Task #1
I would pick my own player from the eliminated Vancouver Whalers, as Cannellini. Borromini Cannellini was pretty slow in the first round of the playoffs, only scoring a single point in the first six games. However against the Scarecrows he was unreal, scoring 9 points in 6 games and scoring 6 goals in those games in the process, being the team's MVP during that round. Now if you had Cannellini on the Falcons? He would light up the Crows and the Falcons would likely win the series in 6 games instead of losing in six. This center has simply gotten better every single game he has played, and that would continue in the finals.

Task #2
I really don't believe that I have to do that much at this point to distinguish myself from other SHL GMs. I created a player with a lot of individual success with Alonzo Garbanzo, and have demonstrated a lot of dedication to the league and the Minnesota Chiefs, making my value known by pretty much everyone (whatever that value may be in reality). So at this point GMs will know whether or not I am really worth picking up at this point, and nothing that I do will really be able to change the way other GMs perceive me. I did have a great playoff which is nice, but I don't think that anyone is going to worry about a first playoff run as much as they are going to worry about the ability to be a long-term dominant force, and like I said they should already know that by know.

Task #3


Task #4
The turning point for the Round 1 series between the Anchorage Armada and the Colorado Raptors was pretty obvious, but is worth mentioning, regardless. The two teams ended up splitting games, the Raptors winning game 1 and the Armada winning game 2. The Armada would then win the next two, with a chance to win the series at home against an inferior opponent. However the Raptors had a huge game, withstanding the Armada's 33 shots, and scoring 4 straight goals in the first period. The Armad started to come back, and it was looking like the Raptors were going to fall at this point, especially when only up 4-3 in the third period. However Loki Odinsson was able to get open shortly after the 3rd Armada goal and score his first of the playoffs, putting the Raptors well ahead and keeping the game in their hands. The Armada could not respond after that, and with the momentum on their side the Raptors were able to win the next two games and take the series despite being down 3-1.

Task #5
Most likely to be a stunning disappointment despite being really good in the playoffs: Kalvins Szejnieks (why? Szejnieks scored 1 goal and 12 points in 18 games for the Falcons, making him the highest scoring rookie in the playoffs. However there is no indication that he will be able to continue that pace despite the expectations, so people are going to be really disappointed to see him not play as well next season)
Most likely to stay in the SMJHL way too long: Ty Hoover (why? Hoover is a 1st year send-down, which is fine and dandy, but with the way Hoover has intimated it seems that he is expecting to win another cup with St. Louis next season and keep it up the season after that)
Most likely to be a superstar in the weirdest way: Donnie Dicks (why? Dicks is his last name. I mean, come on, here.)