The Toronto North Stars will finish with fewer points than the Seattle Argonauts
I actually believe this one. Not that bold since the Argonauts have Tig, who is known for good management. Neither expansion team will make the playoffs I believe this one as well! Not bold, they're new, they'll most likely struggle. 

Texas will be the top team in the Western Conference
As a Rene, I would love for this to be true. I think it's just a little too bold, but hey I wouldn't shocked. We have TALENT. 

New Orleans will see a significant decline and barely make the playoffs
Way too bold. They have a lot of strong players and should comfortably make the playoffs. Will they go far? Probably not.

Neither Buffalo nor Hamilton will make the Challenge Cup finals
Honestly this one is so bold, I love it. I really can't envision a team that isn't BUF or Hammy, but stranger things have happened!

There will be no major scandals during the season
yikes

Monkey D Luffy, extra TPE and all, will have a worse season than he did in S55
Sadly true, I bet. Any SMJHL lovers will remember Williams' decline from 64 regular season points with 350 TPE to 32 with 425 TPE. :(

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

The Nevada Battleborn will win the Four Star Cup
Wts is hotdog smoking.

The Detroit Falcons will return to dominance and be a top 3 team in the SMJHL regular season
I pray for my fellow Falcons that they step it up, but this one is probably too bold. So many of us S53 class leaving.