What god would the VHLM be?

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If the VHLM was a god, it would be Janus. As Wikipedia so eloquently puts it, "Janus is the god of beginnings, gates, transitions, time, duality, doorways, passages, frames, and endings," often depicted with two faces looking in opposite directions. Famously, the Janus mask symbolizes the idea of having two different perspectives or roles, much like how something can have two contrasting sides.

 

Why is that? After all, this league represents and is part of our beginnings, either through our discovery and start in the VHL or our transition between a (hopefully) long and illustrious career back to the first chapter of a new story. While this is one side, there's another hidden behind. Returning users and their players who retire early or choose to create in the previous season's trade deadline often become that league's most dangerous players, hogging top lines and top minutes from the newer generation.

Much is said about this league and others above it. Some believe it's time to let one of the two go, but there's a place for both - although there's a better balance to be found, and the first task to complete would be an expansion on the other side of the Atlantic. But what about the VHLM? It seems like a recurring theme in the league - a team is either contending or struggling. It doesn't have to be that way.

 

The league has seen its fair share of changes in the past seasons under the leadership of this management team, and we can't say everything has been perfect, but we can say that it's a refreshing sight. This duo has implemented different changes that have helped level the league and create a more balanced field, but we still find teams lacking the numbers to be able to contend.

 

On another note, not too long ago, an eight-team league went through its restructuring, but that certainly wasn't the right move. Is eight the correct number? Could it be the one for the VHLM? Looking at the league's current rosters, it certainly seems to be that way. Moreover, the VHLM is an outstanding place for trying new things and helping players grow without getting accustomed to it. Because it's more flexible than other leagues, it encourages creativity and adaptability instead of pushing the right buttons to find the most efficient players.

 

Could we find the optimal structure within the different leagues to find the best balance between them, helping users enjoy the different progression levels they'll go through? Is folding one of the leagues the best option? Should every player below a certain level be pooled in the same group? Is it better to find the correct balance between the different lower leagues so everyone has the chance to make the most out of their time there? The only time we should struggle is during our VHL rookie season, and even then, if you're a talented player with honed skills and great potential, you should have the opportunity to excel on the ice.

 

We'll wait and see!