S60 Championship Week

S60 Championship Week

CementHands
HOF Committee
HOF Committee

#95

08-11-2021, 05:19 PM (This post was last modified: 08-11-2021, 06:45 PM by CementHands.)

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1. Written, 3 TPE, Ups and Downs (150 words min.)

So this was a tough season for everyone in the SHL. Dealing with trolls online, horrible PR from product endorsements, and on top of that all some minor identity fraud to add to the pile. Are these the worst things to happen to your player this season, or did something unimaginably horrible happen? On the flip side, were there any bright spots hidden in the countless nuisances and problems? What good things on and off the ice happened this season for you?

Well it was a pretty darn great season overall for Baltimore, and Karl included. He managed to set a new personal high for points, a very nice rebound season after a slightly down one. Overall the Platoon made some big moves in the offseason and they seemed to pay off pretty huge, launching them into 3rd overall in the league, and first in their division, and winning their first playoff round since the move to Baltimore. Overall Karl has a lot to be happy for on ice, and the young squad is looking to be even better next season!

Off ice things are going well for Karl also. His best friend is getting married this offseason, so he’s been excitedly planning the bachelor party. As they say “you only get one first marriage”, so he’s doing everything in his power to make sure it’s a special and memorable time for everyone involved.

He’s also looking to get some new skates, so that’s exciting.

163 Words, 3 TPE

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5. Written, 2 TPE (100 words min.)

We're adding 2 teams to the SMJHL this season. Do you think we should keep the current SMJHL playoff format of everyone makes it? Or is it time to just take the best 8 or 12 teams and let em duke it out? Defend your stance.

14 teams is a pretty tough bracket to build around. I think that it is ok having some teams miss the playoffs in juniors. It is difficult to maintain engagement with super lengthy offseasons, but I feel that can be addressed through other means that are better suited to address it than ensuring everyone gets a playoffs. Plus, with the tournament capped at 8 teams, then you ensure a quicker playoff.
Make it something teams strive for. Maybe it would increase some player movement at trade deadlines to try and help a team solidify their roster for the final push. Right now we are seeing super teams anyway, so there are a few that have legitimate shots each season, the rest are either treading water of rebuilding.

127 words, 2 TPE

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12. 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.

a. The salt special: Do these teams deserve to be here? Or were they gifted a trip to the finals through puck luck and bullshittery?

Deserve is not the word I would select here, but I think they do. Individually looking at the teams Buffalo has been a top team and a contender every season Karl has been playing and seem to have access to a fountain of youth. Chicago on the other hand built from the ground up in the expansion draft and put together a contender. They have made the needed moves to stay powerful. 

72 Words, 1 TPE

b. Buffalo has been here many times in the past 20 seasons, this is only the second (I think I'm too lazy to check) time for Chicago. Which is more impressive? The continued dominance of Buffalo? Or the solid couple of runs Chicago has made despite the team only being 15 seasons old?

The continued dominance of Buffalo is definitely something to be admired. They always seem to win every transaction they are involved in. Are they stuck over cap before the start of the season? No worries, they will probably flip a player for a rental upgrade and pick up a lottery pick in the same transaction. 

55 Words, 1 TPE

c. Everyone's a critic: Nitpick one thing about either team's logo, jersey, rink design, goal horn, or general site demeanor.

I really dislike the Buffalo logo. It looks extremely dated, and it might be with a lot of teams having undergone updated over the last few seasons. Buffalo uses unique green and gold colors that some people seem to love, but I am definitely not one of them. The brand in general looks like it needs a refresh and update.

60 words, 1 TPE

d. Who is the best player to play for either team? Is it a current player? Retired? Traded? Make your case.

CW TRIVIA LINK

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15. CW TRIVIA, 3 TPE max - 1 TPE for participation, 0.5 TPE for each correct answer. This is completed through a Google form linked below. Make sure to spell your answers correctly or you will not get credit. Post your verification word in your CW post.

Verification: BAP
3 TPE

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16. slash's secret bonus prompt SHHHHHH. Written, 2 TPE (100 words min.)

Luke let you keep the money you stole from him in the heist, and won't tell the authorities. But you have to take him on a wonderful date using the money. How does your evening go? What dining and activities do you have in store for good ol' Lukey boy?

Well first off I’m a gentleman, and secondly it’s a lot of money, so we’re pulling out some stops for ol Gritty. (First off Luke is definitely over 18, right? Also this is giving me some weird date the commish vibes and I hope we stray far from that)
The night starts. I pick up Luke at precisely 6:30 in a limo. We go to [Insert Favorite Restaurant here] where I have booked the entire thing for the evening, so it’s just the two of us. We eat by dwindling candle light and just maybe have a lady and the tramp moment. After we go to a real live NHL game of Lukes probably favorite Philadelphia Flyers where I have a box rented for our enjoyment. After a thorough beat down of the Pittsburgh Penguins (insured by some of the heist money) we go out for ice cream, which is enjoyed in the limo afterwords I take him home and make sure he gets in safely.
NO MORE, IT’S THE FIRST DATE.
THE END

174 Words, 2 TPE

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17. Milestones, up to 3 TPE

Milestones are folded in with CW. So just link your Milestone claim as task 16 for up to 3 TPE towards your 16 total.

MILESTONES TBD (check back later)

Link 3 TPE

Total TPE = 16/16