In a draft that promised high-tier talent through at least forty picks, nearly as much focus was put into every team’s second round picks as the first. And while a few users seemed to have the inside scoop on what every team was picking – as will be evidenced in the TPE claim in time. Perhaps more interestingly, however, only three of the eighteen second round picks (as opposed to four of the first rounders) were retained by their original team. This includes a 29th-overall selection that was traded four total times – starting and ending with the Atlanta Inferno!

In a league that prioritizes development more than most other sim league’s I’ve participated in (where there are essentially pro starters and limited time in the minor league), second round selections tend to fly under the radar… unless they're originally projected to go in the first! And while a handful of players drafted in round two have that distinction, there are several more who fit the mold of 'future SHL starter" after showing off their talents in a single juniors season.

2.19 - - C Robert Black @grimreaper
We start round 2 of the entry draft with a bang – Robert Black is a centerman prospect that certainly made the most of his time on the ice; indeed, he's among the top few scorers in the round after posting twenty-six points last season – not too bad for an SMJHL rookie! But what's perhaps most impressive about this middleman is how efficient he was – while he played all 66 games for the Berserkers, he managed just 8 minutes and 47 seconds of ice time per game. Other forwards, including the likes of wingers Fedor Sotakov and twentieth overall Jack Nishimori, nearly doubled his time on the ice without a significant difference in scoring. Is this more a testament to his individual skill or scheme? The more likely answer is, well, both; the Berserkers were a wildly successful team, with a +65 goal differential on the season. While Black was given overall less responsibility than some other prospects in this draft, he also had fewer opportunities to score as a result. But his 13.74% shooting rate speaks for itself: he made those opportunities count.

Like many other prospects this draft, this Berserker brings a well-balanced approach to his game. On the offensive end, he's similarly capable of shooting and passing, has a knack for getting open, and reads the ice well; defensively, he's an excellent checker and his physicals are well-balanced. Some would argue he could use a little training in aggression (i.e. bravery), as he's a bit hesitant when chasing down high-contact possessions, but overall he's a pretty clean center.

What's perhaps mystifying about the Great British native is his drop in the draft despite his pedigree. Black's agent grimreaper has a lengthy history of success in the SHL, including two Hall of Famers and a trio of Challenge Cups from S9-S38. His previous client – Season 31 draftee Ace Redding – played a full sixteen seasons between the SMJHL and SHL with a peak comfortably over 1400 prior to regression. And perhaps general managers aren't keen on drafting a player whose user was absent from the league for a handful of seasons – but Black has shown dedication and became the seventh highest overall forward and was the ninth one drafted. S58 draftee Ako Zīle has just a 100 TPE lead on Black, and it's possible that the latter may see the pro ice before the former. That likely won't need to happen for a few seasons yet – as Jax AIttokallio is still holding on strong at ~1700 TPE despite experiencing his first round of 15% regression. The rest may be a bit more difficult to catch up with – as Luca Veccelli and Rocco Berni are each over a half dozen seasons younger than Aittokallio.

2.20 - - RW Jack Nishimori @qWest
A transplant from the ISFL (namely Portland), Jack Nishimori and his manager qWest have wasted no opportunity to discuss his introduction and experience with the SMJHL. He's no stranger to money-style sim leagues, having spent a full year in the ISFL before making the leap to the SHL. And like many in the league (myself included), qWest doesn't follow hockey religiously – but he made a point of singling out the many draws the SHL has even to those naïve to the sport – a clear two-tier structure, strong branding, easy adjustment to point tasks due to their similarity to the PBE/ISFL, and a lengthy but descriptive Rookie Tutorial, in spite of its length. Combine that with a 1-20 point scale instead of working towards a coveted 99 in an attribute, and there was a lot of mindset shifting that needed to be done before acclimating to the league.

qWest's openness and frankness – plus his $14.5+ million banked before the draft – made him an attractive candidate for most teams even before looking at his raw TPE or stats. He was drafted a bit deeper in the SMJHL (49th overall) and didn't have an overwhelming statistical impact like some optimal joiners did. But provided a little more context – the fact that the Raptors had a goal differential of -12 (as compared to his own +3), or Nishimori's ~+3% relative Corsi and Fenwick percentages suggest that he can provide significant value at least at the upper SMJHL level currently.

But what niche can Nishimori occupy? While in the J, he's presented as a physically-imposing, definite offense-first berserker, with an excellent mind for the opponent's end of the ice resulting in an effortless dissection of simple defenses. He's demonstrated the ability to get open, pass, and handle the puck at a level akin to some current fourth-line forwards in the SH. He's confused some scouts by preferring to stay on the wing, but it's been made clear that he also has a penchant for winning faceoffs. He still leaves a bit to be desired from a strict scoring perspective – with more 'acceptable' than 'excellent' shooting accuracy and range – and it's led some to wonder if he intends on playing center at the highest level rather than wing, or if his proficiency with faceoffs has been largely a product of Colorado's team needs. Regardless, having too many skills has never been a problem with a prospect; we'll have to wait and see precisely how this British native develops over the next couple of seasons. With wingers like the ancient Manuel Gotze gradually losing their battle against Father Time but center Pablo Salvatici and winger Pavel Jeziak sitting ahead of him in the prospect pool, it may be some time before we see Nishimori on the big stage. But when that time comes, I expect his considerably maturity and clear identity (thus far) to be strengths for him.

2.21 - - C/LW Cormac Pónaire @wumaduce
After a middling season that netted 26 wins, the Winnipeg Aurora moved swiftly to acquire a second first-round selection to accompany their eighth-overall pick. They opted for Vancouver wingers Alexis Saint-Michele and Robot Sunfish, two forwards with names seemingly diametrically opposed in seriousness. It was only fitting that the Aurora, who have four wingers in regression, would be deliberate about taking another full line. And while essentially nobody has the foresight to determine if these players will all start in the same season or on the same line, it's a cute idea.

Interestingly, in some circles Pónaire was projected to go as high as the top ten (or eleventh to Atlanta) based on rumors from around the league. Like Robert Black, who was taken at the top of the round, Pónaire's user isn't any stranger to the SHL – indeed, wumaduce had a self-named winger way back in Season 38 that retired after nearly a full year (in real time) in the league; in Seasons 44 and 49, he managed Derek Bohne and his son, Derek Bohne, Jr., producing a Hot Potato Trophy series that had hundreds of views during his time in the league. Fast forward to Season 59 and we've got a rookie in the Carolinas that has earned with excellent regularity, notching a top-15 spot in the class and top 10 among forwards, who should be ready to replace an aging Goku Muerto whenever he chooses to hang it up. That being said, with center Yoshimitsu McCloud retiring this season, comparatively less-developed centers in their prospect pool, and only winger Dwayne Gretzky significantly ahead of Pónaire in earning among forwards, it's possible we may see him called up significantly earlier than anticipated (read: maybe after 3 junior seasons instead of the maximum 4). The young Irishman took a "bring everything to 10 or so" approach to his build, which means the Aurora are likely free to shape this forward into anything they're so inclined to create.

Statistically, Cormac has demonstrated he's capable of blocking a ton of shots (74 last season) and acting as an aggressive forechecker without drawing a ton of penalty minutes – though it remains to be seen if that's because of his limited ice time (8:31/game) or if he aims to be a hitting forward in the pros.

2.22 - :blizzard- LW Artemius Nyström @TapdancingNecrons
The second Raptor taken this round, Artemius Nyström deviates from the earlier picks as being the first pick to sign as an undrafted free agent for their rookie SMJHL season – which means he'll be re-drafted into the J in just under a week. And since most junior league teams like keeping their old players, especially those that deserve an early pro pick like Nyström, he may end up running it back in Colorado. The SMJHL draft aside, there's not a ton of information on this Swedish forward (as one might expect). He's a relatively raw prospect that has earned exceptionally well since coming on, with nearly 250 TPE despite his shortened time course. And it'll be interesting to see how TapdancingNecron's background – one in management sim Hockey Dynasty – changes his future with both the Barracuda and his SMJHL team to-be.

A brief recollection of Artemius's draft day experience was posted just a few days following the draft, one that embodied the soul of the forward to join the Barracuda. His emphasis on family and loyalty were the main callouts, as Artemius spent the day with his parents back in Sweden, but the brand-new Tampa Bay draftee was as nervous as many expected. He'd pointed out to his mother the odd method to drafting vs. free agency the league took in his first season, particularly since he'd gotten immediate offers since declaring his intent to play rather than simple draft scouting. And it's clear that the Swedish youngster holds on to important moments in his short career – from his very first FA call to laying out a clean, bone-crushing hit to Anaheim's James Hagan in his third-ever playoff game.

With just 37 games and relatively little (at the time) TPE to his name, we likely haven't seen anything resembling what Nyström should be able to produce, even at the junior level. But this towering, 6'6" Swede has plenty left to prove and plenty of time left to do it. The Blizzard roster is in a bit of flux, and after placing a clear and obvious third in the Western Conference last season, many critics aim to see if they'll be able to even tread water at their current spot. Examination of their defense reveals multiple low TPE players – including the ancient Tor Tuck (613 TPE) and Kalevi Karhunen (451 TPE) bringing up the third pair. As of the S59 draft Vladimirashenko and Nyström are the only two wingers in the entire Edmonton prospect pool. They'll have a lot riding on them over the next few seasons, regardless of the Blizzard's strength at the position.

2.23 - - C/RW Bob Duncan @Dagumpa
After what looks to be one of Anaheim's worst finishes in recent memory – a 21-41-4, 46 point performance in the rapidly-changing landscape of the SMJHL – winger Bob Duncan gives the state of California a breath of fresh air and some much-needed promise heading into Season 59. He scored 21 points over the course of the season, good for a top-six mark among Outlaws, as well as one of the team's better plus-minuses at -17 (like I said, it was a bit of a rough season). And while Duncan certainly took his lumps, being forced into 28 giveaways, he had his fair share of shot blocking duty in his roughly thirteen minutes on the ice per game. It's also worth noting that this Norwegian actually played out of position – he's a center by trade but was played rather extensively at right wing last season (at least according to his index position) and has demonstrated his skill at faceoffs, especially on the power play.

As of today, the Barracudas have precisely zero players in regression, with their oldest group a class of 5 Season 50 players; even their youngest winger, S56 draftee Vladmir Petrov, has over 900 TPE. They have a relatively active group that should be able to make a splash in the pro scene before long – especially provided they've shown some life on offense when compared to the other (current) bottom-8 teams. Unfortunately for Duncan, this means the young forward will have to wait quite some time, hope for someone to go inactive, or for teams to lose pieces to expansion before getting a real shot at anything more than fourth line minutes. Fiddler, Fitted, and Kozlov show no signs of slowing down, so Duncan may be an extra line of insurance against inactivity, expansion, or free agency.

But perhaps Duncan's most compelling storyline is his meta-sitcom life. Some may question the centerman's commitment to the game, as his call from a plot device his boss, one Mr. Mouse, that essentially told him his idealized television show-like life was over and he was being swapped into a sports-oriented show rather than a gritty drama or other comedy. Although nobody was present in the talks Duncan had with Mr. Mouse, rumors of blackmailing the father turned hockey player against running afoul of the Chinese government and being compelled to play only offense have swirled around him since the beginning. Is Duncan here strictly to observe this 'sim league'? Does he truly want to play center? Will he remain active? Who is supertardis101 aside from Duncan/Dagumpa's recruiter, and does he have an ulterior motive? Is he secretly Mr. Mouse? This much and more can only be revealed in time.

2.24 - - C Makrus “The Tater” Jager @taterswc
After laying claim to Nyström just two picks earlier, the Edmonton Blizzard opted for a second European native in German Makrus Jager, who goes by "The Tater" in most circles. A center with one of the most polished face-off games in the J, Jager brings a remarkably technically-sound offensive acumen to the table. And like the Blizzard's other pick this round, Tater doesn't have much junior league tape – in fact, he played just 32 games last season, five fewer than Nyström, and signed as a UDFA right around the time of the trade deadline. And although transactions in the SMJHL aren't closely followed unless it's a blockbuster trade, Vancouver management intentionally cleared space for the center, who goes back into the juniors draft this season.

But Vancouver's and Edmonton's faith in the German isn't unfounded – indeed, despite his late start, Tater managed to accrue 240 total TPE by the time of the draft. A <50 TPE deficit to most top players at this point in the game is hardly a career-killer, especially provided the strength at the top of Edmonton's roster. He was a part of just three goals last season, and his late entry to the ice made his stats less-than-stellar – even if he managed 26 blocked shots in those 32 games. Regardless, third-party scouts noted some promise in Jager's game, as he placed a just slightly above-average grade of 52 in spite of his lack of polish while playing around nine minutes a game. And while relatively few know of Makrus, WZZT 12's Jenny Reid managed to get an interview with the previously unknown Tater.

You see, Reid managed to reveal (or, more accurately, Jager was very forthcoming with information regarding) his takedown of Munich's Blockbuster Video. He admitted to renting out both 2011 comedy Goon and 1992 classic The Mighty Ducks with his friends after a successful season of roller ball; after a night of drinks and movies, he spent a couple of months with his parents before coming back to a still-unreturned pair of DVDs. But upon returning to the Blockbuster in question, Jager found it was closed – all certainly because they lacked those two DVDs. The young center spiraled, faking his own death as a tragic unicycling/drowning combo incident before eventually causing Kassel's Blockbuster to close under similar circumstances. While continuing the conversation, Makrus also revealed that the Whalers also had an alien and a fugitive fish on the team. Hallucinations, delusions, fever dreams, or the unbridled truth? You get to decide. In the meantime, Jager will be getting ready for his next unintentionally dastardly plan – playing center in the Simulation Hockey League.

2.25 - - RW Fedor Sotakov @DollaBill (formerly sota)
With a massive $28+M bank, 297 TPE, and a second-overall selection by the Raptors in last season's SMJHL Draft, you'd think a red-hot prospect like Fedor Sotakov would be an easy first-round selection. He finished the season fourth overall in rookie scoring with 29 points and third in goals among rookies with 13, which would lead most to think he'd place much higher in the draft. Sotakov wasted no time in making that known, as both on draft night and just some 30 hours ago, he voiced his displeasure with his draft position. Although he ostensibly had no problem being drafted to the still-recovering San Francisco Pride, California media was inundated with criticism of both the team's selection and Sotakov's reaction. A player statement just moments after the draft contained statements rife with raw emotion – "I am not at all happy to be so disrespected by the Season 59 SHL Draft…" "I'm extremely salty to be passed over so much in one sitting…. after players I have never f*cking heard of."

Clearly, the winger has made a habit of strong impressions – whether it's the attitude that landed him second overall in the J draft or made him fall all another twenty-three spots in the majors. Sotakov had an incredible 58 grade (and 60 offensive grade) this season on a tremendous 16-plus minutes on the ice per game on top of 40 shot blocks and 57 hits for the Colorado Raptors. But pundits are split on how to interpret Sotakov's fiery disposition; some, as previously stated, have taken the statement as an insult against the Pride and their management and have fired back at the Russian forward. But a growing contingent of former critics have transitioned into a camp that believes this is a positive development for player and team both. Some players drafted lower than anticipated have a fire lit under them and a chip on their shoulder to prove every team that passed over them (he listed every one!) – some multiple times – wrong, and Fedor's outburst continues to feed into that narrative.

The Pride have nine total wingers rostered; six of them are comfortably under the 1,000 TPE mark, and two of them (Anastasia O'Koivu and Jeff Brogen) are rather deep into regression. While the team does have its bright spots – like winger Henrik Lekberg Osterman and defensive standout Alex Petrenko – the team has a massive amount of work left to do. The team has a whole has just seven players over that same 1,000 TPE mark and several wingers at the ~800 TPE mark. Among prospects, the team has S57 winger Jarmo Kekäläinen, Gerry Atrick, and Greg Davies clearly ahead of Sotakov. But if the Russian continues his rapid ascent, there's a reasonable chance he could advance through the ranks of the Pride; so long as rising pro Sven Svenson remains on the team, I suspect Sotakov will continue to see the appeal of playing for this building team.

2.26 - - RW LeBron Brady @Jackers41
The second of our high-scoring trio in the middle of this round, LeBron Brady may have a name that bears resemblance to two of the most successful modern-day real life sportsmen, but he's largely unrelated to both. That hasn't stopped a devastated New Orleans Specters team from seeing promise in the St. Louis standout. Like the Anaheim and Vancouver prospects before him, Brady played on a beleaguered Scarecrows team that posted a -84 goal differential en route to a 45 point season (34.1% of max). But the rookie managed to post top-five scoring numbers and one of the team's better plus-minuses (-9) while impressing most external scouts, who graded him favorably at 54. Advanced statisticians were a little less impressed by the rookie, who posted a -3.4% relative Corsi For percentage and a -2.5% relative Fenwick – but these stats are well-anticipated by the community in question.

Like Sotakov before him, Brady carries a hefty bank (upwards of $17M) that certainly made him an appealing draft target. It's not surprising, then, that New Orleans made a trade in-the-moment, foregoing a likely higher second round selection in S62 or 64, to obtain him. The Jamaican has a prototypical winger build, with excellent offensive stats that lend themselves to a well-rounded offensive forward that can threaten to score from range, as well as instincts that allow him to thread the needle in traffic. He's also been extensively complimented on his willingness to take physically-punishing plays – a quality highly-valued in rookies – and is no slouch on his own team's ice. Overall, Jackers41 has also demonstrated his willingness to make a regular commitment to media, putting together multiple Regular Season reviews and a mid-season SMJHL Rookie Report to help him accrue his impressive bank.

In a second parallel to Sotakov, Brady also finds himself on a bottom of the table team in New Orleans. In spite of massively-talented defenseman Lyle Odelein III, some of the team's younger players have been lost to inactivity – defenders PBJ Souppan and Bradley Barkov, who were believed to be the next wave for New Orleans, were particularly tough hits. It's also no secret that much of New Orleans's offense is aging quickly; even the prolific Lil' Manius has seen a precipitous drop in production after his first couple of seasons of 15% regression. Five of the team's forwards are over 1,000 TPE, but none exceed 1,400 TPE and three of those five are in regression. With a future that looks increasingly bleak, LeBron Brady will be asked to take on significant responsibility in the future for GMs JKortesi and Nictox; while he may not see pro ice for a few seasons yet, Brady may have to grab the Specters' offensive reins in his own hands faster than he'd like.

2.27 - - LD Aleksandrs Balcers @Randominoe
Although he was the fourth-highest rated defenseman at 305 TPE, scored the second most of any rookie (32 points), had a massive +44, showed off an incredibly 67.4 CF%, and earned by far the highest grades in the class (68 overall, 70 defensive) while playing for Newfoundland, Aleksandrs Balcers fell into the mid-second round. Throw on top of that an (at the time) $19M bank, and some onlookers were scratching their heads at exactly what happened. But his manager from the M was available for comment, noting that Randominoe had essentially been a perfect earner from the get-go upon creating his first player, center Espen Knutsen Jr. Knutsen's last update, May 26th 2019, would be the user's last one for roughly 18 months before returning with Balcers. And although he's elected to take a bit more of a measured approach to earning on the site (to avoid burnout), there's little question that Balcers has shown more than enough to be deemed a high-quality earner.

Managers may have been hesitant to use a high first-round selection on Balcers (as was projected – some believed he'd go as high as the top 10) because of his history. But there's no evidence, at least thus far, against the Latvian's work ethic. He's shown flashes of excellence as a two-way defenseman, with pro-level passing and handling skills, pretty good range, and good-to-great defensive technique for the J. And thus far, he's made all of the right moves: a couple of deep dives, a graphic, and an excellent reserve ($24M) should he need to take a quick break during a season. Provided his excellence with Knutsen Jr. and a slightly smaller need to earn player cash, Minnesota management can likely rest easy with the expectation that he's here to stay.

Minnesota may have taken a small risk on him during the draft, but Balcers (and first round selection Sekai Wollker) fill much-needed roles. After an S57 prospect didn't pan out and with veterans Perry Morgan and Noah Tedla lost to inactivity while in regression, the Monarchs found themselves in dire straits with regards to defense. As with many teams, it'll be quite the task to match some of their top end players (Seger, Gibbles, Gold, Tegernako) with their new defenders, regardless of how quickly they earn. But I would expect Balcers to get a major league call up a little earlier than his peers – including many of those drafted in the first round. Will he be ready? 

2.28 - LD Kappa Kappa @xTri
Fresh off being crowned SMJHL Champion, defender Kappa Kappa finds himself drafted to a stellar team in the Chicago Syndicate. The S57 Challenge Cup Champions will look to rebound after their first season in quite some time without a playoff berth, and while they may not need Kappa's services for a while, he's a welcome addition nonetheless. With the purchases of his weekly training and personal coaching for the season, he's managed to earn exceptionally well during his rookie season and ended with exactly $0 in his bank account. While this may be concerning to some, he's managed to make a living off of his contract, rookie task bonus, and excellent utilization of the new Twitter bonuses to maximize his efficiency as opposed to lengthy media spots – maybe I could learn a thing or two from him!

Kappa was a remarkable addition to the Citadelles last season, scoring 25 points (two of which were short-handed!) with a massive +54 behind it. He was asked to play over 18 minutes each game, accruing 75 powerful hits while being graded rather well by third-party scouts (GR 60, DGR 66) suggesting excellent defensive proficiency. But what's more impressive is how well he takes care of the puck; he passes with accuracy and has great handling skills on top of solid defensive fundamentals; this offseason should do a lot for his physicality as well as he adjusts to even higher lines in the SMJHL. But Kappa's competition in the prospect room is formidable – as every single one of Chicago's five selections this draft were defenders, including first rounder Valdis Vējonis. A quick look down the Syndicate roster doesn't indicate a profound weakness at defenseman – especially with the likes of Corey Kennedy, Disisde Dayudie, and Akira Ren ostensibly here to stay for several seasons. Jules Watt sits at 1,016 TPE and has just a season or two before hitting 15% regression, but that makes just one spot on the Chicago defense for five brand-new prospects. Kappa should (emphasis on should) be able to out-earn some of his competition, but a second spot on the Chicago defense won't open until another player retires – which could be quite some time for a Parker Smeb that continues to be prolific.

Ultimately, Kappa likely gets to see the best of both worlds if he continues to earn at a steady rate – he plays for a first-class J organization in Quebec City, and transitions to a(n almost) perennially-contending Chicago Syndicate team in the grueling-but-elite Great Lakes Division.

2.29 - LW Salzberger Lillehammersson @NorwegianDemon
Drafted 20th overall by Detroit last season, Atlanta continues Lillehammersson's streak of playing for red bird teams and earn themselves a talented winger with a lengthy history in the league (…with an, at the time, $81M bank that probably helps things a little). Indeed, NorwegianDemon is a former Reddit recruit that spent a full three years and some change with his first player, Anders Christiansen, who retired just a month ago. Christiansen spent some time with multiple teams – including Toronto, Calgary, New England – before finishing his career with the team Lillehammersson has just been drafted to (poetic, if you think about it). He had a relatively impressive rookie campaign, managing 4th overall among rookies with 12 goals while playing just 9 minutes a game with the Falcons. He joins Angus McFife XVIII, Jack Nishimori (whom we've already discussed), and goalie Evgeni Petrov (who we'll discuss a bit later) as the Inferno's fourth draftee.

As suggested by his goals total, Lillehammersson has shown flashes of greatness in scoring, with a knack for the offensive end of the ice and pinpoint accuracy in shooting. And while his opportunities to show his worth were limited, the Inferno knew what they were getting in drafting this Trondheim native. But he faces the same lengthy path to starting in a major league venue as fellow wing Jack Nishimori; Manuel Gotze will gradually phase out of the offense over the next few seasons as he enters his twentieth. But the Atlanta left wingers are absolutely stacked, including Eko van Otter, Dick Clappr, and Guy Zheng. One hope for Lillehammersson is the inactivity of Carlos Brown, who last updated on Valentine's day this season – but even then, the Norwegian has roughly 700 TPE's distance left to go before starting over him. He'll be waiting a few seasons before formally joining the Inferno barring some major shifts in the Atlantic Conference.

2.30 - C/LW Samuel Savage @Alyxander
2-4-6, -1, 5 PIM, 35 hits, 14 GvA, 5 TkA, 13 SB, Gr 51/52/49, TOI 8:03
The Monarchs' second selection in this round is their first forward of the draft – a UDFA who opted to go to Newfoundland. And while there are still some capable players left after this selection, Savage comes represented by one of the most impactful agents in recent memory. It was revealed that Savage's agent recently had a prospect drafted first overall in the PBE minor league draft during the stream which, in spite of a $4M bank, skyrockets Savage's value. And it looks like he's done everything right so far – including a graphic, a couple of deep dives, and a post-draft interview.

Savage comes from humble beginnings – a self-described "heavy-set, relatively out of shape" center for the Galway Fisherman in western Ireland (in Connacht). A year or two ago, Sam would have had little-to-no chance of playing in the SHL in spite of his particular talent for agitating opposing skaters. Somehow, Newfoundland's management managed to catch wind of his time in the amateur league and were impressed by his two-way talent, and the rest was history. The Irishman's scouted talents nicely matched his true skillset nicely, as Savage's hitting, bodychecking, and stick checking were more than up to the task for the SMJHL. Among all forwards taken this draft, he's probably displayed the greatest defensive aptitude combined with a raw aggression and grittiness that's sure to impress the best from a more physical era. A true power forward with a healthy dose of agitator describes Savage's role on the ice exceptionally well. In just 8 minutes per game across less than two thirds of Season 58, he managed to put up 35 hits while accruing just 5 total minutes in the box. And while his scoring wasn't oppressive by any means (2 goals, 4 assists, 6 total points), most in Newfoundland wouldn't try to convince you that Savage's primary role on the ice is scoring anyways.

What can this young Irishman look forward to in the SHL? Minnesota has been a relatively successful Western Conference team, but there is certainly room for him to play in the majors in the next few seasons. Their top end talent at winger is unmistakable; as noted in Aleksandrs Balcer's entry, the likes of Collin Gibbles and Phineas Gold will make up the top line of Minnesota's offense for the foreseeable future. Similarly, S52 winger Cal Labovitch has an extremely lengthy career ahead of him, with nearly 1,700 TPE earned through just 7 pro seasons. And while Kynwyl Pearce's player page itself hasn't been updated since February, a massive claim over the last 24 hours (and Shmurph's expected activity for years and years) close the window on an unexpectedly early entry into the major league. But if Savage elects to return to his natural habitat at center, well, there's a huge opening. Although Berni, Mayfield, and Strongo all take faceoffs very well, only Strongo is a true center and Berni took a trip up to Manhattan, New York – leaving just Mayfield (who's a LW on paper) playing center. I suspect Minnesota will find a stopgap measure or convert another winger to center, but this begs the question of whether he'll see an early call-up.

2.31 - C Marco Barengurb @gaby
Barengurb falling to 31st overall appears to be a massive victory for the Tampa Bay Barracuda, especially provided he started the night as the fifth-highest rated forward (299) in the entire draft. Throw on top of that a king's ransom of $104M banked, and you can essentially ignore the fact that the Barracuda are ostensibly loaded at forward. This was incredibly high-value, and a 'BPA'-style pick that comes across basically as a no-brainer that left many scratching their heads at some prior selections, though certainly there's more than a hefty bank and TPE that goes into selecting draftees. The centerman played extremely well for a contending Detroit Falcons who took him 42nd overall in the J draft, managing 25 points on 6 goals and 19 assists and a pretty favorable subjective assessment from outside scouts (GR 57/DGR 57).

On draft night, a fair amount of commentary was made with regards to hedging (or acquiring as many assets as possible) for expansion. And regardless of what way the Barracuda choose to go with Barengurb, they come out a winner with this steal. Tampa Bay have a highly desirable asset that teams take early, protecting the remaining players, or Barengurb is protected and becomes a tremendously successful pick with significant longevity in the league. After all, gaby's former player (defenseman Ti-Guy Emond) lasted nigh-on three real-life years in the league before hanging up the skates this last season. Some mocks had the Estonian going close to, if not in the top ten (unsurprising provided his bank and TPE), but many teams opted for top-tier first generation players instead.

Barengurb faces many of the challenges that forward Bob Duncan (listed above) does in terms of entering the major league. The Barracudas are a very young team with several Season 50 players with excellent earning. As suggested previously, it's more likely that he's insurance against inactivity, free agency, or expansion rather than an immediate need for Tampa Bay. Can I be proven wrong in the next couple of seasons? Absolutely! But from my (still inexperienced) eyes, I would expect this center's rookie season to be late in the game compared to his peers without a huge shakeup.

2.32 - LD Eero Makela @Gifter of Bikes
With plenty of resources ($45M) and a decent amount of TPE (284) at the time of the draft, Makela makes for the second straight pick where some were left scratching their heads. But the Nevada Battleborn defender didn't really participate in Discord communication through his rookie season, a crucial part of encouraging activity which may have contributed to the Fin's drop in the draft. That being said, Gifter of Bikes is no stranger to the SHL – quite the opposite, in fact, as he was a S10 and S18 Challenge Cup Champion and joined the site over nine years ago. He ran a very lengthy series of podcasts called the Klosecast through 156 episodes that ended in 2017, which has contributed in no small part to his wealth and maintained a questions thread for said podcast that went forty-three pages.

For some, even 150+ podcasts wasn't enough, and Gifter of Bikes took over two years off between his last hiatus and creating Eero Makela. It should not be surprising that he dropped somewhat as a result. The Nevada Battleborn took a chance on him anyways, and Makela's rookie season was quiet in terms of scoring but monstrous with regard to hits. In spite of playing second or third pairing minutes on a playoff contender, Eero managed 121 hits, good for top 15 in the league in a stat that typically requires a ton of investment. But the Fin has exactly that: a pro-ready 15 in hitting, 13 in checking, and 12 in stick checking that ought to produce plenty of possession changes, especially at the minor league level. Keep in mind, after all, that the defender couldn't have had as impressive a stat at the start of the season, suggesting their next season with the Battleborn will be all that much more physical.

Offensively, Makela leaves a bit to be desired; with 11 in puck handling and 8 in passing as the only offensive attributes above the minimum, it's clear that he'll be spending just about the entire game laying out opponents rather than trying to make the offense hum. And with plenty of offensive defensemen leading the way in Calgary, I think the Dragons will appreciate the diversity. With Otis Driftwood on the back end of his career (as S59 will be his twentieth) and Leopold Lockhart on the downswing over the next several seasons, one might expect Eero to start sooner rather than later. If expansion is truly on the horizon, that's probably true – but until then, both #A-Rye Izzy and Richard LaFleur serve as prospects that are about a season (and 250ish TPE) ahead of him. While that's the case, Calgary are probably perfectly content to sit on their laurels and hold Makela in reserve.

2.33 - RW Aleks Blixstrom @Exilate
After taking center Shane Duffy Jr. at pick 15, sve7en's carefully managed Carolina Kraken find themselves with another first-generation wunderkind in Aleks Blixstrom. Initially drafted 39th overall (4th round) in the J, Blixstrom quickly developed into a steal for the squiddy boys and a (roughly) top 15 overall forward in the major league draft. He was prolific, turning into a top-ten scorer for the Kraken in spite of playing around 13 minutes per game (bottom six on the team). His 15 goals were good for 2nd among rookies, which was more than good enough to convince Los Angeles to continue the CAR -> LAP pipeline. One thing he'll need to work on (and will certainly improve on in time) is maintaining possession, as he was dispossessed 22 times while managing just 8 takeaways. His 18.07% shooting rate was top three among all skaters starting 5 or more games.

Interestingly, Blixstrom's build doesn't match a pure sniper paradigm – or at least certainly not one that would score once per five shots. Scouts have been impressed with his puck handling ability in a vacuum as well as his shooting accuracy, but some suggest that his goal-scoring efficiency may be more a result of performing above the norm than some SHL-ready superstar characteristic. Scouts are pleased with Aleks's finesse and power both, although some believe he could stand to get a little more down-and-dirty when it comes to taking risky plays. Overall, he appears extremely well-balanced offensively and defensively, and should be a healthily-contributing forward in the J for Carolina.

Although a rapidly aging Rainbow Dash (667 TPE, entering 16th season) and Philipp Winter entering his 17th season might be cause for Blixstrom's advocates to push for an early call-up, the Panthers are pretty flush with talented, active wings. They recently called up S56 prospects Grape Fruit and John Donair, who each compete with a healthy 850+ TPE, and although they're in regression, Jimmy Slothface and Michael Fox appear to be here in LA to stay. With eight wingers currently on the pro roster, it's unclear when Blixstrom would get a chance to show his stuff on the big stage – even with a winger or three being lost to free agency, expansion, or retirement. And that doesn't even take into consideration fellow S59 draftee Shane Duffy Jr., who may get the call-up over Aleks. Overall – though it doesn't meet an immediate team need, the Panthers don't have pressing needs that they could not already address with their current prospect pool; Blixstrom is a talented, clearly dedicated first generation talent that should light up the Panthers LR while waiting for his shot.

2.34 - - G Evgeni Petrov @RenoJacksonHS
Finally, sixteen picks into the second round we have our first goalie! Atlanta and Texas struck a last-second deal to send this selection (and a future non-Reddit 3rd) to Atlanta in exchange for a future non-Reddit 2nd round pick. Atlanta general manager NHamlet commented on his overall concern for this player, but reassuringly noted that there were "a lot of concerns about him," "I'm a little terrified of the guy," and he "hasn't done anything illegal as far as I know" shortly before ending his comments.

Admittedly there isn't much of a comparison between goalies in this draft, as forewarnings of possibly never being able to start in the pros have staved off all but the most dedicated to netminding (…generally speaking). Petrov was the top goalie by about a dozen TPE, with subsequent prospects progressively lower by about that same margin, if not more. For reference, the fourth-ranked forward (Shane Duffy Jr., 302 TPE) is about a dozen TPE higher than the ninth-ranked one (Miguel Hefeweizen, 288 TPE), even if all five of the prospects for this draft were over 230. And with nine forward, six defense, and one-and-a-half goalie spots per team, there's going to be an obvious logjam at goalie even among relatively dedicated players. That continues to hold even for the SMJHL teams, who have a maximum of four seasons with any of their given players.

What does Petrov bring to the table? He's the clear top goalie prospect in the draft, which is a significant plus, and posted five shut outs in just 21 games played. Furthermore, he posted an 0.894 SV%, granting him top 15 among goalies that played at least 20 games. This suggests he could very rapidly become a regular starter – or at least be a nice contingency for when current Newfoundland starter Hugo Gronroos gets called up. He also posted a shiny 14-6-1 record, and overall was graded well by scouts (GR 62) in what tends to be a very volatile, streaky position. As some of the more pro-ready Berserkers get called up to the pros, it'll be interesting to see how Petrov holds up without top-level help – but he's more than proven himself as a very proficient, all-around goalie. His position as the new Atlanta goalie of the future likely won't have to wait long, however – while current starter Samat Beibitzhanov has performed admirably for the Inferno, his backup (Mike Hroch) has just 640 TPE. While that makes him serviceable in a pinch, it's also not much ground for Petrov to make up; throw on top of that regression in a couple of seasons and Petrov may see his backup debut in as short as two seasons.

2.35 - C/RW Jack Micro @WildfireMicro
As the first two rounds of the draft came to a close, the public were desperate for an explanation as to why Jack Micro fell a full round beyond where he was projected to go. He was 11th-best forward by TPE but the 20th forward drafted; while many had connected him to New England, they'd expected him to go in the first round. After the second round started with a five-man run on forwards, one might've expected the league to pick up Micro much earlier. Keep in mind that he has $12M banked to work with, he just produced two draft media articles, completed his deep dives, and ostensibly 'did everything right.' But WildfireMicro's previous client, goalie David Danielson, was drafted in Season 56, created a couple of media spots, and went inactive before retiring in January of this year.

Though it's a relatively smaller reason, a 'ghost' or swap to inactivity in a player's past is viewed unfavorably by management – especially since they may never see their efforts bear fruit, as was the case with Danielson. His earning with this player has been excellent, as evidenced by his rank among this draft's forward. But if that never produces a player that is ready for the majors, it becomes a waste on their behalf – and it's now incumbent on WildfireMicro/Jack Micro to make sure that concern is dispelled in full over the next handful of seasons. After his most recent update, Micro sits comfortably at 320+ TPE, including some impressive puck handling skills and offensive read. Combine that with physical gifts – including a particular penchant for crossing up defenders and easily skating past incoming checks – and it's hard to deny Micro's promise.

What use does New England have for a playmaking forward? The Wolfpack's three oldest players are all centers – one of which is Knute Knurtsson, an old head from S46 that's decayed to 813 TPE (and hasn't updated since early February). Their two top centers – bbjygm's Slap McShotty and JaytheGreat's Jakub Bruchevski – have significantly more cushioning for their skills and are expected to start well into the future. But as they're both in regression, New England was wise to call up Calvin Hobbes and have a couple of centers waiting in the wings (namely Jonathan Granström, a S57 prospect). While Micro is technically listed as a right winger, he was flexed to center and actually has a rock-solid 13 in faceoffs. Among wingers, the competition is a bit more stiff as the Wolfpack have used a total of 5 draft picks on currently active players at the wing in their prospect pool.

2.36 - LW Janis Lux @Lukstins88
Tampa Bay closes out the second round by making a quick swap with Calgary, taking a S63 second rounder in exchange for this selection (don't be deceived by the draft thread!). Calgary elected to take Janis Lux just after acquiring a defenseman some five picks earlier. It appeared to be an easy selection (as most trade-ups tend to be), with Lux projected to hit the SMJHL cap before the season starts. Throw on top of it an $11.5M bank and a relatively prolific scoring season (22 points on 10 goals, 12 assists) with great efficiency (15.87% SH%), and the statistical qualities and work ethic appear to line up perfectly for the Dragons. The Latvian forward has a point distribution mirroring Blixstrom from earlier in the round but appears to match the mold of 'sniper' a little better with 13 shooting accuracy versus 10-11 in all of his other offensive attributes. More pertinently, most pundits suggest that Lux has the ability to play through a major league level game – a trait that will serve him well as he begins to assume more ice time with his sophomore J season.

With prospects Thomas Rose and Logan Wong both falling to inactivity (or once-a-season updating, I'm never sure), there's a clear path for Janis Lux to become a future lynchpin for the Dragons. With a couple of converted centers on the team, the Dragons are temporarily equipped to continue whipping the Western Conference into shape. But they'll hardly complain about a high-level offensive prospect provided Nick Pedersen Jr.'s extensive regression. Lux is probably safe to avoid a call-up for a few seasons, but should be ready for a Rookie of the Year campaign when he does.

Even though I'm about 8,000 words in right now, I wanted to give a couple of shout outs to my teammates, starting with @Zombiewolf. Zomb was the first person (that isn't MEE6 bot) to ever ping me in the Buffalo Stampede locker room, and I'm pretty sure his birthday is the first we celebrated in the LR after I joined the team. He showed up in the Discord literally over two years before I did, and I'm pretty sure if you can survive the sheer meme density in Buffalo for that long you can excel everywhere. At any rate, while he's often being harassed by military recruiters, playfully threatening to go to free agency (with Evok and me), or using the Simon/peepoblanket emoji with alarming regularity, he's a genuinely wonderful teammate and LR presence, and I hope him the best going forward.

The next (and last, because my fingers are super tired) is @Kalakar. Even though I sometimes wish he would rig the sims to give Buffalo wins over Hamilton, I understand the league has to run with a fair, balanced attitude. Even though Luff said that my purple is better than yours, you never fail to put a smile on the faces in the Buffalo LR (even today), except for when you sim Buffalosses. I'm wonderfully happy that you get to eat lunch outside, and while the offer to write Matt Kholin's biography is a tempting one, I suspect that I will be deep into residency by the time that happens. Thanks for being a cool guy, and I hope you understand. <3

Okay I'm EXHAUSTED from writing and am just gonna end it here, thanks guys.

[Word count in integrated counter: 8,704; in Word: 8,303]

Thanks @Amidships!

C | Violet Stoica | Regina Elk/Atlanta Inferno | Sweden | 356 TPE 


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Selected 12th Overall in the Season 75 SHL Draft

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SMJHL Statistics

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What a fantastic writeup here! Props to you @Renomitsu

get paid boiiiiiii

but what is life like as a second rounder?

dr. reno busy saving lives and cashing cheques

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get paid boiiiiiii

but what is life like as a second rounder?

I'll let you know when I make it there... next career?

Thanks @Amidships!

C | Violet Stoica | Regina Elk/Atlanta Inferno | Sweden | 356 TPE 


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Selected 12th Overall in the Season 75 SHL Draft

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SMJHL Statistics

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Evgeni Petrov has not done illegal things

Willow Söderberg-Snooks || RD || Regina Elk || S69-
Name: Willow Söderberg-Snooks 
Birthplace: Östersund, Sweden
Height: 5'7" 
Weight: 150
Number: 97
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Regular Season Stats
S69 | REG | GP: 66 | G: 1 | A: 20 | PTS: 21 | BLK: 198 | +/-: -9 
S70 | REG | GP: 66 | G: 4 | A: 12 | PTS: 16 | BLK: 247 | +/-: -10
S71 | REG | GP: 66 | G: 3 | A: 22 | PTS: 25 | BLK: 294 | +/-: 15 
S72 | REG | GP: 66 | G: 4 | A: 12 | PTS: 16 | BLK: 247 | +/-: 10
S73 | SFP | GP: 66 | G: 10 | A: 32 | PTS: 42 | BLK: 137 | +/-: -24 
S74 | SFP | GP: 66 | G: 18 | A: 45 | PTS: 63 | BLK: 137 | +/-: 2 
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Playoffs Stats
S69 | REG | GP: 6 | G: 1 | A: 1 | PTS: 2 | BLK: 11 | +/-: -2
S71 | REG | GP: 11 | G: 1 | A: 6 | PTS: 7 | BLK: 45 | +/-: 6 
S72 | REG | GP: 5 | G: 1 | A: 3 | PTS: 4 | BLK: 10 | +/-: 0
S73 | SFP | GP: 4 | G: 1 | A: 1 | PTS: 2 | BLK: 12 | +/-: -4 
S74 | SFP | GP: 17 | G: 3 | A: 5 | PTS: 8 | BLK: 23 | +/-: 0 
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Achievements
Drafted 24th OA by Regina Elk
Drafted 7th OA by San Francisco Pride

Evgeni Petrov || G || Newfoundland Berserkers/Atlanta Inferno || S58-S69
Name: Evgeni Petrov
Birthplace: Volgograd, Russia
Height: 6'6''
Weight: 200 lbs
Number: 97
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Regular Season Stats
S58 | NL | GP: 21 | W: 14 | L: 6 | OTL: 1 | GAA: 2.15 | SV%: 0.894 | SO: 5
S59 | NL | GP: 22 | W: 12 | L: 6 | OTL: 2 | GAA: 2.28 | SV%: 0.896 | SO: 3
S60 | NL | GP: 44 | W: 38 | L: 4 | OTL: 2 | GAA: 1.95 | SV%: 0.914 | SO: 3
S61 | NL | GP: 39 | W: 22 | L: 13 | OTL: 3 | GAA: 2.44 | SV%: 0.914 | SO: 3
S62 | ATL | GP: 22 | W: 9 | L: 8 | OTL: 3 | GAA: 3.20 | SV%: 0.908 | SO: 2
S63 | ATL | GP: 28 | W: 15 | L: 8 | OTL: 3 | GAA: 2.83 | SV%: 0.917 | SO: 1
S64 | ATL | GP: 52 | W: 31 | L: 15 | OTL: 2 | GAA: 2.75 | SV%: 0.915 | SO: 6
S65 | ATL | GP: 49 | W: 27 | L: 17 | OTL: 4 | GAA: 2.96 | SV%: 0.913 | SO: 3
S66 | ATL | GP: 49 | W: 36 | L: 11 | OTL: 2 | GAA: 2.52 | SV%: 0.905 | SO: 5
S67 | ATL | GP: 48 | W: 34 | L: 12 | OTL: 1 | GAA: 2.63 | SV%: 0.911 | SO: 6
S68 | ATL | GP: 48 | W: 36 | L: 11 | OTL: 1 | GAA: 2.51 | SV%: 0.919 | SO: 4
S69 | ATL | GP: 49 | W: 29 | L: 15 | OTL: 4 | GAA: 3.38 | SV%: 0.888 | SO: 1
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Playoffs Stats
S59 | NL | GP: 2 | W: 0 | L: 0 | OTL: 0 | GAA: 4.65 | SV%: 0.889 | SO:
S60 | NL | GP: 14 | W: 10 | L: 3 | OTL: 1 | GAA: 1.71 | SV%: 0.923 | SO: 3
S61 | NL | GP: 14 | W: 8 | L: 5 | OTL: 1 | GAA: 2.54 | SV%: 0.919 | SO: 0
S63 | ATL | GP: 1 | W: 0 | L: 0 | OTL: 0 | GAA: 3.54 | SV%: 0.875 | SO: 0
S64 | ATL | GP: 21 | W: 13 | L: 7 | OTL: 0 | GAA: 2.94 | SV%: 0.928 | SO: 0
S65 | ATL | GP: 12 | W: 7 | L: 3 | OTL: 2 | GAA: 2.87 | SV%: 0.913 | SO: 0
S66 | ATL | GP: 21 | W: 16 | L: 5 | OTL: 0 | GAA: 2.86 | SV%: 0.889 | SO: 2
S67 | ATL | GP: 11 | W: 7 | L: 3 | OTL: 1 | GAA: 2.95 | SV%: 0.891 | SO: 0
S68 | ATL | GP: 12 | W: 7 | L: 4 | OTL: 1 | GAA: 2.92 | SV%: 0.889 | SO: 0
S69 | ATL | GP: 14 | W: 7 | L: 7 | OTL: 0 | GAA: 3.58 | SV%: 0.875 | SO: 1
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Achievements
Drafted 15th OA by Newfoundland Berserkers
Drafted 34th OA by Atlanta Inferno
All time Berserker of the Game Leader
S60 Cedric Robinson Award Winner
S60 Four Star Cup Champion
S66 Challenge Cup Champion
S67 John McBride Award Winner 
S68 John McBride Award Winner

8k words Reno sheeeeeeesh

Aron Hernadivic - LW - Buffalo Stampede "A" - 2219 TPE Peak
Age: 23
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 180 lbs
Birthplace: Czech Republic
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SHL Achievements
S53 | Named Alternate Captain of the Buffalo Stampede
S50 | SHL Draft: Selected Round 2, 21st overall by Buffalo
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SMJHL Achievements
S50 | St. Louis - Michael Haan Award for Most Dedicated
S50 | St. Louis - Luke Riggs Award - Most Activity in the LR
S50 | Assist Record; 39 assists
S50 | Named Captain of St. Louis Scarecrows
S49 | Selected Round 2, 20th overall by St. Louis
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Aron Hernadivic - Playmaking LW - Czechia
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Notable Achievements
S52 | WJC Gold Medalists



Thanks to everybody for the sigs :peepoheart:

None of these guys can get ubers

Aleister Cain - S42-S57
HOF GOALIE- CLASS OF S60- SECOND BALLOT
S54 CHALLENGE CUP
S54 RAZOV

Ville Kurri - S57-S70
BEST SMJHL DEFENSIVE FORWARD S60
That's pretty much it

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None of these guys can get ubers

such is the life of a second round pick

Sim Wen || Anchorage Armada || D || 218 TPE
Height: 6'0
Weight: 190 lbs
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Drafted 20th overall by the Anchorage Armada in the S72 SMJHL Draft
Drafted ___ overall by the __ in the S73 SHL Draft
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Pablo Salvatici || Atlanta Inferno || F || 2082 TPE Peak
Height: 5'10
Weight: 172 lbs
Birthplace: Milan, Italy
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Transactions:
Drafted 8th overall by the Anchorage Armada in the S56 SMJHL Draft
Drafted 11th overall by the Atlanta Inferno in the S57 SHL Draft
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SMJHL Statistics:
S56 || GP: 50 || G: 9 || A: 7 || P: 16 || 0 || PIM: 8 || Hits: 26 || Shots: 58 || SB: 19
S57 || GP: 66 || G: 19 || A: 31 || P: 50 || +11 || PIM: 16 || Hits: 120 || Shots: 173 || SB: 13
S58 || GP: 66 || G: 14 || A: 26 || P: 40 || +9 || PIM: 20 || Hits: 142 || Shots: 181 || SB: 39
S59 || GP: 66 || G: 25 || A: 44 || P: 69 || +11 || PIM: 16 || Hits: 125 || Shots: 219 || SB: 51
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Trophy Case:
S58 Ronan O'Keefe Trophy (Playoffs Points Leader) (Tied)
S59 Jared Hanson Trophy (Regular Season Points Leader)
S59 Ideen Fallah Trophy (Awards Committee MVP)
S59 Raymond Lindsay Trophy (Community Most Outstanding Player)

Nolan Sawchuk || TBB, CHI, ATL || RW || 1377 TPE
Transactions:
Drafted 22nd Overall by the Kelowna Knights in the S44 SMJHL Draft
Drafted 12th Overall by the Seattle Riot in the S45 SHL Draft
Traded to the Chicago Syndicate S54
Signed with the Atlanta Inferno S56
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SMJHL Statistics:
S44 || GP: 50 || G: 14 || A: 16 || P: 30 || -32 || PIM: 13 || Hits: 24 || Shots: 144 || SB: 14
S45 || GP: 50 || G: 27 || A: 35 || P: 62 || +15 || PIM: 14 || Hits: 64 || Shots: 183 || SB: 7
S46 || GP: 50 || G: 14 || A: 23 || P: 37 || +13 || PIM: 24 || Hits: 55 || Shots: 153 || SB: 7
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S47 || GP: 50 || G: 12 || A: 17 || P: 29 || -8 || PIM: 6 || Hits: 32 || Shots: 147 || SB: 12
S48 || GP: 50 || G: 22 || A: 25 || P: 47 || +22 || PIM: 4 || Hits: 24 || Shots: 158 || SB: 13
S49 || GP: 50 || G: 16 || A: 14 || P: 30 || -10 || PIM: 4 || Hits: 5 || Shots: 155 || SB: 13
S50 || GP: 50 || G: 14 || A: 25 || P: 39 || +16 || PIM: 8 || Hits: 53 || Shots: 141 || SB: 6
S51 || GP: 50 || G: 8 || A: 21 || P: 29 || -2 || PIM: 11 || Hits: 25 || Shots: 148 || SB: 6
S52 || GP: 50 || G: 16 || A: 23 || P: 39 || -1 || PIM: 26 || Hits: 60 || Shots: 119 || SB: 5
S53 || GP: 50 || G: 13 || A: 17 || P: 30 || -8 || PIM: 44 || Hits: 63 || Shots: 112 || SB: 83 || GvA: 25 || TkA: 24
S54 || GP: 50 || G: 14 || A: 28 || P: 42 || +26 || PIM: 32 || Hits: 35 || Shots: 134 || SB: 47 || GvA: 18 || TkA: 34
S55 || GP: 50 || G: 8 || A: 27 || P: 35 || +21 || PIM: 4 || Hits: 25 || Shots: 132 || SB: 51 || GvA: 17 || TkA: 23
S56 || GP: 50 || G: 16 || A: 28 || P: 44 || -3 || PIM: 20 || Hits: 21 || Shots: 129 || SB: 31 || GvA: 29 || TkA: 23
Career Totals || GP: 500 || G: 139 || A: 225 || P: 364 || PIM: 159 || Hits: 343 || Shots: 1375 || SB: 267 || GvA: 89 || TkA: 104
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SHL Playoff Statistics:
S48 || GP: 7 || G: 4 || A: 3 || P: 7 || +3 || PIM: 0 || Hits: 0 || Shots: 18 || SB: 2
S49 || GP: 12 || G: 4 || A: 6 || P: 10 || +6 || PIM: 0 || Hits: 3 || Shots: 43 || SB: 0
S50 || GP: 19 || G: 4 || A: 10 || P: 14 || -2|| PIM: 4 || Hits: 29 || Shots: 54 || SB: 5
S51 || GP: 4 || G: 1 || A: 1 || P: 2 || -2 || PIM: 0 || Hits: 0 || Shots: 13 || SB: 0
Playoff Totals || GP: 42 || G: 13 || A: 20 || P: 33 || PIM: 4 | Hits: 32 || Shots: 128 || SB: 7
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Trophy Case:
S45 Roberto Martucci Trophy (SMJHL Goal Leader)
S49 Gold Medal (Germany IIHF)
S50 Silver Medal (Germany IIHF)

Thank you for being one of the four people who read my article! Don't worry, there will definitely be more to come soon!

wow, Makrus is touched. nice write-up

But what about those who slip even FURTHER? ?

Guess I'll have to prove myself as the right choice

Excellent writeup, quality stuff.

I really need to get someone to add the rest of my cups to my profile, should have 7, not just 3.

Thank you for being one of the four people who read my article! Don't worry, there will definitely be more to come soon!

Both yours and Makrus' stories were extremely compelling; it certainly made writing this 8k behemoth that much easier!

Guess I'll have to prove myself as the right choice

That's exactly the kind of attitude that'll get you there

wow, Makrus is touched. nice write-up

Don't worry, his prior lives are safe with me

But what about those who slip even FURTHER? ?

Per my agent, I've not been informed of any player slipping even further actually existing, so I cannot write about them.

Excellent writeup, quality stuff.

I really need to get someone to add the rest of my cups to my profile, should have 7, not just 3.

Thank you! And my apologies, didn't mean to slight. That makes your pick at 19 even more mystifying -- it's quite the pedigree.

Thanks @Amidships!

C | Violet Stoica | Regina Elk/Atlanta Inferno | Sweden | 356 TPE 


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Selected 12th Overall in the Season 75 SHL Draft

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SMJHL Statistics

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