There are a lot of people in the media here that think the biggest storyline here so far is Toronto. While it sure is a nice story that they are doing so well and among one of the toughest divisions in the SHL to date I personally think they have the personnel and the coaching in place to warrant the position they are in. To me the biggest surprise so far is that Chicago in that same division, is struggling to repeat the kind of form they had in the prior season of glory winning the cup! While struggles are not uncommon being in a position of potentially not making the playoffs after a cup winning year is rare and something they will be looking to turn around. I think they will in the end turn it around and make the playoffs. At who's expense I am not sure yet as I said before the GL division is tight this season. It will be an interesting storyline to follow as the rest of the season progresses.