Syko on Tour in Europe

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Syko on Tour in Europe

 

After completing a promising leg of shows matches in North America with the San Diego Marlins of the VHLM, Olober Syko finds himself now drafted to the Stockholm Vikings of the VHLE after being selected with the 2nd overall pick of the S91 draft. With the Marlins, Syko posted league leading numbers - in virtually every goalie statistic, and is on track to win some hardware for his efforts. Stockholm took note of his live performances, and hope that the frontman can be a brick wall in net on their back end.

 

The Vikings' roster showcases some elite S91 talent, as well as some familiar faces that also grace the prospect room in Moscow. Both Grimgor Ironhide and Spanish Moon Moth were high first round selections that Syko will be happy to share the stage with. Celise Pereira on defense spent time with Syko at the Moscow training camp this past offseason. While the team appears young, and perhaps lacking on defense, the forwards will be the stars of the show and the hopes will be that they can drive the Vikings' offense. Syko will be relied on to continue his dominant ways from the VHLM to make up for a lack of a strong defensive corps. Stockholm has only 3 defensemen, along with 2 who aren't regarded as the most developed. Unless Stockholm makes a move to add a 4th defenseman or attempts to upgrade those already on the roster, there will be a lot of pressure on Syko to step up and make difficult saves.

 

In terms of improvements, Syko will need to improve in virtually every facet to make up for the increasingly difficult competition in the VHLE. Formidable opponents are on every team, and former high draft picks also grace this league, which is inherently more competitive than the VHLM with all its new faces. Syko no longer enters the league as an expected star, but will need to be able to become a nightly headliner and draw in the crowds to prove his pedigree as a top draft selection. Compared to other goalies, Syko projects as the third best starter entering day 1 - only behind veterans WWWW and Olivier Gauthier. Former VHLM stars Karl Herzlich and Clark also rear their heads as stiff competition, and fellow S91 draftees Red Panda and Dalkr Vidarsson will be hot on Syko's heels in their attempt to prove themselves and further their development before their presumed VHL debuts next season.