Bislimi set to retire amid controversy

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In turn of recent events, VHL prospect Lek Bislimi has decided to retire from the VHLM, shutting down any chance of him being drafted. Here's a few words from Lek on why he decided to abruptly retire:

 

"The largest issue is the broken terms between this league and my sponsorships from Albania. The only reason I'm able to afford to be in this league is because of the gracious companies in my home country who decided to support me while I'm in my venture to the VHL. With the money, I was able to buy training benefits that helped me improve leaps and bounds more than I expected, something that the meager VHLM salaries would not have done. I'm not permitted to go into details on why the terms were broken, but the fact of the matter is that I'll have to leave the VHL without the financial assistance of my home country."

 

Lek was then asked what he plans to do after his retirement becomes official.

 

"I always hate to say this, but my future is up in the air. I'll probably return to Albania first and foremost, and then try to find leagues elsewhere that will allow me to accept sponsorships from my country. I enjoyed my time in the VHLM and I wish it didn't have to end this way. Hopefully the terms between this league and Albania can be fixed before my brother, Alazan Bislimi, is old enough to pursue professional hockey. Thank you."

Edited November 2, 2019 by jhatty8