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Harumpf Leading the League in Assists... By A Lot.

 

Oskars Harumpf threads the needle past a defenseman for one of his 108 assists this season.

 

Bratislava playmaking center Oskars Harumpf is on another level when it comes to assists this season in the VHLM. He's currently 23 assists ahead of the player with the 2nd most assists in the league, Guy Lukovski (85). Harumpf's 108 assists in 57 games is quite remarkable, especially when you think of him doing this standing just 5'5" tall. His tremendous playmaking ability has allowed teammate Sachimo Zoidberg to score 94 goals in 57 games, which is also a ridiculous number. Harumpf looks to be the clear front runner for the Oates Trophy, which is awarded to the player who leads the VHLM in Assists at the end of the season. With Harumpf being on pace for 136 assists, it poses the question, could he possibly break the all-time assists record? Currently Adam Schultz holds the record with 145 assists back in Season 20. Harumpf is not far off that pace. Let's take a look at the top 5 VHLM Assist Seasons and see how Harumpf fits in.

 

#1: 145 Assists - Adam Schultz (S20)

#2: 140 Assists -  David Januzaj (S37)

#3: 139 Assists - Seth Plaut - (S26)

#4: 128 Assists - Mike Molholt (S24)

#5: 124 Assists -  Dimothenis Vlasis (S38)

 

Some incredible seasons there and some amazing playmakers on that list. Sitting at 108 assists with 15 games to play should allow Harumpf to challenge for the #1 spot and almost surely a top 5 spot. During the season Harumpf has put up numerous 4 and 5 point games with the majority of those being assists. If not for a few strange sims lately where Harumpf had lower minutes and amazingly no points, he'd be even closer to the above totals. It's entirely possible with some good games and some luck, Oskars Harumpf could finish the season with the most assists in VHLM history.

 

Playing with Zoidberg has given Harumpf an excellent shot at the assists title this season. He's already a lock for the Oates Trophy and now with Jody 3Moons coming to Bratislava, Harumpf should have another sniper to dish the puck to. There's been rumors of a possible Harumpf-Zoidberg-3Moons line which would put the top 3 scorers in the league together. That's scary to think about. Harumpf's assist totals would likely see a jump, but even if that trio is only together on the powerplay it should still be pretty dangerous. Harumpf is in a great position to turn in a truly special season. Even if he does not finish in the top 5 of all-time assists, he'll be remembered as one of the best playmakers in the VHLM in quite some time. He owes a lot to his teammates and hopes his play can help them not only win the division but also a cup.

 

Bratislava should be one of the favorites heading into the playoffs and Harumpf will undoubtedly be a big piece of their cup run. If he can continue to make plays at the rate he has during the season, it will put Bratislava in a great position to hoist the cup. Harumpf has impressed many people around the league this season and we feel the best is still yet to come from the diminutive Dane.

 

 

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Edited November 4, 2014 by Harumpf

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The real beast in Bratislava.

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Content: 3/3 - Quick, but interesting piece about Harumpf and his amazing season so far in the VHLM.  With a few more strong games, he will likely cement himself among the best as a playmaker.  Clean, complete thoughts and it did not drag on too much.  Would have liked to see a bit more, but this will do.  ~560.

 

Grammar: 2/2 - Pretty clean, no arguments here.

 top 5 VHLM Assist Seasons = I'd think that if you capitalized some of it (it's a title) you'd do it all, like "Top 5 VHLM Assists (Season)" or something like that (marginal)

 

 

Appearance: 1/1 - Nice, perhaps maybe more than 1 pic next time.

 

6/6 FINAL

Edited November 5, 2014 by frescoelmo

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