LGHL S29 Pre-Season Predictions: Central

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    A+ : Best lineup in the conference
    A : Elite
    A- : Great
    B+ : Good
    B : Average
    B- : Below Average
    C+ : Poor
    C : Mediocre
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    [​IMG] Chicago Blackhawks

    Forwards
    1. Sejje 19 O (LW) V 1S 0R $0
    2. The Broche (LW) V 1S 0R $3,250,000
    3. D4D USA GM (C) V 1S 0R $0
    4. Bunz McTooT (C) V 1S 0R $500,000
    5. Gladulov (C) V 1S 0R $7,000,000
    7. Krejci l46l (C) V 1S 0R $500,000
    8. Ethos Jinx (RW) V 2S 1R $5,250,000
    9. HTH94 (RW) A 2S 1R $3,250,000
    10. King Saffy (RW) V 2S 1R $1,000,000

    Defenders
    11. Drew x 8 (LD) V 2S 0R $750,000
    12. lx Miller xl (LD) V 1S 0R $750,000
    13. Pattelite (LD) V 2S 0R $1,250,000
    14. Duganator III AGM (RD) V 2S 1R $1,000,000
    15. NeNe (RD) V 1S 0R $7,500,000
    16. Zwigggy (RD) V 1S 0R $1,000,000

    Goalies
    17. APsychicTaco (G) V 1S 0R $1,500,000
    18. RoaringViper (G) A 1S 0R $500,000

    Spent: $35,000,000


    Sejje and Dan have been handed over the remains to the Stanley Cup champions of last season. The forward core is a combination of PSN talent and good forward depth. The pairings of Gladulov/Ethos and Dan/Sejje are going to fill the top two lines. HTH is also a fantastic player. Defensively NeNe is going to be expected to lead Chicago like he did LA years ago. Spezza is also 4-0 in ESHL and open division GOAT. Behind him is a mix of talented defensemen who can support the froward lineup.


    Grades: FWD (A-) DEF (A-) GOL (B+)



    [​IMG] Colorado Avalanche

    Forwards
    1. D Jay ll (LW) V 3S 0R $1,250,000
    2. Huds1N (LW) V 3S 1R $500,000
    3. joshfearless13 (LW) A 1S 0R $750,000
    4. cj142 O (C) V 1S 0R $0
    5. McLxvinn (C) V 1S 0R $8,500,000
    6. TVK (C) V 1S 0R $2,500,000
    7. Scheckel29 (RW) V 1S 0R $500,000
    8. x KodeineKody (RW) V 2S 1R $1,250,000
    9. XxNash61xX (RW) V 2S 1R $4,000,000

    Defenders
    10. il REX li (LD) V 3S 1R $500,000
    11. Mr Torts (LD) V 2S 0R $2,000,000
    12. SkillzPayBills3 (LD) V 1S 0R $8,500,000
    13. x Braydenn GM (RD) V 1S 0R $0
    14. Bc bud024 AGM (RD) V 2S 1R $500,000
    15. Ballistik ICE (RD) V 1S 0R $1,500,000

    Goalies
    16. Back342 (G) V 1S 0R $500,000
    17. EgoKiller43 (G) V 1S 0R $750,000

    Spent: $33,500,000


    Cj and Bc Bud made a good move by moving Brayden to the GM spot and using that free cap space to get Bud in bidding. The centers of Cj and McLxvinn are going to be a deadly duo with Nasher in support of one of them. Past that they are a bit weaker, especially at LW. D Jay is a good choice for a 2nd or 3rd line but they are going to have to pair him with first liners and expect him to hold up. Defensively they have an excellent top three. Ballistik ice is a good support player to fill out that top 4. Rex will do fine but the question will be if Bud can adjust to being a defender? Their contender hopes will improve if he does. EgoKiller is a solid starter and Back was the same over on playstation. Definitely an underrated duo.

    Grades: FWD (A-) DEF (A) GOL (B+)



    [​IMG] Dallas Stars

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    1. Schlemko x 17 O (LW) V 1S 0R $0
    2. Hilly (LW) V 1S 0R $500,000
    3. x S m ii R k Y (LW) V 1S 0R $6,500,000
    4. Fn Waz (C) V 1S 0R $5,000,000
    5. K inG x NeymaR (C) V 1S 0R $1,500,000
    6. x M i t c h 96 (C) V 1S 0R $3,000,000
    7. l Gally I GM (RW) V 1S 0R $0
    8. APX 7080 (RW) V 2S 0R $2,000,000
    9. XGeneral420X (RW) V 2S 1R $1,000,000

    Defenders
    10. Dumba x 55 (LD) V 1S 0R $6,500,000
    11. HoT RiViT (LD) V 2S 1R $3,000,000
    12. Some Pylon (LD) V 2S 0R $500,000
    13. Hungry Ducks (RD) V 2S 1R $500,000
    14. ll 72 ll (RD) V 1S 0R $500,000
    15. sPeC1ALoLYmP1aN (RD) V 1S 0R $1,500,000

    Goalies
    16. Winston Payne (G) V 1S 0R $2,000,000
    17. xX Z3NO Xx (G) V 1S 0R $500,000

    Spent: $34,500,000

    According to Schlemko Dallas has gotten better at every position compared to last season (GG Rowski, Sawse, and Schwatz). Waz hasn't played a full season for over a year now but is good when he does show up, Smirky is also a good pickup, but it is yet to be seen how he'll react to being a Star. Past that it is a mix of decent/cursed players. Defensively Dumba is really going to have to carry the RDs and it is unknown if he can do that. Rivit will do okay as well. Winston is surely excited to be back in a Dallas uniform and will once again be on his own several nights to try and win games.

    Grades: FWD (B) DEF (B-) GOL (B)



    [​IMG] Minnesota Wild

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    1. Carlsonnn (LW) DP 2S 1R $1,000,000
    2. KMcMullen12 (LW) V 1S 0R $500,000
    3. T0xiC N1gHtMaRe (LW) V 1S 0R $1,250,000
    4. WolfxI29I (LW) V 2S 0R $750,000
    5. Xx LoL xX 9 GM (C) V 1S 0R $0
    6. Mxrchessault AGM (C) V 2S 1R $500,000
    7. Flow Sauce Chew (C) V 2S 1R $5,500,000
    8. Dannyy Briere O (RW) V 1S 0R $0
    9. TKOxHelocentric (RW) V 2S 0R $1,000,000

    Defenders
    10. DDW4 (LD) V 2S 1R $8,000,000
    11. officialmark07 (LD) V 1S 0R $9,500,000
    12. Pavelski xl8l (LD) V 1S 0R $500,000
    13. BRADENxHOLTBY (RD) V 1S 0R $2,250,000
    14. MpLs Anderson (RD) V 2S 1R $750,000
    15. x BizNasty x (RD) V 1S 0R $500,000

    Goalies
    16. Tex243 (G) V 1S 0R $500,000
    17. Th3 l AnD 0n1y (G) V 2S 0R $1,500,000

    Spent: $34,000,000

    Zincy being the best LW on the roster isn't the most promising scenario to be in but having Lol, Danny, and Sauce has to make them feel a little bit better. With so many expensive contracts at both forward and defense their depth is lacking as you'd expect. Devin, Mark, and Holtby are an amazing trio. Biznasty is also a fantastic pickup at 500k. Tex has been fantastic the last few seasons while Connor will be looking to have a bounce back season after his poor performance in Vegas.

    Grades: FWD (B+) DEF (A) GOL (A-)



    [​IMG] Nashville Predators

    Forwards
    1. Juney (LW) V 1S 0R $500,000
    2. Riven2513 (LW) V 2S 1R $2,500,000
    3. l Sakic l (C) V 1S 0R $500,000
    4. MasterAmerica (C) V 2S 1R $6,500,000
    5. Neaverth (C) A 1S 0R $3,750,000
    6. Pogs (C) V 1S 0R $500,000
    7. SamDelisle9 (C) V 1S 0R $7,000,000
    8. epeople (RW) V 1S 0R $1,000,000
    9. Manship x 91 (RW) V 1S 0R $750,000

    Defenders
    10. Bubba GX (LD) V 2S 0R $1,000,000
    11. JEEEEEEBS (LD) V 2S 0R $1,750,000
    12. Modemizer (LD) V 1S 0R $2,500,000
    13. SpectreGaming x O (RD) V 1S 0R $0
    14. Its a Full Send GM (RD) V 1S 0R $0
    15. xChief 27 (RD) V 1S 0R $3,500,000

    Goalies
    16. Bcrippsx31 (G) V 1S 0R $1,750,000
    17. l HEALEY l (G) A 3S 2R $1,000,000

    Spent: $34,500,000

    Montreal has been moved to the western conference this season and with it comes a veteran management group in Spectre and Kabobo. They placed a large portion of their free cap space this season on two quality centers in SamDelisle and MasterAmerica who will have to carry a lot of the weight. Riven will be expected to continue his performance from last season on Chicago whilst Juney is getting another shot at the NHL after his poor performance in Dallas a few seasons back. Defensively they have a load of 2nd pair guys which is great but lacks any real stopping power against top forward lines. Anime connoisseur Bubba GX is hoping to keep up his offensive firepower this season after a career high 3 goals in Montreal. Bcripps will continue to be superb in net while Healey will be getting his first chance at the NHL level.

    Grades: FWD (B) DEF (B+) GOL (B+)



    [​IMG] St. Louis Blues

    Forwards
    1. xFizzii GM (LW) V 1S 0R $0
    2. iSlapZy (LW) A 1S 0R $500,000
    3. Woahmack (LW) V 1S 0R $6,250,000
    4. Gros Tabarnack (C) V 1S 0R $2,250,000
    5. lxl MLGesus lxl (C) V 1S 0R $4,000,000
    6. Regs84 (C) A 2S 1R $500,000
    7. Amiot x 04 AGM (RW) V 1S 0R $1,750,000
    8. Duky (RW) V 1S 0R $2,500,000
    9. SurpriseMe22 (RW) V 1S 0R $750,000

    Defenders
    10. AJ Hendricks (LD) V 1S 0R $3,500,000
    11. K1eetus (LD) V 2S 1R $1,500,000
    12. Optehic (LD) V 3S 2R $6,250,000
    13. Nxgi O (RD) V 1S 0R $0
    14. Bake703 (RD) V 1S 0R $1,000,000
    15. Gazzerk (RD) V 2S 0R $2,250,000

    Goalies
    16. F R i K S x 9 9 (G) V 1S 0R $1,500,000
    17. Loki x 37 (G) DP 2S 1R $500,000

    Spent: $35,000,000

    After a surprise playoff appearance last season Negi is looking to take the next step and be permanently in the playoff picture. Woahmack is a great choice in a league short on LWs. Duky at 2.5 is also a steal if he stays happy. MLGesus will likely score an obscene amount of goals again as well. Defensively they are giving Optic his shot to be the leader on defense for a team. Gazzerk is the likely choice for the top pair and well worth 2.25. The only gamble is Bake703 on defense. Being only 1m it's well worth taking a shot on him. Friks is the elite French goalie in LG and Loki isn't a known name but he will get his 3 games a week to try and make that name known.

    Grades: FWD (B) DEF (B+) GOL (B+)



    [​IMG] Winnipeg Jets

    Forwards
    1. Im4thLineWorthy O (LW) V 1S 0R $0
    2. Auggy32 (LW) V 2S 0R $500,000
    3. nO Undies On GM (C) V 1S 0R $0
    4. IlFox (C) V 2S 1R $500,000
    5. Scumbag Jared (C) V 2S 1R $5,000,000
    6. B00YA (RW) V 1S 0R $7,000,000
    7. Lyons x 63 (RW) V 1S 0R $500,000
    8. Stoner x 95 (RW) V 2S 0R $1,000,000
    9. xI STR8iNK Ix (RW) V RA 1S 0R $1,000,000

    Defenders
    10. Ay Dindu Nuffin (LD) V 1S 0R $6,250,000
    11. Eddiekog (LD) V 2S 0R $2,750,000
    12. Supple Carrots (LD) V 1S 0R $500,000
    13. Lingross x 88 AGM (RD) V 3S 2R $4,000,000
    14. Azkika (RD) V 2S 1R $1,500,000
    15. GroceryStickl5l (RD) V 2S 1R $750,000

    Goalies
    16. BizyBounce (G) V 1S 0R $1,750,000
    17. K U C H x 86 (G) A 1S 0R $500,000

    Spent: $33,500,000

    The man that won the Calder last season as a manager has been given his parent team this time around for his first appearance in the NHL management group. Bradley is excellent when he shows up and Booya on the opposite side makes a deadly 1-2 with Jared in the middle. Winnipeg also won out with their cheap forwards in Lyons and Stoner who are both talented. Ay Dindu Nuffin and Lingross will be a great top pair but a touch behind the very best out there. Eddiekog is a great trade acquisition to help with the 2nd pair who looked a bit weak before he got there. Bounce will have to repeat his success last season to justify his price while Kuch gets the callup after his spectacular 25-2-2 season in the AHL.

    Grades: FWD (A-) DEF (B+) GOL (B+)


    DIVISION PREDICTION

    This is likely going to be the tightest division overall and extremely difficult to judge before a game is played. Chicago, Minny, Colorado, and Winnipeg all have the ability to win this division. The three that don't are all going to be battling for the divisional seeds. Saint Louis, Nashville, and Dallas aren't bad teams either and but will have a steep hill to climb to get above and into a playoff spot.

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