S56 mPT #0 - Bold (ish) Predictions

S56 mPT #0 - Bold (ish) Predictions

krazko
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09-22-2020, 05:51 AM

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Tampa Bay will not finish with the worst record this season - San Francisco will

This is not a bold prediction, the Pride will be hindered by the 12m cap penalty and will fully embrace the tanking this season. Further potentially trading away assets to secure a brighter future while simultaneously ensuring they obtain the worst record this season.

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The Toronto North Stars will finish with fewer points than the Seattle Argonauts

The North Stars division is insanely stacked at the top and with that Toronto will face extremely tough opponents and will end up with less points than the Seattle Argonauts

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Neither expansion team will make the playoffs

This is wrong as Atalanta Inferno drafted themselves a strong team off the bat and will definitely make the playoffs in their inaugural season.

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Chicago will win the President's Trophy

The Buffalo Stampede will just beat out Chicago and win the President's Trophy. The stronger team for the Stampede will secure the few extra points they will need.

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Texas will be the top team in the Western Conference

Texas will not be the top team in the Western Conference, that will be the New Orleans Specters who will remain a competitive team for the season.

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The winner of the McBride Award (top goaltender) will come from the Atlantic Division

This is not a bold take as former rookie of the year Frans Eller will continue his great goaltending and will win the prestigious award!

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New Orleans will see a significant decline and barely make the playoffs

This is false as New Orleans will remain a competitive team and be top of their division for at least this season as well.

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The long reign of Edmonton and Calgary is over - neither of these teams will finish the season atop the Northwest Division standings

This is wrong as while the Jets are looking strong, they're still not up to the task of toppling Edmonton or Calgary

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Neither Buffalo nor Hamilton will make the Challenge Cup finals

This is wrong as the Stampede are far too good of a team to not make it out and should the need arise secure some assets to defend their title.

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There will be no major scandals during the season

This is wrong, the first scandal will come half way through the season and it will be another double traded draft pick.

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Monkey D Luffy, extra TPE and all, will have a worse season than he did in S55

This is not a bold prediction, the Stampede, while still dominant, has lost some good player and Luffy will not reach the level he was at last season with less support.

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Someone from the S53 draft class will win rookie of the year

This is wrong as the rookie of the year will be Mikkel Asmus Sondergard who'll have a tremendous season in Texas, being a key defensive player, and claim the award.

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The Nevada Battleborn will win the Four Star Cup

This is wrong as the Maine Timber will win the Four Star Cup, Battleborn will have a better season than S55, but will still not make the finals.

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The Detroit Falcons will return to dominance and be a top 3 team in the SMJHL regular season

This is false, the Falcons will need another season with growth for their juniors before they can return to their previous dominance. Additionally, this season they'll fall below the Battleborn