Josh "Smokey Hell" Nelson
Emerging out of the forest mists on Vancouver Island is the legendary cryptid named Smokey-Hell Nelson. With a penchant for prolific dynasty league action, Smokey is the fun-loving Canadian contingent of the Optimus family. Strategy, whether draft, trade or start/sit, is his business and business is a-boomin’. If you have a question, if you are in need, and if you can find him, call The Eh Team! (You can find Smokey on BlueSky @thesmokeshow.bsky.social)
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