While there are many reasons that Edmonton will be better than ever I have been tasked with listing in order to be more prepared for the upcoming season.

1) Connor Tanner is finally hitting his stride: The fourth year defencemen has seen his point total increase every season he has been in the and it finally capped off with an excellent season last year where he managed to make the third team all-star.

2) Geronimo Otto is an elite replacement for Theo Kane: While Theo Kane was no slouch in his second trip around with the Blizzard, his scoring presence is not even close to the level of Geronimo at this point, he will be an asset to the top line and is almost sure fire for 45+ points this season.

3) Michael McFadden can not be a sieve forever: Let us be honest with ourselves, the man can't be a sieve for the entirety of the season like he is in the playoffs, I fully expect a president's trophy.