S73 Championship Week

S73 Championship Week

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11-13-2023, 03:34 PM (This post was last modified: 11-13-2023, 03:35 PM by tomtommen. Edited 1 time in total.)

2. Written, up to 4 TPE - Grab Bag: Pick up to 4 Challenge Cup related topics to write about! Each topic is worth 1 TPE. Each answer must be 50+ words.

I am very impressed by the way Philadelphia Forge has forged its own future by mixing young players and veterans. Some of the players were written off due to age years ago, but are still a vital part of the team. Impressive that they overall have such good players in all positions. (52 words)
I would rather be up and coming to be honest. Then you have a longer window and can win more. If needed you can always add more veterans, but it is hard to add more young players without giving up young players or veterans. I do prefer a mix, but it is easier to get the mix when you have an up and coming team. (65 words)
I was sure the New England Wolfpack was going to win the shit this season. So I find that more impressive than beating the Seattle Aurora. The window is closing for Aurora with lots of old players and perhaps not that many young players on the brink of joining the team. New England are still up and coming except in the goal. (62 words)
As I said I had the New England Wolfpack to win and Philadelphia Forge as my second guess. Did not think the Edmonton Blizzard was in a position to win this season. I thought the next season was the start of the Edmonton Blizzard’s window. After that abysmal Ben Waters contract I had no belief in Edmonton, but that might be the perfect solution for getting a shitty team and getting new talent. (73 words)

4 TPE

3. 3 TPE, Forged in Fire (150 words min.)

Forged in the crucible of adversity, the Philadelphia Forge's resurgence after a challenging period stands as a testament to resilience and strategic rebuilding. Instead of dismantling their roster, they focused on astute player development, nurturing young talent, and strategic acquisitions.
The Forge emphasized a patient, long-term vision, steering away from the impulsive teardown approach of their expansion counterparts. Smart cap management and prudent drafting allowed them to build a competitive core. Their sustained success came from a commitment to a consistent system and a blend of seasoned veterans and emerging stars.
Teams like Winnipeg and New England should learn the value of a patient rebuild, investing in youth, and fostering a winning culture. The Forge's story illustrates that success is a process, not an overnight achievement. Their blueprint serves as a beacon for franchises seeking longevity, proving that methodical, thoughtful rebuilding can lead to sustained triumphs on the ice. I am sure Philadelphia will be good next season as well! (160 words)

3 TPE

4. 3 TPE, Winter is Coming (150 words min.)

As mentioned above I really did not believe they would be any good any soon when they signed that 35 million contract with Ben Waters. It was an abysmal contract that made people look with huge eyes at the Edmonton Blizzard’s management. But all in all it perhaps was genius even though it did not work as planned. With that money Ben Waters was set for life. He could get really good without effort. And it might be the reason he vanished like a prick in the sky as Petter Solberg would have said it. Ben Waters disappeared before the team got any good, but he helped make the team really bad and got lots of high draft picks before leaving filthy rich. I would also mention getting Evan Winter for almost free as some shrewd business by the Edmonton Blizzard. Shame on the Dragons for getting in the position of losing their top talent to their arch rivals for shits and giggles. Someone's tough loss is some others gain. (170 words)

3 TPE

Total: 4+3+3= 8 TPE

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S73 Championship Week - by Zerg - 11-09-2023, 07:29 PM

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