CW TASK: (Written, 3 TPE)
Both teams in our challenge cup series come in with a healthy set of talented young players. if you were to choose a player from either teams SHL roster or there prospect pool with a (start date of S45, S46, S47 or S48) to build your team around, who would it be and why? What qualities on or off the ice make them 'that guy' and how do you think they would shape the image of their franchise? (150+ words and *tag any player involved in this task)

I want to say Bobby Sharp, who was subject to the desires of Minnesota Co-GM Daco, but I have some concerns regarding his game. He is listed as a center and expected to take up those duties but he isn't exactly a face off ace one would expect him to be. He's a relatively solid two way player that is a pass first forward. He will never be able to dish out more hits than he takes, but Bobby has a talent to handle pucks. In this age we lack a lot of primary play makers in the SHL with folks going the sniper route, but I feel like there is still a good place for someone such as Bobby Sharp. Young and still developing, I think he can be that top 6 center many are expecting-- But will it be for Buffalo? That's the catch. His skating is good for a young fellow but if he truly desires to run the plays and be that high IQ playmaker? He needs to keep up.

@Nerio

CW TASK: (Written, 3 TPE)
For most of us S48 is over and now its time to sit down with your GM's for a season end review! talk to your GM's about what youve accomplished, what you are strong at, what you need to improve on and what would you like your role to be moving into S49. Task must be 150 words or more. (*Tag your GM’s)

It was a rough season, despite leading Chicago in points. I wanted to form a unit with Atmey but that experiment lasted only 2 games. The Smeb brothers need to continue to grow but as long as I get paid I should be fine, but I want the best talent around me when i'm on the ice. I could carry a line offensively, but I can't make up for the defensive lapses of my teammates all the time. It hurt my Dar chances in all honesty. I will be the best player on Chicago outright next season smack dab right in my prime so I expect to be given every look possible and be getting top dollar. I doubt I got many amazing seasons left and I need Dar Nominations--- Fast. I want some individual success with awards here since my goal is to become a player worthy of getting inducted into the Hall of Fame. I'm a 20 goal scorer and one of the most physical players in the league. Give me the chance to flourish.  @Velevra @O4L


Task 05: (Written, up to 4 TPE)
Pick up to 4 challenge cup related topics to write about! Each topic is worth '1' TPE. Each answer must be '50' words or more.

1. Put together a challenge cup fantasy team using the 2 teams in the finals as the player pool. This fantasy team must include at least 1 young player (S44 or higher) and in 50+ words discuss your choices.
Hamilton-Visser-Garrett-Makela-Grease-LeBlanc. Yeah I cheaped out on the goalie here but it's fine. Hamilton is a great winger and has been for a long time, it's a shame he isn't more talked about. Visser is one of the greatest centers ever and has shown off impressive longevity by still being a #1C after all these years. Louie Garrett moved back to wing when traded to Buffalo and he has looked like his Seattle self in the playoffs. He has the 'it' factor and I think he meshes well with Visser given that they are both on team USA. LeBlanc is a solid young goalie looking to gain some experience and I believe he is starter material.

2. This series boasts an interesting matchup at the blue line between star studded defenders! Which includes Troy McClure III, Gary Grease and Slip McScruff from Winnipeg.. & Buffalo's Tatu Makela, Connor Tanner and Charles Walker.. which group do you expect will outshine the other and why?
Buffalo straight up. They have the experience and all around skill that the Jets blueline does not. Connor Tanner out of Edmonton has always had good underlying statistics. Makela has been one of the must fun defensemen to watch and he's my go to fantasy pick from the back end. Charles Walker was a beast of an offensive defenseman and people forget his great seasons too quickly.

3. Winnipeg making it to the finals was an unexpected surprise. What were some of the main reasons why this franchise was able to persevere into the leagues most important series.  (*tag anyone involved)
They kept their talent of Visser and added pieces. Many did not expect Winnipeg to succeed, heck I may have had them missing the playoffs. I did not have them beating New Orleans and I am completely shocked. Their younger pieces in Wagstrom and Lil Manius are no longer 'young'. They are smack dab in their prime and ready to go. Moreau bounced back with the Jets and has shown up to be a good mentor for LeBlanc.  @StamkosFan @Psanchez55

4. Buffalo has made it to the finals in 2 of the last 3 seasons. Who or what has been a primary reason for the recent success of this franchise. (*tag anyone involved)
Simple. They keep making the right moves and are set for decades if they keep this up. A cupboard full of young up and comers, a haul of draft picks they got from McZherl where they ended up getting Tanner for much cheaper. They keep taking advantage of Minnesota for assets and will use these picks to retool. They traded for Garrett as well to add more fire power and have taken the risks needed to succeed. They pay the right price and have top tier veterans. @dizzyDC @Keygan

CW TASK: (Written, 3 TPE)
S48 was the season of the podcasts here in the SHL and with increased audio competition comes the fight for Challenge Cup advertising! HO has asked you to create an audio add for a "Buffalo/Winnipeg preview" script to be aired on the radio. Create a '100' word hype add and then choose which podcast it will be appearing on and in 50+ words explain why you chose that podcast to air the script. (*Tag anyone involved)
"It's the most fascinating series we have ever seen. The drama. The action.The Stampede surged back against Tampa and have shown immense perseverance. Will they win another cup?! Will Louie Garrett cement himself as one of the greats? What of the Jets? A team that many have considered to be falling apart are back in the SHL finals. Jason Visser leads a resurgence and resurrects his own production. Cedric Moreau was considered some sort of a stop gap for the Jets when acquired but he has turn it all around and taken the league by storm. Robinson already has one cup to his name, will he add another in his short career? What will be the end result?!"


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