<div align="center">I needed some money, so I am going to do a redraft of the S23 Entry Draft which took place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.



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Round 1
1. Toronto North Stars -
Actual Pick: David Benson
TPE: 643
S24 SHL Stats: 9 Goals, 12 assists, 21 points / -8 / 6 hits / 7 PIM

Should have been: David Benson
TPE: 643
S24 SHL Stats: 9 Goals, 12 assists, 21 points / -8 / 6 hits / 7 PIM

Reasoning: I really think Benson was the right pick with the first overall pick. They could have gone with Alexandersen, but I think Benson is a guy that definitely puts in the effort to be a franchise player for the Toronto North Stars. He had a pretty good season for the North Stars last year racking up 21 points. I think there is definitely a lot more to see from Benson and definitely Jman made the right selection here.

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2. West Kendall Platoon (via Hamilton Steelhawks) -
Actual Pick: Viktor Svensson
TPE: 584
S24 SHL Stats: 5 goals, 19 assists, 24 pints / +6 / 88 hits / 117 PIM

Should have been: Asbjørn Alexandersen
TPE: 657
S24 SHL Stats: 6 goals, 11 asissts, 17 points / -6 / 12 hits / 2 PIM

Reasoning: I definitely think Alexandersen should have been the pick at number two. Alexandersen has stud and franchise player written all over him. They should have absolutely gone with the sure guy in this spot rather than taking Svensson even though defense could have been a need. I think he would have fit in very well in West Kendall and would have been a franchise piece next to Jed Lloren, Zallerras Szerlechek and Ivo Willems. Svensson had a good year for the Platoon, but in the future, I think Alexandersen is going to be a lot better player.

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3. Texas Renegades -
Actual Pick: Asbjørn Alexandersen
TPE: 657
S24 SHL Stats: 6 goals, 11 asissts, 17 points / -6 / 12 hits / 2 PIM

Should have been: Bryce Collins
TPE: 631
S24 SHL Stats: 4 goals, 13 assists, 17 points / -17 / 43 hits / 6 PIM

Reasoning: There is no doubt that one of the sleepers in this draft so far has to be Bryce Collins (not to toot my own horn). Collins had a decent season as he started out on the 3rd line and ended up ending the season with a comfortable spot on the second line. The major statistic that really needs to change is that -17. I think Collins would have fit perfectly with the Texas Renegades.

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4. Calgary Dragons -
Actual Pick: Fernando Pergher
TPE: 598
S24 SHL Stats: 3 goals, 14 assists, 17 points / -5 / 69 hits / 86 PIM

Should have been: Fernando Pergher

Reasoning: I also think Pergher was the correct choice here for a team needing defense. They could have gone with Svensson, but I like Pergher and what he brings to the team. Svensson had a better year than Pergher last year, but if Pergher can stay on the ice, I definitely think he can be a much better player. I see the desire to be better in Pergher's game that I am not too sure I see in Svensson's game. Luckily, they have back to back picks, so they can take both of these guys.

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5. Calgary Dragons (via Minnesota Chiefs) -
Actual Pick: Michael Boychuk
TPE: 583
S24 SHL Stats: 1 goal, 13 assists, 14 points / -5 / 53 hits / 32 PIM

Should have been: Viktor Svensson
TPE: 584
S24 SHL Stats: 5 goals, 19 assists, 24 pints / +6 / 88 hits / 117 PIM

Reasoning: Another guy that really needs to find a way to stay on the ice is Viktor Svensson. I think he would have been a great pick to take with the 5th overall pick as many projected him higher and he did end up going higher. Boychuk is a great player and I think he could definitely end up being a top 4 dman for a long time, but I think Svensson's knowledge and veteran presence would have really helped the Calgary Dragons. I think you could not go wrong with either Boychuk or Svensson, but I definitely lean towards Svensson.

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6. Toronto North Stars (via Seattle Riot) -
Actual Pick: Bjorn Knutsen
TPE: 443
S24 SHL Stats: Not in the SHL

Should have been: Vladamir Lindstrom
TPE: 621
S24 SHL Stats: 0 goals, 0 assists, 0 points / +1 / 0 hits / 0 PIM

Reasoning: With their other targets off the board, the North Stars would have to go to the next best option and I think that option was Vladamir Lindstrom. Even though he did not notch a single point for the Renegades last year, Lindstrom was definitely someone who was working hard to try to get to the top. I think this guy is very often overlooked in the S23 Draft just because of guys like Alexandersen and David Benson really overshadow the guys that work hard and do everything except put up points. This guy is definitely ready to make an impact and putting him beside someone like Scherbluk would have been great for his game.

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7. New England Wolfpack - FORFEITED

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8. Winnipeg Jets -
Actual Pick: Bryce Collins
TPE: 631
S24 SHL Stats: 4 goals, 13 assists, 17 points / -17 / 43 hits / 6 PIM

Should have been: Michael Boychuk
TPE: 583
S24 SHL Stats: 1 goal, 13 assists, 14 points / -5 / 53 hits / 32 PIM

Reasoning: I think the Jets made out like bandits with their actual selection, but with him off the board, they will need to go another route. Michael Boychuk, in my opinion, is the next best player that is available. He is a solid defender who will put you on your butt and then find himself in the assist column at the end of the game. I think Boychuk works hard to make himself better and having him available at #9 is very good for any team. I would take him here and not look back.

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9. Texas Renegades (via West Kendall Platoon) -
Actual Pick: Vladimir Lindstrom
TPE: 621
S24 SHL Stats: 0 goals, 0 assists, 0 points / +1 / 0 hits / 0 PIM

Should have been: Slappy McDoodle
TPE: 511
S24 SHL Stats: 6 goals, 2 assists, 8 points / -6 / 101 hits / 63 PIM

Reasoning: The biggest jumper of this re-draft is the likes of Slappy McDoodle. I think Hans Ponsen is a good player, I just question his work ethic and dedication as he has only earned 449 TPE while McDoodle has over 50 points more than him. I think a guy like McDoodle has the chance to go inactive, but he has been coming back strong with his practice hours. McDoodle can definitely score if given the chance and I think he would have made for a better pick here.

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10. Edmonton Blizzard -
Actual Pick: Hans Ponsen
TPE: 449
S24 SHL Stats: 0 goals, 6 assists, 6 points / +0 / 72 hits / 30 PIM

Should have been: Butch Buckley
TPE: 459
S24 SHL Stats: 3 goals, 5 assists, 8 points / -19 / 100 hits / 47 PIM

Reasoning: I think Buckley is one of the guys that really makes this draft a fun draft. His personality in the locker room is really like no other and that is what makes him special. Buckley would fit in on any 3rd line or even top 6 if they need a big hitting presence to run more of a HAG time of game. I think he would have been a great pick here.

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11. Los Angeles Panthers -
Actual Pick: Toms Berkis
TPE: 294
S24 SHL Stats: Not in the SHL

Should have been: Erik Lundqvist
TPE: 525
S24 SHL Stats: 1-3-2, 4.06 GAA, .859 Save %, 0 shutouts

Reasoning: Let's jump ahead a couple picks as the Panthers will take Lundqvist here rather than giving the Riot a chance to get him. I think Lundqvist really is going to be the next best thing once given the chance. He has the ability and dedication to be a top goaltender in the SHL, it will just take him time. His record last year really should not speak for what kind of talent this guy has. I expect him to turn it around very quickly and LA should not be too worried if Weekes decides to takes his talents elsewhere as they have a very solid goalie just waiting to take over.

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12. Seattle Riot (via Manhattan Rage) - Actual Pick: Mārtiņš Ziepiņš
TPE: 503
S24 SHL Stats: 1 goal, 11 assists, 12 points / +0 / 17 hits / 0 PIM

Should have been: Mārtiņš Ziepiņš

Reasoning: Ziepiņš is a fine pick here with the last pick of the first round. I think there are a couple other guys that they could have taken, but Seattle took a guy with some success in his rookie year and a guy that seems to have some dedication to the league and the drive to get better.

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Round 2
13. Los Angeles Panthers (via Toronto North Stars) -
Actual Pick: Erik Lundqvist
TPE: 525
S24 SHL Stats: 1-3-2, 4.06 GAA, .859 Save %, 0 shutouts

Should have been: Connor O'Reilly
TPE: 501
S24 SHL Stats: 2 goals, 18 assist / 20 points / -1 / 104 hits / 66 PIM

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14. New England Wolfpack (via Hamilton Steelhawks) -
Actual Pick: Butch Buckley
TPE: 459
S24 SHL Stats: 3 goals, 5 assists, 8 points / -19 / 100 hits / 47 PIM

Should have been: Ausy Willison (Now Nazar Nichuskin)
TPE: 483
S24 SHL Stats: 5 goals, 2 assists, 7 points / -8 / 36 hits / 12 PIM

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15. Seattle Riot (via Texas Renegades) -
Actual Pick: Dr. Timeturner Whooves
TPE: 323
S24 SHL Stats: Not in the SHL

Should have been: Hans Ponsen
TPE: 449
S24 SHL Stats: 0 goals, 6 assists, 6 points / +0 / 72 hits / 30 PIM

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16. Calgary Dragons - Schnitinfritz Jagr

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17. Toronto North Stars (via Los Angeles Panthers, via Minnesota Chiefs) -
Actual Pick: Pål Vikingstød
TPE: 395
S24 SHL Stats: Not in the SHL

Should have been: Pål Vikingstød

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18. West Kendall Platoon (via Seattle Riot) -
Actual Pick: Slappy McDoodle
TPE: 511
S24 SHL Stats: 6 goals, 2 assists, 8 points / -6 / 101 hits / 63 PIM

Should have been: Bjorn Knutsen
TPE: 443
S24 SHL Stats: Not in the SHL

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19. New England Wolfpack -
Actual Pick: Connor O'Reilly
TPE: 501
S24 SHL Stats: 2 goals, 18 assist / 20 points / -1 / 104 hits / 66 PIM

Should have been: Dr. Timeturner Whooves
TPE: 323
S24 SHL Stats: Not in the SHL

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20. Winnipeg Jets -
Actual Pick: Shane O'Ferghall
TPE: 251
S24 SHL Stats: Not in the SHL

Should have been: The Carl Mountain
TPE: 328
S24 SHL Stats: 0 goals, 1 assist, 1 point / +3 / 3 hits / 6 PIM

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21. Calgary Dragons (via West Kendall Platoon) -
Actual Pick: Liam Neeson
TPE: 216
S24 SHL Stats: Not in the SHL

Should have been: Toms Berkis
TPE: 294
S24 SHL Stats: Not in the SHL

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22. Toronto North Stars (via Edmonton Blizzard) -
Actual Pick: Ausy Willison (Now Nazar Nichuskin)
TPE: 483
S24 SHL Stats: 5 goals, 2 assists, 7 points / -8 / 36 hits / 12 PIM

Should have been: Shane O'Ferghall
TPE: 251
S24 SHL Stats: Not in the SHL

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23. Calgary Dragons (via Los Angeles Panthers) -
Actual Pick: Michael Warnick
TPE: 204
S24 SHL Stats: Not in the SHL

Should have been: Michael Warnick

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24. -
Actual Pick: Steven Esposito
TPE: 221
S24 SHL Stats: Not in the SHL

Should have been: Steven Esposito

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Notables:
28. Calgary Dragons - The Carl Mountain (328 TPE)

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Actual Draft:
1. Toronto North Stars - David Benson
2. West Kendall Platoon (via Hamilton Steelhawks) - Viktor Svensson
3. Texas Renegades - Asbjørn Alexandersen
4. Calgary Dragons - Fernando Pergher
5. Calgary Dragons (via Minnesota Chiefs) - Michael Boychuk
6. Toronto North Stars (via Seattle Riot) - Bjorn Knutsen
7. New England Wolfpack - FORFEITED
8. Winnipeg Jets - Bryce Collins
9. Texas Renegades (via West Kendall Platoon) - Vladimir Lidstrom
10. Edmonton Blizzard - Hans Ponsen
11. Los Angeles Panthers - Toms Berkis
12. Seattle Riot (via Manhattan Rage) - Mārtiņš Ziepiņš

Round 2
13. Los Angeles Panthers (via Toronto North Stars) - Erik Lundqvist
14. New England Wolfpack (via Hamilton Steelhawks) - Butch Buckley
15. Seattle Riot (via Texas Renegades) - Dr. Timeturner Whooves
16. Calgary Dragons - Schnitinfritz Jagr
17. Toronto North Stars (via Los Angeles Panthers, via Minnesota Chiefs) - Pål Vikingstød
18. West Kendall Platoon (via Seattle Riot) - Slappy McDoodle
19. New England Wolfpack - Connor O'Reilly
20. Winnipeg Jets - Shane O'Ferghall
21. Calgary Dragons (via West Kendall Platoon) - Liam Neeson
22. Toronto North Stars (via Edmonton Blizzard) - Ausy Willison
23. Calgary Dragons (via Los Angeles Panthers) - Michael Warnick
24. Manhattan Rage - Steven Esposito

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My Draft:
1. Toronto North Stars - David Benson (EVEN)
2. West Kendall Platoon (via Hamilton Steelhawks) - Asbjørn Alexandersen (UP 1 SPOT)
3. Texas Renegades - Bryce Collins (UP 5 SPOT(s))
4. Calgary Dragons - Fernando Pergher (EVEN)
5. Calgary Dragons (via Minnesota Chiefs) - Viktor Svensson (DOWN 3 SPOT(s))
6. Toronto North Stars (via Seattle Riot) - Vladimir Lidstrom (UP 3 SPOT(s))
7. New England Wolfpack - FORFEITED (EVEN)
8. Winnipeg Jets - Michael Boychuk (DOWN 3 SPOT(s))
9. Texas Renegades (via West Kendall Platoon) - Slappy McDoodle (UP 9 SPOT(s))
10. Edmonton Blizzard - Butch Buckley (UP 4 SPOT(s))
11. Los Angeles Panthers - Erik Lundqvist (UP 2 SPOT(s))
12. Seattle Riot (via Manhattan Rage) - Mārtiņš Ziepiņš (EVEN)

Round 2
13. Los Angeles Panthers (via Toronto North Stars) - Connor O'Reilly (UP 6 SPOT(s))
14. New England Wolfpack (via Hamilton Steelhawks) - Ausy Willison (UP 8 SPOT(s))
15. Seattle Riot (via Texas Renegades) - Hans Ponsen (DOWN 5 SPOT(s))
16. Calgary Dragons - Schnitinfritz Jagr (EVEN)
17. Toronto North Stars (via Los Angeles Panthers, via Minnesota Chiefs) - Pål Vikingstød (EVEN)
18. West Kendall Platoon (via Seattle Riot) - Bjorn Knutsen (DOWN 12 SPOT(s))
19. New England Wolfpack - Dr. Timeturner Whooves (DOWN 4 SPOT(s))
20. Winnipeg Jets - The Carl Mountain (UP 8 SPOT(s))
21. Calgary Dragons (via West Kendall Platoon) - Toms Berkis (DOWN 10 SPOT(s))
22. Toronto North Stars (via Edmonton Blizzard) - Shane O'Ferghall (DOWN 2 SPOT(s))
23. Calgary Dragons (via Los Angeles Panthers) - Michael Warnick (EVEN)
24. Manhattan Rage - Steven Esposito (EVEN)
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Thank you OrbitingDeath! <3

Nice article !

Slappy !

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Theo Kondos || F || Jesster & Darr Winner - CC x2 || 
-- CAREER STATS --
-- SHL Regular Season --
S58 - GP:66 | G:17 | A:36 | P:53 |  SOG: 130 |  HITS:35  |  TOI: 17:32
S59 - GP:66 | G:14 | A:36 | P:50 |  SOG: 181 |  HITS:41  |  TOI: 18:15
S60 - GP:66 | G:19 | A:37 | P:56 |  SOG: 184 |  HITS:44  |  TOI: 18:34
S61 - GP:66 | G:32 | A:26 | P:58 |  SOG: 188 |  HITS:48  |  TOI: 19:50
S62 - GP:66 | G:21 | A:32 | P:53 |  SOG: 207 |  HITS:57  |  TOI: 20:36
S63 - GP:66 | G:23 | A:40 | P:63 |  SOG: 297 |  HITS:90  |  TOI: 22:00
S64 - GP:66 | G:27 | A:59 | P:86 |  SOG: 237 |  HITS:110 |  TOI: 21:30
S65 - GP:66 | G:39 | A:46 | P:85 |  SOG: 240 |  HITS:161 |  TOI: 21:59
S66 - GP:66 | G:39 | A:65 | P:104| SOG: 230 |  HITS:134 |  TOI: 22:08
S67 - GP:66 | G:27 | A:38 | P:65 |  SOG: 177 |  HITS:164 |  TOI: 21:40
S68 - GP:66 | G:19| A:41 | P:60  |  SOG: 177 |  HITS:159 |  TOI: 19:51
S69 - GP:66 | G:16| A:41 | P:57  |  SOG: 143 |  HITS:110 |  TOI: 19:21
S70 - GP:66 | G:11| A:37 | P:48  |  SOG: 120 |  HITS:123 |  TOI: 18:40
S71 - GP:66 | G:30| A:36 | P:66  |  SOG: 199 |  HITS:126 |  TOI: 20:46
-- SHL Playoffs --
S58 - GP:12 |  G:2 |  A:7   |  P:9   | SOG: 16  | HITS:6  | TOI: 17:35
S59 - GP:16 |  G:6 |  A:10 |  P:16  | SOG: 33  | HITS:4  | TOI: 19:39
S60 - GP:9  |  G:0 |  A:5   |  P:5   | SOG: 23  | HITS:11 | TOI: 18:55
S61 - GP:19 |  G:6 |  A:12 |  P:18  | SOG: 47  | HITS:18 | TOI: 19:21
S62 - GP:24 |  G:9 |  A:11 |  P:20  | SOG: 75  | HITS:34 | TOI: 20:55
S63 - GP:9  |  G:0 |  A:3   |  P:3   | SOG: 37  | HITS:20 | TOI: 22:21
S64 - GP:13 |  G:3 |  A:10 |  P:13 |  SOG: 58 | HITS:31 | TOI: 22:55
S65 - GP:17 |  G:3 |  A:7 |  P:10  |  SOG: 46 | HITS:46 | TOI: 22:21
S66 - GP:14|  G:8|  A:12 |  P:20  |  SOG: 56 | HITS:22 | TOI: 21:59
S67 - GP:7 |  G:0 |  A:4  |  P:4  |  SOG: 18  | HITS:9 | TOI: 22:01
S68 - GP:15|  G:5 |  A:12 |  P:17 |  SOG: 56 | HITS:27 | TOI: 21:45
S69 - GP:7|   G:1 |  A:6 |  P:7 |  SOG: 14 | HITS:19 | TOI: 19:59
-- SMJHL --
S54 - GP:50, G:7, A:7, P:14, SOG: 47, HITS:31, TOI: 11:22
S55 - GP:50, G:13, A:16, P:29, SOG: 98, HITS:35, TOI: 18:09
S56 - GP:50, G:18, A:26, P:44, SOG: 128, HITS:35, TOI: 16:53
S57 - GP:66, G:26, A:26, P:52, SOG: 220, HITS:48, TOI: 19:05
-- AWARDS --
S54: Drafted 6th Overall - Anchorage Armada[SMJHL]
S55: Drafted 5th Overall - Texas Renegades [SHL]
S57: Four Star Cup Champions - Anchorage Armada [SMJHL]
S57: DeMaricus Smyth Award for Top Forward - Dach [WJC]
S57: Brady McIntyre Award for WJC MVP - Dach [WJC]
S58: Ryan Jesster Award - Best SHL Rookie [SHL]
S58: All Rookie Team [SHL]
S59: CHALLENGE CUP WINNERS [SHL]
S62: CHALLENGE CUP WINNERS [SHL]
S64: West All Star [SHL]
S64: 2nd Team All Star [SHL]
S65: West All Star [SHL]
S65: 3rd Team All Star [SHL]
S65: Darr Nominee [SHL]
S66: West All Star [SHL]
S66: Darr Winner [SHL]
S66: 1st Team All Star [SHL]
S68: Bronze Medal - Austria  [IIHF]
S71: West All Star [SHL]


Ostap Maksimov || D || Retired || Challenge Cup x3 ||
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SHL Regular Season Statistics:
600 GP - 325 P - 3 Cups
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Ales Smirnov RW/D || Retired || Ron Mexico MVP: S35 ||
-- CAREER STATS --
REGULAR SEASON GP: 857 G:210 A:389 P:599
-- AWARDS --
S21: SMJHL Presidents Trophy & Four Star Cup | Kelowna Knights
S21:Elias Armia Trophy (Award in Excellence Given By The League Commissioner.)
S22: Four Star Cup Champs | Kelowna Knights
S22: Ted Lindsay Award (SMJHL MVP)
S22: Brodie Witzel Trophy (Playoffs MVP)
S23: SHL All Rookie Team
S26: IIHF Gold (Russia)
S28: IIHF Silver (Russia)
S32: IIHF Bronze (Russia)
S35: Ron Mexico (SHL MVP)
S38: IIHF Gold (Russia)

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This is a good write-up!

Collins was a steal

Wow nice I was a steal

The biggest jumper of this re-draft is the likes of Slappy McDoodle. I think Hans Ponsen is a good player, I just question his work ethic and dedication as he has only earned 449 TPE while McDoodle has over 50 points more than him. I think a guy like McDoodle has the chance to go inactive, but he has been coming back strong with his practice hours. McDoodle can definitely score if given the chance and I think he would have made for a better pick here.

Thanks for the kind words. :D

Just to set the record straight, I have been active in both a baseball and a boxing sim since 2003 and 2005 respectively and plan to be here for a long time.

Well done, I miss seeing vintage Haan in public =D>

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Originally posted by Carl@Aug 12 2015, 11:29 AM
Wow nice I was a steal

FFS

Wish I had a draft position :( With 696 TPE I think I'm the S23 TPE leader

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Originally posted by JNH@Aug 12 2015, 06:15 PM
Wish I had a draft position :( With 696 TPE I think I'm the S23 TPE leader

You had to work extra hard totry andmake people forget about Forsbust :D

Originally posted by Josh@Aug 12 2015, 09:17 PM


You had to work extra hard totry andmake people forget about Forsbust&nbsp; :D

Pls no ones forgetting ) I just kinda quit on forsberg early, he still could've panned out maybe . Gave up at 600 TPE cause TOR needed defense.

Eh I've missed a couple PTs and don't know if I've even done a PbP/PGS with Johnson

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I would take vliddy over Svensson TBH

id take him over Ferdy too

as per tradition, Renes picks out performing their draft slots

Considering only 7 people have more TPE now I consider this a success already

Originally posted by JNH@Aug 12 2015, 10:09 PM
Well done, I miss seeing vintage Haan in public =D>

I miss being him. I had no life then haha. I'm really active in the locker room area, just not in public.

Thank you OrbitingDeath! <3