So much wrong in this thread I must point out:
Just one common misconception I want to point out. The reason it looks like teams have so many players is cause they just are filled with a lot of old 0 tpe or low tpe players who don't even play. Look at the lines of the past few cup winners
(The S40 Watchmen are the anomaly, and probably why you mention this as they did have an absurd amount of players)
Season 39 Ottawa Lynx - 6 forwards, 4 defensemen, 1 G
Season 38 Yukon Rush - 6 forwards, 4 defensemen, 1 G
Season 37 Yukon Rush - 6 forwards, 4 d, 1 G