The three biggest strengths for the Edmonton Blizzard going in to S43 are depth, management personnel and lastly off season additions. Depth wise Edmonton possesses one of the strongest top 9 in the SHL and are able to throw three solid forwards lines at any team. Defensively the depth follows as they possess 5 skaters all over 1000 TPE, the last piece being a promising young rookie eager to make his debut. When referring to management personnel this goes beyond just the GM and co-GM levels, but all the way down to the coaches and scouts. The Blizzard GM's enjoy discussing strategy, line combinations and potential moves with all their players and in doing so can draw upon a wealth of experience. Lastly there is no denying the addition of high-end forward Geronimo Otto to an already strong top line of Tigole Bitties and Cory Knouse improves this club. Going back to the previously mentioned comment about depth, this gives Edmonton a deadly top line, followed by an equally lethal second.