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Axlesson Traded to Seattle, Again!


Dangles13

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All roads lead to Rome Seattle. Somehow, Otto Axelsson, and his predecessor Asher Donovan before him, always end up back in Seattle. The Bears organization apparently enjoys having the players from this agency and makes a point to go out an acquire them via trade. While Axelsson is not a superstar player, he is a capable top 6 forward who seems to take a step forward each season. Otto is nearing the end of his career which has seen him win one cup and produce at a pedestrian rate but he brings a strong veteran leadership presence that could be huge for the young up and coming Bears team. 

 

This marks the third time that the Swede has been traded; once from Calgary to Seattle after it looked like Otto would never become a VHL regular, once from Seattle to Davos when Seattle committed to rebuilding and lastly after Davos committed to rebuilding after failing to make the Finals. Many players go their whole careers without switching franchises so this gives Otto a somewhat unique perspective on the league. The center turned winger turned center again has seen three separate locker rooms, three different coaching philosophies and three unique management styles. That experience is valuable and could see Axelsson enter into a management role once his career is over and done with.

 

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Otto finds out he's been traded back to Seattle

 

The Bears have informed Otto that he will be starting the season as their second line center and will likely spend most of the season there. Seattle also sent over a binder with some of their new coaching philosophies, the Bears have changed drastically since Otto last donned the red jersey. During the course of the summer, Otto has been working tirelessly on his faceoffs so that he can give his team possession on a consistent basis. While the reports are unconfirmed, sources have said that it looks like the speedy is winger is speedy no more; the swift-skating Swede appears to have lost a step as father time has started to catch up with him. However, those same sources have indicated that Axelsson has gotten stronger since last we saw him; he looks a little bigger and his shot has improved drastically. 

 

The Bears had a much better season than expected last year so their general manager went out and acquired some top-flight players and now they appear poised for a few good runs at glory in the coming seasons. The Bears likely won't finish as the top team in the league but they have enough pieces in place to see them secure a playoff spot. Can the additions of former MVP, Gabe McAllister offset the growing pains of a youthful roster? Has the Seattle manager done enough to push the Bears to the cusp of greatness and if so, does that make him a shoe-in for GM of the year? Only time will tell, as they say, but fans of the team have a lot to be excited about. This team is young and hungry and you should be afraid of the Bears.

 

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And with Kiaskov switching to defence from right wing, the move should help solidify the back end adding two strong defensive lines to help out our goalie.

Having you and McAllister come into the fold offers the club a solid one two punch on the front lines. It will be an interesting race this year.

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