10) Nick Leddy
Mr. Zero Dollars himself would even be surprised. Nick Leddy has become a comfortable puck-moving defenseman on Chicago and looks more impressive after each game. His confidence and ability to finish is always improving. It’s safe to say Leddy has taken over the offensive input of Brent Seabrook and fits nicely being paired up with Duncan’s ‘‘Toy Chest’’ Keith (It’s from Home Alone, you idiots).
9) Jason Garrison
Not many people know who this guy is but when someone starts talking about ‘‘the guy on Florida with the slap shot’’, you automatically know who they are talking about. The Panthers did need Brian Campbell to step up as a top ten defenseman but nobody knew Garrison was the second coming of Al McInnis. He is not exactly the sole reason Florida is at the top of the Eastern Conference but his input definitely counts as a reason.
8) Sidney Crosby
I’m just going to leave this one blank.
7) Jason Pominville
Honestly, I thought this guy was 43 years old and that he was going to retire. If you are impressed with Buffalo so far, look no further than Pominville. Yes, Vanek is tearing it up like prime Federov but Pominville has embraced his role as a captain and is having a great start in terms of statistics. After a few streaky years, hopefully he can continue the pace.
6) Jonathan Quick
Two years ago, this guy was the next Sean Burke. As Los Angeles mercilessly switched from Quick and Bernier, you got a sense that this team was fucked and had no goalie to begin with. After a few shutouts and Osgood-esque performances, Quick has been standing on his head to revive a team that has not seen any brightness since Wayne left. It’s very premature to assume, but he’s the forerunner in the Vezina race as of now.
5) Mike Richards
Another guy on Los Angeles who is tearing it up is Mike Richards. I don`t quite understand those who thought his numbers would fluctuate when he left Philly. With that being said I’m wouldn’t be surprised if he could post career high points in Los Angeles. He looks more natural when scoring goals and is the perfect two-way player the Kings have desperately needed. If you think Jared Stoll was going to get it done, please kill yourself.
4) Claude Giroux
Am I wrong to think he is the sole reason Philadelphia is doing well? Briere hasn’t exactly excited me and I’m quite glad I cracked to Kevin at the draft table. Giroux is not only looking like a point-per-game guy but you can guarantee a goal and an assist whenever he plays. If Corey Perry did it last year, Le Roux Giroux could very well be the guy this year. His porn stache also makes Parros look like an over-developed 12 year old.
3) Phil Kessel
Matt, Kevin and I`m not quite sure who Delaney supports but if you like the Leafs I’ve got to include you…Blow me, he’s the Alexander Mogilny of 2011.
2) Kris Versteeg/Erik Karlsson (TIE)
Bold prediction: Versteeg gets the Florida captaincy next year.
Bold predicition: Erik Karlsson will be the only remaining Senator on the payroll after this season
1) Ryan Nugent-Hopkins
Chicken Nugget-Hopkins is going absolutely ballistic. So is Ryan Smyth, J-Ebz and Taylor Hall & Oates but Nugent-Hopkins came out of nowhere and is making a strong case for the Rocket Richard trophy if he keeps it up. Edmonton’s success is surprising just about everyone but Hopkins has become the number one fantasy pick thus far in most probably every Yahoo! Pool you can find. Can someone tell me exactly where Pajaarvi is, and if he is still employed or alive? Hopkins will be the 2009-2010 Stamkos of this year.
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