1. Jackson

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10. I think having less incentive to tank will certainly encourage franchises to try to have at least some kind of competitive lineup out there. It’s not always possible based on several factors, but it’s not like you can start a team of bots and get the #1 pick easy. Rebuilding in this league is already no easy task, and it’s gotten a little bit more difficult. But at least now there’s no opponent that is just content to roll over and die. Everyone should be trying to score and win a few games, even if they’re few and far between. Rebuilding is a not a job I’d want to take on right now that’s for sure

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12. I’ll admit I’m a bit out of the international scene, but this IIHF tournament should definitely be a good one. I’d watch out for Canada. Much like in real life, they’re a force to be reckoned with in this tournament as well, and I think they’re a shoe in for the gold medal. If there’s a team I could see challenging them from Europe it would have to be Sweden. Two true bred hockey countries duking it out would be a suitable finish for what will shape up to be must see SHL TV! Don’t count out the USA though, as a nation on the rise. The Americans bring the boom everywhere they go and always look to shake things up and make noise. If I have to pick a player to spotlight it’ll be Dominik Winters. Sure this may seem like an obvious choice, but hey, have to highlight class when you see it!

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