Otis Boudreaux Jr

I will throw my hat into the ring for both roles. I have enjoyed my experience as a GM and hope to be able to give more back to the VHL

Team Europe Roster Forwards Maxsim Anisimov Raimo Tuominen BjorkaBjorn BjornaBjorkson Catia Gonclaves Jarmo Ruutu Otis Boudreaux, Jr Ronald Johnson MacWallace III Tullermore Dew David Rashford Defenders Yaboi Oven Obuz Schneider Eurydyka Sklodowska Dudzinska Callum Gary Yannick Janser Goalies Karl Herzlich Clark

Lets go Europe!!

Love to do it again, see if I can get Europe the cup again!

I would like to apply. Thanks

Welcome! I want to add my offer of assistance as well. Dont hesitate to reach out if you need anything

1. What are some goals you have for your player? Since I am the GM I will take a different approach, but I want us to win the cup!! 2. Where do you think our team will be in the standings at the end of the season? I hate to say it, but we are going to finish in 4th place, unless we go on a massive slide. 3. If you had to compare your current player to an NHL player who would it be and why? I dont want enough NHL to say (Is that bad for the GM to admit) 4. If we could have any sponsor for our team, who would you want our team to sponsor to be? Since we are in Mexico, maybe a company there? But personally, I would select Til Valhalla Project. They are a company that makes products to raise awareness of veteran's suicides. That is one reason why I also chose the number 22. An average of 22 veterans commit suicide a day....and 22 a day is 22 too many. 5. How did you come up with your player's name? When I was teaching, I didnt want my students to be able to find my online presence. So my wife helped me come up with a name. It has become my online "persona" and I have used it ever sense. 6. If you get out of the shower clean, how does your towel get dirty? Magic!! I personally think it is gremlins....like the elves that helped the shoemaker in that fairy tale. They sneak out at night and mess everything up...like stealing a sock out of the dryer so there is always one that doesnt have a match!

I had planned on doing this earlier, but life included to throw me some curve balls that culminated in me spending a week in the hospital. But things finally seem to have settled back down some and I have the time, energy...and a clear enough head to embark on this. As we have passed the mid-point of my first season as a VHLM General Manager, there are some things I have realized...and some things I need to improve on. I think I will follow the old format covering the good...the bad....and the ugly. So without further ado, here we go! The Good Overall the season has gone as expected. I have been able to figure out how to submit the lines (thanks to all of those who patiently answered my questions) and how to set them up. The Locker Room is still quiet, but there are some members who speak up every now and then. I was able to find a great Assistant General Manager in Jason Kranz @Jason kranz who I know from another league. I want to give a shout-out to him for keeping things in track while I dealt with my health issues. I am learning alot from watching others and from talking to Jason. I have a good feeling for us moving forward. The Bad The results. We are not consistent. One game we take 35 shots, the next we take 15. I cannot seem to find the sweet spot on these. For anyone wondering....that is with the exact same tactics...makes no sense at all. We are in 4th, and are almost 30 points behind the team in 3rd. So this is something I need to figure out if we are going to improve. I know that it can create problems if the strategies are changed too much...but even with the same tactics, they dont produce the same. The Ugly I have been terrible with recruiting players through the wavier system. I have only gotten 2 players to join through this route...and one of them was my wife! I realize that the waiver system is the life-blood of a successful season. With the limits of the draft-pool, the growth throughout the season comes through waivers. So I MUST figure this one out. Even though I said this under the bad...our results are ugly. I cannot even express how frustrating the tactical side of things has been for me this season. I need to get better at this, without it, we will be mired in mediocrity...which no one from the team wants. Final Thoughts Overall, I would rate my performance so far this season as passable, at best. I have tried to keep the players engaged....not sure the results are worth the effort...but I am stubborn, if nothing else. I need to crack the puzzle of the waiver system to be a factor in the title races in the future. This is different than traditional responsibilities as a General Manager/Owner because the players are so temporary. I have learned quite a bit so far...but there is more to learn...and more to do. And I wont give up on this and will continue to work for the Mexico City Kings! Word Count: 532 Week Claimed: 17 Sep 2023

Welcome! Sorry for the late message, but the intent is the same! Have a great time for sure

Welcome to the league, as with everyone else, dont hesitate to reach out if you have any questions!

Welcome!!

Welcome to the VHL! Great league to be a part of. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions

Welcome to the VHL! Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

Welcome back...seems like we just cant stay away!!

Otis Boudreaux Jr has a name with a history, even though it was a short-lived history that is filled with more "what if" questions than "that happened" answers. So right off of the bat, the legacy of that name is one of unfulfilled potential and Boudreaux Jr knew this when he assumed the name. But it is one that Otis Boudreaux Jr has seemed to take control of and is determined to carve his own legacy with. After being drafted by Saskatoon with the 21st selection he went on the score 34 goals and 39 assists before being selected by the Bratislava Watchmen before Season 89. In his first season with them he scored 18 goals and 35 assists. During the off-season his rights were traded away from Los Angeles to New York with the understanding he would stay with Bratislava for one more season. This season has started with a bang for the youngster as he scored 6 goals and 5 assists in 10 games. If this trend continues, he will end the season with 36 goals and 30 assists, giving him an outstanding 66 points. When asked about his training efforts this season, he responded that if he cant find the net, then the next best option is to find someone who can! So far the young man from Ireland has shown that he has the right focus to earn the right to be known as Otis Boudreaux, Jr, the "Irish Kid" in his own right without dishonoring the man whose name he carries. Word Count: 256 Week Claimed: 27 Aug 2023