1. I think for me, the most interesting part of the season was the development of the rebuilding teams. In recent seasons there was a lack of parity in the league because multiple teams were going through rebuilds (BAP, TOR, TBB) for example. While their rebuilds are not done, they are taking big steps forward this season. BAP qualified for the playoffs for the first time in a long time, and Toronto finished second in the east with 98 points which was good for second overall in the SHL. I think their development of young talent and core is something that definitely showed up this season as they were able to win a wopping 12 more games than they did previously. Not only did they improve but BAP went from second to last in the league to doubling their win total in only one season (yes I know 13 - 26 isn't a lot but doubling is doubling). I think this season definitely showed that rebuilding in a league like the SHL is definitely possible even though Toronto got stopped by the Stampede and were not able to make the Challenge cup finals

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3. This is a no brainer to me for who I would pick as a sure fire hall of famer currently in the league. That would be Michael Scarn. In the last few seasons Scarn has put up huge numbers both regular season and playoffs. Granted it may be because he is playing for a perennial power house in Hamilton but he is one of the main contributing factors to why he is so good. In the last two season alone he has scored 72 goals, 96 assists, which is good for 168 points. That total of points is something that players get in half of their careers (or for me at my current pace it would take 6+ seasons with only having scored 25 points this season). Yes, these stats are inflated because he did play 32 more games then he would have prior but these monsters numbers are still lead leaguing. In the past two season he has finished 1st and then second in points and has been in the top 25 for most of his career. Finishing his career so strongly could be what makes him a first ballot hall of famer.

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4. This is sort of a silly answer for me to say but for me to help my team more is just get better. My player got better at turning the puck over less this past season when it came to helping BAP double its win total. Granted we lost in the first round of the playoffs and I didn't register a point, but that is part of being a rookie. I believe that for my player to be better next season as cliche as this also sounds is to be better at both ends of the ice. In the playoffs I had more Takeaway than giveaway which means that my player was improving defensivlely in making plays and not just being a one dimension player. This coming offseason I am already planning on doing more running to improve my stamina with Norm playing forward now as well as hitting the weight room to make sure that I am as strong as those I am fighting to take the puck away from.

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5. This is the team that I picked to win the finals and I am a bit sad not to see them there. I thought that Texas was finally going to get over the hump. They have been building longer than the teams that are coming out of their rebuilds. You also saw them dominate the league with winning the presidents trophy with 109 total points which was quite dominant, including scoring the most goals in the league. I think for them, as their depth improves is where they will be able to compete better. As mentioned in article that I wrote that defense is so important in this league which means having good defenseman takes you from president trophy holder to challenge cup winner.

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13. I think series MVP is a hard choice. There are two players who had fairly identical playoffs and probably finals between Michael Scarn and Aaron Wilson for Ham. I think for me the winner would have to go to Wilson over Scarn. While they are equal in points. I believe that Wilson scoring the goals gives him the nod with putting the puck in the net is definitely more important than just being the one who set up the shot. I also want to give it to Wilson as he is more of a grinding player. Scoring goals and lots of points in the regular season is great, but what really is important in the playoffs is how you are able to grind out days. Playing in any kind of professional hockey playoffs is a grindfest both physically and mentally and for a guy like Wilson who is built that way means that he is the player that I want in that big moment. So for my Challenge Cup MVP would be Aaron Wilson

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16. For me I just want to give a shoutout to @mastersheep . I was having a rough day yesterday and we hung out on Discord for a while talking about the future of BAP and teaching me about FHM. He's a stand up guy and was an excellent choice to fill in for Zoone's shoes when he stepped down. I am looking forward to what he does in BAP and in the league