Otis Boudreaux Jr

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Otis Boudreaux, Jr
Ronald Johnson MacWallace III
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Eurydyka Sklodowska Dudzinska
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Clark 
 
 

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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 
 
 

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

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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!
 
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Week Claimed: 17 Sep 2023

Welcome!!

(Mexico City, Mexico) The first weekend of the season has gotten here and the Mexico City Kings have the start to the season that had been hoped for. But General Manager Otis Boudreaux has kept his early promise to hold a weekly press conference. He approached the microphone with a stern look on his face and opened the floor up to questions. 
 
The news conference was started with a zinger right out of the gate...
 
Reporter 1: I know it is early in the season, but what are you going to do to turn the team around, you have more losses than wins now?
Yea, that is not what I like to see. I knew this was going to be a season where I found my feet as the General Manager, but this is not the start we wanted. I need to learn to take advantage of the strengths of the team and to minimize the impact of the weaknesses. Victories are going to come when I do my job right.
 
Reporter 2: What can be improved on from the games that have been played so far?
Well, to be honest, I need to do a better job with the lines and strategies. Being a General Manager comes with a crash-course in learning how to do the job right...and I need to get better what I do. The players are keeping up their end of the bargain, but I need to do the same. And I dont have alot of time to figure it out before we are in too deep of a hole to get out of
 
Reporter 1: You are still new to this team, how are you connecting with the players?
I have to meet them half-way. I know that I need to engage them in the team and show them that it matters to me. I have posted game sims and have re-started the "Throne Room" where "crowns" are awarded for outstanding play during a sim. I dont know if it is working, but it makes things more enjoyable for me.
 
Reporter 2: Do you think the teams have an advantage over you because of their draft strategy?
Oh wow, tough question. I think there are teams that have an advantage for sure, not sure if it was because of the draft or the players retained from last season. But either way, yea, we are playing catch-up for sure.
 
Reporter 1: Why did you continue to draft defenders when there was still good forwards on the board?
<Laughing> You do not expect me to give up my draft strategy do you?
 
Reporter 1: What do I say to the fans who are disappointed with the results so far?
Be patient, the players are giving it all on the ice. They deserve your support. Yes, the results are not there yet, but they are on the way. Dont give up on us, we are going to shock everyone some day soon.
 
With that response, Otis waved at the reporters and walked away from the podium, giving out a "Go Kings!" as he stepped out the door. No one knows for sure what the future holds for the Kings, but it is obvious that Boudreaux has a plan....as long as the fans give him the time to carry it out.
 
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Week Claimed: 27 Aug 2023
 
 

(Mexico City, Mexico) The first weekend of the season has gotten here and the Mexico City Kings have the start to the season that had been hoped for. But General Manager Otis Boudreaux has kept his early promise to hold a weekly press conference. He approached the microphone with a stern look on his face and opened the floor up to questions. 
 
The news conference was started with a zinger right out of the gate...
 
Reporter 1: I know it is early in the season, but what are you going to do to turn the team around, you have more losses than wins now?
Yea, that is not what I like to see. I knew this was going to be a season where I found my feet as the General Manager, but this is not the start we wanted. I need to learn to take advantage of the strengths of the team and to minimize the impact of the weaknesses. Victories are going to come when I do my job right.
 
Reporter 2: What can be improved on from the games that have been played so far?
Well, to be honest, I need to do a better job with the lines and strategies. Being a General Manager comes with a crash-course in learning how to do the job right...and I need to get better what I do. The players are keeping up their end of the bargain, but I need to do the same. And I dont have alot of time to figure it out before we are in too deep of a hole to get out of
 
Reporter 1: You are still new to this team, how are you connecting with the players?
I have to meet them half-way. I know that I need to engage them in the team and show them that it matters to me. I have posted game sims and have re-started the "Throne Room" where "crowns" are awarded for outstanding play during a sim. I dont know if it is working, but it makes things more enjoyable for me.
 
Reporter 2: Do you think the teams have an advantage over you because of their draft strategy?
Oh wow, tough question. I think there are teams that have an advantage for sure, not sure if it was because of the draft or the players retained from last season. But either way, yea, we are playing catch-up for sure.
 
Reporter 1: Why did you continue to draft defenders when there was still good forwards on the board?
<Laughing> You do not expect me to give up my draft strategy do you?
 
Reporter 1: What do I say to the fans who are disappointed with the results so far?
Be patient, the players are giving it all on the ice. They deserve your support. Yes, the results are not there yet, but they are on the way. Dont give up on us, we are going to shock everyone some day soon.
 
With that response, Otis waved at the reporters and walked away from the podium, giving out a "Go Kings!" as he stepped out the door. No one knows for sure what the future holds for the Kings, but it is obvious that Boudreaux has a plan....as long as the fans give him the time to carry it out.
 
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Week Claimed: 27 Aug 2023
 
 

(Mexico City, Mexico) The first weekend of the season has gotten here and the Mexico City Kings have the start to the season that had been hoped for. But General Manager Otis Boudreaux has kept his early promise to hold a weekly press conference. He approached the microphone with a stern look on his face and opened the floor up to questions. 
 
The news conference was started with a zinger right out of the gate...
 
Reporter 1: I know it is early in the season, but what are you going to do to turn the team around, you have more losses than wins now?
Yea, that is not what I like to see. I knew this was going to be a season where I found my feet as the General Manager, but this is not the start we wanted. I need to learn to take advantage of the strengths of the team and to minimize the impact of the weaknesses. Victories are going to come when I do my job right.
 
Reporter 2: What can be improved on from the games that have been played so far?
Well, to be honest, I need to do a better job with the lines and strategies. Being a General Manager comes with a crash-course in learning how to do the job right...and I need to get better what I do. The players are keeping up their end of the bargain, but I need to do the same. And I dont have alot of time to figure it out before we are in too deep of a hole to get out of
 
Reporter 1: You are still new to this team, how are you connecting with the players?
I have to meet them half-way. I know that I need to engage them in the team and show them that it matters to me. I have posted game sims and have re-started the "Throne Room" where "crowns" are awarded for outstanding play during a sim. I dont know if it is working, but it makes things more enjoyable for me.
 
Reporter 2: Do you think the teams have an advantage over you because of their draft strategy?
Oh wow, tough question. I think there are teams that have an advantage for sure, not sure if it was because of the draft or the players retained from last season. But either way, yea, we are playing catch-up for sure.
 
Reporter 1: Why did you continue to draft defenders when there was still good forwards on the board?
<Laughing> You do not expect me to give up my draft strategy do you?
 
Reporter 1: What do I say to the fans who are disappointed with the results so far?
Be patient, the players are giving it all on the ice. They deserve your support. Yes, the results are not there yet, but they are on the way. Dont give up on us, we are going to shock everyone some day soon.
 
With that response, Otis waved at the reporters and walked away from the podium, giving out a "Go Kings!" as he stepped out the door. No one knows for sure what the future holds for the Kings, but it is obvious that Boudreaux has a plan....as long as the fans give him the time to carry it out.
 
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Week Claimed: 27 Aug 2023
 
 

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.
 
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Week Claimed: 27 Aug 2023

Welcome back!! If you need anything at all please let me know!!

Player Information
Username: Odette.Boudreaux
Player Name: Rory Sullivan
Recruited From: Member (Otis Boudreaux Jr)
Age: 21
Position: C
Height: 72 in.
Weight: 185 lbs.
Birthplace: Ireland

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The simming team for S90 is:
 
VHL: @Beketov
VHLM: @Josh
VHLE: @MexicanCow123
Backup: @N0HBDY
 
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Welcome to the league! Dont hesitate to reach out if you have any questions

The hardest part of preparing for a draft is trying to determine the draft strategy of the other General Managers. Yes, a draft is the opportunity to bring in new players for your team, but it is also a chess match with the other teams. At the end, I think it is important to analyze how I did in the draft and what things I can do better next time.
 
The first thing I realized is the nature of the M means that draft picks have different value than they do in a traditional draft. Players that I bring into the Mexico City Kings will, at best, be on the team for 2 seasons. There may be the odd player that is on the roster for longer than 2, but it looks like that is the norm. Ironically the players who earn TPE at a super-fast rate run the risk of being a one-season wonder. So I got a crash-course in draft pick value for sure.
 
I was selected as the General Manager of Mexico City about a week before the draft. My previous stint in a front office was as the Assistant General Manager of the Calgary Wranglers in the VHL. Player values and trade strategy followed, what I would call, traditional thinking so it all made sense to me. The goal is to build a winning franchise and the intent is to keep players as long as possible...but the VHLM is different.
 
So yea, draft position value is much different for sure. That was my first lesson.
 
My second lesson was the expectation of having a back-up goalie. I made the mistake of reading the rules for all of the VHL league levels in one sitting. I was also the General Manager of Team Europe which required me to have 2 goalies and to play both of them. I guess I combined all of that together and thought I had to have a back-up goalie. Not only did I think that I needed one, but I also thought that ALL teams needed a back-up. So as I put my draft board together I made sure to include a back-up goalie selection, trying to think long-term as well. I wanted to make sure I had a back-up that would be more of a long-term project because of the value I place on a good goalie. I was pleased to get my back-up but wasnt sure why other teams were not picking them. I thought they were going to rely on signing back-ups via waivers since they had their main goalies. This incorrect belief I held impacted my 6th round selection as well as I selected a 3rd goalie, thinking that I would be able to trade that player for a selection in next season's draft.
 
But I was wrong....
 
Oddly enough, the VHLM does not require teams to have a back-up goalie. I found out we are the only level of the VHL that does not require that, as far as I know (that is a topic for another discussion...if I decide to even go there). At this point, I am not sure what is correct, haha. But the end result is that I have three goalies on my roster, when I only needed one. That mistake has a variety of impacts on the team....I could have selected a Forward instead of the back-up goalie. There were still quite a few good ones on the board that would have made an immediate impact on the team. But I didnt do it. By the time I was able to make another selection, the Forwards were few and far between. 
 
And I have 3 goalies....
 
So I cost our team a Forward that would make an immediate impact on the team, plus I have a goalie that will have to be released and another that, according to the league expectations, I did not even need on the team. 
 
Yes, there is more I learned, but those 2 were huge. I have made quite a few notes to apply to my draft strategy for my next one...never stop learning...never stop improving... 
 
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Week Claimed: 20 Aug 2023

The hardest part of preparing for a draft is trying to determine the draft strategy of the other General Managers. Yes, a draft is the opportunity to bring in new players for your team, but it is also a chess match with the other teams. At the end, I think it is important to analyze how I did in the draft and what things I can do better next time.
 
The first thing I realized is the nature of the M means that draft picks have different value than they do in a traditional draft. Players that I bring into the Mexico City Kings will, at best, be on the team for 2 seasons. There may be the odd player that is on the roster for longer than 2, but it looks like that is the norm. Ironically the players who earn TPE at a super-fast rate run the risk of being a one-season wonder. So I got a crash-course in draft pick value for sure.
 
I was selected as the General Manager of Mexico City about a week before the draft. My previous stint in a front office was as the Assistant General Manager of the Calgary Wranglers in the VHL. Player values and trade strategy followed, what I would call, traditional thinking so it all made sense to me. The goal is to build a winning franchise and the intent is to keep players as long as possible...but the VHLM is different.
 
So yea, draft position value is much different for sure. That was my first lesson.
 
My second lesson was the expectation of having a back-up goalie. I made the mistake of reading the rules for all of the VHL league levels in one sitting. I was also the General Manager of Team Europe which required me to have 2 goalies and to play both of them. I guess I combined all of that together and thought I had to have a back-up goalie. Not only did I think that I needed one, but I also thought that ALL teams needed a back-up. So as I put my draft board together I made sure to include a back-up goalie selection, trying to think long-term as well. I wanted to make sure I had a back-up that would be more of a long-term project because of the value I place on a good goalie. I was pleased to get my back-up but wasnt sure why other teams were not picking them. I thought they were going to rely on signing back-ups via waivers since they had their main goalies. This incorrect belief I held impacted my 6th round selection as well as I selected a 3rd goalie, thinking that I would be able to trade that player for a selection in next season's draft.
 
But I was wrong....
 
Oddly enough, the VHLM does not require teams to have a back-up goalie. I found out we are the only level of the VHL that does not require that, as far as I know (that is a topic for another discussion...if I decide to even go there). At this point, I am not sure what is correct, haha. But the end result is that I have three goalies on my roster, when I only needed one. That mistake has a variety of impacts on the team....I could have selected a Forward instead of the back-up goalie. There were still quite a few good ones on the board that would have made an immediate impact on the team. But I didnt do it. By the time I was able to make another selection, the Forwards were few and far between. 
 
And I have 3 goalies....
 
So I cost our team a Forward that would make an immediate impact on the team, plus I have a goalie that will have to be released and another that, according to the league expectations, I did not even need on the team. 
 
Yes, there is more I learned, but those 2 were huge. I have made quite a few notes to apply to my draft strategy for my next one...never stop learning...never stop improving... 
 
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Week Claimed: 20 Aug 2023

1.  Take the best player available! 
2. McLean Hoover from Rome.
3. A new user who is dedicated to learning!
4. Damn this is a good question, but tenacious d and the pick of destiny, popular probably but so good lol
5. super excited,  i love to bet on it lol

With only a week to prepare for the draft the new front office staff in Mexico were up late making phone calls and sending emails as they put their draft board together. Well, the draft is over now and the team is happy to announce the S90 draft selections with some insights into the decision.
 
1st Rd, 7th overall: Defender Mina @Baozi This was our top target. The team had only 1 defender on the roster and we knew with the firepower that other teams would bring we would need to provide some protection in the net. We are very happy to have this player on board and know they will contribute from day one.
 
2nd Rd, 17th overall: Defender Arne Holmquist @axtron Went defender here for the same reason. But with 109 TPE this one could be a 2-season player who we hope will be able to give us a great presence on the ice as well as in the locker room.
 
3rd Rd, 27th overall: We considered a trade offer here, but decided to pull the trigger and bring in RW Bryce Woodworth @SirRupertBarnes This is another player we had our eyes on. Yes, a team needs good defenders, but it also needs good Forwards. Bryce was very excited about the chance to join Mexico during the interview process and we were excited to see him there for us to make this selection. 
 
4th Rd, 37th overall: Once again got a trade offer, but we had another player on our radar so went ahead and selected G Vincenzo Pagano @Oatex We felt that it would be a good idea to have our backup under contract to allow them to progress through the season and be ready to assume the starter job next season. Vincenzo gave a great interview and we are excited to welcome him into our locker room.
 
5th Rd, 47th overall: We went back to the well one last time to select Defender Kim Van Him @Jim Kovtrash this pick was definitely for next season. With one full season of progression under his belt we expect him to be a force next season. But by getting him under contract he will be able to build into that role. 
 
6th Rd, 57th overall: The list of potential players had gotten very short by this round so we were looking for the best player on the board who had the most recent activity. Even though we have 2 goalies under contract, we decided to select a 3rd goalie with the intention of trading one of them. With that in mind, we selected Motionless Kleaver @Kleaver
 
7th Rd, 67th overall: With very few players left on the board, the decision was made to draft D Alerkiz da png. But sadly, when we attempted to reach out to him, he was no longer on the forums. So he was officially released this morning.

Overall, we are pleased with the draft results, some players didnt fall to us when we wanted them to, but that is the risk of a draft.

Welcome to the Kings everyone and we look forward to an exciting season!

On a warm summer morning in Slovakia, the doors of Samsung Arena are propped open for the arrival of the Bratislava Watchmen, ready and eager to kick off training camp. After an off-season of change that sees only four players returning from the previous season, it will be imperative for the Watchmen to bring their group together quickly in a year with high expectations. After playoff appearances in six of their first seven seasons in the VHLE, it's been three seasons in a row with no action past the regular season. That combined with a six season Championship drought leaves Bratislava plenty hungry for success coming into this season.
 
Bratislava is hoping to reap the benefits of back to back solid drafts, with four picks from the S89 draft and three picks from the S90 draft expected to be solid contributors. The forward group should be led by returning LW Otis Boudreaux Jr., who had a 53 point rookie campaign for the Watchmen last season. Key to the scoring success of the group will be three graduates from the VHLM: Harry Callahan, Mikko Borisyuk and Carson Walker Jr. It is imperative that Bratislava get contributions from these young forwards, and that they continue to progress into key performers as the season moves on. S91 free agent signing Spanish Moon Moth enters the season as one of the youngest forwards in the E, but should not be discounted for contributions this season. Rounding out the forward group are a trio of veterans, C Loki Baker DMD, C Luke Glendenning, and LW Johnny Kalamazoo. Glendenning is returning to the Watchmen for a second season coming off a 59 point season, while Baker and Kalamazoo make their debuts for the squad.
 
On the blueline for the Watchmen there has been a youth movement, one that might see growing pains to start the season, but should flourish into a solid group as the year goes on. Only one of the blueliners on the roster for Bratislava has seen more than one season of VHLE action, and that is veteran D Nagy AL. After stops in Istanbul, Cologne, Stockholm, Rome, Oslo, and Geneva, they hope to bring some veteran experience after eight seasons in the league. D Tobias Weiss is the lone returning defense for the Watchmen, coming off of a very solid rookie season that saw them put up 52 points from the blueline. Continued production on a similar level would help Bratislava immensely. The biggest growth on the back end for Bratislava is expected to come in the form of a trio of defenders making their VHLE debuts this season. S90 first round picks Jebediah Big Ol Doinks in Amish and Walter Fitzroy Jr. are both coming into the league in a good spot to contribute this season, while S91 free agent signing Sunset Moth has a chance to do so as well.
 
Finally, in goal for the Brats this season is a pair of goaltenders who look to backstop the Watchers to a season of success. Jonny Elgar returns for their second season following a rookie year that saw them make 63 starts, posting a .905 save percentage and 3.07 goals against average with 2 shutouts. Looking to push Elgar is goaltender WWWWWWWWWWWWWWW WWWWWWWWWWWWWWW. While they're unproven, coming up from the VHLM after just 2 starts last season, they look to forge a solid tandem in net that Bratislava can count on.
 
As training camp goes and the Watchmen look to settle in, they get to see the results of their work in just 6 days, when the new season begins.
 
Mentions: @Otis Boudreaux Jr @dstevensonjr @Minebro @Cwalker @Renomitsu @Bayley @ColeMrtz @KzooJohn @bigAL @jfaly @hylands @Moon @McWolf @Jonny @rory

Thanks all! Things finally starting to settle down a bit so I think I'll have time to be active again  excited to be back

Welcome back. I returned myself a couple of months ago. This is a great community for sure.
 
Dont hesitate to reach out if you have any questions
Jess

With only a week to prepare for the draft the new front office staff in Mexico were up late making phone calls and sending emails as they put their draft board together. Well, the draft is over now and the team is happy to announce the S90 draft selections with some insights into the decision.
 
1st Rd, 7th overall: Defender Mina @Baozi This was our top target. The team had only 1 defender on the roster and we knew with the firepower that other teams would bring we would need to provide some protection in the net. We are very happy to have this player on board and know they will contribute from day one.
 
2nd Rd, 17th overall: Defender Arne Holmquist @axtron Went defender here for the same reason. But with 109 TPE this one could be a 2-season player who we hope will be able to give us a great presence on the ice as well as in the locker room.
 
3rd Rd, 27th overall: We considered a trade offer here, but decided to pull the trigger and bring in RW Bryce Woodworth @SirRupertBarnes This is another player we had our eyes on. Yes, a team needs good defenders, but it also needs good Forwards. Bryce was very excited about the chance to join Mexico during the interview process and we were excited to see him there for us to make this selection. 
 
4th Rd, 37th overall: Once again got a trade offer, but we had another player on our radar so went ahead and selected G Vincenzo Pagano @Oatex We felt that it would be a good idea to have our backup under contract to allow them to progress through the season and be ready to assume the starter job next season. Vincenzo gave a great interview and we are excited to welcome him into our locker room.
 
5th Rd, 47th overall: We went back to the well one last time to select Defender Kim Van Him @Jim Kovtrash this pick was definitely for next season. With one full season of progression under his belt we expect him to be a force next season. But by getting him under contract he will be able to build into that role. 
 
6th Rd, 57th overall: The list of potential players had gotten very short by this round so we were looking for the best player on the board who had the most recent activity. Even though we have 2 goalies under contract, we decided to select a 3rd goalie with the intention of trading one of them. With that in mind, we selected Motionless Kleaver @Kleaver
 
7th Rd, 67th overall: With very few players left on the board, the decision was made to draft D Alerkiz da png. But sadly, when we attempted to reach out to him, he was no longer on the forums. So he was officially released this morning.

Overall, we are pleased with the draft results, some players didnt fall to us when we wanted them to, but that is the risk of a draft.

Welcome to the Kings everyone and we look forward to an exciting season!