It's Begun......

It's begun...... and who would have thought teams like New Jersey, Vancouver and Detroit would be the teams without a win and teams like St Louis, Colorado and Columbus would be thriving so early.
Now as a die-hard Vancouver fan I refuse to believe this is a sign of things to come. With the Canucks, losing their first three against Calgary, Columbus and Colorado, heads are being turned in Roberto Luongo's direction. Of course that captain insists that things are about to change, but what else are you suppose to say when your preformance has been less then brilliant.
Then again it is only a week into the season, but some number are just too hard to ignor. Vancouver has 13 goals against, last in the league....... yes even worst then Toronto at 12 goals against.
Now on a more positive note, Philadelphia, the Rangers, Washington, Calgary and San Jose, all have 10+ goals for; in just 10 games. And where as some players can go all season without a point, every player on Calgary's current roster has at least one point. Adam Pardy had 1 goal and 9 assist in all of last season, and now, has 1 goal and 2 assist in 3 games. Considering he's generally about a 60-65 (ish) games per season, kind of player thats putting him on pace for about 60 points this season. Unlikely, but possible.
We all know that stars shine bright, no matter what the season, and this one being no exception. The sky must be really clear in Washington because a few stars are brighter then others. The Great 8, Alex Ovechkin already has 5 goals, 4 assists and is a +6. Nicklas Backstrom has 8 assists and is a +5 rating. Alexander Semin has netted 4 goals and has 2 helpers and big # 21, Brooks Laich, has 3 of each, goals and assists.
Soon the 09-10 season will be in mid-flight and everyones true colors with come through. Who will be the surprise breakout player? Which rookie will step up? Which new acquisition will prove to be a smart deal and which one will be a disappointment? Will a budding Chicago squad make it to the cup finals and lose, making it three straight season, with 3 different teams, Hossa's been close enough to taste victory and be denied the chance to drink from Lord Stanley's cup? Who know, but it's sure going to be fun finding out. Let's all just sit back and enjoy!!! =]