VSN Presents the S79 Mock Draft

[mattyIceman 1,213]

 

 

 

 

 

Hello everyone and welcome to VSN's next instalment of the Mock Draft. The S79 VHL Entry Draft has a solid roster of recreates from familiar members, but that doesn't discount the impact that some new members have made. There's a notable decline of higher TPE earners towards the bottom of the first round, but that's also where the draft gems are. Their journey to the VHL begins here.

Let's get on with it!

 

	1	LOS ANGELES STARS
	AJ WILLIAMS		RW	TPE:	223
	@ajwllmsn
	TEAM	GP	G	A	PTS	(+/-)	SHT	PIM	HITS	SB
	78 - Ottawa	72	22	34	56	-4	218	52	94	19
	AJ Williams, the surprise first-gen player claims the top spot here at first overall. His play in Ottawa and his league involvement have grabbed enough attention for him to jump up this high. Ranked 8th in tpe, his build is solid, and has a great future if he keeps improving. With the VHLE starting up in S80, he could completely skip the league and play an important role in Los Angeles. He does need to improve his skating and puck handling abilities before he can be considered a star forward though.
	2	VANCOUVER WOLVES
	TYLER REINHART		RW	TPE:	331
	@Zetterberg
	TEAM	GP	G	A	PTS	(+/-)	SHT	PIM	HITS	SB
	78 - Yukon	72	64	69	133	49	534	44	139	30
	77 - Mississauga	7	0	1	1	4	5	0	6	0
	78 - Yukon (Playoffs)	17	10	13	23	7	90	12	27	4
	77 - Mississauga (Playoffs)	15	4	1	5	0	15	4	14	2
	Another member from the Reinhart clan makes an appearance here. He made his first appearance with Mississauga last season, but broke out with Yukon this past season, leading the charge to a Founder's Cup. This sniper is very highly rated, can score almost at will, and does everything almost easily. It won't be difficult to integrate into the VHL; his abilities are top-notch. He excels at both ends of the ice and never seems out of place, making him a solid pick at second overall.
	3	VANCOUVER WOLVES
	JEROME REINHART		LW	TPE:	259
	@MexicanCow123
	TEAM	GP	G	A	PTS	(+/-)	SHT	PIM	HITS	SB
	78 - Yukon	72	42	44	86	47	295	43	118	14
	78 - Yukon (Playoffs)	17	3	10	13	7	80	18	23	1
	Tyler Reinhart's older brother Jerome follows right behind him. He's built very similarly to Tyler, except he only has one season of development unlike his brother. Like Tyler and Erlantz, he got his hands on a Foudners Cup, so that should be beneficial experience heading to the VHL. No doubt that with Jerome and Tyler playing on the wings, they could be a deadly combination in the future for Vancouver.
	4	HC DAVOS DYNAMO
	ERLANTZ JOKINEN		D	TPE:	255
	@jRuutu
	TEAM	GP	G	A	PTS	(+/-)	SHT	PIM	HITS	SB
	78 - Yukon	72	13	60	73	36	130	103	144	77
	78 - Yukon (Playoffs)	17	2	13	15	4	33	24	37	23
	Erlantz Jokinen had himself a fine S78 campaign, getting a point-per-game and playing solid defense to help Yukon capture the Founders Cup. His game revolves around playing solid defense and supporting the attack. He also has the ability to create scoring chances in bunches, positioning shots well for rebounds and crisp passing, also playing well with the puck. He's also quite strong and likes to throw around his 6'2 frame, stopping opponents before they can mount an attack. His skating does need some attention before he can be a force in the VHL, but the sky's the limit for this young defensive prospect.
	5	MOSCOW MENACE
	PAPA EMERITUS		G	TPE:	298
	@Beketov
	TEAM	GP	W	L	OTL	SV %	G.A.A.	SO	GA	SAVES
	78 - Yukon	69	55	10	4	0.892	2.91	5	202	1870
	77 - Saskatoon	4	1	1	0	0.915	1.99	0	6	71
	78 - Yukon (Playoffs)	17	12	4	1	0.905	2.58	0	45	475
	77 - Saskatoon (Playoffs)	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	19
	We have yet another Yukon player as Papa Emeritus has announced himself as the best goalie in this draft. This satanic goalie from Sweden is already a proven winner after capturing the Founders Cup last season and could easily find himself drafted anywhere in the top 10. In his first full season down in the M, Emeritus dominated leading the entire VHLM in wins while finishing in the leaderboards in both save percentage and goals against average. His big and mobile 6'4' frame makes it hard for shooters to find any room to score making him a steady and reliable goaltender that any VHL team would want.
	6	RIGA REIGN
	POOPY PEEPANTS		D	TPE:	264
	@JardyB10
	TEAM	GP	G	A	PTS	(+/-)	SHT	PIM	HITS	SB
	78 - Miami	72	6	38	44	-83	66	134	243	162
	77 - Houston	4	0	1	1	-6	1	6	10	5
	77 - Houston (Playoffs)	5	1	3	4	1	4	8	12	13
	Poopy Peepants has sure shown what he's capable of with the Miami Marauders. Despite playing on the bottom ranked squad and finishing the season with what could possibly be the 'poopiest' plus-minus rating at -83, he's shown he's a solid competitor. Finishing in the top 10 in hits and top ranked in shots blocked, his devotion to playing defense and supporting the rush is very good. He could be a dangerous offensive contributor if he worked on his shooting and scoring ability, but his defensive play would benefit from working on his skating ability and his puckhandling.
	7	WARSAW PREDATORS
	TAYLOR MOURNING		RW	TPE:	275
	@scoop
	TEAM	GP	G	A	PTS	(+/-)	SHT	PIM	HITS	SB
	78 - Philadelphia	72	26	28	54	18	229	70	145	14
	77 - Mexico City	2	0	0	0	-3	0	2	3	0
	78 - Philadelphia (Playoffs)	6	4	5	9	-4	20	14	17	1
	This Philadelphia Reapers' prospect had an impressive season, putting up pretty good numbers for an offensive winger. He had an even more impressive statline in the playoffs, getting over a point per game. Although his strength is producing offense, he does everthing else quite well too. His build is very well rounded out, so he should have no trouble adjusting to the VHL level. All he needs is more of everything to be a solid top 6 VHL forward.
	8	HELSINKI TITANS
	EM EM FLEX		G	TPE:	200
	@oilmandan
	TEAM	GP	W	L	OTL	SV %	G.A.A.	SO	GA	SAVES
	78 - Miami	72	12	58	2	0.857	4.63	0	318	2229
	This goalie prospect had a rough season minding the Miami net last season, but don't let that fool you. He's well prepared for another VHLM season and poised for a campaign that sees huge improvement. He's well balanced, with alot of banked tpe. With all that applied and another full season in the M, he could be very well positioned to be a stud, not only in the M, but in the VHLE as well. He could be VHL ready by season 81, just as long as he keeps improving.
	9	PRAGUE PHANTOMS
	JONATHAN ORI		C	TPE:	251
	@ROOKIE745
	TEAM	GP	G	A	PTS	(+/-)	SHT	PIM	HITS	SB
	78 - Minnesota	72	4	36	40	23	39	14	45	5
	78 - Minnesota (Playoffs)	14	3	9	12	-4	22	2	18	0
	This centerman is like a swiss army knife; he has the right tool for the right job. He can play offense and defense well, skates, handles and passes the puck well, has decent strength, and is quite skilled in the faceoff circle. He can do everything quite well, but not at an elite VHL level quite yet. He will be outclassed at the top levels, but only briefly. His base build entering the VHL will be quite an asset, as he will have the fundamentals down and can build moving forward any which way he wants. His playoff performance, helping the Minnesota Storm reach the Founders Cup finals, is an indication to how much he improved compared to his regular season totals. Look out for this player.
	10	MALMO NIGHTHAWKS
	SIGARD PETRENKO		RW	TPE:	207
	@SlapshotDragon
	TEAM	GP	G	A	PTS	(+/-)	SHT	PIM	HITS	SB
	78 - Houston	30	19	18	37	4	130	35	67	14
	78 - Houston (Playoffs)	11	6	3	9	1	54	10	30	8	1
	Despite joining Houston mid-season, he's been an absolute force up front. Getting over a point-per-game and aiding Houston to a semifinals appearance, Petrenko is a bonafide sniper in the making. He's all set and gearing up for a breakout year. This diminutive 5'8 forward does alot well at the VHLM level, and could contend for a scoring title, possibly even an MVP nomination. He doesn't shy away from the physical nature of the sport, getting multiple hits per game. He also plays in position at both ends of the rink and gets there easily, with or without the puck. He will also be eligible for the VHLE in S80, so he could even dominate there as well. Who would have known how far along he could've gone in his development had he played a full season? That's a scary thought.
	11	SEATTLE BEARS
	MIROSLAV TSAROV		LW	TPE:	204
	@PadStack
	TEAM	GP	G	A	PTS	(+/-)	SHT	PIM	HITS	SB
	78 - Halifax	72	23	35	58	21	219	22	93	16
	77 - Houston	4	1	0	1	-3	5	0	6	1
	78 - Halifax (Playoffs)	7	2	4	6	0	29	2	12	2
	77 - Houston (Playoffs)	5	2	0	2	-2	9	6	9	4
	Massive body, massive sniping ability. He has some serious tools in his toolbox; but hasn't gotten to show them off on a top line, yet. Playing behind a stacked top forward line on Halifax, he should have serious numbers next season. His scoring touch and positioning are great, but he does need to work on getting some strength on that 6'8 frame. Like Petrenko, he's in a similar situation; another season in the VHLM could see him break out with huge production. All he has to do is keep earning and progressing, and he will be a (literally) huge force.
	12	VANCOUVER WOLVES
	BABY BOB		RW	TPE:	212
	@Baby Boomer
	TEAM	GP	G	A	PTS	(+/-)	SHT	PIM	HITS	SB
	78 - Mississauga	72	32	43	75	-72	322	48	113	52
	77 - Mexico City	2	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	1
	After his first full season with Mississauga, Baby Bob has a huge chance to make an even bigger name for himself next season. Averaging over a point per game, Bob can easily surpass that with a fresh start. Very solid offensively, all he needs to do is improve his defensive game and strength to be a lethal threat on a top line. Hopefully he can improve on a putrid -72 rating, but chalk that up to being on a rebuilding Hounds team that didn't have much of anything going for them. He can definitely improve on all of his statlines and be the leader that takes the team to the playoffs again.
	13	SEATTLE BEARS
	JOHN BAARD		LW	TPE:	158
	@Birdman
	TEAM	GP	G	A	PTS	(+/-)	SHT	PIM	HITS	SB
	78 - Houston	49	10	34	44	11	114	36	47	20
	78 - Houston (Playoffs)	11	2	8	10	0	39	4	3	6
	A waiver pickup by the Houston Bulls mid-season, John Baard sure made his presence felt, and known. He's been earning rapidly and steadily, garnering him some first round attention. Producing at nearly a point per game in the regular season and during the playoffs, he's built quite an impressive player. Baard has some good fundamentals but still has plenty of room to grow. He needs to improve in nearly every stat category, but not by much to be a dominant player in the VHLM. He could progress to be a force in the VHLE in S80 and be VHL ready by S81. Who knows what the future holds for this rare gem of a prospect!
	14	CHICAGO PHOENIX
	OMI ABERG		C	TPE:	199
	@osens
	TEAM	GP	G	A	PTS	(+/-)	SHT	PIM	HITS	SB
	78 - Ottawa	72	20	27	47	-43	226	38	63	30
	Omi Aberg is a capable centerman, but he's in mid development. He likes to shoot the puck when he has the chance, but he needs to work on boosting his basic skills. His skating and puckhandling are somewhat lacking right now, and his strength to play center isn't high enough yet. His earning has dropped off a bit lately, but hopefully he can resume his earning and get back to boosting what's lacking. If he could do that, he could be a dangerous VHLM player next season.
	15	MALMO NIGHTHAWKS
	BEN AKY		D	TPE:	151
	@benaky
	TEAM	GP	G	A	PTS	(+/-)	SHT	PIM	HITS	SB
	78 - Ottawa	72	4	19	23	-37	80	66	129	118
	This defenseman has a nicely balanced build, well suited for the VHLM. Aky is a quite capable defenseman that has some good potential, and could be a great defenseman in seasons to come. He's built in a well balanced fashion, plays well at both ends of the ice, skates and handles the puck well too. He could be better at getting the puck forward though, his passing ability is lacking at the moment. His earning potential could be somewhat of a concern for a team that needs defensive help immediately; he may be VHL ready by season 82. Another season in the M and possibly two seasons in the VHLE could see him crack the big league by then.
	16	MALMO NIGHTHAWKS
	ORION D H CHIESTER IX		G	TPE:	171
	@Donno100
	TEAM	GP	G	A	PTS	(+/-)	SHT	PIM	HITS	SB
	78 - Ottawa	30	13	15	2	0.886	3.46	1	105	919
	This goalie has some potential. Chiester has been earning steadily and progressing nicely, but not at a fast rate. He needs some work in his agility and playing big in his net, but his hand speed and reaction time to shots are pretty great at the VHLM level. His other stats are at an adequate level to be an effective goaltender, but with some more training he could be an elite M netminder. Here's hoping he could be ready for the VHL in S81 as a backup, so we can see what Orion has to offer.

Edited July 18, 2021 by MattyIce

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@ajwllmsnis ELITE!!!

 

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[mattyIceman 1,213]

5 hours ago, Juice said:

 

 

It was quite late.  I can fix another booboo

Edited July 18, 2021 by MattyIce

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7 hours ago, Juice said:

 

 

Those pathetic numbers for a forward are why he’s dropping to Warsaw’s pick!