S68 Expansion Draft

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Thoughts

I created a logo, but I figured I'd also add a couple comments about the upcoming draft. I think it is very exciting to see the VHL at the state it is in right now. When I left VHl had just did their contraction, and the thoughts were we would be luck if we could ever get back into shape to bring us back to 10 teams, and hopefully we wouldn't have to go less than 8. Now only 8 seasons later, a generation for one player, and the league has not only regained the two teams they lost, but are adding another two. The important thing is that the expansion is NEEDED. This isn't an expansion for the sake of expansion, but there are literal outcries of people who are qanting more ice time, that are held back due to the lack of teams. That is such a positive sign for the league, and it's really made my return to the league that much more exciting.

 

The expansion draft looks to be held in the off-season with S68 being the inaugural season for the two unannounced teams. I remember when Cologne and Quebec were announced the draft class was very top-heavy. You look at the draft class in S68 and there are almost 40 players at 100 TPE. To put that into perspective, I remember my first player was drafted 1st OV in S30 with 175 TPE. There are future cornerstome players with highly prestigious members such as @CowboyinAmerica @Green @jack @Sixersfan549 @.sniffuM and a number of high earning TPE guys that I don't recognize (only because I've been back for a week). I'm not sure if this draft class will be available for the new expansions but if so, nabbing one of these guys could shoot you into relevency immediately.

 

Looking ahead to S69's draft, I'm very excited to go through a brand new experience with my new player. I feel rejuvinated and inspired again with the VHL. It hasn't been since my first player where I was actually excited for the draft hype and build-up for which teams had interest in my player and where I was going to land. I know there are a number of great GM's I'd love to play for, but also a lot of new GM's I haven't actually met (which might be the more exciting thing). 

 

Congrats to @diamond_ace and @Enorama, our two new GM's. I know Jason will do great, he has immense experience with the league and as Calgary GM. Not familiar with Enorma, but I love that there's a fresh face being given a chance.