Senior Admin Will 4,660 Posted September 3, 2014 Senior Admin Share Posted September 3, 2014 (edited) Helsinki Looking Forward to Future Helsinki Titans defensive prospect Donald Draper was, arguably, the biggest favorite for the Season 39 Christian Stolzschweiger, which is awarded to the leagues top rookie. Unfortunately for Draper, both him and the Titans organization as a whole have not, in any way, had the year they were hoping for. With the season coming to a close in just 2-3 games, the Titans have a sure-fire lock on last place in the European Conference. It's true, the Titans are a team full of quickly developing rookies and it was expected that they would have a tough year. However, even though everyone understood and expected that this season was going to be a developing year, it has still taken its toll on the Titans morale. Today we catch up with Don Draper, as well as his teammate Tyson Stokes, and get their thoughts on the season that is about to come to an end in the coming days. As mentioned above, Draper was largely the favorite for the top rookie award this season. It's clear now that he won't be the recipient. However, he actually didn't have that bad of a season, fairly decent for a rookie. Just not what was expected of him. At this point, through 69 games, Draper has tallied 23 goals and 29 assists, for a total of 52 points. Those numbers are good enough for second in scoring on the Titans roster, just behind his defense partner Vojczek Svoboda, and third in overall rookie scoring. Additionally, he led the Titans in the shot blocks category with 155, good enough for fifth in the league. Although a large portion of the VHL world has expressed a disappointment in Draper's season, he seemed surprisingly optimistic when asked about it: "Well, I mean we have a young team. We're still growing and this year I think we all, specifically me, set the bar too high. I think that, as a team, we need to just look past this awful season and see the great things ahead in the future. If we keep developing and growing at the pace we have been up to this point, we'll be just fine." - Don Draper Don Draper wasn't the only Titan who struggled this season. Rookie forward Tyson Stokes has also had an underwhelming season. Stokes was picked up third overall by the Titans in the Season 39 VHL Entry Draft. He's a very talented rookie and should be a huge asset to Helsinki if he continues to develop at the rate he has been up to this point. Like Draper, Stokes tried his best to remain optimistic when asked for his thoughts on the season: "We all knew this was coming. It was going to be a great year. We're young and inexperienced. I just try to focus on my training and the future of the team rather than get frustrated with what is going on in the present." - Tyson Stokes Sadly, the Titans will only play three more games this year. Missing the post season this year, the Titans surely won't spend much time on the golf courses but rather, in the Hartwall Arena practicing for next season. Edited September 3, 2014 by Draper STZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Victor 10,831 Posted September 3, 2014 Admin Share Posted September 3, 2014 Stolzweiger :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Admin Will 4,660 Posted September 3, 2014 Author Senior Admin Share Posted September 3, 2014 Stolzweiger :/ Ah, thanks I was way too lazy to go look at the awards list so I winged it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglesfan036 4,593 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Helstinky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kesler 1,514 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Titanics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Admin Will 4,660 Posted September 3, 2014 Author Senior Admin Share Posted September 3, 2014 Titanics Seattle 2 gud right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munk 1,298 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 can i join u guise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglesfan036 4,593 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 can i join u guise no u r joining riga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kesler 1,514 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Seattle 2 gud right? better den da titanics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munk 1,298 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 no u r joining riga heh u and wat army Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Tortorella 2,653 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 heh u and wat army Munk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Admin Will 4,660 Posted September 3, 2014 Author Senior Admin Share Posted September 3, 2014 better den da titanics STZ > STZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgins 3,618 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Good guy Draper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kesler 1,514 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 STZ > Titanic > STZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Admin Will 4,660 Posted September 3, 2014 Author Senior Admin Share Posted September 3, 2014 (edited) That makes zero sense Edited September 3, 2014 by Draper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ball 453 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 (edited) STZ > Ethan Osbourne equaled Seattle at one point STZ = Ethan Osbourne Seattle + Me = Greatest combo since pizza ad wings so that means STZ=Seattle+Me+Osbourne > all? Math Edited September 3, 2014 by Ball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ball 453 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 BrovyMath He taught me well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Svoboda_3 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Content: 3/3 533 words. Despite the rookies, I just thought we deserved a better fate at times. I mean, I struggled so badly compared to my rookie season, so hopefully we are all in for a rebound season. Your MS was strong and contained a couple strong quotes. Short and sweet, kinda like Fong's penis.Grammar: 2/2 Forward to Future = Forward to the Future (In the title) leagues = leagues' him and = he andAppearance: 1/1 Looked good.Overall: 6/6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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