3. There is one particular change I would like to see made regarding the playoff format, the elimination of the wild card round. When the league expanded to include New Orleans and Chicago, a decision was made to add an additional round to the playoffs, wherein the bottom two teams play each their for the right to advance into the traditional playoffs. I have never understood why anyone thought this was necessary. It lengthens the playoffs considerably, while only being at all interesting to the two teams involved. The rest of the league has to either wait to get their own playoff experience underway or worse for those that didn’t make it in, wait an entire extra week in what is already a long offseason. The idea that more than half of the teams in any league should make the playoffs is crazy to me. The postseason is something that’s supposed to be earned not just given out haphazardly. Instead we act like people will leave the site in droves if they’re not all spoon fed playoffs. It was a bad idea that we continue to perpetuate.

4. Our perception as human beings is limited. We see time as a linear path and space as a three dimensional map. Our minds simply cannot fully grasp that time and space are one thing everything is happening simultaneously. There are is not simply a multiverse, but an infinite multiverse. Everything we can conceive of is happening. Al! Possibilities are true. Therefore, through one lens, the S50 Challenge Cup finals were played between the S25 roster of the West Kendall Platoon and the S50 lineup of the Calgary Dragons. This would lead to the inevitable clash of force and will between Slappy McDoodle and Otis B. Driftwood. These two physical behemoths share many similarities in their games and their personalities. They are or at least were, both defensive monsters and pass first facilitators. The battle on the ice between them would be frightening and inspiring in equal measure. Of course, given both players rather bohemian and adventurous lifestyles, the apres game partying would probably be even more fascinating than the play on the ice.

12. Podcast - two man, four tpe
https://www79.zippyshare.com/v/ckRLT0pI/file.html


14. There is one and only one obvious choice for MVP of the Challenge Cup finals and the SHL playoffs overall. The Augment Mike Izzy led the Calgary Dragons on and off the ice in a way that very few players in the history of this league ever have or even could do for their own respective teams. Mike Izzy is the team captain, leading and motivating people to do their pts and reminding about key league dates. On the ice, Izzy is the teams best player, leading the offense through both individual scoring and also beautiful passing and playmaking. He also serves as the emotional leader for the team cajoling, sharing and ultimately caring about each and every team member. There have been few players or users in the history of this league that have meant more to their teams success and happiness than Mike “The Augmnet” Izzy. I’m just glad he plays for the Dragons and am proud to call him my teammate. @Mike Izzy


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