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chetib · 07-23-2019, 05:55 PM

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)

How good are the BUF prospects? Well so good that Daco sent himself into exile pining over them *rim shot*. If I were to be building around a couple of players on the Buffalo team I would have my eyes around Lallo Selman (@BDonini) and Monkey D. Luffy (@TnlAstatine). Both of these are tremendous contributors on and off the ice as is shown in Anaheim’s most recent trip to the 4 star cup final. Selman has shown that even during the post season he can be a natural goal scorer putting leading the team with 6 goals these playoffs and a confirmed 37 shots on net. Luffy has become a top point producer notching 6 goals and 9 assists on the path of their own championships. Off the ice both Selman and Luffy are great in the locker room. Their presence makes the other people around them better and that in turn creates for a better team. These 2 are the cream of the crop and should be core members of the Buffalo system for years to come.

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 you’ve 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)
@Velevra @O4L I think we can all agree that I am killing it. With 1 championship under my belt and actively working on finishing off that second one I think I am establishing myself as a goalie who not only can be part of a winning team but the goalie who can outright steal games and be the MVP a dynasty needs. However this is the J and I have been here for 3 season now so of course I should be dominating, I expect a bit of regression in my first season or 2 while I iron out my build but that will come. I can see my and Sorokin being an excellent 1a and 1b combo, in fact I think it will be safe to say that you will have the most handsome duo in the SHL next year. S49 should be a big stepping stone for CHI and I think myself and every other prospect are amped to be part of the better SHL expansion team.

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.
            Viktor Marius (BUF) - Hippo Passamus (BUF) - Louie Garrett (BUF)
                                Alexis Metzler (BUF) - Slip McScruff (WIN) (Youngin’)
                                                Cedric Moreau (WIN)
I elected to keep Buffalos super line together because these guys have so much chemistry breaking them up should be a sin against nature. For Defence I elected Alex Metzler as he is putting up some great offensive numbers from the back end and Slip because he is going to be a super star one day. Finally backing it all up Cedric Moreau because it was really a coin flip because both goalies in this series look great.

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?
I am going to give the advantage here to Buffalo’s Tatu Makela, Connor Tanner and Charles Walker. Not only are they contributing defensively but they are giving solid offensive production to their team. Winnipeg is going to have to play a major shutdown game if they hope to stand a chance from this juggernaut team.

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)
Yikes I just flipped through the stats to start writing a statistical view of how they got here. But how the heck did Winnipeg get this far? They have far and away the lowest point totals for these playoffs. This series strikes me as The Little Engine That Could but at the end the little engine is summarily executed by Thomas the Tank Engine and friends. That being said now we have a total underdog story and I can’t help but root entirely for Winnipeg.

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)
Biggest reason is that Buffalo has done a great job of always bringing in good talented players which has given them the ability to continue to push. Add that in with absolutely lights out goal tending and it allows them to be constantly competitive. I don’t see BUF dropping off anytime soon so I think we can expect them to be a dominant force for a while still.

5. Both franchises come into the series with a hot Cedric! Between Winnipegs Cedric Moreau and Buffallo's Cedric Robinson which emerging netminder has the advantage over the other in this series?
I am going to give the edge to Cedric Robinson. Their save% are very close and so is the GAA, for this statistically I am going to move onto Shutouts and Wins. With 4 shutouts we can see Robinson can elevate his game to point where he is stealing wins for his team. This is the biggest ask of a goalie and Robinson has stepped up 4 times in the course of these playoffs.

CW TASK: (Written, 3 TPE)
For those in the SMJHL, your job is to fine tune your game to be ready for a call up to the SHL. Part of that fine tuning is having to decide what kind of player you want to be. That can be a tough decision to make as it impacts your entire career! What made you decide on the position you picked? why did you choose your specific player template and talk to us about the type of player in the SHL that you would like your game to resemble. (must be 150+ words)
I chose my player because I love goaltending and I know how critical this position can be to a team. The honest answer to this question is have no template in mind for who I am creating. I have started building a player with the end goal of being consistent. If I can create a player who is consistent then I give my team a chance to know what they are getting every game and if they know what they are getting from me then we can build a better team in front. Even if I am in fact not the most elite goalie in the league having that consistent presence allows for the team to fill in the gaps that I might not have. Hockey is a team game and as such I choose to try and build for a team. As I move from my SMJHL team to my SHL team there is sure to be some growing pains as I will have to continue building for the bigger league but I am up to the task.

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