Lesieur Lands on Dream Team

[KC15 340]

What a night, Guy Lesieur has had being part of the S69 VHL Entry Draft! Guy enjoyed a very successful season in the VHLM split between the Mexico City Kings and the Las Vegas Aces, but his eyes have always been on the prize of playing in the VHL. A couple of teams scouted Lesieur and he found the management of both very impressive. As the weeks unfolded, however, a very clear favorite rose to the top – the expansion D.C. Dragons. Guy was so impressed by management’s vision for the future of the franchise, the current roster already assembled, and the way he was treated in the scouting discussions. By the time the draft arrived this evening, Lesieur was literally shaking with anticipation.

 

D.C. had the 2^nd and 7^th overall picks in the first round. Defenseman Cinnamon Block went to Prague at 1OA and D.C. drafted Guy’s Las Vegas Aces teammate Benny Graves with their first pick. Who could argue either choice? As Lesieur anticipated D.C.’s next next selection at number 7, the Riga Reign called Lesieur’s name as their choice at number 6. No complaints there – Riga had scouted Lesieur and he had been very impressed by management. But there was that hope that he might be drafted by D.C. and that was now over.

 

Or was it? There seemed to be a delay in D.C. taking their pick at number 7 and then it became clear that the delay was due to trade talks that D.C. was having with some other team. Could it be? Lesieur had no idea. After some few minutes of intense anticipation, it was announced. Yes! A deal had been struck between the Reign and Dragons. Lesieur would be going to D.C. after all in exchange for D.C.’s number 7 pick and D.C.’s 3^rd round picks in S70 and S71.

 

Guy was and is filled with gratitude to both D.C. for believing in him enough to give up the extra draft choices to get him and to Riga for making it possible for him to play for his “dream team”. In subsequent conversations with Riga management it was clear that the extra draft choices were only a small part of their motivation in the trade. They had learned of Guy’s desire to play in D.C. and made an effort to help make that happen so long as it did not hurt Riga in the doing. A very classy organization indeed.

 

And so, Guy Lesieur says goodbye to his wonderful GM and teammates in Las Vegas and has packed his bags for a move to the American capital!

[zepheter 586]

You could interpret it as classy or classless. They got you to the organization you wanted to play for, but got away with a deal that would appear to be quite unfair if the draft class was deeper. Glad you made it to your team. Best of luck this coming season and the many seasons that follow.

[STZ 5,360]

Congrats man! Gonna be a ride in DC

[Walter Fizz 84]

6 hours ago, STZ said:

Congrats man! Gonna be a ride in DC

 

7 hours ago, KC15 said:

What a night, Guy Lesieur has had being part of the S69 VHL Entry Draft! Guy enjoyed a very successful season in the VHLM split between the Mexico City Kings and the Las Vegas Aces, but his eyes have always been on the prize of playing in the VHL. A couple of teams scouted Lesieur and he found the management of both very impressive. As the weeks unfolded, however, a very clear favorite rose to the top – the expansion D.C. Dragons. Guy was so impressed by management’s vision for the future of the franchise, the current roster already assembled, and the way he was treated in the scouting discussions. By the time the draft arrived this evening, Lesieur was literally shaking with anticipation.

 

D.C. had the 2^nd and 7^th overall picks in the first round. Defenseman Cinnamon Block went to Prague at 1OA and D.C. drafted Guy’s Las Vegas Aces teammate Benny Graves with their first pick. Who could argue either choice? As Lesieur anticipated D.C.’s next next selection at number 7, the Riga Reign called Lesieur’s name as their choice at number 6. No complaints there – Riga had scouted Lesieur and he had been very impressed by management. But there was that hope that he might be drafted by D.C. and that was now over.

 

Or was it? There seemed to be a delay in D.C. taking their pick at number 7 and then it became clear that the delay was due to trade talks that D.C. was having with some other team. Could it be? Lesieur had no idea. After some few minutes of intense anticipation, it was announced. Yes! A deal had been struck between the Reign and Dragons. Lesieur would be going to D.C. after all in exchange for D.C.’s number 7 pick and D.C.’s 3^rd round picks in S70 and S71.

 

Guy was and is filled with gratitude to both D.C. for believing in him enough to give up the extra draft choices to get him and to Riga for making it possible for him to play for his “dream team”. In subsequent conversations with Riga management it was clear that the extra draft choices were only a small part of their motivation in the trade. They had learned of Guy’s desire to play in D.C. and made an effort to help make that happen so long as it did not hurt Riga in the doing. A very classy organization indeed.

 

And so, Guy Lesieur says goodbye to his wonderful GM and teammates in Las Vegas and has packed his bags for a move to the American capital!