Molholt 2,185 Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 (edited) Jackson Weekes, SHL Hall of Famer and legend, years removed from his time in that league, has come out of retirement and entered the VHL as an unrestricted free agent in the VHLM. The goalie, now in his mid-30s, is looking to revitalize his historic career in another league, something attempted by a few, but never very successful. Weekes announced his eligibility earlier this week, but has yet to see any interest from any potential teams about his services. Despite this, his hopes are still high of making a comeback. Quote Sure, I think I have something left in the tank, but I'm not surprised that not everyone else is buying into that. It has been a few years since I've played professional hockey, or much hockey at all for that matter. However, I am a bit disappointed in the lack of interest. By my count, the VHLM (the VHL's development league and gateway to the VHL Entry Draft), isn't teeming with fantastic prospects and while my age says I'm not exactly a "prospect," I figured my resume would hold up better. Weekes has yet to hear from any team in the VHLM, despite the fact that on paper he seems like he would be a better option than Ottawa's Eddie King, Oslo's Our Lady of Perpetual Motion (in the long run, likely) and Saskatoon's lack of a goalie listed on their roster. This may mean that Weekes' comeback could be ended short, but we'll continue following this story if it develops. Edited May 5, 2017 by Molholt gorlab and Frank 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gudnason 607 Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Vegas welcomes you for the rest of the season if you want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smarch 3,097 Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Fuck the VHLM anyways right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgins 3,618 Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 RIP @JardyB10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Admin Will 4,660 Posted May 5, 2017 Senior Admin Share Posted May 5, 2017 Jardy's away atm so thats probably why no offers from OTT :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JardyB10 4,863 Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Get your black ass on my team if I'm not too late to the party! Will and eaglesfan036 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank 5,058 Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 @Molholt Oh look you can now use the sig I made for you like two years ago. Thanks. JardyB10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DollarAndADream 3,356 Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Sasky's got Chet Manley, but I'd obviously welcome Weekes to the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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