Flowers Ponders VHLM Decision

[CowboyinAmerica 2,889]

 

Inside Defenseman Lance Flowers's Thought Process

 

 

Who joins a team two-thirds of the way through a season?

 

Craig Kimbrel and Dallas Keuchel excepted, it’s extremely odd to see a player join up with a squad when the season’s almost done. It’s even more unique when that player is coming from abroad, seeking his very first professional gig. And yet, that’s where British defenseman Lance Flowers finds himself, aiming to sign his first VHLM contract close to the end of the season.

 

And yet, even with the oddity there’s a bright side: Just about every team knows where they stand and what players are going to pan out, meaning there’s a good number of suitors for Flowers’s services. As he prepares to make a decision, here’s what he’s focused on:

 

Playoff Positioning: Seeing as how Flowers will only be on the squad for a few games before entering the VHLM Draft, it’s more fun if he’s playing for a playoff team. It’s natural—the entire point is to win games. And still, with that said, Flowers also doesn’t want to particularly be a frontrunner, not actually earning a title but hanging on to others who have. Last time Flowers’s agency was in this position, forward Gabriel McAllister signed with the third-place Wild—and ended with a Finals MVP to his credit.

 

Playing Time: Especially compared to past players the CIA agency has had in the VHLM, it’s particularly interesting the disparity between the haves and the have nots. Some teams wouldn’t be able to offer Flowers more than a third line role, just because the talent they have on their team. Others, he would step in and be the best defenseman instantly. Flowers isn’t looking for a top line role necessarily, but he would like to get a decent amount of playing time and be able to contribute in a meaningful way.

 

Personal Considerations: A broad category, to be sure, and one that doesn’t necessarily favor one team or another. As alluded to previously, McAllister spent two playoff runs on the Wild, finishing with a title, two Playoff MVPs, and an affinity for the franchise. The agency has always tended towards teams trying to break streaks or make their very first marks, making the 21st and the Marlins both natural fits. And the agency itself is actually currently headquartered in Minnesota, and there’s something appealing for playing for the hometown team.

 

It’s rather early for Lance Flowers to have to make a big decision, and yet, the day is already here. Expect a decision from the young defenseman within 24 hours.

[Rayzor_7 741]

8 minutes ago, CowboyinAmerica said:

the agency itself is actually currently headquartered in Minnesota, and there’s something appealing for playing for the hometown team

Hmm, I won't get excited but... 

Go Storm Go?

[Gustav 6,407]

The all-time TPE record holder creates a defenseman? I'll try not to get too excited just yet...

[Matt_O 897]

Join San Diego. I'm not on that team but they have all the OG members and they are in a playoff spot

[BladeMaiden 1,807]

@CowboyinAmerica I’m not gonna lose hope that you’ll come join Philadelphia as we gun for the cup! We need a cowboy in Philly, to show  the rest of my team how to shoot em’ up!

[Jayrad28 396]

1 hour ago, Matt_O said:

Join San Diego. I'm not on that team but they have all the OG members and they are in a playoff spot

Yes join the Marlins!