. He was able to put up 62 points in his rookie season, close to 30 goals in his first season. The Menace that season would unfortunately fail to win the cup, however, still making it to the post-season in the first season was impressive nevertheless. In Richmond's career, his second season by far the most notable, as the Menace were able to go all the way and win the championship that season. It was Moscow's first championship in forever and a championship under their GM, which had never been done before. Award wise, this was the peak of Richmond's career currently, as he has yet to take home a single award and has been more about team play than individual success. Regardless, the next couple season's Richmond would become a well known name in Moscow and one of their best players, until one day the phone rang. He would eventually found out he would be moving across the world to play for the New York Americans. The End Richmond would play his fifth season in New York, putting up over 100 points and helping them to the wild card round, but unfortunately falling short in the first round. Richmond has now started to hit depreciation and it's clear that he's at the peak of his game, however, how long that's sustainable is unknown. The goal for Richmond is to continue to be one of the best players in the league and try to help his team secure a trophy. It's been the goal since day one and he'll do whatever it takes to be the best player and teammate. This will be Richmond's sixth season upcoming and he'll have to produce at the best rate in his career if he wants to help his team win it all, as there is a ton of good teams in the league. One thing is for certain, however, Richmond wants to end up facing Moscow in the finals for revenge and also to prove he was the solution. Regardless, Richmond has his eyes set on breaking another curse and if he's able to do that, he'll be hailed as one of the saviors for the New York Americans.

Answers 1. The goalie set up Ryan Miller used with the Anaheim Ducks, it looked very nice and the colors fit well. 2. Hockey is my favorite sport, I think my second favorite sport would probably be football. Then after that basketball. 3. Black and Red as I'm a Sabres fan and our goat head jerseys use those colors. They are very clean together (black and red coloring). Questions 1. It is March, which means March Madness is right around the corner. Are you going to be watching the tournament, or do you have other plans for March? 2. Which team in the VHL do you think will surprise everyone this season, for better or for worse? 3. What has your player been doing this long off-season?