Calgary (CP) What a difference a month can make. A lot of surprises on the leaderboard so far as some people have gotten off to fast (or slow) starts. I've tweaked the formula a bit. All feedback is appreciated. Here's my top 20:
1. Sidney Crosby, PIT (N/C): After being shutout in his first game, he has a 14-game point streak going. He is breathing down Zetterberg's neck and once he overtakes him, the scoring title will be his. He's too good!
2. Jarome Iginla, CGY (+7): He is notoriously a slow starter but has gotten off to a rocket pace. PIMs, PPP and a ton of goals is what makes him come in a #2.
3. Vincent Lecavalier, TBL (+2): Picking up where he left off from last year... which is great news for me! He seems to be in a pissed off mood this year getting into 2 fights and that boosts his value even more.
4. Henrik Zetterberg, DET (NEW): Debuting at #4, the current NHL scoring leader is showing off the talent that we all know he has. Question is whether he'll play more than 70 games this season. For Adam's sake, I sure hope so.
5. Henrik Lundqvist, NYR (NEW): Hands showing of people thinking that at this time Henrik would almost have as many PPTs as Kipper, Luongo and Brodeur combined? Thought not. Granted its because the other three have been off to slow starts but Henrik is showing why he's been a Vezina finalist the last 2 years.
6. Pascal Leclaire, CLB (NEW): Hands showing that Leclaire had this much talent? Well actually I did, but he was injured all last year so what can you do? Seven wins, five shutouts. WOW.
7. Mats Sundin, TOR (NEW): Off to the best start in his long career, he finally has someone to pass to in Blake. I've always knew he was good but never really appreciated how good he was until this year. He's doing it all for the Buds.
8. Chris Pronger, ANA (+3): Love him or hate him, he's consistently one of the top 3 defencemen in the league and is lethal on the PP.
9. Evgeni Malkin, PIT (+10): Its not fair that him and Crosby are on the same team. No sophomore slump yet and don't expect one.
10. Ilya Kovalchuk, ATL (NEW): Back-to-back hat tricks? The guy is one of the most dynamic players in the game... when he wants to be.
Honourable Mentions:
11. Sergei Gonchar, PIT (+6)
12. Martin Biron, PHI (NEW)
13. Rod Brind'Amour, CAR (NEW)
14. Daniel Alfredsson, OTT (NEW)
15. Olli Jokinen, FLA (NEW)
16. Paul Stastny, COL (NEW)
17. Nic Lidstrom, DET (-10)
18. Dany Heatley, OTT (-12)
19. Dion Phaneuf, CGY (NEW)
20. Brian Rafalski, DET (NEW)
Fur Engee (CP)
Thursday, November 8, 2007
Saturday, November 3, 2007
GDHL: GM Power Rankings (October)
Calgary (CP) I know that I wanted to keep this blog more up to date than I have been... but taking care my daughter has definitely put all this stuff on the backburner for a bit. Having too much fun! In any event, here's an updated GM Power Rankings for the month of October.
Refresher on Pre-Season Rankings:
1) Kevin
2) Ihor
3) Adam
4) Mike
October Rankings:
1) Kevin (N/C): The sheer significance of the OV-1 deal will be felt for the rest of the pool. Having a base of Malkin, Ovechkin and Iginla has cemented Kevin's annual contender status. What puzzled me, along with probably most other GDHL members, is why Trevor would trade Ovechkin? He has stated that this year is a write-off and that he is building for the future... a future without Ovechkin just didn't add up for me. In any event, Kevin's team looks strong as his guys are starting to produce like they should.
2) Adam (+1): In the analysis of his team, I knew that he had made significant improvements to his roster. With Stastny and Zetterberg leading the way, the Whalers built a huge lead in October to run away with the prize. Biron has turned out to be a great surprise nearing the top in most categories. I'll reserve judgement on the Whalers to see how they perform when injuries arise and although I believe his team is performing above their skill (always a good thing) definite props have to be given on a job well done so far.
3) Ken (New): Well Ken... your plan for you and Trevor to hi-jack all the tenders to get back at me for last years trade of Denis may work... only if you guys are willing to eat up roster spots to hold on to all those guys ;) Seriously though Ken has made some moves that have worked out so far to get him in contention early on. His team is vastly different than the one on opening day with all his sore points from last year having been solved and his offensive is keeping up with the upper tier of the league. If the Jokinen for Kane deal actually went through, Ken would've jumped immediately to be a serious contender. Gee, I wish I had a trading partner as nice as Trevor! He's diversified his risky areas that should keep him in the upper half of the league.
4) Mike (N/C): Only reason why Ken is a notch above in these rankings was that I expected the Bruins to be near the top, while Ken... not. I can't say enough though about the move to get Chara. What a win for Mike! He continually makes these types of moves to improve his team without weakening it. I'm expecting Mike to solidify himself in the top 3 in the standings by X-mas.
Fur Engee (CP)
Refresher on Pre-Season Rankings:
1) Kevin
2) Ihor
3) Adam
4) Mike
October Rankings:
1) Kevin (N/C): The sheer significance of the OV-1 deal will be felt for the rest of the pool. Having a base of Malkin, Ovechkin and Iginla has cemented Kevin's annual contender status. What puzzled me, along with probably most other GDHL members, is why Trevor would trade Ovechkin? He has stated that this year is a write-off and that he is building for the future... a future without Ovechkin just didn't add up for me. In any event, Kevin's team looks strong as his guys are starting to produce like they should.
2) Adam (+1): In the analysis of his team, I knew that he had made significant improvements to his roster. With Stastny and Zetterberg leading the way, the Whalers built a huge lead in October to run away with the prize. Biron has turned out to be a great surprise nearing the top in most categories. I'll reserve judgement on the Whalers to see how they perform when injuries arise and although I believe his team is performing above their skill (always a good thing) definite props have to be given on a job well done so far.
3) Ken (New): Well Ken... your plan for you and Trevor to hi-jack all the tenders to get back at me for last years trade of Denis may work... only if you guys are willing to eat up roster spots to hold on to all those guys ;) Seriously though Ken has made some moves that have worked out so far to get him in contention early on. His team is vastly different than the one on opening day with all his sore points from last year having been solved and his offensive is keeping up with the upper tier of the league. If the Jokinen for Kane deal actually went through, Ken would've jumped immediately to be a serious contender. Gee, I wish I had a trading partner as nice as Trevor! He's diversified his risky areas that should keep him in the upper half of the league.
4) Mike (N/C): Only reason why Ken is a notch above in these rankings was that I expected the Bruins to be near the top, while Ken... not. I can't say enough though about the move to get Chara. What a win for Mike! He continually makes these types of moves to improve his team without weakening it. I'm expecting Mike to solidify himself in the top 3 in the standings by X-mas.
Fur Engee (CP)
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