marshall_222 12 Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Defensive Players Highlight Top End of VHLM Dispersal Draft With the VHLM Dispersal Draft occurring in the very near future, hype is at an all-time high. Several VHLM teams have loaded up heavily on S38 picks with the intention of constructing a contender for the upcoming season. The top end of the draft is a skilled group and headlined by two defenceman and a goaltender who are all contenders for the #1 pick. With that being said let’s take a look at those players and why they should or shouldn’t be the first overall pick. Defenceman: Dimothensis Vlasis Why should he go #1?: Vlasis is the best skater in the draft and in the conversation for the best skater in the VHLM. His speed and ability to get up the ice make him a danger joining the rush and he can make an impression on any game simply based on his raw speed. Vlasis knows his way around his own zone and shows a lot of promise to develop into a shut-down defenceman. Vlasis is a solid bet to become a franchise VHLM defenceman and looks to be a first rounder for a VHL team down the road. Why shouldn’t he go #1?: Although Vlasis has the expectation and ability to generate offence, there are some questions surrounding his ability to consistently put up points. Some scouts suggest that Vlasis has a lot of flashy tools yet the actual result he has on a game is negligible, a case of the whole equaling less than the sum of the parts. Vlasis is also slightly underside for a defenceman, standing at 6’2. Will this diminish his ability to develop into a #1 VHLM defender? Probably not, but there may be a safer bet out there. Goaltender: Kimmo Salo Why should he go #1?: Simply put, Salo is the best goaltender in the draft and has already developed into a #1 VHLM goaltender. Whoever takes Salo will be set in goal for the year and have a netminder with the ability to steal games on a nightly basis. Salo gives any team a franchise goalie and a GM peace of mind for the remainder of the season as they will know they’ll never have to worry about the man within the crease. Why shouldn’t he go #1?: There is no arguing Salo’s talent, when he plays he does well. The problem is any team taking Salo is likely looking at only keeping him for one season. His natural ability and work ethic will very likely result in him outgrowing the VHLM by the end of the season and seeing time in a VHL crease next year. This combined with the fact that there are always goaltenders looking for work in the VHLM may mean that factors outside of Salo’s ability will see him fall from the #1 spot come draft day. Defenceman: Vojzek Svoboda Why should he go #1?: Svoboda is somewhat of a wild card in the VHLM draft as he is an extremely raw prospect but scouts figure he has the highest upside in the entire draft. That’s where the appeal is with Svoboda, raw potential. Svoboda comes from a player agent with an extensive track record of developing franchise type players and it is expected Svoboda will follow that same path. Nobody will argue that Svoboda is the most developed player in the draft but you will find many scouts willing to bet the house that he’ll turn out to be the best of the bunch. Why shouldn’t he go #1?: Svoboda’s game can be summed up in one word, raw. He isn’t a great skater and currently struggles in the defensive zone, this combined with this inability to generate much offence at this point in time make him a hard sell for first. Although his potential is unquestioned, how long is a GM willing to wait for Svoboda to find his game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Svoboda_3 Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshall_222 12 Posted March 4, 2014 Author Share Posted March 4, 2014 Good job. Be on my team please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Svoboda_3 Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Be on my team please You mixed up penis with team, but I'll forgive you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshall_222 12 Posted March 4, 2014 Author Share Posted March 4, 2014 You mixed up penis with team, but I'll forgive you. that's why we gotta be on the same team, I am easily confused Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Svoboda_3 Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 We are a new tandem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshall_222 12 Posted March 4, 2014 Author Share Posted March 4, 2014 Can we start our own VHLM team and play whoever the fuck we want because we do whatever the fuck we want? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLastOlympian07 2,388 Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 i like them kind words. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Svoboda_3 Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Can we start our own VHLM team and play whoever the fuck we want because we do whatever the fuck we want? Got name ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshall_222 12 Posted March 4, 2014 Author Share Posted March 4, 2014 the "Fuck Zero"... because fuck that guy? We got a spot for you too Stamkos, the initiation is pretty easy. You have to cyber-bully Zero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Svoboda_3 Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Content: 3/3 654 words. We got a look at three talented players vying for the top pick. I personally don't know where I fall, so there is some excitement there with not being the top pick and not knowing where I'm going. Your writing has improved a lot since the days long ago and with each player, I liked that you went into depth on why they would go number one, and why they wouldn't.Grammar: 2/2 A couple things, but done really well. defenseman = defensemenAppearance: 1/1 Not bad. That title could stand out a bit more.Overall: 6/6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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