Let's get some HOT TAKES going now that we are on the cusp of NGLL and parents are getting all lathered up!
Top 5 Power Rankings (PRESEASON) w/ commentary-
1- Coppermine- Top 8 players are all Top 100 so its theirs to lose. Biggest issue is there is only one ball.
2- Heros- Solid squad and possibly the best schemes in the 2028 group. They keep improving each season and are the only threat to Coppermine.
3- M&D- Decent talent but can they overcome the energy the HC brings. Currently lacking a difference maker which keeps them a distant #3.
4- MD United- Lost their best player but they always seem to hang in there. They will beat somebody but wont be there at the end.
5- Crush- Well coached and Blue Collar type of play. You better bring it against them of they will knock you out.
Others considered:
Skywalkers- Always a tough out but they appear to be going in the wrong direction. Not one player could start on the Top 3 teams in the league.
Decent list and in the right order, except I would switch Crush and MDU.
Sky Walkers is tricky as they finished last season strong, but didn't have a great Fall. Not sure the last comment on them was accurate or fair.
Would slot Pride in at #6, but you may have have meant to exclude non-Baltimore teams. They were 6-2 last year in league and missed the playoffs on goals against. Depending on the schedule, they could compete. (Recent results: Tied M&D; Tied MDU; two 1-goal losses to Hero's; reduced Coppermine spread from -10 to -3 over the last 3 meetings; played Crush tough twice; beat Sky Walkers twice.)
