Having only missed the playoffs once in the last 17 seasons with eight conference finals, and four Challenge Cup finals you can probably count on the Edmonton Blizzard continuing to be a perennial contender. While the prospect pool might be a little shallow, this team is at the hands of two of the best managers in the league that knows how to get consistent results. Hamilton is another team that like the Blizzard, have been top contenders for the better part of the last two calendar years. Through smart drafting and being a top destination for free agents, I don’t see the Steelhawks going away anytime soon.

As far as up and coming teams its hard to overlook what both New England, and Tampa have in prospects who are about ready to break into the league. There are a lot of moveable assets available to each of these two teams to really help solidify their place near the top of the standings in a few seasons making them a competitor before 2021 is over.