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scoop last won the day on August 6 2023

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  1. I graduated from college 10 years ago. I don't like this game. It makes me feel old.
  2. @N0HBDY in the interest of anyone who might get this question in the future, I'm curious if the answer has been updated in trivia to reflect the update that Victor had made to the spreadsheet
  3. The past couple seasons, we have seen nothing special from the Prague Phantoms. They have had their fair share of superstar talent, but they were a top heavy team and the second unit was a big problem. This season, they have gotten off to a strong 6-2-2 start using a different strategy. With just five forwards and three defenders on their roster, they have opted to put a CPU player on the first line for both their forwards and defense, rather than cripple their second lines. With as good as John Jameson, Nikolas Kauppi, and Skor McFleury are, you would hardly notice. It is this line configuration, and the early results that it has produced, that have me believing we will see a special season out of Skor McFleury. Primarily paired up with a CPU D, McFleury is going to get a far greater share of his unit's stats than others. He is currently second in the league in shots blocked and fifth in hits. While these stats are benefiting greatly from his partner's lack of skill, the fact that he has a +11 rating is what makes this especially impressive. The Phantoms first unit is still managing to score at a tremendous clip. McFleury has 17 points in ten games, which has him first among defenders and tied for sixth overall. If Prague can continue to score like this, McFleury is going to have a strong case for a lot of awards. Personally, I have him predicted to win MVP, most outstanding, all three of the top defender awards, and lead the league in assists.
  4. 1. After two losses today, we're 6-3 now. Not bad, but it puts us in the middle of the pack. I would like to see our team doing better statistically. We're allowing more goals than most and we're not scoring particularly well. 2. Definitely Prague. Running a CPU player on the top forward and the top defense lines is working out better for them than I'd expect. They've been pretty average the last couple seasons with similar but arguably better rosters, but the second line isn't getting punished this season. 3. I could see six or seven of us. Only four are there right now, but we've started our season with several games against the better goalies, playing Helsinki and London in five of our first nine games. Our roster is built with a lot of players who will contribute, so I could see a lot of us in the 70 to 80 point range. 4. I was definitely going to say RJMW before he scored two goals today. As a forward, he's just going to score more. Queefson's first should come soon too, if he continues with the almost 4 shots on goal per game that he's put up so far. 6. I'll say fourth in the league. I know it's early, but we are playing worse than I anticipated, so my expectations for the team have declined a bit, but I do still think we are one of the better teams. 9. No heat. I can bundle up as much as I need to and feel extra cozy.
  5. My tier list. Using my own magical calculations based on players' attributes rather than TPA. Helsinki could probably go in its own spot between great and good, and D.C. and Warsaw are also better than the rest of the average crowd but still definitely a step below good. North America Europe Elite NYA LON, MAL Great TOR MOS Good VAN, CGY HSK Average DCD, CHI, SEA WAR, PRG Bad RIG VHLE LAS DAV
  6. scoop

    Games: 1-17

    I don't think you can be sure yet. You should probably try it again
  7. The Malmo Nighthawks shocked the league last season when they came away with the Victory Cup, but their season came crashing to an end in the playoffs when they were swept by the London United. The roster was facing some question marks coming into the off-season, but after everything has settled, the team looks very similar to the one from a season ago. Some players have come and gone, but they retain their identity as a team that relies on production from top to bottom rather than a few stars. For the forwards, there are two big changes. First, the Nighthawks lost their leading goal scorer Henry Eagles to free agency, replacing him with Gregger McKeggegger via a trade with Riga. The other five forwards all remain, but the second big change is the big hit of regression that has befallen Yaroslav Bogatyrev. Eagles and Bogatyrev have been key pieces of this offense the past couple of seasons, so someone will have to step up and fill the void. Look for a strong second season from Phillip Rave, and a breakout year for Savaisk Tzesar as the opportunities should be aplenty. On defense, superstar Jacob Stone will continue to lead the way, though his primary linemate from last season, Jebediah Big Ol Doinks in Amish, is gone. Coming in is Eric Queefson who, like the other newcomer McKeggegger, hadn't exactly broken out with their former teams. Reese McFleury and Conference Prince-de-Galles are back with the team and once again look to be one of the top second units in the league. Ash Sparks is back in net for his fifth season as the Nighthawks starting goaltender. He had a bounce back year last season, and he looks to be among the league leaders once again this season. Backing him up is rookie Karl Herzlich, a player who could give Malmo a bit of an edge that could make a difference. Although he doesn't have the skills yet to be a solid starter, he does look like one of the better backup goalies in the league.
  8. 1. Top three in the conference, and I'd say we have a chance to compete for another Victory Cup. I think people are going to underrate us going into the season again due to the loss of Eagles and the regression of Bogatyrev, but I still think we are a top tier team. 2. Welcome to the team! Expectations are high as we look to compete for a cup, so you better not let us down. 3. Take home all three of the top defender trophies and make the VHL 1st team. And most importantly, win playoff MVP. 4. Lullaby by Chuck Palahniuk 5. Tragedy + Time by Rise Against 6. Definitely have to say London. I have the as the best team in the league, and come playoff time, Jesse Teno will be an issue.
  9. All I'm saying is if we're gonna use these goofy ass ratios then at least make them work properly
  10. Applying TPE to my player, if I put OV at 96, SS at 80, and WS at 80, it is showing my SC at 87 but it should be 88 according to math OV = 96 * .30 = 28.8 SS = 80 * .12 = 9.6 WS = 80 * .12 = 9.6 28.8 + 9.6 + 9.6 = 48 = base 40 = 88
  11. Your analysis of cap space (at least with regards to Malmo) is incorrect, because it doesn't factor in the extra cap space we get for a backup goalie.
  12. 1. Antonia Bucatini 2. Trying to implement fatigue in the VHL. Even just testing to see if it is a viable option. 3. I don't much care for it. I don't even think I paid attention at all the last time I had a player in the JST. I can see how it might be appealing to newer members though, so I wouldn't suggest we get rid of it. 1. What is your go-to snack? 2. Do you have any party tricks? 3. What type of career would you prefer: be an average-at-best player with four championships, or a cupless four-time MVP?
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