Nick's Picks #10 Toronto Edition

[NickSunderbruch 392]

     Season 75 was a different kind of season for Toronto, a rebuilding team with some good young talent, backed up by a star goalie. This Toronto team seemed like it was struggling to find its groove at times this season, but towards the end the group started to find their identity. It's also relevant to mention that this team was close to finding themselves in a wildcard spot towards the end of the season. But what else is there to say about this team? The only thing left is to show off the team.

 

1. John Merrick @Steve

John really has a knack for scoring goals and winning games. 

John Merrick finished with the most points in the league this season with 45 goals and 62 assists for 107 points.

This is coming off his already amazing rookie season where he scored 38 goals, and 46 assists for 84 points in his rookie year.

John Merrick absolutely has an amazing career in front of him with a lot of good talent on thus team to back him up.

 

2. Oh Sens @osens

Another good sophomore season for Sens, finishing off with 39 goals and 43 assists for 82 points.

Sens really likes scoring goals, and he's directly on the wing with Merrick making the two of them a dangerous duo.

Sens was drafted 18th overall in season 73, and his contribution to the team is absolutely noticeable as well. 

I'd say this first round pick was well worth it.

 

3. Jaxx Hextall @ROOKIE745

Future hall of famer? Honestly maybe so.

Jaxx is an insanely good goaltender, this season putting up a 9.2 SV% with 30 wins this season.

A 30 win season is absolutely insane, and on a team that's supposed to be rebuilding and losing games, an incredible feat.

Hextall is currently one of my favorite VHL players of all time, I mean look at his past seasons.

His stats are insane, and potentially good enough to make HOF if he has just one more good season.

Hextall startes his career in Toronto, and that's where it looks like it'll come to a close as his retirement nears.

Regardless if he makes the HOF or not, this is a historical goaltender.

 

4. Ziarie Anibogu @ngine4

A defenseman who can put up points and keep pucks out of the net with ease.

Ziarie just finished this season with 13 goals, 68 assists for 81 points.

Pretty damn good if you ask me, he also blocked 170 shots this season, with a +/- of +9

I think that Ziarie has a long career in front of him, and I look forward to season 76 with them on the top d pairing,

 

5. Leo Strauss @gregreg

This stud has what it takes, he's got what makes you tough, he's got the stuff.

This kid is a STUD, top 5 in the rookie scoring this season, with 71 points.

Leo has it all, he's got the scoring touch, the playmaking, and the grit to back it all up.

Drafted in S74 40th overall, he's proven to be a massive steal in the draft. 

I can't predict the future but look forward to a few triple digit point totals in the coming seasons.

 

     That does it for today's article, I only looked at 5 players but they're some of the players that make this team what it is and what it can be soon. I'd like to give a few quick shoutouts to the other players I didn't mention, Jolly Greene Giant @DoktorFunk John Callahan Jr @Callahan Joseph Gainer @joegand a quick shout out to @Peace for his work in assembling this team, if he's able to keep it all together then this is a high octane team looking to dominate the ice this season. All I can say to the other teams this year is to watch out, it's Toronto's year.

 

[ROOKIE745 603]

Dude honestly this made my day!! so glad you think I'm HOF worthy and I'm honored to be one of you favorite players!! I hope to keep impressing you in my final 2 seasons ^^

[Callahan 39]

Nick, before the review thank you so much for including me on this!! Having a guy like you on the team to look up to and get advice from is priceless! I'm so excited for the start of the season!!!

 

Review: The writing was flawless and it was so cool to learn about some of my teammates that I'm still getting to know. I love how you incorporated stats and leadership qualities each player has. Being one of the rookies this upcoming season I am unbelievably excited to get it going! 10/10 !!

 

Edited January 16, 2021 by Callahan

[ROOKIE745 603]

coming back to do a review: Honestly great MS Nick, you did a great job, I appreciate the coloring on each player's name along with tagging them, the spacing and pacing of it, and to share some stats but not enough to overwhelm to a viewer. The title is a bit miss leading, maybe you could have put a 5 in brackets? Either way this is great and shows the bright spots of the Legion and why shouldn't be underestimated, you could probably do a top 10 of the team now that the draft is over haha. 10/10