Just thought it would be fun to go through some random hot take moves during the off season.
Atlanta Reign:
After a dissapointing season the Reign look back at what went wrong. They conclude that they had issues integrating their new signings into their existing roster. They need a proper leadership figure on the team to replace Babybay more effectively, but are confident in their multiple vocal players. Atlanta loses confidence in frd, as he was unable to play roadhog sufficiently for the team to use him in double off tank compositions. Atlanta continue to see potential in the majority of their roster, dispite being dissapointed this season’s performance. They make the following changes:
- frd released from the team
- Molf1g signed to off tank from British Hurricane
- Ebion signed from British Hurricane as an assistant coach
Boston Uprising:
After a disaterous 2020, Boston is left in a difficult position. Their brand is synonyms with low bugets, internal issues, and crippling missmanagement. None in their right mind want to sign to this team as a player or staff member. Boston’s options are slim, but they know they need changes. They procede with the following:
- Neil signed to main tank from Dignity
- Bertlog signed as main support from Ground Zero Gaming
- Winter signed from Bilibili Gaming
- LeRenegat signed as assistant coach from Uprising Academy
Chengdu Hunters:
Despite Chengdu’s low placement, they continue to be a widely loved franchise known for whacky strategies. The team decides to make relatively minor signings in the offseason, building on existing strengths. Changes are as follows:
- Ating released from the team
- Gaga signed as main tank from Team CC
- Mijja signed as flex dps from The One Winner
- Nohill signed as assistant coach from Team CC
Dallas Fuel:
After another below average season Dallas decide to make major changes and have the money to back it up. Thier scouting is alright but highly cost inefficient. Internal issues continue to plague the team as management seems to have a fundamental disconnect with their korean players. Doha requests to be traded, which Fuel accomodates. Changes are as follows:
- Doha traded to Paris Eternal as flex dps in exchange for Nicogdh and a cash bonus
- Unkoe released
- Trill released
- Closer released
- Yong promoted to permanent head coach
- Finn signed from O2 Blast as flex support
- Zhoulik signed as main support from Drifters
- Ilka signed from Team Doge as an assistant coach
- Reyzr signed from Drifers as flex dps
Florida Mayhem:
After impressive improvements this season, Florida look to make a true championship roster. They’re happy with the majority of the team, making minor; but expensive changes. Sayaplayer recovers from his injury, but both him and the team decide it’s time to move on. Changes are:
- Karayan released
- Mag signed from Runaway as main tank
- ChiYo signed from Runaway as main support
- Sayaplayer traded to NYXL
Guangzhou Charge:
Charge are fairly happy with their results this season but look to improve. They are confident in the majrity of their team, especially once they integrate Neptuno and Krystal but notice a signficant gap in thier ability to play Sombra compositions. Changes are:
- Dding signed as flex dps from Shanghai Dragons
- Krystal signed as flex dps to full contract
- Over signed as main tank from Bilibili gaming on a two way contract
Hangzhou Spark:
After a miserable season the spark are incredibly dissapointed. They decide that the coaching staff is to blame for the incredible amount of wasted potential and decide to continue the overhaul that was already in progress. They continue to believe in their players, minimally changing the roster.
- Sasin released
- Ado released
- Shy signed as a two way player from Bilibili Gaming
- U4 released
- BlueHaS signed as assistant coach from Gamecoach Academy
- Yaoxie signed as assistant coach from flag gaming
Houston Outlaws:
Beginging of season? pain. End of season? Pain. The entire Outlaws identity is pain, do they even know how to make a team anymore? They look for anyone who will save them and ask players for ideas. These are the full changes:
- Seominsoo signed as a Zarya specialist, Harsha endorses him
- Decod signed to main tank from Drifters
London Spitfire:
They weren’t great, but it was a rebuilding year. They looked competitive for the most part. The team looks to cut away dead weight and sign more players. Changes are as follows:
- Krillin released
- Jihun released
- Fuze released
- Kellan signed as main tank from Element Mystic
- Aztac signed as flex support from Uprising Academy
- Glister traded to Seoul Dynasty in exchange for Illicit and Michelle
LA Gladiators:
Another team in a rebuild. Gladiators showed a lot of potential this season but failed to get good results consistently. In the off season Gladiators are going to look to build up more synergy as well as sign some future talent to complement. Changes are:
- Jaru released
- Swoon signed as flex support from Talon Esports
LA Valiant:
After a suprisingly successful season, the Valiant are looking to improve their roster with more new talent. They’ll also release a few players to streamline the team.
- GiG released
- Apply released
- Hadi signed as main tank from British Hurricane
- Assasin signed as flex dps from Runaway
New York Excelcior:
Another promised championship that never came. This team is hungry to win, and they’re going to everything they can to be satiated. The team loses confidence in Nene, he’s choked several important series and was notably abscent from this years playoffs. New York will try to take talent off of top teams, expect them to be invoved in several big moves.
- Nene released
- Mandu and WhoRU traded to Seoul Dynasty in exchange for Slime
- Sayaplayer signed from Florida Mayhem
- Pine rejoins from retirement
Paris Eternal:
Coming off of an impressive year but dissapointing finish, Paris are looking to become a true superteam. They’re going to continue signing French and Korean talent, and try to reunite former teammates. Her’s what they’ll do:
- Nosmite released
- Smex released
- Nicogdh traded to fuel in exchange for Doha
- Alpha signed
- Asking signed from Karsuno
- Poko signed from Fusion in exchange for SoOn
Philadelphia Fusion:
After winning the finals in a grueling 10 map series the Fusion hold their heads high as champions. They’ll make changes, but they won. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
- Poko traded to Paris Eternal in exchange for SoOn
- Chipsa to affiliate streamer
San Francisco Shock:
They had an amazing performance during the regular season, and in minor tounaments throughout the year, but they didn’t win in the end. The Shock are looking to be number one again and nothing is going to get them to back down.
- No changes
Seoul Dynasty:
The Dynasty had some great runs this year, but overall they were outclassed by the superteams. The year was also plagued with incosistency, changes are needed and coming. They will include:
- Slime traded to NYXL in exchange for Mandu and WhoRU
- Illicit and Michelle traded to Spitfire in exchange for Glister
- Toyou signed to full contract
Shanghai Dragons:
From 0-40 to finalists, what a run. There’s still work to do, the Dragons still need to integrate some players into their team. They’ll also look to make improvments to fill the few holes they have. Expect to see more from Diem in season 4. Changes will be:
- Dding traded to Charge
- Spectra signed as flex dps to a two way contract from Team CC
Toronto Defiant:
Toronto was a mess all season, and may of their players are burnt out. This off season could be rough, but the’s a lot of opportunity. Changes will be:
- Surefour retired
- Mangachu released
- Roky released
- Beast released
- Kaiser signed to main tank from O2 Blast
- iCy signed as off tank from Drifters
- Proper as hitscan dps from O2 Blast
-MCD signed as flex support from Element Mystic
Vancouver Titans:
Titans managed to gain some useful building blocks, but the majority of the team will likely be dropped. Changes are as follows:
- Tsuna released
- Carcar released
- Joobi signed as main support from HU Storm
- Buck signed as flex dps
- Salieri signed to main tank from Team Doge
- Xfel signed as flex support from And They Say
Washington Justice:
After a cinerella run achieved through the help of a superstar, the Justice are making big upgrades. Here’s the changes:
- Decay contract renewal
- Yakpung signed as main tank from O2 Blast
- Neko signed as main support from O2 Blast
- Pelican signed as flex dps from O2 Blast
What’s everyone elses predictions?