The Philly Forge of the Simulation Hockey League have stepped it up during the off season and made a few trades and free agent signings that will help bolster up the veteran core group of their team. Signing Sameul Michuad to a contract is the kicker on the table at this point. A legend of a player who has won 4 or maybe 5 champions with the Hamilton Steelcocks in the 50s and 60s has made him a presence too hard to ignore. Making a big trade with the Montreal Patriotes has also given the Forge a competitive edge over some of the teams in the league. In that trade, Philly sent some future draft picks and in return got Kaarlo Kekkonen. The forge also resigned Justin Keahi to a deal that puts him in a top 6 role for a few seasons. All of these additions, as well as a lot of returning faces, makes it so an expansion team in only their 3rd season will be competitive and in a good spot for the future.