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a. I think it's a no-brainer that the duo of Winter and Surkhi-Ze'ev along with the Winnipeg Aurora superstar Ekholm-Gunnarsson will outscore Lacksamus, Svoboda and either Hinata or Koivu. The two Blizzard forwards had 120+ goals between them in only 66 games, and them playing without any pressure will only elevate their game.

c. Never bet against the duo of Fantobens and Karsikko, as they've been here before and never disappoint. I would feel very comfortable playing in front of them, even though I did pick the Western first line to outscore the East, Fantobens and Karsikko sure won't make it easy for them! Great pair.


William Tree of the Toronto North Stars was the lone representative from the team to make the All-Star game, and for good reason. The rookie sensation should be up there in award voting for the top rookie in the SHL, and I would be surprised if Tree did not win the whole dang thing. He led Toronto in goals, assists and points as a rookie, and normally that wouldn't be a big deal, but turns out Toronto was not at all bad this season, making the playoffs and winning a game off of New England of all teams. Tree may not be taken all that seriously from the rest of the All-Stars, but I expect him to play hard and fast and chip in offensively. By the end of the game, he will have convinced all the SHL and the fans around the world that he is for real and this is only the beginning!


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