A big storyline in the West has been the Edmonton Blizzard performing well with a roster on a budget. With a staggering $12.5 million in dead cap and a rookie goalie, Edmonton has nonetheless jumped out to a 23-10-2 start to lead their division. The offense this season runs through Barrett Blackwood, who is having a career year with 46 points through the first 35 games. Another breakout star is winger William Hartmann, who leads the team in goals with 19 and is having his first really big season. The team isn't short on depth either, with players like Jon Forty-One, Julio Tokolosh, Tony Pepperoni and others all having point-per-game campaigns. On the defensive side of the game, FR Finn-Rhys just keeps being one of the best defensive defensemen in the SHL, while Karlstrasse Scholz is an offensive weapon with ten goals. In net, Peter Ramsey is having a stellar rookie season with a 17-8-2 record so far and a .903 save percentage, while occasional call-up Tyler Ward has been great in relief at 6-2.