Claimed: S58 VHLM Dispersal Mock Draft [1/2]

[philthethrill81 134]

S58 VHLM Dispersal Mock Draft

 

Round One:

 

1^st Overall - Las Vegas Aces: G – Marcel St-Laurent - @Frank

The first person I have off the board is @Frank. Being an experienced member with plenty of successful players, and the current VHLM commissioner, Frank’s got the reputation, and fits a positional need. Las Vegas can’t afford to wait and go for someone else, as Yukon is also in need of a netminder, and there is no better then St-Laurent.

 

2^nd Overall – Yukon Rush: C – The Charm - @Tyler

Another pick that is probably fairly obvious here, as @Tyler has had a couple of successful players, and is currently a VHL GM, making him a great selection. He also plays a valuable position as one of only four centers in this class, providing reason to take him sooner rather than later.

 

3^rd Overall – Yukon Rush: D - Luc-Pierre Lespineau-Lebrunette - @FacePuncher

After taking a forward, I see Yukon selecting one of the only three defenders in this class. Seeing as though they don’t make another selection for another three picks, it’s too risky to not take a defender. @FacePuncher is coming off a successful career with a forward, so it should be interesting to see how he does with a defensemen, but seeing as though he is a very active member on the boards, and already has thirty TPE on the other defensemen, I expect him to be the first one off the board.

 

4^th Overall – Las Vegas Aces: D – Brandon Hood - @philthethrill81

I would not claim to be the fourth most valuable player in this draft, but simply based on the fact that just two defensemen will remain, I can’t see the Aces passing up on the last active one. Hood’s agent is returning from some time away from the victory hockey league, and seems to be as eager as ever to get going.

 

5^th Overall – Oslo Storm: C – Ebi Shpeen - @.sniffuM

Another center off the board at number five is Shpeen. Coming from an agent who has seen his fair share of success in the VHL, it should serve as no surprise to see Shpeen this high, and similar to Charm, he fills a valuable position, giving Oslo a bright future down the middle.

 

Round Two:

 

6^th Overall - Las Vegas Aces: LW – Tigertank Williams - @Gooningitup

While it may seem quite odd to have someone of @Gooningitup’s reputation falling to the second round, with his reputation comes the idea of a “goon” per say, rather then a point producer or a shut-down defender. Still, being a proven active member, and the best forward available, I can’t see him dropping any further.

 

7^th Overall - Yukon Rush: C – Elias Sobeck - @Boragina

Sobeck is an interesting prospect. I’m not quite sure why he is being drafted into the VHLM, when he has already been drafted to the VHL (maybe he was a waiver claim, and thus his VHLM right don’t belong to any particular team), but regardless, @Boragina has been a great member here for a long-time, and the duo of Charm-Sobeck up the middle will be the best center core the team has put together in quite some time.

 

8^th Overall - Yukon Rush: RW – Yandall Beast - @Harry F'n Hans

Ahh, the new blood. @Harry F'n Hans seems to be eager to get his first VHL players career started, and his work ethic has shown that he will be able to compete with the best of em’. I would have him higher, as he certainly has the potential, but it’s only been a couple weeks, which is nothing compared to the previously mentioned members, and thus, I see him falling to the Rush at 8^th overall.

 

9^th Overall - Las Vegas Aces: RW – Kevin Right - @RadulovsFirstBeer

Another first-gen player is that of Kevin Right, who looks to be very promising. Much like Beast, he has tons of potential, as proved by his work ethic early on. Although, he is behind Beast in TPE at the moment, and if it weren’t for the Aces having back-to-back-to-back picks here, allowing them to also take a center, I would have him below Tribuncovs. But, nonetheless I have the Aces taking him with their 9^th selection.

 

10^th Overall – Las Vegas Aces: C - Varis Tribuncovs - @bukss_a

I see the Aces going with the last center available, in Trubuncovs. The Aces are yet to select a center in this draft, and this sets them up with a potential first line of Williams – Tribuncovs – Right, which could be deadly in the future. Tribuncovs is a bit lower then other experienced members due to an unsuccessful career with his former player, and that provides reason to believe some first-generation players may also have more potential. Still, @bukss_a has been an active member thus far, and I hope he sticks around this time.

 

Round Three:

 

11^th Overall – Las Vegas Aces: LW – Theo Karlsson - @Daniel

Opening up round three we have Theo Karlsson. Now, this is an interesting prospect to me, simply because I could not find much history on @Daniel’s previous clients, and thus, I cannot say with certainty that he is any more dependable then @bukss_a, let alone one of the top guys in @Tyler, or @Gooningitup. There is also the fact that he is a winger, which are of abundance in this class.

 

12^th Overall – Yukon Rush: G – Elfon Ashelf - @cosbornballboy

Having seen the majority of the active players selected, @cosbornballboy seems to be the Rush’s best bet here. While he may not exactly be considered inactive, having logged on in the last 24 hours, he hasn’t done anything to push himself above any of the other draftees. Nonetheless, the Rush need a goalie, so why not take a chance on @cosbornballboy.

 

13^th Overall – Yukon Rush: G – Sir Galahad - @Arthur

Practically the same situation here. If @cosbornballboy doesn’t work out, hopefully @Arthur does.

 

14^th Overall – Las Vegas Aces: LW – Dustin Evans - @AsylumParty

Another guy who has logged on recently, but hasn’t done much of anything since creating his player. Hopefully being drafted helps bring his activity up.

 

15^th Overall – Oslo Storm: D – Joona Makela - @JoonaIceman

Seems to have gone inactive, much like the others left at this point. I figure the defensemen is more valuable, so they would go with Makela here.

 

Honorable mentions:

RW – Gary Goose - @fruitcake

RW – Brad Samford - @TheWhite44Mamba

The final two draft eligible prospects could very well be selected by a team in the fourth round, but not much to say with them being inactive.

 

Well, this is how I picture the S58 VHLM Dispersal draft going. I am by no means an expertise here, so I could be completely wrong, but I believe my selections make sense. I have no idea if personal relationships exist between VHLM GM’s and some of the draft eligible players, which could play a factor, as well as who may get send down for another season in the VHLM, but either way, I hope you can still view this for what it is, and enjoy it.

[philthethrill81 134]

Not sure how claiming it for future weeks works, but I would like to claim this for weeks Dec. 18-24, and Dec. 25-31. Article is 1184 words, allowing me to do so.

[Gooningitup 1,290]

Normally id agree but doubt anyones drafting my enforcer outside 4th round. Unless its just for LR activity. Williams, retired 2 player being retracted gave me little motivation to make my enforcer who will collect welfare. My next guy will be after Komarov because if i kept Willams id be stuck with a mediocre player for 3 seasons 

[RadulovsFirstBeer 24]

It’s Kevin Knight, lol

[Tyler 885]

4 hours ago, philthethrill81 said:

Not sure how claiming it for future weeks works, but I would like to claim this for weeks Dec. 18-24, and Dec. 25-31. Article is 1184 words, allowing me to do so.

 

you literally just copy/paste the link for both weeks

[philthethrill81 134]

13 hours ago, RadulovsFirstBeer said:

It’s Kevin Knight, lol

 

Blame @Frank, I was going off of this.  

[Kendrick 4,741]

I'm confused, don't we have player 2 projects in this draft?

[Frank 5,205]

2 hours ago, philthethrill81 said:

 

Blame @Frank, I was going off of this.  

oops

[cosbornballboy 14]

On 12/15/2017 at 2:15 AM, philthethrill81 said:

why not take a chance on @cosbornballboy.

I'd listen to this guy he knows what he's talking about

[Kendrick 4,741]

On 2017-12-15 at 5:29 PM, Kendrick said:

I'm confused, don't we have player 2 projects in this draft?

@Frank I think we might have a Project 2 starting out? Isn't Gooning's player a recent creation?

[Frank 5,205]

He was created before the rule change. @Devise

Edited December 18, 2017 by Frank

[diamond_ace 3,112]

Also, if Evan R. Lawson goes 15 picks and still isn't drafted, maybe he goes back to being CFO of Hank Med.

(Yes, I know I created well after this was made)

[philthethrill81 134]

Turns out I got the first four picks right. 

[DollarAndADream 3,356]

Review:

Solid mock draft and it's always interesting to look at these after the drafts go by sometimes. Good work on this write-up.