Claimed: A dispersal mock draft. [1/2]

[hedgehog337 3,483]

 

I won't say much in this intro - you already know the contraction already happened and we're still picking players so let's do this. It's weird for me to do this mock draft as I already know 7 picks, but I'll try to imagine that this draft hasn't happened yet. 

 

 

1.  FOREVER LUCKY AMERICANS: [S57] C - Chase Keller, 437 TPE

 

Now, I know that we have Shawn Gretzky who has more TPE than Keller. However, we need to take into account the Americans are only about to enter the contender period so it makes more sense to draft a younger player. And knowing that Kendrick is a certified TPE whore, it's sort of a no-brainer for STZ. Chase definitely will help NY to compete for a longer period. 

 

2. FOREVER UNLUCKY SEATTLE: [S54] C - Shawn Gretzky, 625 TPE

 

Unlike the Americans, Seattle is already being close to it's peak and it only makes sense to bring the best player available. Obviously, it's Shawn Gretzky. He had a good season with Calgary last season and I think he will join the Bears to upgrade their offensive line. Banackock had some unlucky seasons, but all the bad things might end in this season with a powerful offensive line (Gretzky, Fook Yu, Forsberg, McAllister, Quill, Laflamme - that's wassup). Shawn is a must player for Seattle right now (besides a goalie). 

 

3.  20 SEASON CUP DROUGHT DYNAMO: [S57] G - Shawn Brodeur, 333 TPE

 

With Stockholm being cut, the Dynamo is now the team with the longest cup drought and Tyler needs to figure it out quickly before this drought becomes too ridiculous. I honestly thought he will choose the COL 1st pick, but the retirement of Burger King was a huge spoiler here. DeGrath is also out so that means Davos won't compete, but they will need a goalie. So there's Brodeur - a young talented netminder who will be in his prime when Davos is going to compete again. That is what the Dynamo needs. 

 

4.  NEVER 3GET 3-PEAT LEGION: [S53] C - Marc-Alexandre Leblanc, 537 TPE

 

The Legion has Finn, but there's other player this team would be interested in. We still have Sharpe, but it doesn't makes sense for Dollar to take him while he has Snatch. So Leblanc is a no-brainer here - upgrading a 2C spot over Finn who still can play in a wing if the GM won't re-sing either Zayn or De Rossi. 

 

5.  THE LAST NA CHAMP MUETE: S58 COL 1st

 

The Meute were about to compete, but their deal with Calgary was illegal so it forced Frank to start a rebuild. Sharpe would be another fine option, but I doubt he is more worth than a 5th pick. That's why Frank will likely get the 5th pick and draft a solid draftee. He already has a couple of S56, 57 draftees so this pick will only make a sense. 

 

6.  NOT GONNA WRANG ANYMORE: [S53] RW - Motherfucker Sharpe, 504 TPE

 

The Wranglers also went for a rebuild, but there's not much to pick anymore. The 8th pick is meh in the S58 draft and there is no player who has more than 300 TPE so taking Jardy's goon is a no-brainer here. Two seasons ago, Bushito already tried to claim a 600 TPE def from the waivers to get some picks and he will do the same here. Expect to see Sharpe getting traded to a contender team in this season. 

 

7.  TOOK A PICK FROM CHAMPS: [S56] RW - Ben Green, 177 TPE

 

I have no idea why, but the blue team missed the signing of Ben Green last season and that's why he wasn't added to the draftees list. That is also a reason why I managed to bring Muller to Riga: it's good to see a successful comeback attempt from Ben and Frank won't hesitate to take him. There is one other S56 player, Journeyman; however, Ben is more consistent with updating his player so he has an advantage here. 

 

8.  WHEN'S THE NEXT TWO PEAT?: [S55] C - Jake Scheel, 254 TPE

 

I don't know what Higgins wants to do, but if he wants to compete again, getting BPA is the best decision here. Jake Scheel is the best player available at this point. Also, he could bring some offesnsive depth here too, something that Helsinki hadn't last season. 

 

9.  AT LEAST BACK TO BACK PICKS: [S56] RW - The Process, 204 TPE

 

There goes the Eaglesfan player. He has two players here, but it makes more sense to take the younger one. 

 

10.  THE CHAMPS!!!: [S54] RW - JourneyMan, 195 TPE

 

I don't know what to do with this pick, but bringing the cheap second line wing also works for me. I remember when I wanted to bring Gowecny in S54 and finally I have a chance to bring Eaglesfan to Riga, just with other player. 

 

11.  TRUST THE PROCESS BY BUSHITO: S58 HSK 1st

 

There's not a valuable player to take anymore so it makes sense to try draft a steal by his 8th pick. There are still some potential steals like Sobeck, Axelsson, Macht or Beast and maybe Calgary will make a lucky pick there. 

 

12.  AHMA DOESN'T LIKES THIS TEAM: [S56] D - Ho Lee Fook, 113 TPE

 

This draft becomes pretty much useless at this point. But skipping a pick wouldn't be the best decission, especially for the rebuilding team so I think Tyler will pick a younger player. Draper hasn't updated Fook since forever, but perhaps it's the time to save this player. 

 

13.  KESLER IS PLAYING FOR TORONTO, WTF!: S58 COL 2nd

 

They have a full cap so they won't need a player. Dollar could skip this pick also or just take this useless second because why not. 

 

14.  VICTOR IS SAD: [S56] D - Aeschylus something Dennis Feinstein player, 103 TPE

 

Another S56 player. why not? Somebody might try to bring Dennis back here from SBA, might worth a try. 

 

15.  S43, NEVER FORGET: S58 COL 3rd

 

Won't be surprised if Banackock skips this pick as Seattle is another team with a full cap. 

 

16.  S22-29, NEVER FORGET: [S53] LW - Jakub Pastrnak, 187 TPE

 

Perhaps NY will need some deep depth player and Jakub is the right player. I don't know if he would put up more than 20 points, but it's still better than a CPU player. 

 

17.  ROBBIE IS PROUD: [S55] C - Corey Klopfenstein, 157 TPE

 

The same motive. Also, he's younger and he would be a an okay depth player if Cruthfield comes back. 

 

 

 

The other picks are even more useless, although we still have 120 something TPE Smallwood (in case if Greg will make a comeback) and 82 TPE Martinov and they might be drafted in the mid-late third round. 

 

 

That's and I'm out. 

 

6x2=12+2 TPE goes to Krīgars 

 

11.12 - 17.12

18.12 - 24.12

[Tyler 885]

mock draft when you can see the draft hmmmmm

[Tyler 885]

ps has it really been 20 seasons for Davos? Jesus.

[hedgehog337 3,483]

5 minutes ago, Tyler said:

ps has it really been 20 seasons for Davos? Jesus.

 

S38 was the last champiosnhip year for Davos. That's why I mentioned @Victor in this article as he's the last GM who won with them.

[CowboyinAmerica 2,889]

1 hour ago, Tyler said:

ps has it really been 20 seasons for Davos? Jesus.

 

In the VHLM, Oslo just won for the first time since S32 (which I was on with my first player). Think only Vasterasholm has gone longer among both leagues.

[Gooningitup 1,290]

1 hour ago, Tyler said:

ps has it really been 20 seasons for Davos? Jesus.

 

Yep me and @Smarch came within 1 game each but failed

[hedgehog337 3,483]

12 minutes ago, Gooningitup said:

Yep me and @Smarch came within 1 game each but failed

 

Never forget Shawn Muller game-losing PIM @TheLastOlympian07

[Kendrick 4,741]

46 minutes ago, CowboyinAmerica said:

 

In the VHLM, Oslo just won for the first time since S32 (which I was on with my first player). Think only Vasterasholm has gone longer among both leagues.

and people thought Stockholm should be saved and Cologne sacrificed...tsk tsk

[Frank 5,205]

Spoilers edition.

[Victor 10,937]

On 12/11/2017 at 8:48 PM, hedgehog337 said:

 

S38 was the last champiosnhip year for Davos. That's why I mentioned @Victor in this article as he's the last GM who won with them.

Put too much pressure on the successors, my bad, Manchester United syndrome.

[diamond_ace 3,112]

1 hour ago, Victor said:

Put too much pressure on the successors, my bad, Manchester United syndrome.

If there's anyone here who would be Ferguson, it's you. Drove me up a wall sometimes (him with his winning with a team I hate, you with the history stuff) but undeniably one of the most successful in the sport/sim league and made everyone around him/you better.

[Victor 10,937]

14 hours ago, diamond_ace said:

If there's anyone here who would be Ferguson, it's you. Drove me up a wall sometimes (him with his winning with a team I hate, you with the history stuff) but undeniably one of the most successful in the sport/sim league and made everyone around him/you better.

Aww that's one of the nicest things ever x

[TheLastOlympian07 2,388]

Review

Mock drafts are awesome. This is awesome, you are a underrated writer in this league and you always create discussion with whatever your write. Keep up the good work mr hog.