Milestones + 3

I know the prompt says SHL, but I'm still in the J so I plan on writing about a J-draft bust. The man, the myth, the legend...Gus Ceroni. In Round 2 of the S61 SMJHL Entry Draft, Anaheim selected Ceroni with the 18th overall pick. While Ceroni appeared motivated at first, he quickly burnt out on the updating system the league uses and went inactive. Had he stayed the course, he could be a top-line type of player for Anaheim this coming season, especially with my departure from the team. Notable names drafted after Ceroni include: Dirty Boots, Connor O'Byrne, Zayne Dangle, Yannick Svoboda, Jeff Larsson, Ignaz Pleyel, Eddie Creller, and many, many more. I think most would agree that Anaheim hit for the most part in that draft, but this one hurt. Talls saw a player who seemed active and willing to learn, and that was enough to convince him to use a 2nd round pick on him. Ceroni could have been the missing piece to an earlier Outlaws playoff run...but now we'll never know.

The combined WJC team of Finland/Norway has shown they are here to play and look to contend for a gold medal this year. It is serving as a bit of a coming out party, especially for S62 stars Mikko Rashford, Aksel Fiske, Sconnie McHits, Tommy Tightpants, Cup Noodle, and Jay O'Neil. Under the brilliant management of RashfordU and mer, the squad placed 2nd in the round robin and looks to do even more damage as we head into the elimination rounds. On the other end of things, Sweden has really disappointed in this tournament, failing to make the elimination rounds despite having the star power of players like Melvin Majestik-Moose, Adelie de Pengu and Borje Samuelsson. A regroup will of course occur, and we'll expect Sweden to come back stronger next season.


The league CLEARLY needs more of me, so let's do it! 

My first alternate player would be CJ Brandonson, a hard-nosed defenseman. This is the name of my PBE player, and a combination of the names of my two kids. It only makes sense that this player will lay huge hits, as my two toddlers can't keep their hands off of each other and are constantly tackling and pushing. I think Brandonson would have a good career and be a defensive stalwart for a team...let's say the Tampa Bay Barracuda.

My second player would be a goalie, Big Stops. With emphasis on glove and reflex attributes, Stops would excel at making the tough saves and highlight plays, many times single-handily keeping his team in games. He would do great given the team in front of him, but ultimately wouldn't gain too many accolades due to poor team performance for Manhattan Rage.

My third player would be a showboating, high-scoring center named Dangles McSnipes. You know the type: only cares about his own stats, never passes, only cares about headlines, etc. While McSnipes would score his fair share of media attention, his team would struggle because of him. That team is the Winnipeg Aurora.

Finally, an offensive-minded defenseman named Gimme DaPuck would drive his coaches crazy. DaPuck would find himself caught too out of position and looking to attack far too often, which would have him relegated to third line duty for the Seattle Argonauts, who somehow are good enough to win despite him.

For a new PT Director, I'd appoint @WithTheMoose (against his wishes, of course). Isa is incredibly intelligent and quick-witted, and I think users would really appreciate the prompts he'd develop and implement. He's also very good at knocking out tasks, even against tight deadlines, and is always looking to do what is best for users and the overall health of the leagues he participates in.  If anything, this user is looking to cut back on jobs and sim league responsibilities, but you know, when you're great at what you do, you tend to find yourself getting dragged back in by those who appreciate you! Besides, there's nobody I love being given TPE by more than you!

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