The Edmonton Blizzard have a lot going for them. Over the past several seasons they have slowly been building to a big season and it finally feels like this is the one.

First, the Edmonton Blizzard defense is arguably the best in the league. The top 4 are all over 1000 TPE and the guys behind them are not slouches either. Perhaps more impressive about the top 4 is that three of them are still on their way up and far from the point where they will regress. They should only get better from here.

Next, the Blizzard have a lot of talent that was homegrown in Edmonton. Now, not everyone on the roster was drafted by the Blizzard, but many of the key pieces to the team have been with them since they were young players and have continued to develop with the team. They are all homegrown Blizzards by my estimates.

Finally, the Edmonton Blizzard are a family team. Sure, many around the league of their issues with different people on the roster, but the team as a whole is tight-knit and loyal. People on the Blizzard want to be there and I do not see that changing anytime soon. They are committed to the team for the long haul do to the possibility of success but more importantly the great locker room dynamic.