Well, since they were first for the first month or so of the season, and are now climbing again, up to 5th (legit, no one close in points has games in hand), with the 3rd best record over the last ten games among top ten teams, I would say they are closer to first then tenth....

And since some are intent in proving they are more like Colorado than Washington, lets really drive it off the rails the other way. I think a case could be made the current Canadiens are the best club team ever assembled in the NHL...bar none...no, really...

Gretky? Could not hold a candle to Paul Byron..

Orr? Couldn't tie Emelin's skates...

Sawchuck? Would easily lose starting goalie to Lindgren

yessirree...