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2. Written, 3 TPE (150 words min.)
You're put in charge of making the casino odds on the Cup winner for next season. Whom are you giving the best and the worst odds to, and what's your reasoning?
Thanks @StamkosFan for the above submission. (link to this post to claim 1 uncapped TPE for the suggestion!)

For best odds to win the cup next season, I am going with New Orleans and Calgary both at 2-1. I realize neither even made it to the finals this season, but with the switch to FHM that will get rid of the randomness of SimonT, I think that having high end players will give you the most success next season. Both of these teams are built very strong and should hav eno problem pushing their way up the standings and making a big push for the cup next season. As for the worst odds, I feel there's only 1 team that truly belongs there and that is the Toronto North Stars.Besides having 1 high end player, they really have nothing. This isn't basketball where 1 player can carry a team and I can see this team really struggling with the switch to FHM. I'm putting them at 15-1 to win the cup.

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4. Written, 3 TPE (150 words min.)
The Most Generic Prompt of All Time - what is your player looking forward to in the offseason? What are they planning on doing? Training? Relaxing? Testing free agency? Whatever it is, let us know!

For this off season Brennan Kennedy Jr is looking at taking it easy. Being a free agent is kind of looming over him and he may very well end up testing the free agency market for the first time in his career, but his main goal this off season is to get some rest and relaxation. The off season started a bit earlier then many on the Calgary Dragons had anticipated, but really gives the team the time to look back and reflect on the past regular and post season and see where it went wrong. Don't get me wrong, there will be a fair amount of training sprinkled in through the summer as well as he looks to stay in shape coming into camp, but his main goal is to try and take his mind off the game a bit and really enjoy the time off before next season.

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7. Written, 1-2 TPE
Our poetry theme this season is a limerick! Write 1 SHL-themed limerick for 1 TPE or 2 SHL-themed limericks for 2 TPE.
Limericks

A Man Called Piotr
A Limerick by Anonymous
There once was a man who liked scoring.
He said, "See the lovely doehring!"
It was available,
But not quite salable
He couldn't say no to the lorang.

A Lass Called Dash
A Limerick by Anon
There once was a young lass called dash.
She said, "See the lovely hash!"
It was rather short,
But not very cort,
She just couldn't say no to the rash.

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14. Written, up to 5 TPE Pick up to 5 Challenge Cup related topics to write about! Each topic is worth 1 TPE. Each answer must be 50+ words to qualify.

1. Head GMs JayWhy and Grapehead have been GMing for a while, whereas Co GMs Luketd and DaftRaincloud are newer to management - which team's front office staff (including coaches) do you think will provide a strategic edge (lol as if such a thing exists in STHS) in this series?

I think that San Fransisco has the slight edge in this series. That's not to say I'm counting Jaywhy out, but I feel like Grape is coming into this series with a chip on his shoulder and with something to prove, because of this he will do anything and everything in his power to succeed.

2. Manhattan has been rocking a pretty evenly-distributed ice time for forwards (35-33-32) whereas San Francisco is going a bit more top-heavy (40-40-15). Which approach do you think is better for a fierce Challenge Cup series?

I believe that Manhattan is doing things right here by evenly dividing the ice time among all 3 lines. The playoffs are a long hard battle that can take its toll on any team, and by splitting up the playing time they are allowing their top players a bit of a rest during games that is needed for continued success.

3. The Rage and the Pride have, in my opinion at least, two of the best logos in the entire SHL. Which team's logo do you like more and why?

While I disagree with the statement that these are the top 2 logos in the league, out of the 2 I am going with the San Francisco Prides logo by a landslide. I just really like the look and flow of it and Manhattan's logo just doesn't do much for me.

4. What is your favorite player name on either of these two teams and why? (not favorite player/user, just focusing on their player name)

Out of the 2 teams I have to go with Rainbow Dash. The idea of a pony out there playing hockey against all these big surly men and nimble women really amuses me for some reason. How does he or she? I'm not sure, either way how do they hold the stick? Also you're getting body checked by a horse. It's just funny to me.

5. Would you rather: (a) a chainsaw lesson with JayWhy, (b) a private Gritty meet-and-greet for you and Luke, © an all-you-can-eat grape buffet experience with Grapehead, or (d) an hour session where DaftRaincloud shows you everything from his internet history?

All you can eat grape buffett for sure with Grapehead. My first go arouns in the league I played juniors with him and really clicked and realized we actually don't live that far from each other. He just seems like a great guy and someone I could really get along with off of the site.

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17. Casual Member Special, 3 TPE max - 1 TPE for participation, 0.5 TPE for each correct answer - SEND ANSWER IN PM TO "PT DIRECTOR" (tagged below)
A. As determined by draft class, which rostered player is the oldest player in this series?
B. Name TWO players who have played for both the Pride and the Rage.
C. Among ACTIVE PLAYERS, who has the most points scored in Pride franchise history?
D. Who was recently selected as the #1 player in Rage franchise history as part of their Top 50 in 50 series unveiled this season?

**Important**: Send the answers to username "PT Director" with the subject of the message titled “S52 CW" - Do not send it to my personal account; those will not be graded. Do not post the answers in here; you will not get credit for the task.