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Is anyone brave enough to predict this season's outcome without a puck being dropped?

Like last season (link below for anyone interested).

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=449

I'll start:

League: 3rd Place.

Play offs: Runner up.

CC: Runner up.

I would be disappointed with the above if correct, but that is what I realistically think we'll be.

League - 2nd (I think Belfast have to be favourite, but it's going to be tight this year)

CC/Playoffs - I'll go out on a limb and say we'll win 1 of these, and we'll finish runner up/semis on the other. No idea which way round though!

1 off games I think we will be more than capable of beating any side in the league, but I think over a season, Belfast still favourites for the league.

It's going to be interesting though. Belfast will have a full season of Besko, but start without Conway (you know he's coming back). They've got a big turnover so will be interesting to see how that plays out.

Cardiff I think look good, but D is a question mark, and Browns will need to bring more of his GB form this year if they want to win something.

Guildford I think will have a slight regression. Losing Tedesco will hurt, and whilst they will still be a tough team to beat, I don't think there'll be any surprises from them

Nottingham a bit unknown. Lemay looks excellent but beyond that I don't see anything that screams they will be challenging for the league. Cups a possibility though.

Glasgow are going to be way better but I think will be similar to Nottingham - cup challenge a possibility.

They're the only clubs I can see challenging for trophies at the moment

My prediction is:

1 Belfast
2 Sheffield
3 Nottingham
4 Cardiff
5 Guildford
6 Coventry
7 Glasgow
8 Manchester
9 Fife
10 Dundee

The cups are a bit of a lottery so I don't do those, but would expect one of my top four to win them.

Regards

Doom

My prediction

4th/5th

Belfast
Cardiff
Notts
Sheffield/Glasgow
Guildford
Coventry
Dundee
Manchester
Fife

CC semi final

Playoffs semi final

The Last unexpected signing of Mitchell Balmas has changed my opinion Slightly the addition of in my opinion a 25 goal scorer fingers crossed, as added more depth to the squad that looked slightly light compared to other teams. This last signing for me has changed that, one signing can make a massive difference I personally think this kid will be a standout impact player two players who have graced our league recently with his accolades and numbers. Deluca and Brett Welyscka, both have translated to point a game or over players.

Revised prediction 1st or 2nd Sheffield/Belfast (close), like I’ve stressed one player can make a massive difference. I doubt very much this kid will be sat in the stands taking into account Fox was willingly to offer him a uni package, he must of been viewed as a premium player. Fox now as no excuses The ownership as clearly backed him the ball firmly lies in his court on how he runs this ship.