Doomsday

Helsinki 4-2

85 Prague Phantoms @ Helsinki Titans 86 Calgary Wranglers @ HC Davos Dynamo 87 Riga Reign @ New York Americans 88 Malmo Nighthawks @ D.C. Dragons

VHLM god tho

Nice, thank you!

1. Season 70 is now underway. How well do you think we did in the first sim? - I thought it went very well. Our offense showed what it's capable of and that we're going to be a force to be reckoned with. There's still some rough spots to iron out, but things could have gone far worse. 2. What are your personal statistical goals for this season? - I've stated before that I hope to get 30 goals and over 300 hits. With three goals in the first five games and a VHLM-leading 24 hits, I'm on track so far. 3. We currently sit in fourth place. Do you think that is an accurate position of where we will be at the end of the season? - Not at all. We're sitting one point behind third place with only having played five games while the top teams have played six. If that shootout against Ottawa goes our way, we're in third place with a game in hand. Nothing to worry about. 4. Which VHLer do you hope to model your game after? - Trying to be someone else never got me anywhere in life, so that's how I'm going to approach making the VHL. I've got to play my game, not someone else's. 5. Who has been the biggest locker room presence thus far? - We've got a pretty active group, a good bunch. It's hard to say one is a bigger influence than the other when the whole place is buzzing. 6. We recently acquired King Kruul via trade. What will his impact be on the team? - Tremendous. I played with Kruul last season on Halifax and he is a valuable asset on the blue line. He was second in the VHLM in hits and he'll make a great pairing with Roque Davis. Our defensive group is in really nice shape with his addition.

That's the last time I trust the portal for transaction history!

I've alerted the GM to this... whether or not it gets addressed is in his court now.

no u

Very nice, but then again I'm a sucker for blue and #BoatGang

I can't wait for the advanced analytics on how many home runs THE Encarnacion hits and how many cars he destroys.

Honestly seems like a sob story thought up well after the fact to try to get money out of the Flyers. If this happened as described, there is no way we wouldn't have heard about this from other people at the event.

HYYYYYYPE

@Banackock THIS BOI RIPE FOR THE PICKIN'

It's good to be back in this awesome community.

Landry II Ready For New Season SAN DIEGO - For Thomas Landry II, his VHL career has been centered around goals and milestones. As soon as he was finished absorbing the Halifax 21st's defeat in the VHLM Playoffs, his focus shifted towards preparing himself for the VHLM Dispersal Draft. After being selected by the San Diego Marlins with the ninth overall pick of the draft, Landry II's focus again shifted towards another goal: being ready for the upcoming season. "I can't wait for the season to start," said Landry II after a recent practice with San Diego. "We've got a really strong team here in San Diego this season and as a first round pick, there are some high expectations being placed upon me. However, my entire career has been about preparing and being ready for the next challenge, and I'm ready for the new season. I wish it was starting tomorrow, to be perfectly honest." While no lines have been officially posted by the Marlins, Landry II's high draft position and status as the left wing with the highest TPE on the team have many VHLM experts expecting that he will play on the first line. During his time with Halifax, Landry II was a second liner and generally did not get much playing time on special teams, something many expect to change for him this season. For a young prospect looking to show that he belongs in the VHL, these added opportunities would go a long way. "I'm not entirely sure exactly what my role will be just yet," continued Landry II. "But I do know that all of my hard work has me ready to take on any assignment that San Diego throws at me. It's going to be entirely on me to prove that I'm ready to handle anything and justify my selection in the VHLM Draft. This is going to be a very important season for me in many ways, and it's entirely in my hands now for how it will all go. I'm confident that this team will do great things this season and that I can be a big part of that success." Jethro Novacek has been a writer for the MSFL Times since the glorious invention of sliced bread. He enjoys Discord shenanigans, the healing magic of O'Keefe's Working Hands Hand Cream and the humanitarian sprit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

1. How do you feel about your new(old) team? - I like it here in San Diego. There are a lot of talented and active players here who really want to see each other to succeed. It's a very positive and upbeat locker room and I can't wait to take the ice with them. 2. What pieces do you think your team needs to succeed this year? - We've got the offensive and defensive talent to win this season, so as long as our goaltender, Toppi Attakallio, keeps improving, we should be among the favorites to win the Founder's Cup. 3. What are your goals for this season? - My personal goals are to record 30 goals and at least 40 assists. I'd also like to record 300 hits as well and show that I'm ready for the next level. 4. What would you call a successful season for your team and yourself? - A successful season for the Marlins is to lift the Founder's Cup at the end of the season. If we do that, this is a successful season for all of us. If I can contribute towards that happening, I'll be happy knowing that I'm ready for the next step of my career. 5. How do you like the VHL so far? - It's a fun place for sure. It's a very positive and supporting community happy to welcome anyone. The deep history really adds to the appeal of the league and I'm excited to get my opportunity to etch my place on the storied history of the VHL. 6. What is your favorite player to watch, play with, just admire so far? - I haven't really gotten a chance to play at any organized level with my new teammates yet, but I have a lot of respect for Jaxx Hextall, my teammate on Halifax last year. He was a huge reason for our success last year, always call, collected and cool under pressure and played big. I was lobbying big time for our management to draft him, but it didn't work out. Minnesota got a great goalie in Hextall, and he's going to make them very tough to beat. I can't wait to see how much better he'll be this season.

Only?

Value-wise, Davos wins the trade, but due to incompetence, I don't see them actually doing anything with it. You cannot build a team and establish a healthy culture in your locker room as an absentee GM. Toronto actually has a plan in place and for that reason, they will get more value out of their haul than Davos.

HC Davos Dynamo Receive: C Teegan Glover S71 NYA 2nd S71 TOR 4th S71 HEL 4th S72 TOR 1st S72 CAL 2nd S72 TOR 4th Toronto Legion Receive: C Chad Magnum LW Damien Wolfe G Jaxx Hextall LW Kristopher McDagg Analysis Well, this one sure came out of the left field. For whatever reason, the endless rebuild of the HC Davos Dynamo is delayed for yet another season as the Toronto Legion stake claim to the better part of yet another "BPA Draft" from Shawn Glade. Yet another Davos draft vanishes into thin air, but the Dynamo receive a plethora of draft picks and a cold, depreciating body to be on the receiving end of another long and painful season. The crown jewel of the move for Glade is the acquisition of Toronto's first-round pick in Season 72, which stands a good chance of being a lottery pick. However, acquiring picks has never been the issue for Davos: capitalizing on them has been. As Glade himself admitted following the trade, it was evident that Davos was not a favourable destination to some of the outgoing prospects. One person has the ability to change this, and that is Glade himself. It will take time, devotion and a plan to change this dismal culture in Davos, and I'm not so sure that Glade has the ability to do that and fully capitalize on the bounty this trade brings. However, on the other end, the new Toronto General Manager Peace has shown a clear desire to rebuild the Legion. The Season 70 VHL Entry Draft marked the first time since Season 63 that Toronto has made a selection in the first round. They now add to that by adding what is, in my opinion, a very good group of prospects. Chad Magnum is VHL-ready, possesses a wicked shot, a winning pedigree and could prove to be a team leader. Jaxx Hextall is a hidden gem at goaltender and with another year in the VHLM, will be ready to man the crease in Toronto and become a franchise goaltender. Damien Wolfe and Kristopher McDagg are two prospects that have room to improve, but if they continue to update and remain active, they'll be contributors to the Legion before we know it. Peace has paid a steep price for this core, but to me, the difference is that there is actually a plan in place in Toronto. This young group is the first step towards a rebuilt Toronto Legion, but can the same be said about the Season 72 Toronto 1st for Davos? Get-to-Know the Players Teagan Glover The Season 65 draftee originally went to Riga, but instead found himself playing for the expansion Malmo Nighthawks. As a rookie in Season 66, he put up an impressive 71 points, bit followed it up with just 33 in Season 67. Traded to Toronto before Season 68, he recaptured his magic, scoring 34 goals en route to a 72 point season and his first trip to the playoffs, where he tacked on another six. But, just as in Malmo, his production again dropped off, scoring 49 points in Season 69 (nice). Now, he has been sent to Davos, where all things go to die. We're so sorry, Teegan. We truly are. Chad Magnum Drafted fifth overall courtesy of the "Best Player Available," method of drafting by Davos, Chad Magnum instead finds himself heading to Toronto. He was also drafted by the San Diego Marlins of the VHLM, meaning he will not suit up for either team that drafted him on Saturday night. After playing just under a full season in the VHLM for Mexico City and Yukon, recording 25 points and another one in the playoffs, he will begin his career with the Toronto Legion, as he has eclipsed the 250 TPE mark. Damien Wolfe Drafted thirteenth overall by the Saskatoon Wild of the VHLM in Season 69 (nice), Wolfe proved to be a valuable contributor to what will surely go down as one of the greatest VHLM teams ever. He put up 46 points on a team loaded with talent, but another 17 points in the playoffs helped solidify the Wild's place in history. BPA determined that he would again go thirteenth overall, this time to Davos. With his work ethic, Wolfe looks to be ready to answer the call for Toronto in Season 71, and until then, he'll be perfecting his game in the VHLM in Philadelphia with the Reapers. Jaxx Hextall A waiver signing by the Halifax 21st in Season 69 (nice), Jaxx Hextall contributed to the Halifax tradition of finding success with the waiver wire by taking control of the crease. Making 32 appearances, Hextall recorded a .864 save percentage and a 2.94 goals allowed average. After being awarded to Davos via the BPA at ninth overall, Hextall absurdly tumbled to 32nd overall at the VHLM Draft, as multiple VHLM GMs utterly dropped the ball. The Minnesota Storm cashed in, as he will man their crease as he prepares to become the future for Toronto in his native home of Canada. Kristopher McDagg Originally drafted by Houston in the VHLM, Kristopher McDagg first played back in Season 67. Drafted in Season 68 by the Saskatoon Wild, McDagg scored 51 points, but took a backseat as a member of the famous Season 69 (nice) Wild, dropping to 27 points. He did, however, add seven more during the playoff run that resulted in the Founder's Cup. The BPA selected him 26th overall for Davos in Season 69 (nice), but he now finds himself on track to reach the VHL in Season 71 to assist with Toronto's rebuild. But before that, he will have one last ride with the Saskatoon Wild. Mentioned Players: @Bucky___lastard, @ShawnGlade, @Peace, @Corco, @ROOKIE745, @Laflamme, @Viperxhawks19

Hope you're ready to tear it up this year!

When I recently recreated, I was hoping I would find you here. We had one hell of a rivalry back during the 30's, and I know there were times where we both went too far... but what fun is sports without rivalries? As our players' careers at that time winded down, so did the animosity. Working with you after that was always very cordial and a blast, and I'm glad you are here again. I believe I mentioned this to you on Discord, but I would love the experience of being teammates with you! We've had one go-around as rivals, now we need to win together!