We are currently up two games to none over Texas in the second round of the Challenge Cup playoffs. With that in mind, here is my scenario for Chicago to continue its run to an eventual challenge cup championship.

After a quick sweep of Edmonton in round 1, Chicago gets likely the other most talented team on its side of the bracket in round 2 in Texas. After establishing an early series lead on home ice, Chicago likely takes the series in as few as four games. However, it's fairly likely that Texas wins atleast once on home ice and it takes the Syndicate 5 games to get it done. With LAP leading the other series, it makes sense that they will probably be the other team to come out of the West. Chicago is a more talented team than Los Angeles, and likely runs through that series pretty unscathed. However, the real challenge this season comes from overpowering the top teams in the East. It is more than likely that Hamilton is going to be on the other side of the Challenge Cup if the Syndicate make it. And to emerge victorious over that roster, Chicago is going to need goal scoring like they have had all season from their top players. With just enough puck luck and timely scoring, Chicago walks away as Challenge Cup Champions again.