.sniffuM 1,741 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Following the disgustingness that was the Season 40 VHL Draft, many could overlook the quality of the Season 41 Draft, but those that do that would be making a big mistake. Sure, Season 41 may not have as many big name prospects, but by the numbers, it looks as good as last year’s pool to this point. This draft currently has four players officially over 90 TPE (as much as Season 40 had at this time), and the tenth best prospect in TPE currently sits at 61, comparable to Christoph Klose’s 52 TPE being the tenth most in last year’s draft at the start of the season. The moral of the story is to never underestimate a draft, because Season 40 was historically good despite not showing signs of it to start the season off. Last season was boosted by the death of a league, but the improved recruiting the VHL has seen is pumping up the quality of these drafts so it cannot be said that that won’t happen again this year. After Gunnar Skovsgard and Ikier Manushez flamed out as goalie prospects as last season progressed, this season’s pool of goalies looks much more promising. Niklaus Mikaelson is widely regarded as the prize of the draft, leading the pack with 183 TPE (62 more than second on the board), and is also seen as the best goalie in the VHLM already. On the other end, Fedir Okranitz and Kristers Daugavins are two young goalies that have passed 30 TPE to this point. They aren’t in the top ten of the board yet, but either of the two staying active would greatly benefit teams like Toronto and Davos as teams that need goalies but aren’t necessarily the most talent-deprived teams in the league. This draft looks to be fairly strong at the defenseman position. Number two ranked prospect Jack Kowalski, brought into the league by top handler Doomsday, looks to easily be in play for a top three selection. Teuvo Ruutu sits fourth on the board, but looks to slide as handler InstantRockstar has had to step away from the league for a short period of time; this doesn’t change that he’s a great prospect and could ultimately be selected in the top half of the first round. First-generation prospect Borje Samuelsson and top recreate Jakob Ackerman are also defensemen that find themselves currently in the top ten on the board. The center position is easily the deepest in this draft, led by prospect Rift Pajodcast. His handler, Corcoran, is a top guy in the league who hasn’t had a prospect in the draft for some time due to his long run as Vasteras’ GM, but Corcoran has proven to be on his grind with over 90 TPE earned to this point (third on the board). Top first-generation player/anthropomorphic robot AIM-11 has already turned heads with his presence on the board and his machine-like efforts earning TPE, and he currently sits fifth on the board. Til Baumann and Raphael Pettyfer are two more centers who sit in the top ten, while the presence of Gifford Shock (who sits 12th) sees Hall-of-Fame handler Noah back into the VHL fold. Of course, with the center position being so loaded, one spot had to suffer, and the wingers in this draft currently show the effects of that. The only top ten winger on the current board is Maris Ziedins, an impressive first-generation prospect that is one to follow moving forward. Mario De Rossi and Yannik Zug are two more prospects to watch. De Rossi is a first-generation prospect whose handler, KitRas, has already established a solid presence on the board, while Zug is handled by former VHLer Dion.OvOxO, who has been earning a ton of TPE since coming back. Overall, this draft has its strengths and its weaknesses. Strong on centers and defensemen, the real strength of this draft hinges on the success of these young wingers that haven’t established big reputations yet. Regardless, it looks like another strong draft could be in the works for the Victory Hockey League. R1c3Muncher, BOOM and NotAVHLM-GM 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bojo 221 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 I hope I can be a top guy here one day. Love the chinzilla-egorapter avatar. .sniffuM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boubabi 4,725 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 (edited) isn't Kowalski not eligible ? Edited October 2, 2014 by boubabi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Trifecta 1,896 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 isn't Kowalski not illegible ? The confusion is real. He is eligible if that is what you are asking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boubabi 4,725 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 oh shit, I though it was Bushito's player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Trifecta 1,896 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Why isn't Bushito's eligible then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boubabi 4,725 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 he's a GM ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Trifecta 1,896 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Yeah forgot. Still would have been cool to see him on the big board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.sniffuM 1,741 Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 I could put GM players on the board if y'all want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 I could put GM players on the board if y'all want. I'd say you should always include them. Just don't put them on the mock drafts obviously. Good work as always Muff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Trifecta 1,896 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 I'd say you should always include them. Just don't put them on the mock drafts obviously. Good work as always Muff! Agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook 120 Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 I'm famuz! Nice read eaglesfan036 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AwfulHomesick 148 Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 (edited) His handler lel Edited October 5, 2014 by AwfulHomesick Corco 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
probably not noah 346 Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 I've actually never been in the HoF Though you know... ...Builders are lookin' like they could use some Noah lovin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.sniffuM 1,741 Posted October 6, 2014 Author Share Posted October 6, 2014 Lebedev didn't make it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munk 1,298 Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Lebedev didn't make it? #lowblow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bojo 221 Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 I find the lack of tasty of a certain soft drink beverage disappointing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.sniffuM 1,741 Posted October 6, 2014 Author Share Posted October 6, 2014 I find the lack of tasty of a certain soft drink beverage disappointing. Said beverage was not created yet at the time of writing of this article (which would officially date the VHL at about 1885 at the time of the last rankings). You shall be in this week's. Victor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bojo 221 Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Said beverage was not created yet at the time of writing of this article (which would officially date the VHL at about 1885 at the time of the last rankings). You shall be in this week's. Ah, I see. No worries, I'm just being stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunaro 208 Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 I guess I picked a pretty stacked position to play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank 4,792 Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 I guess I picked a pretty stacked position to play If you start doing some articles like you do on the SHL you'll be on the top of that stacked position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunaro 208 Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 But... welfare... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank 4,792 Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 But... welfare... Is 2/6 possible tpe... Can't expect to be a stud with those sort of numbers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughHands 31 Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Hopefully I can manage to crack a spot on this chart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingma 34 Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Am I eligible to be drafted for both the VHLM and VHL in the same season, or do I need to play one full VHLM season first (after being drafted)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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