Following a surprise visit to the playoffs in S42, the Detroit Falcons look poised for a deep playoff run in S43. Here are SSPN's "IT FACTORS" for the S43 Falcons:

1. Veterans in Key Positions

Returning players are a big part of Detroit's projected success. With captaincies held by defenseman Tig Murphy, forward Hippo Passamus, and goaltender Cedric Robinson, and locker room presences from players like David Fantobens, Tobias Viklund, and Dank Boija, Detroit has a strong returning core to shore up top minutes.

2. Strong Drafting in S43

An aggressive S43 draft saw the Falcons ranked top overall by pundits across the SHL. Detroit acquired organizational needs (Chuck Crutchfield), best available players (Poopity Scoop), late round gems (Franz Cooper) and abject steals (Ola Wagstrom) that will all make an immediate impact on the ice.

3. New but Experienced Management

Although the team is still reeling from a change in management as Wozy left the team, prior co-gm Waters and coach JSS immediately step in as experienced management. A combination of new outlooks and old faces make the pair among the most effective new managers in the league.