Captain David Rashford Exceeding All Expectations

[Knight 1,289]

Captain David Rashford Exceeding All Expectations 

The story of David Rashford's career was already an incredible one, going from unsigned draftee to winning the Continental Cup last year with the Moscow Menace while being a very productive member of the team. No one in their right mind could have predicted that following the Season 89 draft after Helsinki declined to sign the young Brit to a contract and told him to seek his fortunes back over the pond. Moscow took a chance on Rashford and were rewarded with their faith by adding a piece that would ultimately be crucial in breaking their long championship-less streak. However, since being made captain by Moscow this past off-season, minds have continued to be blown following Rashford's remarkable 113 points in 65 games which is tied for the league lead in points. Also sitting three goals off the league lead with 46, Rashford is putting together a season for the ages that could result in a trifecta of awards that might be the first time it's ever awarded as such in league history - MVP, Most Improved, and Most Sportsmanlike. We'll be breaking down Rashford's case for all three awards once the season has been completed, but having already shattered his career high in points by 47 and counting, we are running out of superlatives to describe what an astonishing achievement this has been. "The personal success is a nice touch," said Rashford following this morning's practice. "What is really important though is that we are top of the league and laser focused on repeating as champions. We turned over a lot of personnel this past season and said goodbye to some teammates who were crucial in getting us that first Continental Cup, but everyone has stepped up big time and our confidence to win is there." Wise words from the new captain.

[Spartan 4,397]

Perfect captain choice, this really has been one of the coolest careers I've had to privilege to watch as a GM!