Around the League

[Scurvy 1,596]

The season is over for me, so I am not super pumped to write an article for my next week’s media spot but here we are.  For this week’s Around the League I plan to chat about the VHL playoffs, maybe some draft hype, and any other random stuff to get me to 500 words. 

 

VHL Playoffs

In the North American conference Toronto and Chicago are neck and neck.  The Legion dominated all season in the NA and with a goalie that is 490 TPE.  Their team defense and a legendary squad of forwards have been impressive all season.  We will see if they can keep it up against a stacked Chicago team hungry for a title. 

 

In the European conference I think I was most shocked that Malmo and Moscow were eliminated so quickly.   Both teams are nasty, and I thought they would have deep playoff runs.  Riga and Davos remained locked, and I am impressed by both teams.  Sophomore forward Antonia Bucatini @CowboyinAmerica is leading the playoffs in scoring with 20 points pretty much showing that cowboy is a genius at building amazing players. 

 

My prediction will be Davos vs Chicago in the finals.  

 

EARLY DRAFT OUTLOOK
I know it’s still a bit soon for draft hype, but I was looking today at the S96 draft class and see some familiar names populating the draft class.  At #1 and I think more than likely the #1 overall pick is Pan Daffleck @OrbitingDeath .  This 50-year-old monster comes in at 608 250lbs.  Skipping the VHLM and going directly into the final season of the VHLE he personifies a stay-at-home d-man with 117 hits, 63 blocked shots, and 8 points in regular season.  Points haven’t come easy as of yet but playing against top tier talent in the E will prepare him well for next season where either Prague or DC will certainly try to snatch him up.  

 

Next up is another defenseman, Ottawa’s River Harrington @kirbithan.  River was a beast for Ottawa this season with 21 goals 59 assist for 80 points. An absolute sniper on the power play with 11 goals RH has a solid two-way mentality.  Another pick that certainly won’t be long on the board.

 

Number 3 in TPE currently is our first forward on the board, center, Brandon Petan Jr @sadie.  Another Ottaway body who lit it up with 39 goals 40 assists for 79 points.  A crazy 421 shots and 157 hits shows that Petan always has the gas pedal pushed.  7 game winning goals as well.

 

At 314 TPE next we have another bone crushing dman in Alagsantere Geoenvold @VattghernCZr at 605 232 I heard Mexico City had to fly in more food and beer to keep AG from eating his fellow teammates.  AG plays with grit for sure but his size fools many into thinking he only has a physical element to his game.  16 goas 46 assist 64 points to go with 157 hits AG looks to bring that combination of physicality and offensive prowess to whatever team is lucky enough to get him in the top 5. 

 

Rounding out the top 5 in TPE is Youre Not Fucking Retiring @twists.  Our first winger on the list YNFR crushed the season with 58 goals 58 assists 116 points in Phili.  502 shots and 11 PPG TNFR loves to shoot often, and it pays off.  Another player with some sandpaper to go with his game as well.  Any VHL club that grabs the oddly named winger will be happy.  

 

See ya next week

 

Edited September 23, 2024 by Scurvy