Yes, this is going to have a pretty big impact.
1. ST is going to be down across the board, obviously effecting some teams greater than others.
2. Teams that are Soph/Junior heavy are going to be caught up in ratings compared to older teams, and thus will have an advantage. (Might even cause a player or two to leave early that wouldn't have otherwise, lol.)
3. WE is suddenly a big deal again, especially low WE guys who took a beating.