Claimed: Mr. 1st Overall

[Banackock 8,141]

Mr. #1

We don't think it's much of a secret, but if it is and you live under a rock, we'll give you the 4-1-1 on the upcoming entry draft's race for the 1st overall position. Pretty simple, there is no race. We're not taking away credit from the other draftees for how hard they've work and all they've done thus far for their players, but there's a certain player who has blown to the top and has such the gap, it pretty much makes this season the race for one player. Gabriel McAllister, the young VHLMer currently playing for the Saskatoon Wild, didn't have to do much to make a name for himself due to the fact that his agent previously represented one of the best, most successful goalies to ever strap on the pads. Yet, his agent is once again putting a flame under his players ass and is turning his prospect into one hell of a gem.

 

If we take a look at McAllister, we'll find that he is lightyears above the next prospect when it comes to current the and his future level of potential. He currently sits at 212 TPE, having 37 of those sweet little puppies sitting in the bank. This means that while this is the last season, when he hops into his new role in the VHL, he won't be half bad. Depending on the team he lands on, he could have a really successful campaign. Next, we look to the scoring race where we see him sit in second - only one goal behind Mattias Forsberg for the lead. With 14 goals, 12 assists and 26 points through his first 15 games. Note, his point total is good for a pretty solid 5th place (behind 4 Oslo players). 

 

The next thing we'd love to take a look at, is his amazing scoring ability. With very few minor holes in this young guys game, his shot and tendency to find the back of the net puts him above the rest. Sitting at 85 overall in the stat, it's helped him throw up 14 goals in 15 games. While this alone is incredible, his shooting percentage is something that could stand out to his future VHL GM. 18.42% on 76 shots is good enough for 3rd in the league (keep in mind that the two shooting percentages above him only have 6 goals).  Though it is hard to say what will come of him in the big leagues, it's safe to say that it's paid off big for him in the minors. Despite the possibility of him burning out in the future, we have a very strong feeling that whoever picks him, will be one lucky team.

 

A deeper look

It's not a gamble to say that McAllister will be going first overall come draft day. If he doesn't, a lot of people will likely shit all over their keyboards as their mouths drop to the floor (hopefully away from the shit). So with that being said, the next question will be - who takes him? The Frontrunners? Seattle, Cologne and surprisingly, Davos. The others who could take the cake, or have a shot at it, is Calgary, Toronto and Riga. Truthfully, expect Davos to get out of the race and enter in Riga Reign. No knocks to them, but with the mixture of a hard on for Davos and them having some decent players (and Riga lacking), we see them on the rise very shortly. In the North American race, we give Toronto the edge. Calgary has the better offensive players (though very few) and goalie in Jacob. The only thing that may help them fall is the Wranglers GM. 

 

For Federov

 

[Banackock 8,141]

ah, double week +12

[Kendrick 4,741]

It's times like these when everyone points out that the lottery will decide everything anyways.

[Banackock 8,141]

8 minutes ago, Kendrick said:

It's times like these when everyone points out that the lottery will decide everything anyways.

Is that how it works?

[Kendrick 4,741]

27 minutes ago, Banackock said:

Is that how it works?

The Lottery ruins the fun for everyone usually, at least from a VHL history stand point

[eaglesfan036 4,605]

Lol I'm not tanking and don't even own my 1st

[Higgins 3,618]

Tank harder duh

[boubabi 4,725]

[CowboyinAmerica 2,911]