Quote:3. Written, 3 TPE (150 words min.)
Which players, if any, do you see as locks for the Hall of Fame? As in, if they're career ended today they're in. Anyone on the cusp? Anyone on the right track, but still needs to put up a few more great seasons?

It's a shame that the league doesn't induct entire teams into the Hall of Fame because both Hamilton and Buffalo could be considered the team of the decade. Michael Scarn, who played for both teams is a sure fire Hall of Famer as is Monkey D. Luffy. Their the workhorses of the team and having either one of these players on your team is a strong nucleus to build around. Then you have your defensive core, a Hall of Fame that doesn't call Alexander Selich or Samuel Michaud to it would be hard to stomach. Lastly you have Elizabeth Doyle who like Alistar Cain before her has come to redefine the goaltender role and could be inducted today, right now, if a vote were to be held. Even in picking out just these 5 players, there are so many others on both sides which could, would and should be inducted but time will tell.

Quote:4. Written, 3 TPE (150 words min.)
If you're sitting at home watching the Finals: What do you plan on doing differently next season to help your team reach the promised land? If you're playing in the Finals: Is there anything different you plan on doing next season to continue your team's success?

While I am not playing in the SHL finals I am proud to be playing in the SMJHL finals for the first time in my career. I've been thankful to play along side some of the best and brightest in our league and I know that next season that some of them will be heading to the show while I, more than likely, stay back and season for another season. What would I do differently is hard to say, I don't determine where I go. By that I mean I can't place myself on the first line or insist on extra shifts. So what will I do? I'll continue to listen to my excellent coaches and teammates, to build myself up into a powerhouse player and put myself in the best position to get Quebec City back into the finals for a second consecutive season. Also, I don't know, maybe ill insist I be captain or something. Probably won't happen though.

Quote:2. Written, 2 TPE (100 words min.)
Oh no, the head honchos of the league are worried that there aren't enough story lines for the finals! Therefore they're changing the rules for the finals. The home team will get to choose to either a) play the whole game with 6 skaters on the ice at a time or b) be immune from penalties/offsides/icing. Whatever the home team chooses, the visitors get the other perk. Which one are you choosing, given the choice and why?

Leave it to the honchos to come up with something so odd. In any case, if it were me I'd go with no penalties/icing/offsides. The reason being that both Hamilton and Buffalo field some fast guys and gals. If the game continues to move, no matter how many players you have on the ice you can count on your fastest player getting to the puck first and being able to set up plays much faster. No stoppage of play other than goaltender holding the puck or being shot over the glass means better chance for breakaways, 2 or 3 on 1 and better chances to score.

Quote:5. Written, 2 TPE (100 words min.)
Which SHL or SMJHL team was the best team to not make the finals this season and why?

For me its without a doubt the Kelowna Knights. As much as we meme them or amend the Chicago copypasta to read Kelowna rather than the Blackhawks they were just a great competitor all season long. They were dominate when they needed to be and never seemed to ride on laurels. They fought every game and they were just amazing to watch even when you weren't playing them. Them in the finals would make for great watching, a storyline for the ages. A dominate team in their prime with players who are still getting better each day standing tall against the rest of the league? Makes for good TV.

Quote:15. Milestones, up to 3 TPE
New this season, Milestones are folded in with CW. So just link your Milestone claim as task 16 for up to 3 TPE towards your 16 total.
SHL Milestones: https://simulationhockey.com/showthread.php?tid=114645
SMJHL Milestones (for senddowns): TBD

S58 Milestones

Quote:16. Written, 3 TPE
I loved this as a mPT when hotdog did it last season, so I'd like to bring it back as a permanent fixture. After all, we could all use a little positivity every now and then. Say something nice about another member or members, no word limit.

To the entire Buffalo and QCC LR's, I love you guys. To Cass, I luv you more.