My choice for the Cup winner remains the same though: the Detroit Red Wings. If it wasn't for Boston (who has an identical record to that of the Wings) and San Jose (who've lost all of three games in regulation and two in overtime) then the Wings would be the story.
A Dark Horse? Well, grab your black paint and hit the barn at about one in the morning because you aren't getting any darker than this: the Toronto Maple Leafs. With all that's happened lately, I don't even know if I'm kidding any more.
On a slightly more serious note, the Buffalo Sabres. And just for you, how about the Phoenix Coyotes Chris—two teams that I liked the look of in the preseason and I still like today.
Derek Harmsworth
Biggest Surprise: Boston Bruins
Now don't get me wrong, I knew Boston had something good going on, I even declared so in an article on Bleacher Report last spring. I simply couldn't have guessed that they would be out of the gate as hot as they are. The early success is doing wonders for their attendance in a very tough market, and they are my surprise of the season so far.
Biggest Disappointment: Dallas
While early in this season Ottawa is a close second, Dallas is by far the biggest disappointment in the NHL this year. While Sean Avery and his antics have grown stale on his teammates (come to think of it, they were never fresh with those guys were they?) it's hard to blame it all on Avery. He isn't the goaltender, and the Stars haven't gotten the effort they need from Turco, or the defense. With Avery gone, the Stars can forget about the circus and start playing some hockey. They better hurry.
MVP: Sidney Crosby
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