Senior Admin Will 4,660 Posted May 19, 2014 Senior Admin Share Posted May 19, 2014 VHLM Standing Predictions - North America Season 38 has just begun here in the VHLM, and so begins another exciting couple of months. This year could be a very exciting one, as we have several heavily competitive teams spread across the entire league. With the season just getting underway, what better time to throw out some wild and crazy predictions? This week, I am going to be going over my predictions for how the standings will play out in the North American Conference. In coming weeks, expect to see predictions for the European Conference, and maybe even some predictions for individual leaders. Anyways, let's get started. 1. Yukon Rush I believe that the race for the number one spot in North America will be a very, very close on between Yukon and Brampton. If it weren't for Yukon acquiring up and coming goaltender Brock Waldron with the first overall pick of the Season 38 VHLM Dispersal Draft, I would have went with Brampton here. Additionally, Yukon has other young developers such as Kayle Kuzie, as well as more experienced players like Don Draper and Bennet Wahl. Brampton is an extremely strong team, however, if Waldron and the rest of the Yukon squad keep developing at the rate they have been, I think Yukon will be able to squeak by them and take first in the conference. 2. Brampton Blades This one is really given. If Brampton isn't here at second overall, they will first overall. Brampton's incredible strength ultimately comes from a very successful Season 38 Dispersal Draft. At the second overall pick, they were able to pick up Tyson Stokes; a player represented by the famed fever95 agency. With the rest of their picks, they were able to pick up other fantastic players such as Tyrone Williams, Hunter and Hudson Backenbauer, and Daniel Acker. To put the icing on the cake, Brampton was able to claim tough-guy and intimidation factor Sam Keeler on the waiver wire. Brampton has an extremely young roster, for the most part, and that is the reason I placed them second instead of first. I simply think that the more experienced Yukon roster with edge the Blades out of first. 3. Ottawa Lynx Season 37 was, without question, quite a disappointment for the Lynx. Fortunately, things are looking a lot more promising for them this season. Although they traded their first round pick, which would have been first overall, to the Yukon Rush during the off-season, the Lynx still managed to pick up some extremely promising players in this seasons Dispersal Draft. First, a winger who has shown incredible drive and determination, Andrew Erikson. Following that, they picked up the equally driven Andrej Hasek, Mike McGratten, and Daniel Raseri. I am placing the Lynx above the Wild and the Gladiators largely due to the quick rate at which their roster is developing. 4. Saskatoon Wild Season 38 will be Saskatoon's first full season under the leadership of General Manager Brett Slobodzian, who was appointed near the end of last season following the stepping down of previous General Manager James. Unfortunately, Slobodzian seems to have been left with a mess worthy of a mop, yet only a broom to clean it up with. The Wild did pick up some quality players such as Lights Bokan, Mikkel Boomgarden, and Devin Sundberg. Despite their drafting success, I don't think they will have what it takes to surpass the quickly developing Lynx roster. 5. Minot Gladiators Minot is another organization that is still transitioning after a leadership change. Just a day before the Dispersal Draft, Davey Jones announced his intentions to step down as General Manager. At the request of Jones, veteran General Manager InstantRockstar was selected to take over the helm of Minot. Sadly, he was left with a slowly developing roster and not a whole lot to work with. The Gladiators do have a few notable players, such as Chris Raymond, but certainly not enough to compete. I expect Minot to sell off assets this season, which is why I am predicting them for last place in the North American Conference. eaglesfan036 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/8191-claimedvhlm-na-predictions/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Tortorella 2,653 Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Season 37 was, without question, quite a disappointment for the Lynx. I'd say the season went exactly to plan actually eaglesfan036 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/8191-claimedvhlm-na-predictions/#findComment-75828 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Admin Will 4,660 Posted May 20, 2014 Author Senior Admin Share Posted May 20, 2014 I'd say the season went exactly to plan actually Well yeah but being a disappointment makes better writing Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/8191-claimedvhlm-na-predictions/#findComment-75897 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglesfan036 4,602 Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 In my completely unbiased opinion I think that Yukon will be in first place too. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/8191-claimedvhlm-na-predictions/#findComment-75914 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgins 3,618 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Bias 2 biased Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/8191-claimedvhlm-na-predictions/#findComment-76099 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Admin Will 4,660 Posted May 21, 2014 Author Senior Admin Share Posted May 21, 2014 Bias 2 biased At least I don't have to sim to make my predictions Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/8191-claimedvhlm-na-predictions/#findComment-76105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglesfan036 4,602 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 At least I don't have to sim to make my predictions Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/8191-claimedvhlm-na-predictions/#findComment-76111 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgins 3,618 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 At least I don't have to sim to make my predictions At least I wasn't a copy cat! #comebackofthecentury Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/8191-claimedvhlm-na-predictions/#findComment-76187 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Admin Will 4,660 Posted May 21, 2014 Author Senior Admin Share Posted May 21, 2014 At least I wasn't a copy cat! #comebackofthecentury i don't get it..... Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/8191-claimedvhlm-na-predictions/#findComment-76188 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgins 3,618 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 You copy and pasted someone else's predictions....................……… Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/8191-claimedvhlm-na-predictions/#findComment-76189 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Admin Will 4,660 Posted May 21, 2014 Author Senior Admin Share Posted May 21, 2014 (edited) Ohhhhhhh I get it now Well copying you last season was somewhat successful so i figured i might aswell go again..this season I think I went with Mike, so we shall see Edited May 21, 2014 by Draper Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/8191-claimedvhlm-na-predictions/#findComment-76190 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglesfan036 4,602 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Content: 3/3 - Yukon 2 gud! I agree with you that Yukon and Brampton will be very close this season, with Yukon having a few VHLM superstars while Brampton will be more balanced and with more depth. I found it interesting that you put Ottawa in the final playoff spot, they could ceratinly make it if their players continue to develop. It will be interesting to see what Minot does this season, as they are in a position where they could probably make the final playoff spot or trade off their resources for the future. Grammar: 2/2 - Get your teamates name right you noob! Bennet Wahl = Bennett Wahl Appearance; 1/1 - Looks gud. Overall: 6/6 Final: 6/6 Will 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/8191-claimedvhlm-na-predictions/#findComment-76241 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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