VHL. 2 weeks after.

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I think I can make some conclusions already. 24-25 games are enough for that.

 

 

BAD

 

 

PAIN When your goalie is playing lights out for the most part. When your goalie even had .940 at some point. When you are the fourth (or maybe even third) best at goals against...and you're still sitting almost at the bottom with the negative record. You know this ain't it. Kennedy stimulus only can you get you as far as 10 wins in 25 games. And I'm sure things are gonna get even worse from now on. Just look at the roster and you will figure it out why. Special sadness rubric - how did Zaza fall off from being a huge part of London meta to being drown in New York's mediocrity. But hey, at least there's a light at the end of tunnel. Both MDM and Reilly contracts are expiring following this season so maybe there's a chance to bring actually some legit scoring options.

 

MID....again??? I promise, I'm not rubbing salt on the wound after our matchup last sim. It's just DC is actually mid again. Trying to make strides with limited amount of weapons is just not gonna cut it. All I see is Vidot/Lamb and Bubbles are trying. Then there are others, some of them also are trying as hard as they can. And then there are some interesting characters...like that one forward who is yet to register a point. While playing in the first lineup. Plus having a #1D with the undercooked build and it's the result this team is showing. It is going to be a hard fight for the coveted 5th place. Their only hope likely is Seattle crumbling down the road, which is not out of possibility honestly.

 

Gotta push more I'm not going to speak much about them because I believe they can do better. And probably they will. Just need a second line to wake up for once. Especially that Bob Vladovechsenkchuskin dude. So far it's being a real struggle for the Russian. I certainly was expecting more from him after having pretty solid seasons with Calgary.

 

 

GOOD

 

 

Only 2 defs? No problem! 1/3 of the season is done and LA is still up there! Sim engine is making a further proof that even going with two defenders is a good idea if it helps the offense. Miglasķēms is leading the way once again, just like two seasons ago. Vandelay is back on track, just like two seasons ago. Only difference between these cases is this time LA is having a really good chance of making the post season. Avoiding the wildcard is also a possible scenario as some NA teams are really middling this season. Who could've thought after a such disastrous last season.

 

Out from mid? So far so fine for a team which was predicted to be a middle of the pack squad by the elite analysist. Which is me of course. By the looks of it, there is no real standout players. But with Chiang looking for a banger farewell, Retoslav trying to break out and couple of other players sitting around 20+ point mark; this team is doing everything to avoid the wildcard round. Or even worse, the playoff miss. The only iffy thing is their consistency. You just don't lose to Riga twice while not scoring a single goal. Gotta work more on focusing on each game.

 

Easy ride. Just making a shoutout to teams who shouldn't have any problems in making the post season. Vancouver only lost 5 times this season so far and Janser is doing what everyone were expecting from him. I'd add into this mix too. Despite of very tight race in EU, I don't think this team will ever choke in this regular season.

 

 

By the way, if I had a neutral section too:

 

Warsaw - kinda pedestrian record right now, but I think they will be fine. Expecting some W streak sooner than later;

Davos, Seattle - these teams, however are kind of streaking downwards. The fact that Davos already went 7 times out of regulation time is making this even more worrying moment. Seattle isn't striking a confience either.

Riga - cooled down a bit, but I don't mind this scenario either. Good to see we're still in the mix.

AK - 25 in 25 is alright I guess. Need more though.

 

Enough.

 

That's it and I'm out.