Not every gamble works out

[Seabass 593]

The Free Agency season was a little rough on the Prague Phantoms. Once the no trade period had been lifted the Phantoms immediately announced that they were trading a third round pick over to Moscow in exchange for the rights to two pending UFAs, Smitty Werbenjagermenjensen and Gritty. The team spent many resources on showing the two men around the city of Prague, various Phantoms players also brought the guys out to the clubs so they could get a taste of the Prague nightlife. Despite the team's efforts in convincing the two stars to sign with the team, they didn't. As soon as UFA season opened up it was announced that both men were going to sign with the Vancouver Wolves instead. Not every gamble works out but the reward in this case was just too good to pass up on the chance. The Phantoms reacted to the news by re-signing forward, Blake Laughton who was reacquired by the Phantoms at the last trade deadline from Helsinki. 

 

Now the Phantoms must rely on the players they already have in their system instead of star power from elsewhere. Many VHL analysts currently have predicted that the Phantoms will not make the playoffs in S72. The Phantoms in return have embraced the role of underdogs and are highly motivated to prove the world wrong.