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RaidTheArcade · 06-02-2024, 10:11 PM

Milestones Link - +2 TPE

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Task 9 - + 3 TPE

This was my very first season in the SHL, and to be honest with you, I had no idea what to expect. I'd come from 4 fairly decent seasons in the minors, which included a winning the title during my 3rd year. Then, once I was getting ready to start my rookie season with the team that drafted me, it turns out I got sent to another team right before the season started. That obviously came as a bit of a shock. I mean, I was getting ready to move to Texas and already had plans made there and everything, but then whatever plan I had drafted up basically went out the window and all of the sudden, I'm trying to get whatever place I can afford in Boston on short notice and taking calls from the GM of an entirely different team than the one I had already gotten to know. I'd say despite this early whirlwind, I managed to make the most of a rookie season that I was not really entirely sure about, in terms of my personal performance. There was obviously a lot of things I had to get used to that were different in the minors compared to the majors, but a total of 51 points in my rookie season is nothing to sneeze at, I would say. It did suck to lose so early into the playoffs, because I felt like me and the rest of the team had a lot left to give, but hey, that's what this new season is for.

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Dindog · 06-02-2024, 10:18 PM

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ACapitalChicago · 06-02-2024, 10:21 PM

1. (3) Milestones: https://simulationhockey.com/showthread....pid3520839

7. (5) I'm honestly really surprised and saddened to not see John Brown make an appearance at the All Star Game. I've been pretty busy lately and totally get that I'm not in tune with the rest of the league, but I think it's just sad to not see myself there. I always have liked All Star Weeks and not being able to participate is a huge bummer. It really sucks not getting to see how things are and how I can stay involved, but overall it's not that big of a deal. You win some and you lose some. So, hopefully I can just be in the next All Stars event. Hopefully.

4. (8) Overall, I think it is rather interesting to see things go differently and have a unique take on the events for All Stars. Creating a pool of people to draft from if I understand it right isn't too bad, but I do think that the pool should be a wider amount of people. Having a bigger amount of people for the users to select from would be a really nice move, even if not all of them get selected. I do think that this will need some more refinement for future events, but it is a step in a good direction. So I'm happy to see it happen, and always happy to see change take place. But, mostly I think I'm gonna be pretty bummed not getting picked myself, but you win some and you lose some. Most of all, just good on people for actually making change and seeing it through. Always happy to have innovation in the league.

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Jumbobone19 · 06-02-2024, 10:32 PM

1. Milestones - +2

Milestones

2.Shiny Grab Bag - +4
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All three Montreal players are solid options but Jussi Mutou and Valerija Serapin are both rookies who had great seasons for the rebuilding Patriotes. But Mutou was 3rd on the team in goals and 1st on team in assists, which was tied for most points on the team. But Mutou also led the team in hits with 102. So Mutou showed offensive and physical skills that would easily fit on the All-Star team.

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Topalo and O'Slapahan are great defenseman, but honestly I was surprised that Willow Söderberg-Snooks was not taken higher. The number one point getter for all defensemen was 5th one taken in the All-Star draft. Another defenseman that was taken much later than they should have been, after the season they had, was Wide Peepo Happy 3 Koivu.

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I would say the JRuke has the better top line and its not close. Bergmark and Martin is a deadly combo. Bergmark is an elite sniper and Martin is an elite playmaker. And to add the veteran Aksel Fiske, who is very versatile, onto the line just really solidified that it would such a force.

d. Grzegorz Brzęczyszczykiewicz and Sir Devoir were picked with back to back picks and thus both teams secured their started. Does either side have advantage on net? Back up goalies were picked lot later, do you think they can play role in the game at all?
Sir Devoir is an outstanding goalie. While Grzegorz Brzęczyszczykiewicz is also great, I think the Los Angeles defense helped out more. Devoir posted a league best 2.69 GAA (goalies with 20+ starts) and also a league best 24.65 GSAA. It goes to show the Devoir held his own and is the stronger netminder.

Nokazoa · 06-02-2024, 10:36 PM

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1. Milestones, up to 3 TPE.

Milestones are folded in with All-Star Week.

Link your Milestone claim as task 1 for up to 3 TPE towards your 8 total.

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Post your claim in the milestones thread for tpe earned per stat, and then link that post in your ASW submission. This is done because the person who grades ASW will be a different person than double-checks milestones.

+1 TPE Milestone

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8. Graphic, 3 TPE, Fine additions to the team

Create a graphic that showcases the two players who were added to either of the teams with Last Player In votes.

Offseason Fun Time

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9. Written, 3 TPE, Players Tribune (150 words min.)

A popular format of media that has made a resurgence recently due to certain dedicated media writers, The Player's Tribune involves writing from your player's point of view in the 1st person. Write your Player's Tribune about your player's season. How do they feel about their results? Did they achieve their goals? Are they venting out frustration? Are there any moments of the season that were memorable?

I'm going to be honest with you all. Hell I may even be frank. That's a dad joke for everyone. Go ahead and laugh because the rest of this will not be as entertaining. You see, I'm very disappointed with myself. There isn't much I can say about it. I think I am on par with most of my peers, but that is not what I want. I was a star and I have been a team star since I got here. This year, however, I just couldn't string it together. I haven't been focused like I should be. I am not applying myself like I should be. You know, if I did not have as good of a family support system or such a collection of model trains, I may have called it quits. Regulated myself to coaching Junior B or something. I can do better, and I will do better. I am getting another cup. I am getting top minutes. I AM GETTING MORE THAN ONE MILESTONE TPE.

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10. Written, 3 TPE, Most Offensive Goalie (150 words min.)

The league has multiple awards, yet there is always room for improvement. What award would you add? Why that award and who it would be named after? Or which of the current awards would you change? How would you change it and why?

This is a great question. A marvelous one at that. I think our awards are lacking in some ways for sure. Provided I even know what our awards are. I think I would name an award that is similar to a Lady Bing or something. Like an award for nicest guy on the ice. Maybe one for nicest guy off the ice? Yea I like that. I would then name it after Simon LeBlanc. He is a national treasure in every way shape and form. I heard he once reconciled with an Italian player after saying "Olive Garden really is a Tuscan Sunset." I mean, how does one even begin to walk that back. Now, knowing the SHL we would somehow turn this into us making fun of someone. Like giving the most recent bigot this award because we can be cheeky like that. Hopefully that isn't the way we go with it, but whatever,

dogwoodmaple · 06-02-2024, 11:18 PM

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7. Written, 2 TPE, How can so many people be so wrong (100 words min.)

Votes are in and rosters finalized, how you feel about the last 4 players that were voted in? Do you think there were more deserving players that were left out or were you surprised to see these players not to be picked in first place? Did player you voted for get in?

I unfortunately missed the deadline to vote, as I was getting a cleanup procedure on my knee to prep for next year, but I wholeheartedly approve of the winners. Nathaniel Barca is an absolute legend and it would've been criminal if they were not selected to participate in this year's festivities. When you throw in elite names like Jack McCarthy Graj Virrok, and Lasse Zeigler? We're talking about one of the most historically stacked last group in we've ever had. It's a wonderful way to celebrate the stars of this league and I know those four will relish the opportunity. Heck, they might even take home MVP honors given their skill level. Some serious gamechangers across the different positions in that quartet.

9. Written, 3 TPE, Players Tribune (150 words min.)

I think everyone knows when their run is coming to an end. Whether it's sore knees, a hairline that's creeping up, or just the realization that you can't quite keep up with the young guns any more on the ice. For me, that time is rapidly approaching. It takes me a little bit longer to recover after a game and I just don't quite have as much in the tank as I used to. But you know what? That's okay. We're each given our time in this league, if we're lucky enough to make it, and much like the seasons or the tide, we eventually will be thrown back to mother nature. That's why this year, I'm going to enjoy every single game, because there's a very real chance this is the last time I lace 'em up in SHL. Nothing taken for granted this season, no just going through the motions. I'm going to relish every arena, every spotlight, and every chance to play this game that I've loved for so long. If this is the end, it's been a hell of a ride.

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