Around the League - Scoring leaders

[Scurvy 1,495]

I truly don’t feel like writing anything today, but I am going to grind for next week’s TPE as I am traveling a bit.  An interesting note is that I am approaching my 3-year mark in VHL.  I noticed today that I joined November 22, 2021.  Pretty cool and it truly doesn’t feel that long.  Since that time, I have made some new friends, have started my second player’s career, and am now entering the waters (slowly) of AGM in the VHLM.  Pretty great experience and I hope to be a part of the league for a long time.    

 

That being said let’s chat about the what’s going on around the league.  Were about 23 games in now and both the EU and NA conferences have a pretty good competitive balance near the top.  Moscow is dominating as usual and have only lost one game so far.  I am sure they have the first eight first round picks again so I anticipate they will be great next season as well.  LOL

Anyway, let’s take a look at the scoring leaders thus far:

 

SCORING LEADERS SO FAR

Taking a look at the leaderboard in the VHL right now the current points leader is Malmo’s Phillip Rave @tcookie.  The 17^th overall pick in ethe S91 draft has proven to be a great steal with 318 points in 310 games. This season he has been on fire with 20 goals 21 assist in 22 games. 

 

In the #2 spot is the familiar name of Harry Callahan @dstevensonjr.  This dude is a first gen Gem that was also drafted 17^th overall in S89. A former 50 goal scorer Callahan is killing it again this year with 17g 20a 37 pts in 22 games.  Already 4 on the power play and 87 hits he’s trying his best to keep Toronto in the playoff hunt. 

 

The #3 spot is our first defenseman in Jacob Stone @scoop. This dude is a beast and I tried to snag him in VHLFL draft but missed out. 35 goals last season with 95 points.  This season he has 9 g 27a for 35 points. I would love to see a defenseman win the scoring title someday and maybe it can the wily veteran in Malmo.

 

In the #4 spot is Moscow’s Maverick Goncalves @leandrofg.  Another player that’s bitter sweet to me since I again missed being able to draft him for my fantasy league.  Last years Rookie of the Year he of off to hot start with 8 goals 28 assist for 36 points. A passing master and surrounded by snipers in Moscow he has taken full advantage and at over an assist per game pace so far. 

 

Finally, in the #5 spot we have another Moscow forward (shocker) in Jarmo Ruutu @jRuutu.  A big centerman who can hit, has grit, and can bury the puck he has 15 goals 20 assists for 35 points. 42 goals last season I expect probably more this season, especially with the talent he has surrounding him. 

 

Rounding out the top 10 we have:

#6 Eric White Jr (SEA)

#7 Axle Gunner (RIG)

#8 Kimi Raikkonen (RIG)

#9 Spanish Moon Moth (CHI)
#10 Joshua Schwarzer (CHI)

 

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[Greg_Di 1,024]

Review:

Even though you didn't feel like writing anything, I enjoyed this media spot! I don't really follow the scoring stats so its good to see an update and see how things are shaking out in the VHL. The only thing I would add  is in your 6-10 roundup, maybe put their stat lines beside there name so readers can see how close the top 10. In your article we only see the totals for the top 5. Don't need to write up a full article on those bottom 5 but just G-A-P. Well done! 9/10