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- .bojo - 08-10-2015
Quote:Originally posted by ArGarBarGar@Aug 10 2015, 07:46 PM
You guys don't understand the difference?
It's a joke
- Leo Senpai - 08-10-2015
Quote:Originally posted by ArGarBarGar@Aug 10 2015, 07:46 PM
You guys don't understand the difference?
I gotchu booboo
- Lunaro - 08-10-2015
dis leo finally makes the list
- Leo Senpai - 08-10-2015
Quote:Originally posted by Lunaro@Aug 10 2015, 07:50 PM
dis leo finally makes the list
I would be higher if I had you on my line
- Abdeezy - 08-11-2015
I know how much work running this list is, and it's not like ArGarBar can vote for all the experts, if everyone would step up and be an expert, it takes 2 minutes to vote and then you can have your input, and the list could be better in your eyes.
Plus why trash the list when we haven't even made top 80 yet lol...
- ArGarBarGar - 08-11-2015
90. (S22) D (Winnipeg Jets) Rembrandt Q. Einstein || +4
Grade: 43/80 || Average: 5.375
Past Seasons: S23-85, S24-94
While this young defenseman with a lot of potential earned a place on this list early in his career, he has struggled a bit to get higher, staying around the same area for the last three years. He improved on last season with a 33 point campaign, as well as blocking 64 shots and playing a multitude of minutes in multiple areas. Based on the last three seasons, one would think he should be poised to make a big jump next season. He is a consistent young player who continues to get better.
89. (S19) D (New England Wolfpack) - Kaspars Tsizling || -3
Grade: 43/80 || Average: 5.375
Past Seasons: S21- 86, S22- 54, S23- 78, S24-86
Tsizling comes in at number 89 on our list, dropping a bit after a bounce-back season on defense for the Wolfpack. Despite a very poor plus/minus, he was able to block a whopping 73 shots for the team and score 29 points on the season. The question is will he be able to keep it up while the Wolfpack rebuild? He has failed to reach the 30 point mark the last three years, and two years prior to this he was unable to get past 20 points. With younger players coming up, it will have to be a big improvement.
88. (S15) D (West Kendall Platoon) - Jim Lahey || Returning Entry
Grade: 44/80 || Average: 5.5
Past Seasons: S20-46, S21-51, S22-48, S23-93, S24-N/A
At number 88 is soon-to-be retiring player Jim Lahey, who returns to this list after a 34 point season with the Renegades, who helped bring the team to the Conference Finals with an 8 point playoff campaign. Unfortunately due to his inconsistency, these two factors alone were not enough to propel him higher on the list, which means when we look back on his last season, he will be considered "only" a top-90 player when he left the game.
87. (S20) RW (Manhattan Rage) - Jamie Hawkins || New Entry
Grade: 44/80
Past Seasons: None
At number 87 is newcomer Jamie Hawkins, who finally makes the list after so many years being snubbed by the voters. Hawkins first full season saw a 17 goal, 28 point campaign, which was respectable, but not quite up to par with the competition for this list. However, Hawkins followed it up with a 15 goal, 34 point season, playing a lot of minutes on both the powerplay and penalty kill. Hawkins has finally found a place on this list, but it will take more than last season for him to climb the rankings.
86. (S11) D (Minnesota Chiefs) - Brandon Cant || -45
Grade: 44/80 || Average: 5.5
Past Seasons: S20-25, S21-17, S22-18, S23-34, S24-41
At number 86 is a long-term veteran Brandon Cant, who has continued to drop since S21, but not to this degree. What happened? Cant has simply gotten older, and has lost a bit of his edge over time. That isn't necessarily a bad thing, as with his 26 points with the Chiefs and Wolfpack, Cant remains a valuable part of the SHL. However with him being relegated to the third line for most of the season and some of the talent on defense for the Chiefs, he won't be getting the kind of looks on offense to make a big impact with the team.
85. (S22) G (Seattle Riot) - Valdemorts Karlensons || New Entry
Grade: 45/80 || Average: 5.625
Past Seasons: None
Karlensons comes on our list at number 85, coming off a respectable rookie season with the Riot. While he was .500 in the games he did start, he still was a key part of the Seattle Riot team, a team that perhaps banked a little too much on his ability to win games with their roster. This hubris caused them to miss the playoffs and Karlensons to fall under fire for most of the season. He finished tied for 6th in save percentage, despite facing 1334 shots, a huge amount compared to most of his peers.
84. (S21) C (Calgary Dragons) - Jaime Hill || New Entry
Grade: 45/80 || Average: 5.625
Past Seasons: None
Another newcomer on this list is S21 draftee Jaime Hill. Despite her slow growth as a player, Jaime Hill has been a solid asset for the Dragons, as she continues to show her dedication to the team and the SHL as a whole. She helped the Calgary Dragons to a playoff berth with her 9 goals and 33 points. However one thing that will need to improve will be her faceoff ability, as she was used sparingly in that part of the game and was quite poor when she was used. Improvement on her faceoffs and defensive play will keep her improving on these rankings.
83. (S21) G (Calgary Dragons) Hunter Wong || Returning Entry
Grade: 45/80 || Average: 5.625
Past Seasons: S23-94
Hunter Wong returns to this list at number 83, and proves that he is resilient as ever and definitely not a first round bust. Wong took a hiatus from this list after a 15-22 record and a .900 save percentage, but came right back in S24 with a 23-18-5 season and a .909 save percentage, 4th among goaltenders, despite facing the most shots among the top-10 goaltenders this year. Unfortunately this did not continue in the playoffs as he was absolutely shelled by the Los Angeles Panthers in a 4 game sweep.
82. (S20) LW (Toronto North Stars) Chester Cunningham || -32
Grade: 45/80 || Average: 5.625
Past Seasons: S23-69, S24-50
At number 82 on the list is Chester Cunningham, who dropped quite a bit after enjoing a top-50 spot in S24. His point production took a dive (40 to 34), as well as his hits (153 to 105), ice time (27.96 to 22.93) and powerplay time. Also, some new voters argued his place on the top-50 last season, which in turn caused his ratings for this year to take a massive dive. Cunningham has been a positive player for the North Stars, but to take that next step, the North Stars need more out of their top players, and Cunningham has to be one.
81. (S20) RW (Buffalo Stampede) - Bryson Thomaz || Returning Entry
Grade: 46/80 || Average: 5.75
Past Seasons: S22-98, S23-92
At number 81 is Bryson Thomaz, who like a few others has returned to the list after a little hiatus. He has joined the expansion Buffalo Stampede and intends to finally climb up on this list, and already has taken a big step in doing so. Bryson spent his final year in Texas on a high note, scoring 12 goals and 33 points, earning a lot of ice time for the Renegades in the regular season and playoffs. His playoff numbers were less than desirable, only scoring 6 points in 13 games, a 26 point pace in the regular season. However, with increased minutes and joining up with a couple other talented players in Buffalo, his numbers could rise considerably.
- fgh - 08-11-2015
Have I risen in rank or just flat fell off the map?
- Ace - 08-11-2015
You're not looking at the hits for Tsizling. His physical presence on the ice is being HEAVILY undervalued by the judges.
- Possum Queen - 08-11-2015
Quote:Originally posted by Ace@Aug 11 2015, 02:50 PMHe also spent a LOT of time in the box, which detracted from my ranking.
You're not looking at the hits for Tsizling. His physical presence on the ice is being HEAVILY undervalued by the judges.
- Å atan - 08-11-2015
Is it possible? Could I have made the Top 80? :ahh!:
- Mark H - 08-11-2015
"really only made this list because of his past accomplishments"
Not the best thing to say on a list that is supposed to be based solely on last season :ph34r:
- Mac - 08-11-2015
Quote:Originally posted by Mark H@Aug 11 2015, 05:59 PM
"really only made this list because of his past accomplishments"
Not the best thing to say on a list that is supposed to be based solely on last season :ph34r:
Perhaps a decision to include him was based on this versus someone with a similar season but not as much production yet?
- The_Mazais - 08-11-2015
Now there's no way I can be on this list.:lol:
- ArGarBarGar - 08-11-2015
Quote:Originally posted by Mark H@Aug 11 2015, 03:59 PM
"really only made this list because of his past accomplishments"
Not the best thing to say on a list that is supposed to be based [b]solely on last season :ph34r:[/b]
Recent seasons are taken into account. Not just last season.
It's top players of today, not top players of just S24. A more established player will not see their ranking drop as far (theoretically) if they had a down year than a new player who had one good season then had their production drop.
- ArGarBarGar - 08-11-2015
Quote:Originally posted by The_Mazais@Aug 11 2015, 04:08 PMYou know I post a thread looking for people to add to be in contention in the list, right? You weren't even on the ballot because nobody added you in. You would have a better chance of it by actually being on the list.
Now there's no way I can be on this list.:lol:
Quote:Now we got to determine who will be in contention of joining the list.
[b]PLEASE ONLY PLAYERS WHO HAVE A CHANCE OF MAKING IT, AND HAVE HAD AT LEAST 1 SEASON OF SHL EXPERIENCE. PLEASE POST PLAYERS IN THIS FORMAT: (S9) LW (Hamilton Steelhawks) - Armin Brovalchuk
Also please let me know if any of the following players have changed team's or retired.
This was last year's list. Please post here who should be added to contend for a spot this year.[/b]
I'm not a wizard and am not going to systematically check every single player who I think could be in contention, which is why I offer people the chance to add players themselves.