Empire, Gold Rush, Wave 1, Ducks 2 are the top 4 teams. It's clear.
Gulls 2, Ice Dogs 2, Reign 1 are going to have a tough year
Kings 1, Golden Bears, Ducks 1, Heat should be playoff comtenders (Lady Ducks are at this level but can't qualify). Knocking on the door, but need to improve are; Ice Dogs 1, Mariners, Maple Leafs, Gulls 1, and Wave 2.
Teams that haven't proven anything yet based on schedule or sight test are OCHC, Reign 2, Ducks 3, Ice Hawks, Kings 2... Some may be closer to the bottom than the playoffs, but time will tell.