VHLM Week Recap (Week Ending April 21st, Game 267-328)

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Playoff Seeding Still in Flux

With around five games remaining for each team, the playoff seeding still remains mostly unknown. We do know who has made the playoffs, but the only matchup that is likely locked in is between the first seed Ottawa Lynx and the 8th seed Mexico City Kings. 

Mexico City went 1-9-2 this week, but Kings GM @JCarson was not surprised. "It was decided at the trade deadline that we would sell off and focus on next season.  The fact we have not done well since was an expected outcome of that decision." He is not optimistic of a first round upset saying, "We are outmatched, so we will just focus on having fun."

Las Vegas is poised to take the fifth seed, and will await their opponent (either Saskatoon or Houston) over the next few days.

 

Building Momentum - Ottawa Lynx, Saskatoon Wild, and Houston Bulls

Ottawa, Saskatoon, and Houston are all gearing up for their playoff run. All three teams achieved ten wins this week and are hoping to take that momentum forward. Ottawa in particular is hoping for a deep playoff run as they are likely going to take home the Prime Minister's Cup. They finished off the week with a six game win streak.

 

Looking to the Future - Miami Marauders and San Diego Marlins

With Miami and San Diego officially eliminated from the playoffs, they look forward to the S94 VHLM Dispersal Draft.

Miami has two first round picks (MIA and HOU) and 8 picks total. Marauders GM @Ricer13 declined to give specific details about their draft plans, "but I will say that we are going to be looking to fill those holes on our roster with the best players we can."

While Miami is set to have a big first round, San Diego has seven picks, but none appear to be in the first round. Marlins GM @Mysterious_Fish assures that "we do have a 1st with an agreement made last season." They are focused on locker room engagement to bring the team back to its winning ways in going forward.

It will be an uphill battle by both of these teams, but things can turn around quickly in the VHLM.

 

mmrs617's Stars of the Week

Herald Benson @Benson (HOU) - G - Benson posted a 10-2-1 record this week, facing a league leading average of 17 shots per game. Houston hopes to make a push for the second place seed.

Taylor Swift @lilchrist (MIS) and Anthony Simmons II @Starchychaff (MIS) - C and RW - Since acquiring Simmons II, the one-two punch in Mississauga has put phenomenal numbers. The combination of Swift and Simmons II have put up a total 35 points in the last 13 games. 

Bollos de Trueno @Thunder (LVA) - D - de Trueno put up 18 point last week (5 goals and 13 assists) to jump up 22 places in the overall league standings. They were a key factor in the Aces bounce back week, just in time for the playoffs.