Ranking First Overall Picks by TPE

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Immediately following the conclusion of the Season 40 VHL Draft, the user .sniffuM, who was in charge of the Draft Rankings at the time, made a table tracking the TPE of all of the players selected first overall in VHL history . I was a big fan of the article and, as a first overall pick myself, I was curious to see how I currently ranked against other first overall picks. So I've decided to update it and the current table stands like so:

 

 

Bold indicates players still playing in VHL

 

Things of Note:

 

- It's fairly obvious looking at this that O'Malley (who will likely have 2 1/2 seasons of TPE earning to go) will overtake Ethan Osbourne for most TPE earned by a number one overall pick. The question to ask though is how long can he keep at the top? Bismarck Koenig, who will have about 4 1/2 seasons left of TPE earning should his career last the full eight seasons, is at least looking in contention to break Osbourne's current record. Reencarnacion is also holding a good pace at the minute but it's far too early to suggest how high he can climb up the rankings. 

- Depending on his career plans, Mikaelson is in contention of overtaking Daisuke Kanou for most TPE earned by a goalie taken first overall. He's currently less than 200 TPE behind Kanou, something that would be achievable if Mikaelson were to last another two seasons. 

- Despite evidence of TPE inflation, it didn't seem to much help players drafted between Seasons 31-40, as six of the ten players drafted first overall in that decade occupy the bottom half of this list,. That's the same amount as the S11-S20 decade and more than any of the other decades. 

- If Greg Clegane or Phil Hamilton are drafted first overall, they will enter the standings third from bottom. 

Edited August 31, 2015 by XaviYEAH! Woods

[CoachReilly 688]

overall not too many busts. 

 

i'd say everybody from svoboda down (except delicious) busted.

[Beketov 9,025]

overall not too many busts.

i'd say everybody from svoboda down (except delicious) busted.

Sharpe was the best, don't know what you're talking about.

It is really sad to know he was actually the lowest. I kinda figured with everything that happened but wasn't actually sure.

[Zero 114]

Sharpe was the best, don't know what you're talking about.

It is really sad to know he was actually the lowest. I kinda figured with everything that happened but wasn't actually sure.

I don't know if you would have been much higher without that, given how short of a career he had. We also had everyone starting from 0 TPE.

Edited September 1, 2015 by Zero

[Kesler 1,514]

Would love to see someone start a series going down from 1-20 or whatever.

[Zero 114]

Would love to see someone start a series going down from 1-20 or whatever.

 

Ah yes...maybe even a...20 in 20 :|

[TheLastOlympian07 2,388]

Sharpe and Alec Miller should get somewhat passes because Sharpe for sure started at 0 TPE and so did Miller. and Sharpe had a pretty hard ban in Season 1 compared to most punishments today

[NotAVHLM-GM 1,858]

if only Riga listened when I told them to pick me 1st overall with LeBeau Happy to see O'Malley up there

[Victor 10,940]

Osborne all the more impressive given he was a first gen.

[Beketov 9,025]

I don't know if you would have been much higher without that, given how short of a career he had. We also had everyone starting from 0 TPE.

To be fair, I did have a short career BECAUSE of the ban. Had the playing field been level the entire time I might have stayed with Sharpe longer. However, as it was, I was a season behind every other goalie in the league with no possibility of ever catching up. That's not exactly incentive to stick around.

Not that I'm trying to defend myself or make excuses. I totally do have the lowest TPE of any 1st overall ever (and with people being drafted higher than that, I'm sure it'll stay that way).

Edited September 1, 2015 by Beketov

[Baozi 1,658]

Goes to show tpe isn't everything

Jenksoplug held the fort in Davos (along with cowboy) with only 700tpe.

Edited September 2, 2015 by tfong

[Kyle 667]

Not bad!

[Victor 10,940]

Goes to show tpe isn't everything

Jenksoplug held the fort in Davos (along with cowboy) with only 700tpe.

different times

[Hybrid1486 577]

I miss Guite

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Would love to see someone start a series going down from 1-20 or whatever.

Well I've just done #2 now:

 

[NotAVHLM-GM 1,858]

Kendrick twice in top 5 and looking to steal the top two slots

Cant wait for episode 6 hehe

[Victor 10,940]

Clegane already almost not in bottom 10.

[CowboyinAmerica 2,889]

Olsen's holding strong in 11th, I'll take that.

[Kendrick 4,741]

I only have been drafted #1 once and it was my worst player. Then get drafted #2 and they turn out not too shabby.

[Victor 10,940]

first overall is overrated

That said Bushito went first before me once so I guess it's a good predictor of greatness.