This season was a weird season for me because in a way I met all my expectations, but I still ended up disappointed at the end of the season, or at least not *fully* content. My goals for this season were simple, make the playoffs and post career high numbers by going ppg. Both of those were accomplished as Chicago managed to make the playoffs this season and I managed to get 61 points, finishing way above ppg. The problem was that in the grand scheme of things my numbers still felt underwhelming. I had the least points on my line with both my line mates getting over 70 points each and my 61 points weren't enough to put me in the top 10 in league scoring so while 61 points is impressive and absolutely smashed my career points record, it left me a little disappointed because I want my player to have a legacy and to be remembered as one of the SHL's greats but that wouldn't be possible if I'm not consistently among the league's top scorers. For next season I definitely need to improve that, I'll be at around 1800 TPE and would like to see myself among the league's top 5 scorers.


After his disappointing first round exit, Lallo decided to take a round off from watching hockey to not have to deal with the disappointment. However with finals coming along he really wanted to watch it but wanted a way to do it that wouldn't be depressing so he had to come up with an idea for watching the finals in a fun way. He ended up getting together with a group of his teammates as well as other players from around the league and created a group of 8 players who decided to go watch all of the finals games at Femboy Hooters. Why Femboy Hooters? Well it's simple really, one they were showing the games on their TVs, two they have great food, and three who wouldn't want to watch hockey while being served food by cute twinks in short shorts and crop tops? Sounds like an absolute dream come true and it is. This group of players is out here watching the finals and breaking hockey norms and we all absolutely love to see it.


In my completely unbiased and honest opinion, the best player to bring to the broadcast team covering the Challenge Cup would be Chicago's star winger Lallo Selman. As a star young player, Lallo is a player who excites fans and will draw people into the broadcast just to hear what he has to say. I also think that his personality makes him a fantastic entertainer. Hockey coverage is always to serious and most attempts at humour are just things that old men laugh at, bringing in a young player like him can add an interesting dynamic from an entertainment perspective which can help draw even more fans to the broadcast. Lallo wants to see hockey grow and knows that in order to do that, the broadcasts need to be more attractive and provide more entertainment value. Would people rather see a boring analysis from a mediocre ex player or failed GM or would they rather see one of the league's young stars charm people with his personality and shade players in the Hamilton-New Orleans series? I think I know the answer.


Following their loss in the SMJHL finals, the owner of the Anaheim Outlaws released a statement intended to address the team's shortcomings to the fans. Here it is:

Cherished fans, when we made the finals, we know this isn't how all of you imagined it would go. We know that all of you were ready to celebrate yet another Outlaws championship as you have become used to success in this team's short history. In our 9 seasons we've won 2 championship and been to 4 finals, our great fans expect nothing short of the best and while we failed to deliver this season we hope you all enjoyed the ride. It was a fun season with a group of players that was underestimated by the rest of the league and we're glad we got to entertain you all the way to the SMJHL finals. We have an excellent management team here in Anaheim and they're already hard at work to address the future of this team and build something that you can all be proud of. The management will do everything it can to continue the Outlaws legacy of success and build a dynasty team in the coming seasons to give our wonderful Outlaws fans the quality winning hockey they deserve.


Possibly the easiest decision we could ever make but I'm obviously choosing to go to New Orleans and not some crappy Toronto suburb. I'm sure there are plenty of places to go for partying and entertainment between games in New Orleans, on top of that the weather should be great. It's a no brainer. New Orleans and their superior food and parties gets my vote.


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