LucyXpher 1,421 Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 With the VHLM Trade Deadline today, there are already a few big trades that have been agreed to by the party teams and are awaiting league approval. Assuming everything is above board and these trades all go through, here are the most notable players on the move at the Season 92 VHLM Trade Deadline . . . so far. Antonia Bucatini @CowboyinAmerica- Acquired by Houston Bulls The Bulls roster is full. GM @AJW has done an exceptional job of filing out the lineup with free agent acquisitions and has taken a swing for the fences with the trade deadline acquisition of Antonia Bucatini. In this deal, Houston sends Halifax Bolor Khan @Bolor Khan, a 1st round pick for S93, and a 4th round pick for S94. Khan is still a young player early in his development and will likely spend at least another season in the VHLM. The 1st and 4th round picks are a steep price to pay, but for the talent coming back and the promise of the current roster, it's easy to see why AJW pulled the trigger. Antonia Bucatini is an immense talent in the VHLM and is the current league leader with an astounding 324 shots in 52 games played. Bucatini had 32 goals, good for 6th most in the league, and 30 assists playing for Halifax who has struggled immensely this season. On a Bulls roster bursting with up-and-coming talent, Bucatini will have no shortage of quality complimentary players. Don't be surprised to see Bucatini catch fire quick playing alongside the likes of Trimiskez Artav @jake and Chris Reynolds Jr. @Crstats23on Houston's top line. Annie Oaks @Noodle Enjoyer - Acquired by Las Vegas Aces One of the VHLM's most promising rookies is headed to Las Vegas, acquired in a trade by Aces GM @McLovin with @Ricer13 of the Saskatoon Wild. The Wild have been busy at this trade deadline dealing three of their top players and committing to building for the future. Coming back to Saskatoon from Vegas is Masa Akimoto @Hokikeijot, a solid young defender who will be a quality VHLM defenseman next season, as well as a 2nd and 3rd round pick for S93. Headed to Sin City is Annie Oaks, who was second on the Wild with 31 goals and 33 assists for 64 points this season. As a RW, Oaks will likely slot into the Aces second line because Elle Aura Ashe already occupies the top RW spot. This is a shrewd move by Las Vegas to build out their top 6 with another high-end scoring forward and they definitely look like a contender coming out of the Western Conference, currently at 2nd in the league overall. Forum Content @frescoelmo and UghSike @UghSike - Acquired by Miami Marauders If AJW was swinging for the fences in Houston, Miami's GM @Tetricide may have just knocked it out of the park acquiring two of Saskatoon's top players in Forum Content and UghSike. With Forum Content currently sitting at 2nd in overall scoring with 83 points and UghSike putting up a more than respectable 46 points in 52 games, like Vegas, the Marauders have also assembled a menacing top 6 that is sure to strike fear in defenders league-wide. The idea of Forum Content playing on the same team as Matthew Highmore @NineIQ v2 and Bilbo Teebaggins @SackButter is a tantalizing prospect. The Marauders did need to give up a quality player in Leon Bruhmaninho @BigBruhman who had 50 points in 52 games, as well as a S93 1st rounder and a S94 2nd rounder to get the deal done. This move does have the potential, however, to vault the Marauders up the standings and situate them among the leagues top competitors for the Founder's Cup. With these moves already, it is clear that there is an arms race taking place in the VHLM with at least 5 teams believing they have a legitimate shot at winning the Founder's Cup this season. It will be fascinating to see how it all shakes out and which trade deadline acquisition can help their team when the playoffs roll around. Lauren Lambert for VHL.com Claimed for 02/11/24 Ricer13, tcookie, Tetricide and 3 others 1 5 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/145004-vhlm-trade-deadline-top-3-trades/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJW 2,157 Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 (edited) Let’s go Houston!! Hoping that Bucatini can get us going for playoffs Edited February 5 by AJW LucyXpher and CowboyinAmerica 1 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/145004-vhlm-trade-deadline-top-3-trades/#findComment-1014643 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyXpher 1,421 Posted February 5 Author Share Posted February 5 2 minutes ago, AJW said: Let’s go Houston!! Hoping that Bucatini can get us going for playoffs It's a huge trade! I think Bucatini is gonna be a great fit on our team! Time to light this league on fire! AJW and CowboyinAmerica 2 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/145004-vhlm-trade-deadline-top-3-trades/#findComment-1014646 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head Moderator frescoelmo 1,276 Posted February 5 Head Moderator Share Posted February 5 Thank you for the kind words LucyXpher 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/145004-vhlm-trade-deadline-top-3-trades/#findComment-1014656 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Ricer13 2,796 Posted February 5 Moderator Share Posted February 5 Great article! LucyXpher 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/145004-vhlm-trade-deadline-top-3-trades/#findComment-1014657 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBruhman 18 Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 Nice Article! LucyXpher 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/145004-vhlm-trade-deadline-top-3-trades/#findComment-1014677 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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