VHLM Power Rankings: Week 2 (9/19-9/25)

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Welcome back to a new Power Rankings! This week, our sponsor, Clue Glue, is having a sale for all of their products. Make sure to grab some online or in-stores across the world!

 

In all seriousness, how does each team stack up beginning Week 2? Let's Begin.

 

#1: MIAMI MARAUDERS (18-3-3), 39 PTS

Movement since Last Week: -

 

Miami currently runs the table as far as standings go right now, and they've held the #1 spot in my Power Rankings for the past 2 weeks now. Though they haven't really played any strong teams as of late (besides LVA and MEX), they continue to take the league by storm. The Marauders are currently reliant on Rick Grimes and Daryl Dixon, two players who still appear in the top players in the league as far as points go. Grimes has netted 15 goals and tacked on 25 assists in only 24 games. Dixon has scored 21 times, making him #2 in goals in the M. While we are still early in the season, we'll see if Miami is still the King of the Hill by the time teams catch up in competitiveness.

 

#2: OTTAWA LYNX (17-5-2), 36 PTS

Movement since Last Week: ↑3

 

Ottawa has seemingly hit their stride despite having very few D-men to back them up on the blue line. While they don't have noticeable players at the top of the league leaders, Cash Aleksic currently leads the team in points (11-18-29). While he isn't earning at a necessarily quick pace, he still is producing at a great rate with a team that has numerous forwards. The Lynx are going to be entering their difficult part of their schedule (with a bit of Mississauga dashed in there), so we'll see if Aleksic and Ottawa are the real deal. 

 

#3: LAS VEGAS ACES (15-9-0), 30 PTS

Movement since Last Week: -

 

Vegas stays in the #3 spot for this week. They've had a middle-of-the-road season so far, but as I've stated before, the Aces are a team that will show up later in the season. They've also had a somewhat difficult schedule, continuously playing Miami and Mexico City, sprinkling in San Diego with them. It seems like the easiest part of their schedule will come at the end of the season, playing the current bottom 4 teams in the standings to this point. Antoine Barksdale currently leads the team in scoring, with Wann Kerr trailing behind him. I predict that we'll figure out the true Aces within a couple weeks.

 

#4: HOUSTON BULLS (13-9-2), 28 PTS

Movement since Last Week: ↓1

 

Houston dropped from #2 to #4 this week, due to their team coming back to reality and losing a few games. I thought this team was going to be really good when I saw their record last week. In reality, playing an 0-24 Mississauga team repeatedly means that you're going to have a good start to your season. The Mediocre One and Reno Reinhold currently lead the league in scoring, #1 and #2 respectively. I think we have officially begun to witness the decline of the Bulls, and we can expect them to drop in the standings once they begin their REAL schedule.

 

#5: SASKATOON WILD (15-7-2), 32 PTS

Movement since Last Week: ↑1

 

Saskatoon moves up 1 spot to #5 this week, mainly due to their recent success in their games. While they played the bottom teams for most of them, it seems as if Saskatoon is setting up themselves early to have a good shot at a decent seed come playoff time. Mats Zuccarello currently leads the team in points, and is near the top of the league in points. They are beginning to enter a difficult part of their schedule, and only hold a slight lead in a tight Western Conference race. We'll see how they factor out later on.

 

#6: MEXICO CITY KINGS (8-11-5), 21 PTS

Movement since Last Week: ↓2

 

Mexico City has dropped FAR down the standings as a result of a long streak of games vs Las Vegas, where the Aces won a majority of those. This could be bad news for the Kings, as they are losing to teams who are competing for a top playoff spot. Nikolas Kauppi currently leads the team in points, but nothing can make-up the rocky start they have had. Their schedule will ease up a bit, but it could spell early trouble for the Kings.

 

#7: HALIFAX 21ST (14-9-1), 29 PTS

Movement since Last Week: ↑2

 

Halifax has begun that trend upward, as they find themselves winning more games so far. Similar to Houston, playing Mississauga multiple times and winning doesn't prove too much. Bedirhan Paard currently leads the 21st in points, and is surprisingly high as a first gen who was banned from the JST during the offseason. I expect Halifax to continue this upward trend due to their somewhat easy schedule that lies ahead of them. 

 

#8: PHILADELPHIA REAPERS (11-11-2), 24 PTS

Movement since Last Week: ↓1

 

Philadelphia has been sitting near the bottom of the standings for most of the season, and they haven't really made a splash or noticeable shift in their games. They've played a somewhat easy schedule to begin their year, but their 2nd half schedule will be a nightmare, as they play the top teams in the league for most of their games. Sunglasses Joyo currently leads the team in points. 

 

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#9: SAN DIEGO MARLINS (9-11-4), 22 PTS

Movement since Last Week: ↓1

 

Don't worry, San Diego. I feel like I may be underrating you right now, but you do sit at the bottom of the standings as of right now. Your team is still young, and I think can develop into a middle-of-the-table team by season's end. Not to mention, your schedule will get a lot easier. It's only a matter of time till we see the true Marlins. Vincent Laroche-Gagnier is the team leader in points.

 

#10: MISSISSAUGA HOUNDS (0-24-0), 0 PTS

Movement since Last Week: -

 

I don't want to waste my time with the Hounds. This team stinks. Then again, they only have two players to their name. But if you play them, it's an easy 2 points.

 

Over 1,000 words. Claim for 9/25 and 10/2.

Edited September 26, 2022 by TopTiddee2

[jacobcarson877 2,529]

Probably fair placement, but I'm excited to see how we can do not playing the 1st, 3rd and 6th team on your list exclusively! Great article!

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18 hours ago, TopTiddee2 said:

Welcome back to a new Power Rankings! This week, our sponsor, Clue Glue, is having a sale for all of their products. Make sure to grab some online or in-stores across the world!

 

In all seriousness, how does each team stack up beginning Week 2? Let's Begin.

 

#1: MIAMI MARAUDERS (18-3-3), 39 PTS

Movement since Last Week: -

 

Miami currently runs the table as far as standings go right now, and they've held the #1 spot in my Power Rankings for the past 2 weeks now. Though they haven't really played any strong teams as of late (besides LVA and MEX), they continue to take the league by storm. The Marauders are currently reliant on Rick Grimes and Daryl Dixon, two players who still appear in the top players in the league as far as points go. Grimes has netted 15 goals and tacked on 25 assists in only 24 games. Dixon has scored 21 times, making him #2 in goals in the M. While we are still early in the season, we'll see if Miami is still the King of the Hill by the time teams catch up in competitiveness.

 

#2: OTTAWA LYNX (17-5-2), 36 PTS

Movement since Last Week: ↑3

 

Ottawa has seemingly hit their stride despite having very few D-men to back them up on the blue line. While they don't have noticeable players at the top of the league leaders, Cash Aleksic currently leads the team in points (11-18-29). While he isn't earning at a necessarily quick pace, he still is producing at a great rate with a team that has numerous forwards. The Lynx are going to be entering their difficult part of their schedule (with a bit of Mississauga dashed in there), so we'll see if Aleksic and Ottawa are the real deal. 

 

#3: LAS VEGAS ACES (15-9-0), 30 PTS

Movement since Last Week: -

 

Vegas stays in the #3 spot for this week. They've had a middle-of-the-road season so far, but as I've stated before, the Aces are a team that will show up later in the season. They've also had a somewhat difficult schedule, continuously playing Miami and Mexico City, sprinkling in San Diego with them. It seems like the easiest part of their schedule will come at the end of the season, playing the current bottom 4 teams in the standings to this point. Antoine Barksdale currently leads the team in scoring, with Wann Kerr trailing behind him. I predict that we'll figure out the true Aces within a couple weeks.

 

#4: HOUSTON BULLS (13-9-2), 28 PTS

Movement since Last Week: ↓1

 

Houston dropped from #2 to #4 this week, due to their team coming back to reality and losing a few games. I thought this team was going to be really good when I saw their record last week. In reality, playing an 0-24 Mississauga team repeatedly means that you're going to have a good start to your season. The Mediocre One and Reno Reinhold currently lead the league in scoring, #1 and #2 respectively. I think we have officially begun to witness the decline of the Bulls, and we can expect them to drop in the standings once they begin their REAL schedule.

 

#5: SASKATOON WILD (15-7-2), 32 PTS

Movement since Last Week: ↑1

 

Saskatoon moves up 1 spot to #5 this week, mainly due to their recent success in their games. While they played the bottom teams for most of them, it seems as if Saskatoon is setting up themselves early to have a good shot at a decent seed come playoff time. Mats Zuccarello currently leads the team in points, and is near the top of the league in points. They are beginning to enter a difficult part of their schedule, and only hold a slight lead in a tight Western Conference race. We'll see how they factor out later on.

 

#6: MEXICO CITY KINGS (8-11-5), 21 PTS

Movement since Last Week: ↓2

 

Mexico City has dropped FAR down the standings as a result of a long streak of games vs Las Vegas, where the Aces won a majority of those. This could be bad news for the Kings, as they are losing to teams who are competing for a top playoff spot. Nikolas Kauppi currently leads the team in points, but nothing can make-up the rocky start they have had. Their schedule will ease up a bit, but it could spell early trouble for the Kings.

 

#7: HALIFAX 21ST (14-9-1), 29 PTS

Movement since Last Week: ↑2

 

Halifax has begun that trend upward, as they find themselves winning more games so far. Similar to Houston, playing Mississauga multiple times and winning doesn't prove too much. Bedirhan Paard currently leads the 21st in points, and is surprisingly high as a first gen who was banned from the JST during the offseason. I expect Halifax to continue this upward trend due to their somewhat easy schedule that lies ahead of them. 

 

#8: PHILADELPHIA REAPERS (11-11-2), 24 PTS

Movement since Last Week: ↓1

 

Philadelphia has been sitting near the bottom of the standings for most of the season, and they haven't really made a splash or noticeable shift in their games. They've played a somewhat easy schedule to begin their year, but their 2nd half schedule will be a nightmare, as they play the top teams in the league for most of their games. Sunglasses Joyo currently leads the team in points. 

 

---------------- PLAYOFF CUTOFF LINE --------------

 

#9: SAN DIEGO MARLINS (9-11-4), 22 PTS

Movement since Last Week: ↓1

 

Don't worry, San Diego. I feel like I may be underrating you right now, but you do sit at the bottom of the standings as of right now. Your team is still young, and I think can develop into a middle-of-the-table team by season's end. Not to mention, your schedule will get a lot easier. It's only a matter of time till we see the true Marlins. Vincent Laroche-Gagnier is the team leader in points.

 

#10: MISSISSAUGA HOUNDS (0-24-0), 0 PTS

Movement since Last Week: -

 

I don't want to waste my time with the Hounds. This team stinks. Then again, they only have two players to their name. But if you play them, it's an easy 2 points.

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Claim for 10/2.

Edited September 26, 2022 by TopTiddee2