It also baits out removal well before the larger threats.

I like my curve a bit lower, thinking of adding a tournament medic after I saw Fibonacci’s CW list (that finished 4x rank 1 legend).
I also think Rafaam is a replacement for Ysera/ Raganaros and all of them are interchangeable; It’s a matter of preference and what the meta tells you.

Going through my list:
Alextrasza: helps in control Warrior matchups to lower the total HP opponent has. Can be used against midrange to setup for Grommash + Death’s Bite lethal.
Justicar: Can be used to shut off aggro by gaining +4 health every turn. Armor stacks so really amazing in control matchups.
Boom: Can single handedly clear your opponents board when you haven’t drawn into your brawls yet.
Sylvanas: Same reason as above. So many players do not know how to play around Sylvanas ( Sacrificing everything into her is rarely optimal).
Baron Geddon: This is likely the only card I’m considering taking out; It’s somewhat great against aggro, (but unlike aggressive hunter’s minions that peak at 2 health) shaman’s minions have 3, 4 health so It’s not always optimal.
Nexus Champ Saarad provides a way to get card advantage and most opponents will use removal on him: Priest entombs him, Mages fireball him, etc.
Grommash: Amazing burst finisher

Why not:
Reno: I dislike the inconsistencies of having all 1 ofs, you have to draw well to make it worth it.
Elise: Dead card in aggro and midrange matchups such as aggro shaman, secret paladin and midrange druid.
Rafaam: I already have the Grommash burst and the artifacts don’t give me anything too amazing. They take the entire turn and Rafaam’s body is BGH-able.
Ysera: Saraad is like a mini-Ysera of sorts, and I can’t justify taking anything else out for her. I enjoy having double brawls

I’m currently experimenting with the Crazed alchemist+ inner rage + Grommash for 17 damage burst after Alex-ing my opponent.