S76 Scouting Report

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    With the draft taking place in the near future, it's time to talk about some of the Season 77 draftees. Most of the league is drooling over the top three players and rightly so; they come from distinguished pedigrees and their potentials are those of superstardom in the future. Paul Atreides, Duncan Idaho and Asher Reinhart aren't going to move from the top three, barring some random event or situation that warrants such a change, but after them are still some very capable players that could provide eventual star power.

 

    Taking a closer look at this draft class, there seem to be at least ten VHL-ready players and that's a big deal. Most VHL teams are up against the 40 million dollar cap, so making some cap room for a season 77 draftee on an entry-level contract is a big asset to a franchise looking to stay competitive and secure their talent pool for the future. Looking closer through the lenses, occupying the first two rounds of this draft class, nearly half the players are defensemen, and shockingly, not a single goaltender can be found in the top ranks, let alone in the entire draft. This clearly isn't the draft to be looking to bolster goaltending depth, but it is the draft to consider depth at all skater positions.

 

    The top three are elite-level players, but that doesn't dismiss the rest of the class.  Asher Reinhart's sibling, defenseman Reylynn Reinhart is also close behind, ranked sixth in tpe.  Many other familiar user agencies reappear with their next representatives and most of them come from equally-respected members.

 

    Going briefly through the first round, snipers like Brendan Telker and That Dude will be waiting for names to be called soon after the top three, but a giant, well-rounded hitting machine Druss Deathwalker sits alongside those players with his unique skillset, setting him apart from the others.  Defensemen Zeedayno Chara and Rolf Fizzlebeef Jr. are nearly carbon-copies of each other, but there's a defenseman in the same skill potential as them, Aurelien Moreau, with his unique defensive-minded playstyle, allowing him to lay the hits and focus on defense.

 

    Further into the first round, we find gems like snipers Kyle Glass, Brussels Sprout and Miles Johnson, as well as offensive defensemen Hadrian, Jan Hlozek and Nixon Caldwell.  This grouping of players complete the first round talent and these players could go in any order to any team so far.  Most of these players would be VHL-ready by season 78 so their development curves are crucial to success throughout next season going forward.

 

    Looking deeper into the looking glass, the Season 78 draft class is taking shape.  Finally making his long-awaited and anticipated debut with the Miami Marauders, Nils Tallinder is the top-ranked forward, but very close behind is centerman The Seabasstard.  The top ranked player, and defenseman, is Hard Markinson, who's already begun to make his presence felt with his hard-hitting, offensive style of hockey.  It will be difficult to dislodge him from the top spot, as by draft time next season, his development should be complete and he will be a major force to be reckoned with.  Ranked top-5, you'll finally find a goaltender, and a giant one at that.  Hailing from Holland, Aike van Giersbergen is the first top goaltending prospect since Sirkants Klamasteris and Kunibuni Unguri.  Another offensive minded defenseman to take serious note of is smooth skating Finn Sven Reikkinen, who has also shown alot of promise.  Other players that show some promise are forwards Henri Le Massif and Jlloyoid Blloyoiderson, and defensemen Drakon Zabastovka, David Tavau (who will most likely end up on HC Davos) and Arvid Johansson.

 

    This concludes the final scouting report before the mock draft release.  Thanks for taking the time folks and have a great day!