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)
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Kind of ironic that the original objector of my Ovechkin for Dipietro deal (Kevin) is the one who eventually got him. Yes I am still bitter about that :-)
Just wanted to add something about that... when your deal was proposed, it was Dipietro for Ovechkin AND a high pick. That's what the deal breaker was. If it was Dipietro for Ovechkin straight up I'd imagine that it would've passed with no problems. Ah well. C'est la vie.
You got Chara for essentially nothing so you should be happy enough :)
Actually it worked out to be Langkow and my 4th for Chara + my 2nd if you factor in my deal with Ken. Not nothing, but yes I made out well :-)
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