Mirtle's 30 in 30

Some very interesting names show up in the top 10 forwards;

1. Ovechkin-L Edge.

With Crosby down Ovechkin is now the supreme offensive force in the league. The Edge have a lot of ground to make up, but Ovechkin is doing his job in driving the team. No coincidence that Ovechkin's critical mass would be reached by the firing of Hanlon, and the presence of the player ranked #10 below.

2. Getzlaf-C Personal Vendetta

Arguably the best player on the Personal Vendetta and when you roll in his PIM (pacing for 100), he stands out. Now factor in that he's +11 in his last 10 game and you have a triple threat at centre, the rarest of creatures.

3. Jagr-R Severed Heads.

He goes through the worst offensive drought of his career and then reboots to ppg+ form. Could really use at least the hint of offense from another line to take some pressure off.

4. Doan-R Bladerunners

Exhibit A in the offense isn't either of his FP's, it's Doan in Phoenix.

5. Dumont-R Wolves

Nashville scores some goals, and the Wolves are feeling it.

6. Staal-C Great Whites

Quietly Staal has put his game back together and is poised to return to 100pt form from two years ago.

7. Zherdev-R Clb Shadowmen

Nash is making the highlights, but Zherdev is the one piling up the bigger points.

8. Bertuzzi-R Severed Heads

Has dropped 20lbs, landed on the top line with Getzlaf and returned to being one of the leagues most fearsome power forwards.

9. StLouis-R Edge

Justifying his 1st rnd selection.

10. Backstrom-C Severed Heads

Backstrom registers just 9 points in his first 24 games. The coach is fired and Boudreau replaces Hanlom behind the bench. Since then Backstrom's scored 32pts in his last 26 games, and Kane's grip on the Calder has been loosened.