Based on preseason, I have a couple predictions:
- the SHL will be playing at least 7 games
- Atlanta will continue to rise in the ranks, possibly being a cup contender soon, if not now
- Chicago and Toronto will continue to do well, despite their tough division and conference. They might even finally push Buffalo out of cup contention, though Buffalo has progressed far in playoffs with a less-than-perfect record so I'm not sure how long they can keep it up
- the expansion teams will be near the top, if not [i]the[/>] top, of their divisions
- based on preseason it doesn't seem like McShotty will do that great, but with our ever blossoming team I believe as a whole New England, and Slap by proxy, will continue to improve. Their playoff spot isn't that secure due to the tough conference we're in, but we are definitely a team on the rise and itching to start producing