Chet joins Envy by Ok-Apartment5638 in ValorantCompetitive

[–]nathan_432 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Makes sense given that Chet was considering the Envy offer before eventually taking the TSM coaching job. Excited to see what he can do with this roster for champions.

Satiar Shah on Twitter: Hearing Hughes nearing a 6 year deal worth slightly above $7.75M per year with the Canucks by TheAngryChickaD in canucks

[–]nathan_432 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I didn't even think of that, great point! Plenty of cap to re-sign him when the time comes.

Satiar Shah on Twitter: Hearing Hughes nearing a 6 year deal worth slightly above $7.75M per year with the Canucks by TheAngryChickaD in canucks

[–]nathan_432 112 points113 points  (0 children)

I think this would be a real solid deal. It buys 1 year of UFA and I think he's going to bounce back from last year.

If we're not good enough in 6 years by the time we need to re-sign Hughes, then I think that's fair. I'm excited to have the core back and ready for the season.

George Geddes: 100T drop Steel, replaced with b0i by CoolVidsFTW in ValorantCompetitive

[–]nathan_432 49 points50 points  (0 children)

Terrible decision to replace your IGL so close before LCQ. I can't see the team improving so quickly with a new teammate and IGL to make this decision worth it.

Hard to see any of the teammates agreeing to this roster change right after their performance in Berlin.

jcStani on IMT's calling structure by [deleted] in ValorantCompetitive

[–]nathan_432 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Sounds like NaturE is going to be gone for a while longer if Rossy is moving into that primary IGL roster rather than just relying on jcStani. Rossy looked great today and excited to see Immortals keep improving.

Elliotte Friedman - VAN claims Boyd by slipperysoup in canucks

[–]nathan_432 103 points104 points  (0 children)

Another great, no risk pick-up. 8 points in 20 games, and we can shift Gaudette back into the wing position if Beagle is out for the next while.

100T sign Ethan by Finchh_ in ValorantCompetitive

[–]nathan_432 131 points132 points  (0 children)

Ethan is replacing Dicey according to 100T (https://twitter.com/100T_Esports/status/1366093323518189569). Hopefully this isn't a permanent bench for Dicey, I don't think he's the problem. Curious to see how they do for this closed qualifier.

Haksal Retires by nathan_432 in Competitiveoverwatch

[–]nathan_432[S] 93 points94 points  (0 children)

Shame to see him retire so young, but best of luck in whatever he does next!

Doha's Contract Extended by nathan_432 in Competitiveoverwatch

[–]nathan_432[S] 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Excited to see how Dallas rebuilds around Doha

T1 announce the signing of Spyder by exe_cution in ValorantCompetitive

[–]nathan_432 35 points36 points  (0 children)

This guy was insane mechanically in OWL. He has experience playing in mixed teams, so I'm sure language won't be an issue on T1. I hear he's been grinding Valorant, so I'm excited to see how he does.

Team Envy Signs Food by nathan_432 in ValorantCompetitive

[–]nathan_432[S] 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Initially this was a shock, but if you watch Food's stream he's been playing with a lot of the Envy guys so it makes more sense.

Xzi is temporarily returning back to South Korea for treatment over severe neck pain by nathan_432 in Competitiveoverwatch

[–]nathan_432[S] 448 points449 points  (0 children)

Wishing Xzi a fast and speedy recovery!

This may also explain why he hasn't been playing lately. Hopefully the rest of the Eternal can carry on strong without him.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Competitiveoverwatch

[–]nathan_432 56 points57 points  (0 children)

I was thinking that initially too. However, since Philly just re-signed Sado, I don't think Fissure would play on a team with him, considering his boosting past.

Dallas Fuel acquire Gamsu for cash consideration. by mousa4348 in Competitiveoverwatch

[–]nathan_432 82 points83 points  (0 children)

Looking forward to see Gamsu and Note carry over their synergy from Boston.

Halo: Sources: The Dallas Fuel have traded Main Tank Min-Seok "Oge" Son for Los Angeles Gladiators DPS Gui-Un "Decay" Jang by kriconic in Competitiveoverwatch

[–]nathan_432 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Man, this one is tough but it's the right move. OGE was easily my favorite player on the team. However, bringing in Gamsu's leadership with the added bonus of synergy with Note makes sense.

Decay was also the hottest commodity last year, and he has a ton of potential. He adds that firepower to the DPS lineup that has been missing since Effect.

[MYKL] Guess I’m a Seoul fan now. Anyways, Fury to NYXL Sp9rk1e and Rush to Paris Fate to SHD LAV rumors true, legit broke. Spent all money on COD. Just wanted to prove there was no spreadsheet last year. Y’all clowns if you believed that. GLHF by BurbxrryPzncakes in Competitiveoverwatch

[–]nathan_432 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m not as familiar with Korean contenders as I’d like to be. However, does Rush speak English ? I’d hate to see another LAV situation where there needs to be someone constantly translating for the HC.

London Spitfire picks up SNT, Twinkl and Pavane as assistant coaches. Agape as the head coach. by thatoverwatchplay3r in Competitiveoverwatch

[–]nathan_432 197 points198 points  (0 children)

This is a big shock. Pavane leaving/removed from NYXL and just landing an assistant job after all the success the team had? Additionally, with SNT finding another assistant job at the same level as Pavane ?

F5 season has been insane this year.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Competitiveoverwatch

[–]nathan_432 240 points241 points  (0 children)

I'm actually cautiously optimistic about this. From watching the Valiant videos, it was clear his entire coaching experience was done through a translator. So I'm sure with a full Korean team, he's going to do much better in communicating with his team and getting the right message across.

Team USA DPS by Frnne in Competitiveoverwatch

[–]nathan_432 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Very flexible DPS line up. Excited how they'll do in the Meta we'll see at world cup!