All in all I think I had a pretty good season personally. I always set my goals exceptionally high going into each season but not in a way that would leave me disappointed if I don’t reach them. I expected a lot more out of myself offensively this season. I ended up with only 18 points which is below average for me but I did have 6 goals which I believe is a season best for me. I really tried to work on my offensive game leading into season 54 but it just didn’t work out as planned. Defensively though I feel very good about my year. I am among the leaders in almost every defensive category. I always feel like I could have done more but as the season stands I think I played well. I know that Baltimore is rebuilding and that could affect my personal numbers but I don’t care about personal accolades as much as leading this team into the future. Next season I am going to continue what I do now - Play a tight defensive game and chip in offensively whenever I can while mentoring the young players and help lead the Platoon into its next phase of greatness.
(204)


I have invited the team to my home for all of the games for a captain’s watch party. It isn’t going to be a super serious affair but there is the hope that we can all learn from the performances of these two great teams fighting for the cup. In preparation for the watch parties I have been cooking up a wide variety of food with the help of Luca Del Vecchio and Ethan Ross. A lot of it is prime off season food. I’ve also been stocking up on everyone’s favorite drinks. We are in the off season and everyone needs a break and a chance to recalibrate. The plan is to watch the games and break them down in real time while slowly stuffing our faces and getting blitzed. It should be an excellent way to build some team cohesion as well as seeing where we can improve as a team next year.
(155)


Oh how I love thee, Baltimore Platoon
Though now you are struggling to win
I believe your greatness will shine soon
The thought of another team is truly a sin

In the crease is the goalie, LDV
A young star that shines so bright
Protected by Nat Emerson, the number one D
In future compendiums of you they will write.

I pray that all your players will remain strong
In the rebuild things could surely seem dark
Though I believe it will not take too long
I say this truly with no sarcasm or snark

Soon the rebuild will close with a snap
As all around the world chant “BAP BAP”


I think Kryyst has the advantage in the series. He has the advantage in goals against average and save percentage with more wins to boot. Kryyst also faced fewer shots throughout the season which makes me believe that Hamilton will play a stronger game in front of him than New Orleans will for Cain.
(54)


Hamilton clearly has the better Johnson. Gabriel has 35 more points than Darnell and plays five minutes more a night. Gabriel is a much more important piece to his team than Darnell is to his. Darnell takes the body more than Gabriel but that doesn’t help at all in the grand scheme of things.
(54)


I don’t subscribe to the thought that regular season head to heads are an accurate forecast of a playoff series. The regular season and playoffs are two totally different beasts. During the regular season a team needs to balance understanding every team in the league and deal with travel and the fatigue that goes with it. In the playoffs, you only have one team to focus on with travel being equal for both teams. There is no comparison between the two.
(81)


After long deliberation, it is with a heavy heart that I would choose New Orleans. Now I am sure Hamilton is lovely and has a lot to offer but NEW ORLEANS BABY! I would be stuffing my face with gumbo, jambalaya, po boys, and every other delicious food  they have down there while getting wild on Bourbon Street. So much money will be spent on food and booze that SDCore is going to need to become the commish of another league to cover it.
(84)


coffee