Buzz
It seems these staff members are also eagerly awaiting HLE to bring in some renowned names in the upcoming transfer window.
With only about 5 days remaining, a slew of prominent names in LCK and the global LoL scene are nearing the end of their contracts. Among them are several world champions such as Faker, Canyon, ShowMaker, and Doinb from LPL. This transfer window promises numerous surprises and eagerly anticipated 'blockbuster' deals.
Hanwha Life Esports, known as one of the 'cash-rich but trophy-poor' teams in LCK, is expected to bolster their lineup with stars capable of competing for titles. Currently, HLE's roster consists of many young players lacking international experience, including Willer, Morgan, and even Vsta. Additionally, Deft's form has significantly declined, leaving Chovy to carry the team alone, making them somewhat predictable. HLE's poor performances in the Summer 2021 and recent Worlds serve as evidence of their urgent need for reinforcements.
Yet, despite numerous rumors, there haven't been any substantial deals so far. Moreover, there's still nearly a week left until the contracts of new players truly expire. However, driven by anticipation and eagerness for marquee signings, an HLE designer has already prepared numerous welcoming images.
Among them, apart from images celebrating the contract renewals of Chovy and Deft, there are also images welcoming 3 world champion players: Nuguri, Canyon, and TheShy. Additionally, the coaching duo that led Damwon Gaming to victory in 2020—Coaches Daeny and Zefa—are featured. Furthermore, Chovy's former coach and teammates from Griffins, HLV cvMax and Doran, have also been included. And there's Cuzz—the jungle player, who is rumored to be leaving T1, also getting his own 'edited image.'
Of course, this image is merely 'pre-made for fun' because none of these deals have actually taken place. And realistically, bringing in all these names for HLE is quite... improbable. Not to mention the similarities between Nuguri and TheShy, which could lead to a 'pick one, leave one' situation. Not to mention the case of Coaches Daeny - Zefa and Coach cvMax.
The late-season transfer market hasn't truly opened yet. With HLE's capabilities, there might still be 'blockbuster' signings or at least some new names emerging. But the image above is likely just a beautiful dream of HLE staff and fans.
