19. (S21) LW (Texas Renegades) - Sterling Knight || +21
Average Grade: 89.40
Past Seasons: S26-82, S27-46, S28-32, S29-55, S30-40

At 19 is Renegades winger Sterling Knight, with a major jump in production leading up to regression. Knight scored 28 goals and 59 points, one of the many players who took the new scoring league by the horns and ran with it. Knight had some hits and also played in a ton of situations, making him once again a major two-way player in the league. Knight is unfortunately retiring after this next season, but he sure has went out with a bang on this list.

18. (S21) G (Calgary Dragons) Hunter Wong || +15
Average Grade: 89.60
Past Seasons: S23-94, S25-82, S26-83, S27-63, S28-46, S29-31, S30-33

Hunter Wong enters the list at number 18, finally getting to the top-20 of the list with some consistent seasons and bringing Calgary a couple of major cup runs along the way. Wong finished with 31 wins and a .915 save percentage, continuing to be a major piece in Calgary's roster despite some counting him out early in his career. Will Wong be able to continue his play past regression? That is the real question going forward.f

17. (S20) C (Calgary Dragons) - Nicholas Pedersen || +7
Average Grade: 89.60
Past Seasons: S23-46, S24-59, S25-16, S26-22, S27-49, S28-27, S29-58, S30-24

At 17 is another Dragon in Nicholas Pedersen, who scored 22 goals and 54 points on one of the dominant lines alongside guys like Anrikkanen. Pedersen has fallen back a bit in the hitting department and isn't quite the physical beast that we have seen in seasons past, but he is right where he was when he was one of the best players in the world in S24 and could be bringing it back despite his increasing age.

16. (S20) D (Edmonton Blizzard) - Barney Stinson || -8
Average Grade: 89.60
Past Seasons: S23-56, S24-34, S25-28, S26-55, S27-90, S28-87, S29-52, S30-8

At 16 is Blizzard defenseman Barney Stinson, not quite living up to the expectations set from last season but having a great season regardless. He scored 7 goals and 46 points in the season, and alongside Alonzo Garbanzo made up one of the best top defensive pairs in the league, as well as being part of by far the best top-4 defensive unit. Stinson is moving to Edmonton in his final year, but is very likely to have another top-10 performance with his abilities.

15. (S20) RW (New England Wolfpack) - Nathan Russell || +12
Average Grade: 89.80
Past Seasons: S24-91, S25-72, S26-12, S27-31, S28-16, S29-22, S30-27

At 15 is Wolfpack winger Nathan Russell, coming off an incredible run to rival even his prime in S25-S27. Russell scored 16 goals and 53 points on the year, was an assist machine, and brought the Wolfpack to the playoffs when the majority of the league counted them out. Russell was dominant in his playoff run as well and is proving that his physical prowess has not slowed him down in the slightest.

14. (S20) G (New England Wolfpack) - Jakob Tanner || -7
Average Grade: 90
Past Seasons: S22-94, S23-61, S24-80, S25-42, S26-68, S27-60, S28-52, S29-38, S30-7

At 14 is another Wolfpack in Jakob Tanner, a new arrival last season when he was surprisingly traded from the team that drafted him and his home for almost 10 seasons. Tanner had a pretty good season with 26 wins and a .910 save percentage, but played incredibly down the stretch willing his team into the playoffs and then being possibly the MVP as the team won a Challenge Cup despite all odds. Tanner has continued to win everywhere he goes and with three Challenge Cups he is one of the greatest goaltenders to ever play.

13. (S21) RW (Edmonton Blizzard) - Theo Kane || -12
Average Grade: 90
Past Seasons: S23-75, S24-77, S25-56, S26-76, S27-57, S28-20, S29-32, S30-1

At 13 is Blizzard winger Theo Kane, falling back and having a considerably worse season than previously with only 16 goals and 40 points for the Blizzard. Kane appears to have slowed down slightly between seasons, whether it is because of wear and tear or the opposition getting used to his play. Either way he remains a very physical specimen and still has a lot to offer the Blizzard other than just point totals.

12. (S24) LW (New England Wolfpack) - Patrikov Bure || New Entry
Average Grade: 90.40
Past Seasons: None

At 24 is Wolfpack Patrikov Bure, who for some reason has not been part of this list until this season. Bure has entered the list in a big way, though, with a 26 goal, 61 point season, the main contributor behind the Wolfpack making it into the playoffs despite what some would call a weak roster. Bure even last year was a major contributor, and is proving his worth as a winner with his excellent playoff run as well. Bure is young and has a few more years before regression, so he is a threat to be a top-10 player very soon.

11. (S25) RW (Minnesota Chiefs) - Lord Pretty Flacko || +59
Average Grade: 90.40
Past Seasons: S30-70

At 11 is Chiefs winger Lord Pretty Flacko who made the second biggest jump this season and just missed the top-10 with his performance. Pretty Flacko scored 27 goals and 62 points, third in the league in scoring and second behind dominant offensive powerhouse Chernika Banananov. Flacko was also quite formidable in two way play with PK time and a decent physical game to top it off. Flacko has joined Banananov as a couple of the team's two young guns along with Kian Hamilton who have made the team's offensive unit one to be feared.