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1. I certainly don't think they'll hold us back. While I'm not going to predict either is going to be the best goalie in the league, the overall quality of goalies went down significantly from last season. There really are not many elite goalies out there at the moment. 2. Let's see, in the last four years, we've been knocked out of the playoffs by Helsinki, London, Moscow, and Riga. Prague won't be making the playoffs, so I guess this season it'll be Davos or Warsaw. 3. It's probably going to be more important that we stay out of the penalty box, particularly for the defenders. When 1 of 5 skaters out there is a CPU, it shouldn't be too bad. When it's 1 of 4 and down a skater, it'll be more difficult. 4. The first thing I look for anywhere I go is if they have any sour beer. If they do, that's my go-to. 5. I don't know, man, I guess like let's say he does a crossword puzzle before every game. 6. Yu Yu Hakusho

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1. I wouldn't say that it's necessarily something I want, but I certainly did not mind coming back to Malmo with my current player after having been drafted by them previously. Over 75% of my 4656 career VHL games have been with just four teams. There was definitely a time where I would have liked to go to New York with every player of mine. I don't really feel the same connection to New York that I used to, but I also do not have the same connection to Malmo that I previously had with New York, even after playing 1.5 careers with the Nighthawks. So these days, I would say no, I don't want to consistently be drafted to the same teams, but I'm not opposed to it. Actually, to be honest, going back to New York does really appeal to me. I want to see them winning again. 2. Not biased at all, I'm going to have to go with the Nighthawks. 3. With most meals, milk. Sometimes orange juice. Throughout the day, water. 1. What has been your favorite team that you have played for? 2. Who is a player not on your team that you would like to play with? 3. Do you have any vacations planned for the near future?

The team record for most losses in a single season was set by the Toronto Legion back in Season 11. They lost 69 of 72 games, a mark that has not been matched since then. This record is not untouchable, as the last couple of season have shown us. In Season 93, the Los Angeles stars lost 67 games. Last season, the Prague Phantoms were the first team to lose 68 games since the Seattle Bears in Season 46. Prague won four games last season, and none of them came by more than a goal. While only one of them went to overtime, it wouldn't be a stretch to say that the Phantoms were close to a winless season. You would think with 16 teams in the league, there would be at least one or two other bad teams for even the worst team to get some wins off of, but for the Phantoms, three of their wins actually came against playoff teams, which is quite remarkable. Let's take a look back at each of Prague's wins from what was nearly a record-setting season. Game 68: 2-1 vs Helsinki Their first win came relatively early in the season, as they had only lost eight games at this point. Goaltender Amir Redzic was the star of the show, as the Phantoms won 2-1 despite being outshot 18-48. Helsinki was not a great team either, but they were considerably better. If Redzic doesn't stand on his head in this one, Prague could have easily lost it. Game 72: 3-2 vs Warsaw Riding the high of their first win, Prague's second win actually came in the very next game. The Predators did start their backup goalie Pipo Popa in this game, but for them to only score two was the bigger issue. Popa actually had the majority of the starts for Warsaw against Prague, and this was the only game in which they allowed more than one goal. Redzic had to play well again, saving 36 of 38 shots, and LeBen Aky scored twice for the Phantoms to earn them their second win. Game 155: 3-2 vs Riga The trend continues in that it took an incredible performance from the Prague goalie for them to win, as the Reign put 42 shots on net compared to the Phantoms' 17. Red Panda had a poor game, allowing three goals, while it was actually B-PRG G2 who made all 40 saves that were needed to get the win. Braeden Panarella, who had eight goals in 40 games for the Phantoms, scored twice in the game. They were 3-15-2 after this win, which is not actually all that bad considering where they ended up. Game 299: 4-3 (SO) vs Malmo Prague lost 17 straight after the Riga win before claiming their fourth victory. Redzic had another good game, saving 44 of 47 shots, but it was Aky who earned the first star of the game. Aky, who had been the second star in all three of Prague's previous wins, scored all three of Prague's goals against Malmo.

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I would say Lullaby is my favorite book, honestly. I don't read much, but I do like several of Chuck Palahniuk's books. I am trying to start reading more, though, particularly as something to do rather than looking at screens before sleeping. Right now, I'm reading Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro. I've read it before and I liked it a lot, so I figured I'd start with something I know that I will enjoy. Also on my list of books to read are Rant by Chuck Palahniuk (another re-read), The Road by Cormac McCarthy, and A Thousand Splendid Suns but Khaled Hosseini.

With this VHL.com article and the rest of my pending updates for the week, I will reach 1787 TPE with Jacob Stone. This will put him 25th on the All-Time TPE Leaderboard, passing Hard Markinson. With two seasons left in Stone's career, I expect to climb up several more ranks. How high could I go? My current projects have me finishing somewhere between 2050 and 2100 TPE, which would be good for fifth. However, Mac Atlas and Skor McFleury are still going, and I anticipate they will reach marks that I will not be able to beat. That being said, I'd guess that I'm seventh at the time of my retirement, but I wouldn't be surprised to be knocked out of the top ten by the time the S94 draft class finishes their careers. When Markinson falls off of the top 25, it will leave just two players left from before the VHLE era, which gives players an extra season of earning TPE. Although I will certain pass him in TPE, it's still more impressive that Ryan Kastelic (S63) reached 2000 TPE at the time that he did. Hunter Hearst Helmsley (S66), who had 1828 TPE, is the only other pre-80 on the list. I expect more and more players to start eclipsing 2000 TPE, but considering how long Kastelic was on top, and the fact that no one was particularly close, I'm not sure we'll see someone dominate their era like he did any time soon. I'm speaking strictly in terms of TPE here; Kastelic's playing career wasn't particularly outstanding.

1. Green grapes for sure. 2. Red apples, specifically honeycrisp. 3. Eat the whole thing. It's the easiest way. 1. What expectations do you have for your player next season? 2. Who, in your opinion, is the best player in the VHL right now? 3. What is your favorite movie?

I don't have it figured out, but I think winning awards and putting up crazy stats is going to be more about the team around you than having 200 more TPA than the next guy. There's really not much of a difference between a 1000 TPA player and a 1200 TPA player, because the update scale gets to the point where it takes like 40 TPA to improve two attributes by 1 point and what does that really matter. If you're trying to make a career of personal accolades, you just need to figure out the right environment that you need to play in.

Yeah, I've always found it strange that for the elite TPE earners, typically you'll be at your peak in your final season, because you don't need to bank anything. Even playing nine seasons, my peak TPA will be at the end of my career. While I don't necessarily think that will be the norm for nine-year players, we don't see many people going for nine-year careers because having one extra season as a sub-500 TPA player doesn't really add much to a career unless you get lucky, and it heavily punishes you on the back end compared to your draft classmates. But I have maintained an 1168 TPA build and I've never not had enough TPE banked to immediately counter my depreciation. I've been a long-time supporter of removing the season limits and instead having the forced retirement be when you are depreciated under a certain amount of TPA (400 makes sense).

The Round Robin index is now going to the medal rounds. Is it possible for that to be fixed so we can still see the stats from the round robin or is it gone forever now?

That's the best defense in action Playing the majority of the period 4v5 is not easy

Okay so the award isn't for the lowest GAA, it's for all goalies who hit the minimum games started requirement on the team with the fewest goals allowed.

This can't be real, right? Why would they share it? Basically saying this is a team award.

1. Taking some time away from hockey to clear his head after another disappointing ending. Spending time relaxing and enjoying life with his wife. 2. I was rooting for Cologne and Halifax, because they are who I predicted. Cologne won at least, so I'm happy with that. 3. Jacob Stone comes from a hockey family. Benjamin Glover (grandpa) and Diana Maxwell (aunt) are both VHL Hall of Famers. 4. Anything with mushrooms 5. I suppose I'd say Asian Kung-Fu Generation, though I don't listen to any non-English artists enough that I would really call them my favorite. They just have a few songs that have been used as anime openings that I have come to like, though I don't listen to them beyond those few songs. 6. No, I mean sure I had my career high in goals, but I took a step back everywhere else and made it really hard for me to end up with a point-per-game career.

One of the questions coming into Malmo's off-season has been answered, as they team now has six forwards on the roster after the signing of Martin Kemp. The Nighthawks traded a third round pick to Vancouver in exchange for Kemp, an upcoming free agent, with the hopes of signing him before he hit the open market. Within 24-hours of making the trade, Kemp signed a three-year extension. Just prior to the signing, Randy Bobandy also picked up his player option to return to the Nighthawks for his final season. Kemp will replace Gregger McKeggegger on the roster, with the other five forwards from Season 94 returning. Kemp had career highs of 32 goals and 79 points last season. Entering his fourth season with his third team, perhaps Kemp can find some stability with the Nighthawks as they will rely on him for the next few seasons. With Bobandy having just one season left, bringing Kemp in on a long-term deal will be particularly valuable. As for Bobandy, there was little doubt in Malmo that he would return, but it is now a certainty. Last season was his first with the Nighthawks, and he scored a career high 91 points. He has had some ups and downs in his career, but he has over a point-per-game through eight seasons. He scored at least 30 goals in four of those seasons.

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1. I'll go with the Turning Torso. The Öresund Bridge also looks neat. 2. 35 goals, 100 points, 200 hits, 1 Daisuke Kanou Trophy. I never mean my expectations, though, and I'll probably see something more like 25 goals, 75 points, 150 hits. 3. I love thunderstorms when I'm sleeping. Otherwise something like mid-60's and sunny. I do also enjoy sunshowers. 1. What is your favorite part about the off-season? 2. How is your current player's career going compared to your expecations or hopes at the beginning of it? 3. How do you keep from getting burnt out on the VHL?

The Malmo Nighthawks have been one of the best regular season teams over the past four seasons, and unfortunately they can already be looking toward next season, as their playoffs came to a quick end once again. In Season 95, they will be without two mainstays of the current era, as goaltender Ash Sparks and defender Reese McFleury have both retired. For the most part, the rest of the roster is set to return. Ignoring any potential trades, there are three players who may not return. Center Randy Bobandy, who just set a career high in points, has a Player Option, so he could choose to become a free agent before what will be his final season. The two players who are already pending free agents are left wing Gregger McKeggegger and goaltender Karl Herzlich, who has been Sparks' backup for the past two seasons. That is what they could lose from their roster, but many key pieces still remain. They don't, however, have much on the pipeline to replace the losses. The only prospect they have coming up is goaltender Jorgen Lovstrom, who would likely split time with Herzlich if he sticks around. There are no forwards on tap to replace McKeggegger or Bobandy if he leaves, and no defenders coming in for the loss of McFleury. The Malmo roster is one that has been built on balance, so if they end up relying on bottom-of-the-barrel inactive free agents to fill out the roster, they might struggle. The team has traded a lot of draft picks to stay competitive, and they are not in a great position to continue doing so. They have no first or second round picks in the Season 95 or Season 96 drafts. If Bobandy hits the market and the Nighthawks are not able to make a splash in free agency, they may have a tough time staying relevant in the European Conference. Another season defying the expectations, but maybe next time we can do something in the playoffs.