Banackock 8,141 Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Season 47 was quite the year for the Bratislava Watchmen. With a hot start at the beginning of the season, the team fell into a significant slump which lasted roughly a quarter of the season. Knowing that change was inevitable if the Watchmen wished to chase a championship and that his players were becoming unsettled with all the recent losing, Bratislava GM Blake Campbell went to the phones to started making the calls. One by one, all within a short span, trades were made between the Watchmen and the opposing teams. As each trade came in, the team continued to get stronger. Their defense became arguably the best defense in the league and their organizational depth all around was easily above average. With a stronger defensive core, Zhumbayev played stronger and the wins started to roll in. By the time playoffs came, the Watchmen had clinched first place in the conference and we're confident heading into the playoffs. With the bye, they awaited their opponents in the second round. Next, game the finals where they barely hung on to the finals after coming out fast with a large series lead. Eventually, the Watchmen hoisted their first cup in some time, GM Campbell won his first cup and second Jack Reilly award for GM of the year. The season was successful and the Watchmen will be remembered for their midseason to late season heroics in such an amazing turnaround. Now, the Watchmen are competing in Season 48 at a chance for a repeat. The team has been excellent this season even if they did lose some big names. The team is currently sitting in first place in the league and it's a lot of thanks to their still good depth and chemistry. Along with that, 2nd season veteran Podarok is leading the team in points and is having quite the season for himself. He's a huge reason why the team is succeeding right now. Along with that, the Watchmen had most of their season so far without a starting goalie and rather with a very inexperienced, low talent guy blocking shots between the pipes. Even with such a week goalie, the team managed to be in first place and rock a 12 game winning streak. Since, the Watchmen paid a hefty price for waiver goalie Sven Wolf - who is already progressing quickly and is now just shy of 100 TPE. When asked regarding the trade, this is what GM Campbell had to say: "No goalies were available on the market. They were all apart of competing teams. You need a goalie to win. They can win you games. This season, we've done so well without a goalie, we figured we'd be that much stronger with one. He's no Dandonov right now, but he's progressed extremely quickly and will shortly be above 100 TPE. We believe he;s gonna be a huge asset to our team and will hopefully help our chances at a repeat" GM Campbell has played his cards right for the last couple seasons. During his first season as GM, he went all in while pursuing his first ever Founders Cup. While making it to the finals, he lost out and spent the next 2 seasons rebuilding. With a cup win and now a great chance at repeating, we asked Campbell what his thoughts were on this season and the future for Bratislava. "We've done an extremely great job this season on executing in those big games. It's the regular season, but it's always good to claim first for that first round bye. I'm proud and impressed with how the team is playing and only wish to continue to motivate that at a chance of repeating. It's all about the cup. I get a juniors GM is to keep people active and get them ready for the big leagues, but it's about a lot of things and winning a cup makes it a good experience. We truly wish to repeat because this could be the last year we're able to do so. The offseason we could pull somethings off, but we're losing more players once this season finishes and will make it really difficult on us. I'd say a season or two rebuild is coming but if we can, we'll do our best to avoid it." 717 - use as double week FacePuncher and eaglesfan036 2 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/29386-claimedcould-the-watchmen-repeat-reviewed-22/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Tortorella 2,653 Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 No. JardyB10 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/29386-claimedcould-the-watchmen-repeat-reviewed-22/#findComment-325824 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Trifecta 1,902 Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Only if they had a stud center named Kai Roberts they could Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/29386-claimedcould-the-watchmen-repeat-reviewed-22/#findComment-325825 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banackock 8,141 Posted April 3, 2016 Author Share Posted April 3, 2016 4 minutes ago, Da Trifecta said: Only if they had a stud center named Kai Roberts they could Overrated tbh. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/29386-claimedcould-the-watchmen-repeat-reviewed-22/#findComment-325828 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Trifecta 1,902 Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Just now, Banackock said: Overrated tbh. I hear this feller named Sven Wolf couldn't save anything even if he had magical power to bring someone back to life. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/29386-claimedcould-the-watchmen-repeat-reviewed-22/#findComment-325829 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banackock 8,141 Posted April 3, 2016 Author Share Posted April 3, 2016 Just now, Da Trifecta said: I hear this feller named Sven Wolf couldn't save anything even if he had magical power to bring someone back to life. Is that why in 8 games played, he's already won half of your teams total wins through 42 games? Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/29386-claimedcould-the-watchmen-repeat-reviewed-22/#findComment-325832 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Trifecta 1,902 Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Just now, Banackock said: Is that why in 8 games played, he's already won half of your teams total wins through 42 games? I play center, not goalie Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/29386-claimedcould-the-watchmen-repeat-reviewed-22/#findComment-325833 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banackock 8,141 Posted April 3, 2016 Author Share Posted April 3, 2016 Just now, Da Trifecta said: I play center, not goalie I'm aware of that. I was stating Wolf is 6-1-1 through 8 games, having half the amount of wins through 8 as the Bern Royals do as a team through 42 (12). Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/29386-claimedcould-the-watchmen-repeat-reviewed-22/#findComment-325835 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banackock 8,141 Posted April 3, 2016 Author Share Posted April 3, 2016 Oh wait. I'm wrong. Wolf played for the hurtin Blades too @Evans so Wolf has more wins than Bern does, Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/29386-claimedcould-the-watchmen-repeat-reviewed-22/#findComment-325836 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Trifecta 1,902 Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Just now, Banackock said: I'm aware of that. I was stating Wolf is 6-1-1 through 8 games, having half the amount of wins through 8 as the Bern Royals do as a team through 42 (12). IDFK who our goalie is. I think it's someone inactive tbh. We all know activity trumps so therefore that's why you are doing so well. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/29386-claimedcould-the-watchmen-repeat-reviewed-22/#findComment-325837 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banackock 8,141 Posted April 3, 2016 Author Share Posted April 3, 2016 3 minutes ago, Da Trifecta said: IDFK who our goalie is. I think it's someone inactive tbh. We all know activity trumps so therefore that's why you are doing so well. Hey now, even without a goalie we were #1. @sterling we want DT. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/29386-claimedcould-the-watchmen-repeat-reviewed-22/#findComment-325841 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FacePuncher 1,343 Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 6 minutes ago, Da Trifecta said: IDFK who our goalie is. I think it's someone inactive tbh. We all know activity trumps so therefore that's why you are doing so well. @snake3001 u just gonna take that? Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/29386-claimedcould-the-watchmen-repeat-reviewed-22/#findComment-325842 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Victor 11,021 Posted April 3, 2016 Admin Share Posted April 3, 2016 11 minutes ago, Da Trifecta said: IDFK who our goalie is. I think it's someone inactive tbh. We all know activity trumps so therefore that's why you are doing so well. I will not allow you to speak ill of my only recruit. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/29386-claimedcould-the-watchmen-repeat-reviewed-22/#findComment-325847 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Trifecta 1,902 Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 1 minute ago, Victor said: I will not allow you to speak ill of my only recruit. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/29386-claimedcould-the-watchmen-repeat-reviewed-22/#findComment-325848 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglesfan036 4,605 Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 some vhlm trash talk me likey Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/29386-claimedcould-the-watchmen-repeat-reviewed-22/#findComment-325867 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Trifecta 1,902 Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 7 minutes ago, eaglesfan036 said: some vhlm trash talk me likey When trash talk goes down, I am always in it. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/29386-claimedcould-the-watchmen-repeat-reviewed-22/#findComment-325872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FacePuncher 1,343 Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 16 minutes ago, eaglesfan036 said: some vhlm trash talk me likey You getting involved in VHLM trash talk and not even banning me? You're getting sloppy eaglesfan036 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/29386-claimedcould-the-watchmen-repeat-reviewed-22/#findComment-325877 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JardyB10 4,869 Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 4 hours ago, flyersfan1493 said: No. You lot will be fortunate to beat Oslo to even see us in the finals. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/29386-claimedcould-the-watchmen-repeat-reviewed-22/#findComment-325922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOOM 8,817 Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 You could....but you won't. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/29386-claimedcould-the-watchmen-repeat-reviewed-22/#findComment-325929 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banackock 8,141 Posted April 5, 2016 Author Share Posted April 5, 2016 On 4/4/2016 at 7:25 PM, JardyB10 said: You lot will be fortunate to beat Oslo to even see us in the finals. Like last season, huh? Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/29386-claimedcould-the-watchmen-repeat-reviewed-22/#findComment-326250 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JardyB10 4,869 Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 4 hours ago, Banackock said: Like last season, huh? That was last season! Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/29386-claimedcould-the-watchmen-repeat-reviewed-22/#findComment-326310 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banackock 8,141 Posted April 5, 2016 Author Share Posted April 5, 2016 16 hours ago, JardyB10 said: That was last season! I get it's the regular season, but 6-1-1 VS Ottawa this year. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/29386-claimedcould-the-watchmen-repeat-reviewed-22/#findComment-326561 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banackock 8,141 Posted April 6, 2016 Author Share Posted April 6, 2016 tbh, I'm just claiming this shit as 12/12. Doubles week. Da Trifecta 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/29386-claimedcould-the-watchmen-repeat-reviewed-22/#findComment-326742 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowboyinAmerica 2,911 Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Claimed Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/29386-claimedcould-the-watchmen-repeat-reviewed-22/#findComment-328281 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DollarAndADream 3,357 Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Feedback: I feel like Brats will repeat. Funny thing is, now that I'm giving this official review....that round is about to start. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/29386-claimedcould-the-watchmen-repeat-reviewed-22/#findComment-332829 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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