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I didn't mean it as if we didn't! We certainly did. I more-so meant the length at which it was. I'm definitely looking forward to my player's debut in Prague!

HAH, PSYCHE! I'm here to talk about how incredible it has been having @badcolethetitan as my GM and some experiences I've had with other GMs in the league as well. Once he entered the Kings Discord as the new GM, Cole had made it a point to have an active locker room to ensure a positive and welcoming atmosphere. That is exactly what I felt the moment I joined the Discord and I'd like to believe that the newer players that join us feel the same way. Last season, I wasn't so sure who I was being traded to and how it was going to be, but I'm glad it was the Kings. Being completely new to sports simulation leagues it's a little intimidating at first, but I'm no stranger when it comes to questions and Cole has been helpful every step of the way. I'm still learning new things here and there to this day as we've crossed over the half-way mark of this season. Cole always knows what to say to help hype up the locker room before and after sims. He He's definitely one of the good ones here and I'm lucky to have him as my GM and helps instill the want to become a VHLM GM myself in the future. As far as other GMs go, the first I actually interacted with was @Shindigs and it was a really great introduction on how a good interview will go. We kept in communication up until a bit after the VHLM draft when my player was drafted to Saskatoon before he got the chance to. We haven't talked since after the draft and I hope he doesn't think I resent him not being able to draft my player sooner because I don't! When it came to the VHL draft, it was the interview with @Spartan that made me realize that GMs are not just looking at the player but the people behind the user name, how they contribute positively to the community, and how they're improving as they progress through the seasons. I was sad my player didn't get drafted by Moscow, but instead by Prague which is currently being run by @Acydburn. Even though we didn't really talk in the interview prior to the draft, Acyd has definitely reached out since then with some pointers I wasn't aware of and helped push me to do more point tasks for the week to try to maximize my potential. My experiences with the GMs up til now has been nothing but positive and a hell of a learning experience. By nature, I'm someone who likes to train and help other people, and I feel like I'm kinda doing that a little bit in the locker room at times. One day I'll be ready to take on an AGM spot once I feel like the time is right, but right now I feel like there is still so much to learn about the league and forum. Luckily, I have some GMs I can ask to help move me in the right direction. 513 words, using for PT for week ending 10/2.

+10 Nikolas Kauppi

Mighty generous of you. Thanks @Shindigs ! Good luck, everyone

1. Have you pre-ordered NHL 23? If not, do you plan on getting it when it comes out? Nah, I don't play these kinds of games. I thought about it a couple years ago, but I don't own a console..so..there goes that. 2. How many different video games did you play last week? Teamfight Tactics. Hardspace: Shipbreaker. Risk of Rain 2. Tower Unite. 3. Sticking with the video game theme, what is your all time favorite video game? Halo: Combat Evolved 4. If your player was sponsored, what would it be and why? It would be from the local casino because that's where he can be found in his off time. 5. Which teammate do you consider to have the best player graphic? Swayman's is pretty epic IMO. 6. Have you ever eaten a kronut? No, but I had to Google this and it looks amazing. I'd eat it.

I think I'm gonna start using this in future posts.

Bobbus Dingus appears first -- quiet, nervous, and might be pissing himself again. An unusual first for Bob, especially since this is his show and he's always talking. Someone off-camera clears their throat deliberately so the camera is focused on them. It's Nikolas Kauppi with a shit-eating grin on his face. What's up, hockey world! Bob freezes up completely knowing Kauppi intentionally changed the intro line to try to piss him off. My name is Nikolas Kauppi, the captain of the Mexico City Kings. Welcome to an episode of Between the Periods with... Bob has a look of horror on his face as if everything he's worked for up to this point is about to be set on fire. ...Nikolas Kauppi featuring my very special friend Bobbus Dingus! Bob here is a somewhat established figure here in the VHLM community, primarily with our fans here in Mexico City. Always has something cheeky to say and always ever in a chipper mood! How are you today, friend? It took a moment, but Bob was able to force an awkwardly fake smile on his face before answering. I...I'm doing quite well. Th...thanks, Nikolas! Thank you for br-- Oh, I'm glad to hear it! Now, not too many people know about your personal life. Bob's entire face goes white. But, luckily for our audience, we're best of friends! Why don't you tell everyone about the hockey team you're on? Come on, Niko. You know I'm not on-- Everyone knows you're not in the VHL, but what about the league you are in? OK, fine. Yes, I'm in a beer league. I play goalie, and I might not be that great but I-- Yeah, with a .570 save percentage and 10 goals allowed average per game. No wonder you didn't cut it.. Anyway, your team stands at the bottom of the standings-- Right, not too much different than your team. There used to be a pencil Nikolas was fiddling with, but it snapped in half at that remark. ...how do you think your team could rise in the standings? I don't think any of us expect to. We're just there to play the sport we love to watch and have fun. We don't really care too much about winning. This past week, 2 of our defensemen put out a statement about trade rumors and that they're here to stay in Mexico City. What are your thoughts on this news? I was overwhelmed with relief when Quinn stated they're here to stay! By far-and-wide my favorite defenseman on the Kings. That Womp guy though...I don't know how the league lets guys like that in. Absolute brute. Whoa, whoa, whoa. Let me get this straight... You don't like Womp? The guy I kinda look up to who just so happens to be on my team? Niko...This guy doesn't add any value to the team. It's like playing tennis with a teammate and your teammate is a dog that just chases the damn tennis ball. He's not helping you score. Nikolas stares off, contemplating his next move for the next several seconds before speaking at the camera. Okay, well, I think that's gonna do it for today's episode of Between the Periods. I'll see you on the next, but you might not see Bob! Alright, turn off the camera. Come here, Bob. BOB, DON'T RUN IT'LL JUST DELAY THE INEVITABLE! The camera slowly fades off as furniture can be heard possibly being thrown and broken and the terrified screams of Bobbus Dingus echoing in the background. 588 words, using for PT for week ending 9/25.

1. One third into the season and we are holding up in last place. Are you disappointed in your player? What changes are you planning on making to your build if any? It's certainly been a tough road for the team up to this point, but we haven't really had a chance to play other teams so I think we still have a chance to climb back up towards the top. There's definitely been some sims that don't really make sense how it plays out, but for the most part I'm actually excited at the production he's added. I'm capped, so I can't make any changes. 2. How much of an impact do you see the teams’ struggle will affect your value to the E and VHL? My player has been drafted already, but I don't think there will be any negative effects. I'm personally open to play for any team. 3. Womp Womp Womp… continues to dominate on defense. What do you think his diet consists of to be such a destroyer? He's been an absolute beast. He definitely makes egg shakes and drinks them between periods. Protein, protein, protein, baby. 4. Nanashi Mumei and Quinn Saint-Willes are on the Defensive Leaderboard. How quickly will they move up the leaderboard and represent Mexico City as top defenseman? I took a look at everyone's stats the other day when making my media spot. I think they're gonna shoot up higher in the rankings in these upcoming games since it's not the same 3 teams anymore. 5. What VHLM team will fall victim to Mississauga? (Better not be Mexico City!) I hope it's Vegas every time. 6. What is your favorite candy? Twizzlers for the gummy-sweet type candy and chocolate covered almonds for chocolates!

Hello, world! Welcome to another episode of Between the Periods with your host Bobbus Dingus featuring my friend Nikolas Kauppi, the newest captain of the Mexico City Kings! Congratulations on that! Nikolas, the Kings had a great start and after some line changes things seemed to fall off. I also noticed the Kings have been playing teams like Las Vegas, Miami, and San Diego a lot, which most of those games have been very close! How's the morale of the locker room and how do you guys plan on making a stride back to the top of the standings? Uh.... First of all, thanks, Bob. It's definitely an honor to wear the C on the ice representing Mexico City. Second, yeah the beginning of this season has been super weird with the game schedule and it's almost like we're playing playoff series games. I don't know who made that schedule, but it just makes me more hopeful for what we're gonna face after the next 3 games. As far as the locker room morale, none of us are happy about the loss streaks, especially when we're so damn close to securing the dub. We're still got our chin ups though, hopes are still just as high on getting back up to where we belong in the standings. I think we've got a couple different line changes to make and I think we've got the rest of the season in the bag. Cole knows what he's doing. You're 50 shots from your record last season and you're only 24 games in. As of the end of the games for this week, your record stands at 16 goals and 11 assists that puts you at 27 total points so far. That's just over a point per game average! What's helped put you where you are now and what's your points goal for the end of the season? Bob, it offends me that you didn't ask me about any hat tricks that I've scored so far this season. Nikolas turns away from Bob to look stoically into the camera. I've scored 2...not 1, but 2...hat tricks so far this season. One of those games I scored 4 total goals and the other teams we have yet to really face off against better keep that five-hole shut. Nikolas puts his attention back to Bob, whose face is paused with shock. Anyway, Bob, yeah I couldn't have done any of this without my stellar and bad ass teammates. As far as my goal for the end of the season, I wanna hit 100 points. It might be a high bar, but it's what I need to push myself and my teammates to get to the top. I hope they've got some high bars for themselves as well. Bob blinks away, adjusts his glasses, and clears his throat before moving to the next question. I..uh..right. Nikolas, before the season started you said that if Jeremy Swayman ever allowed a goal he owes you a hot dog. Swayman is currently standing at a 2.62 goals allowed average and it begs the question how are the hot dogs tasting? Nikolas quickly moves out of his seat and puts himself inches from Bob face. He speaks in a very low, but also very serious tone. Bob, if you disrespect any of my teammates, especially a fellow captain, like you've just done again I'm going to tie you up to a goal post without any pads and let my teammates use you for target practice. Bob nods quickly in agreement and Nikolas keeps staring for a few more seconds before he calmly sits back in his seat, adjusts his tie, and starts again with a smile. You know, Bob, as much as I hate seeing a puck sneak past my boy Swayman the hot dogs we get are absolutely delicious. I only get 1 though even if he owes me 1 for every goal that gets by. Calories in, calories out. Can't just go crazy on whatever food I wanna eat. Bob has been spacing out. Nikolas notices this and also notices Bob definitely pissed his pants. Nikolas tries to hide his smile with a finger over his lips, but he just can't help himself. He takes this awkward moment of silence to turn back to the camera to do his best Bob impression. Thanks for the interview, Bob! It's always a pleasure coming on your show Between the Periods with Bobbus Dingus featuring ME! Nikolas Kauppi! Thanks, everyone, for tuning into today's episode and we'll see you on the next! Nikolas pulls off his lapel microphone, stands up and walks out. Bob is still spacing out. Nikolas turns around and laughs loudly seeing he hasn't moved. He can be heard laughing and screaming I can't believe he pissed himself! 800 words, using for PT for week ending September 18.

1. The first week has passed and it looks like we have some improvement. What do you recommend? At this point, I think our GM has our lines the way we need them. Our new players just need some time to adjust to the environment a little more and I think we can really dial in that talent. 2. Are you happy with your player’s performance thus far? Most definitely! Kauppi's already scored a hat trick within the first week. It's really looking good so far. 3. Our tough guy has been intimidating this season. What impact does Womp Womp Womp .. have against the opponents and will Womp Womp Womp .. be the hit leader again next week? Womp Womp Womp Womp Womp Jr. is definitely the force to be reckoned with right now in the league. He's already been ejected and partially responsible for another player's ejection. I gotta be honest...it's pretty inspiring. 4. Nikolas Kauppi leads the team in points and is at an amazing 15.22% shot percentage. Can Nikolas continue that pace? What do you want to say to Nikolas? I'm hoping I can and I wish I had started off like this last season, but it's just been lessons learned up to this point and a journey. 5. How have you been doing with the Trivia questions thus far? I've answered all of them correctly so far. An easy 2 TPE. 6. What is your favorite holiday? It's a tie between Thanksgiving and Christmas for me. Personally, they are almost the same thing in the sense that you get to show/tell how thankful you are of the people you surround yourself with.

Hey, I know this guy! Welcome!

That's the farm sim, silly. Not the regular game sim.

Idk how the quality looks after making it the lowest so I can afford to upload it here, but here's Mexico City King's new captain in card form!

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(I'm aware I get no additional TPE for this) Nikolas Kauppi suddenly appears and sits at the press conference table. For a moment it's silent from the confusion since this guy is still in the VHLM and drafted to Oslo. Does this guy know where he is? Kauppi taps on the microphone a few times to test the sound. Mic check, 1-2-1-2. Alright, watcha got for me? 1. A new season approaches! With S85 starting this week, what are a few points of individual success your player is hoping to achieve this season? Hell yeah. This season is going to be great! I'm working on a 5 level program of success as a hockey player, actually. I can't really divulge that kind of information to the public for free. Just be on the lookout for how you can be the next Great One in my interview coming up later this week. 2. With the 3rd and 4th overall picks in the draft that just passed, we picked up two defense studs in Tater Tottingham and Jani Karppinen! How do you think these two additions will effect our backend? Studs? More like spuds. You have a player with a head that looks like a potato and I don't see how anyone can concentrate on anything they're doing when he's around. 3. If your player could have their own personalized goal song, what would it be and why? Crab Rave by Noisestorm. If you really have to ask why, you need to re-evaluate your life. 4. What are you expectations for the team this year? My team or...? You know what. *Ahem* Look, I'm sure...(Kauppi looks around to try to remember whose press conference he's in.) ...that the Vikings think they will do great. I just don't expect them to. 5. With training camp over, what was your player's most hated drill to do, and if they have one- what was their favorite? Back skating. I should never have to go on the defense. Always skate forward. My favorite? Trying to score on Swayman. I swear that man is a brick wall. I snuck one in on him, but don't tell anyone else. They'll think they can actually score on him and if they do he owes me a hot dog. 6. It's time to haze the rookies and newcomers- what kind of prank does you play on them? I tell them about the Olympic-sized pool on the roof of the arena on days it's supposed to rain. I don't think the door opens from the outside either. Hey are those keto brownies?

1. The new season is almost upon us. What would you like to tell your teammates about your player and how do you plan on contributing? I can't wait for this season to start! Nikolas is a power forward, which means he likes to score as much as he likes to run people into the boards. 2. Having the top goalie in the league, what do you expect from Jeremy Swayman this season? Swayman won't let a single puck into the net. If he does, he owes me a hot dog. 3. On a scale of 1-10 (10 being best), where do you rate GM Cole’s drafts, trades, and free agent acquisitions to put Mexico City in the running? A solid 10. He knows what he's doing. Right? I hope. 4. Which team do you consider as our biggest rival and how will we fare this season against them? Las Vegas. I'm pretty sure we'll have to face them in the playoffs again, but this time we'll shut them out. 5. What is your favorite hockey team outside of VHL? The Dallas Stars. 6. What is your favorite pie, and do you add ice cream to it? Pumpkin pie! And no, unless you count whipped cream as ice cream...

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Nikolas Kauppi was born and raised in Tampere, Finland where hockey is the most watched sport on TV. Ever since he could walk, he was skating on the ice. Every day after he was done with school work, he was playing ice hockey with friends. His parents, Mathias and Helena, have been very supportive of Nikolas's ambition to be a hockey player since he started being more competitive in primary school. His parents put him in a youth program to help feed his love for the sport, and his coaches decided he would be best used as a defenseman. His coach at the time Kivi Palo taught Nikolas everything he needed to fill his role including fighting. Nikolas achieved his first Gordie Howe hat trick when he was 8, but was also ejected from the game after he spit on the kid he just pummeled. Between the ages of 10 and 12 he had an unusual growth spurt where he ended up a freakish 5'8" and didn't look like he was stopping anytime soon. Nikolas was more confident in his ability to pass and score and subsequently had his role switched from a defenseman to a left wing forward. Puberty definitely heightened the testosterone level output whenever Nikolas was on the ice, but the coaching staff helped mitigate and direct the fight in him to be more of a power forward. Nikolas was able to both put up points for the team and put down his opponents to regain possession of the puck for his team. It was after winning his 6th championship at age 15 he had his eyes on a big prize: getting into the VHL. Fortunately, his former coach Kivi Palo was already looking out for him uploading short YouTube videos highlighting his successes and progress for not just the world but mostly for junior league and some VHLM scouts. Before he knew it, he was started playing on Finland's U18 men's team. Standing at roughly 6'4" and feared to be still growing to be the next Zdeno Chara, he was a towering menace. Over the next two years, Nikolas helped his team dominate to the finals twice and brought home the championship cup in his final season. After his championship win, he was picked up by Ilves in the Liiga league, whose hometown is also in Tampere. His first season started rough with a 70 game suspension after running an opponent through the plexiglass and continuing to beat him unconscious before he was pulled off and ejected from the game. The Ilves would also find themselves unable to make it to the playoffs that year. In his second season he pumped the brakes a bit on his roughness thanks to his anger management classes it was starting to pay off when the Ilves made the playoffs, but only just barely. Unfortunately, they were shut out by Lukko in the quarter finals. His final season with Ilves they made it much further being the team with the 3rd highest points entering the playoffs. They defeated Kärpät in overtime in game 7 of the quarter finals in a close 2-1 game, but were stopped by TPS in game 6. The Ilves did, however, win their 3rd place matchup against KooKoo 3 to 2. Nikolas had took on a manager with help from his long-time friend Kivi Palo in hopes of getting attention to the VHLM scouts. In the season 84 VHLM draft, Nikolas Kauppi was drafted 32nd overall to the Saskatoon Wild. With stars in his eyes, Nikolas started training right away to show he has what it takes to be a key player in the VHL. 609 words, using for PT week ending September 4.

I haven't claimed this yet, but how would I do that? Uncapped and link the post with my @ in it?

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[ Bobbus Dingus interviewing Nikolas Kauppi (image) ] Hello, world! Welcome to another episode of Between the Periods with your host Bobbus Dingus featuring my friend Nikolas Kauppi of the Mexico City Kings, prospect of the Prague Phantoms, and was drafted today once again but in the VHLE! Nikolas, please indulge us on the emotional journey you had today. First of all, it's bold of you to assume I have any emotions, which I don't. Second, I guess I was more-so concerned about the amount of people that reached out to me for interviews for the VHLE compared to the VHL. Only 2 teams in the E reached out and Oslo was actually one of them that did. I had a pretty good feeling it would've been one of the two, but didn't hold onto hope for it. There's some pretty cool people there in Oslo, so I can't wait to play for them after this upcoming season in the minors. Dad didn't come out naked this time did he? Uh...no, that's a weird conclusion to jump to there, Bob. I mean, yeah his pants practically weren't on last time, but you know why. We were all there at the same time when my name showed up on the board at the end of the 2nd round. My parents were actually really excited, and they're mostly excited for my VHLE experience so they don't have to travel so far to see my games. Nikolas, I do have to say you look a little...eh...different. Physically, I mean. You look like you could go for a nap right now! Honestly, I could sleep in this chair within seconds. I spent a lot of time today in the practice facility and in training camp. I got a lot of tips and tricks from the coaches and even some players on the style I want to play as a forward. My body is in pain, but I think the other guys are more beat up than I am. There's no doubt about that! Nikolas, I think I need a gym buddy. I know, I know... I'm a lanky kinda guy, but I need someone like you that can help me bulk up some! Get more into shape! Think you could help me with that? Bob. There's no way. Absolutely no way you'd want me to be the guy to whip you into shape. Don't get me wrong, I can do it but you're gonna hate life. I'd make you miserable. More than you make me. Aw, come on, Nikolas! I might look pathetic to you, but I'm spritzy! I've got the drive! Let's talk about it after this interview. Fine, fine... Okay, last question for you! How does it feel to be in the top 20 drafted in both the VHL and VHLE? Were you expecting it for either drafts? The VHL draft I had zero expectations. In fact, even if I was a last pick it would've sent me over the moon. But 17th? My mind was absolutely blown. I guess the 6 teams interviewing me should've been a clear indicator that I was a potentially high pick. Not top 10 high, but right about where I was picked, you know? So, I was feeling like a king at that point. I figured I would've had all the VHLE scouts or GMs interviewing me, but I only had the 2. It threw me off a little bit, but I was still feeling like hot shit and the 16th pick overall pretty much confirmed it. I'm awesome. That you are, Nikolas! I can't wait for our gym adventures to start. Welp! That's gonna do it for today's episode of Between the Periods with my new gym partner Nikolas Kauppi! Congratulations on being drafted by the Oslo Storm in the VHLE. We'll see everyone on the next episode! As the camera pans away from the two, Nikolas can still be heard on the microphone Haha, yeah...after I'm done with you in the gym, you'll be lucky to want to have another episode with me, bud. 672 words, using for PT for week ending September 4.