4th Rounders Review

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In anticipation of people writing about the recent VHL entry draft, I figured that there would be all kinds of articles and media spots about the number 1 pick, the first rounders, etc., so I decided to try something different.  I’m going to write about the selections from the bottom up, that is the fourth round of the season 93.  After reviewing these players, I found a few rising stars who will break through and will help lead their teams to championship cups.  In addition, it always makes a GM look good by picking a player late in the draft that comes out on top.  Congratulations to all who were drafted in rounds one, two, and three; and the following are the fourth rounders to be congratulated.

 

64 - Brash Candicoot - DC Dragons

 

Starting with the last pick of season 93 draft, the DC Dragons have selected at the 64th pick, Brash Candicoot, a left winger from the United States.  @TrinityMonk joined the league January 7th, and Candicoot is a first gen player.  Candicoot played one season with the Philadelphia Flyers and contributed with 12 goals and 18 assists.  Candicoot spent a reasonable time in the penalty box and had no problem hitting opponents.  Candicoot will be spending some time in the minors developing his skills, before making his debut in the VHL.

 

Looking at Candicoot’s build, TrinityMonk is doing a really good job building a balanced player and appears to have a bright future making a mark contributing points to his team.

 

63 - Owen Two - London United

 

The London United selected Owen Two in the 63rd slot.  Two is another left winger who is a first gen player.  @do3bo1 joined the VHL on January 21st, and Two has played 40 games with Mexico City, establishing a bone crushing attitude with a multitude of hits.  It appears  do3bo1 is building a power forward, or even an enforcer, as Owen Two is an immediate force for their team.  It’s quite possible if do3bo1 picks up TPA for Owen Two, that Two could potentially become a future dominating force in the VHL.  It’s even possible Owen Two could be a Brock Purdue in the making.

 

 

62 - Landon Flatt - Helsinki Titans2

 

Another first gen player was selected in the #62 spot.  The Helsinki Titans picked Canadian born Landon Flatt, a diminutive yet stocky defenseman.  @Lando10 joined the VHL on January 7th.  Flatt joined the Mexico City Kings for season 92, and was a strong force on the team.  Flatt dominated the ice punishing opponents and playing with a fierce attitude.  Flatt had an incredible stat line, 160 hits, 75 shots blocked, and 81 PIMS.

 

In addition to Landon Flatt being a bone crusher for Mexico City, Flatt has contributed team support through press conferences and has provided valuable locker room contribution.  Landon Flatt will be a highly sought after defenseman coming up in the VHLE entry draft as well as the VHLM dispersal draft.

 

 

61 - Phil Taylor - Toronto Legion

 

The Toronto Legion chose a defender for their last pick in the 93 draft, and at #61 Toronto chose Phil Taylor.  Taylor played 60 games with Mississauga and was counted upon to be a defensive defenseman.  Clearly @Legacy has built an enforcer as Phil Taylor spent a majority of time in the penalty box, 90 minutes in just 60 games.  Phil Taylor dominated the ice with 168 hits and 121 blocked shots.

 

Phil Taylor is listed as a first gen player; however, Legacy has been around the VHL since 2021.  Legacy knows how to earn TPE and I look forward to seeing how many PIMS Phil Taylor gets next season as well as many seasons to come.

 

 

60 - Trimiskez Artov - Calgary Wranglers

 

In the 60th slot of the season 93 draft, Trimiskez Artov was selected by the Calgary Wranglers.  This high scoring right winger was a steal for the Wranglers, given Artov’s performance in the first season in the VHLM.  Artov was on the leader board in goals, and what is striking with Artov’s stats with Houston is his high number of blocked hits.  Trimiskez Artov is able to crush his opponents and score goals.  When Artov is not scoring, he is passing the puck to teammates who put the puck in the net.

 

@jake, who joined the league in December, is building a powerful forward with Artov, and I expect Artov to be a high draft choice in the upcoming VHLE draft.  There is no doubt that Artov will be a record breaking forward in the E, and will join the VHL as a high scorer and contributor.  There is one issue that the GM’s may have seen with Artov and why he wasn’t selected sooner, and that is Jake hasn’t earned any TPE for a month now.  Let’s hope that Jake is OK and will be back to earning top TPE real soon.

 

 

59 - Hunter S - Calgary Wranglers

 

Calgary had a back to back picking and before selecting Trimiskez Artov at #60, they picked up Hunter S in the 59th spot.  Hunter S is a first gen left winger who’s experience thus far consists of 48 games with Halifax in the VHLM.  @Hunter S joined the VHL in January, and appears to be active but could probably use a boost from an experienced VHLer to provide Hunter with some ideas to earn TPE.  Hunter is building a balanced player who may turn out to be a sniper by the time he makes his debut in the big league.  Looking at his TPE, Hunter is likely to be a goal scorer and could be the go-to player for penalty shots.  With 15 goals in 48 games, it may not look impressive, but keep an eye on Hunter’s progress and I bet he will make the leader board this season.    

 

 

58 - Marc-Andre Fleury - Los Angeles Stars

 

The last goalie to be drafted in season 93 goes to the Los Angeles Stars with the 58th pick.  Marc-Andre Fleury, is a giant in the net.  Standing at 6 feet 6 inches, Fleury doesnt give much room for the puck to get by him.  The Canadian born played 54 games with Mississauga last season and led the league in shots against.  Fleury, not related to the famous McFleury family,  was ranked #6 in goals against average, with a .904%.

 

@ElementStyx9 has been in the VHL since January of 2023 and is on his second goalie creation.  History shows that Elementstyx9 is a successful VHLer, and doesnt shy away from taking on goalie duties.  Looking at Fleury’s build, it appears that Fleury could really shine when he’s given the change to mind the net in the VHL.

 

 

57 - Cole Stermer - Seattle Bears

 

The Seattle Bears final pick in the season 93 draft is another first gen player, another right winger, and another Canadian born player.  Cole Stermer is the 57th pick in the draft.  The tall slender puck handler has potential.  In 38 games with Mississauga last season, Stermer allotted 18 assists.  This may not seem too impressive on its surface, but when I dug deeper into Stermer’s history, I learned that @Bazeus, who joined the league in January, is still learning the process of the league and earning TPE.  I can relate to the struggles of what to do for TPE and even how to post the TPE, just ask the updaters who had to deal with me early on, specifically @Spartan .  Looking at Stermer’s beginning build, the Seattle Bears are going to have a high scoring, agile playmaker in their lineup once Stermer makes into into the show.  For now Cole Stermer is considered to be an emerging superstar.

 

 

56 - Blaze Thunderstrike - HC Davos Dynamo

 

What is there not to like about the 56th pick of the season 93 draft.  I mean, look at his name.  Blaze Thunderstrike, a strong defenseman is the final pick for the HC Davos Dynamo.  The Swedish born offensive defenseman is deceptively fast, highly skilled with the puck, physically strong, and is sure to make a splash in the VHL.  Thunderstrike racked up 98 hits, 77 blocked shots, 44 PIMS, and 28 points in 44 games playing for Ottawa in season 92.  Thunderstrike is expected to go high in the VHLE draft and the VHLM Dispersal draft, if nothing else, by his name.  I mean, who wouldn’t want Thunderstrike on their team?  One can only hope that Blaze Thunderstrike eventually gets to go toe to toe against Logan Ninefingers so @Scurvy can feel the hurt from multiple Thunders!

 

To top it off, @eaglesfan036, has been in the VHL so long that he earns extra TPE on welfare alone.  It could be considered an AARP benefit.  Eaglesfan036 has been around so long, he probably knows the VHL handbook by heart.  Eaglesfan036 definitely knows how to navigate the forum and has no problem getting trivia questions right.

 

 

55 - Vanman Stein - Calgary Wranglers

 

The Calgary Wranglers first pick in round 4 of the season 93 draft is filled by Vanman Stein, in the 55th spot, an enormous Canadian born defensive defenseman.  At 6 feet 8 inches, and weighing around 250 pounds, Stein is going to tattoo opponents his entire career in the VHL, and has demonstrated that he’s not afraid to get physical.  In 28 games with the San Diego Marlins, Stein has 66 hits, 37 blocked shots, and has spent 45 minutes in the sin bin.  If Simon T accounted for injuries, there is no doubt that Vanman Stein has already sent many opponents into the locker room for some treatment.

 

Vanman Stein is a first gen player and once @Vanman gets his skates under him we’ll get to see what Stein can really be like.  Vanman Stein is projected to steadily build to a peak of being one of the best defensemen in Calgary’s history.

 

 

54 - Elf Shoes - Riga Reign

 

First gen player Elf Shoes, is the final 4th round pick for the Riga Reign at pick #54.  Elf Shoes is a tall skinny American playing left wing.  Elf Shoes started in the VHLM in season 91, playing 12 games for Ottawa.  It wasn’t until season 92, when Elf shoes began to shine, with Miami.  Don’t let the lack of girth keep you from thinking that Elf Shoes isnt capable of getting physical.  Elf Shoes boasted 119 hits in season 93, doing so without drumming up too many penalty minutes.

 

@ELF_SH0ES started in December and has yet to pick up extra TPE.  Once Elf Shoes starts to gain TPE and applying it to the build, this left wing will make a huge impact on the team.

 

 

53 - Gavin Bebard - Warsaw Predators

 

For the 53rd selection in the season 93 draft, the Warsaw Predators selected Gavin Bebard, a tall skinny center born in Canada.  Bebard is a balanced player who racked up 45 points in 60 games with Mississauga in season 92.  Bebard is agile and strong, and will make a super playmaker, depending on how @Gavin Bebard continues to build the player.  Bebard is not shy of hitting opponents and enjoys scrapping with the instigators from the other teams.  It also appears that Bebard may end out spending extra time in the penalty box due to the aggressiveness.

 

 

52 - Kevin O’Connor - Chicago Phoenix

 

The Chicago Phoenix picked left wing Kevin O’Connor at #52.  O’Connor is starting to come into his own as a playmaker and is going to help put a lot of pressure on the opposing teams with his passing skills.  In addition to his puck handling and skating skills, O’Connor is receptive to hitting opponents.  At this point in O’connor’s career, discipline is not his strongest skill.  @Luke033 is new to the VHL and has remained active thus far, but has yet to peak on TPE earning.  Once this becomes habit for Luke033, I expect O’Connor to become a VHL star.

 

 

51 - Jacob Longstreet - London United

 

Jacob Longstreet, a goal scoring center from the United States, is the 51st pick in the draft, being picked up by the London United.  Longstreet is a pure sniper, and will put the puck in the net with ease.  In addition to Longstreet’s sniping specialty, he has a unique quality of passing the puck at the right moments.  @Dynamicmlb_42 has been in the league since September and has demonstrated a genuine interest in the league.  As TPE builds up, Jacob Longstreet is going to make a scene in the VHL.  Joining San Diego late in the season does not give an accurate reflection of Longstreet’s potential.

 

 

50 - Armas Jortikka - HC Davos Dynamo

 

HC Davos Dynamo has added yet another Finnish player to the roster, which likely makes @Ahma happy.  With the 50th pick, @alex drafted Armas Jortikka, a power forward at right wing.  Jortikka played 44 games with Mississauga in season 92, and contributed by scoring 16 goals and getting 14 assists.  Jortikka tagged plenty of hits and blocked shots in those 44 games.  In addition to his strength, Jortikka is talented with the puck handling skills.  @Kavadar joined the league on January 21st, and is sure to improve his player at a higher rate now that he’s joined the Davos club.

 

 

49 - Magni Jinn - HC Davos Dynamo

 

The first pick in round 4 of the season 93 draft, and the last player to be mentioned in this media spot goes to HC Davos.  Magni Jinn, an offensive defenseman is going to be a star.  Jinn, one of the Jinn brothers, has already proven to be a major contributor to his team.  Playing season 92 with Philadelphia, Jinn scored 75 points, had 100 hits, and 109 blocked shots.  This solid defenseman is a physical player and will make an impact in the VHL.  @DontCallMeCarson has been in the league for a couple of years and knows his way around the VHL.  Partnering up with Walter and Enn, Magni Jinn dominated the VHLM.  At no surprise to Alex, Magni Jinn is considered to be a steal for HC Davos.

 

This concludes the discussion of the 4th round picks for the season 93 draft.  This media spot will be used for claiming four weeks of TPE.

 

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