Below are my Power Rankings as of Oct 27 2009

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Copyright Business Wire 2009. Out west there are lots of surprises worth taking note of, but how many will be able to hang on for a playoff berth That remains to be seen.Below are my Power Rankings as of Oct 27, 2009.1. Craig Anderson has been phenomenal for Colorado and having a 4-0 record at home is a sign of good things to come. Los Angeles Kings - Having won four straight, the Kings are among the hottest teams in the NHL. The Kings' firepower could easily close the gap on Colorado in the future, but as of now, they take a back seat to the Avs. Kopitar, Smith, Brown, and Frolov are leading this team in all the right ways. With a game Wednesday night against the San Jose Sharks, the Kings get their second opportunity to get a win over the Sharks, the question is can they do it on the road3.

Add into the mix a talented defensive corps and you have a team capable of going deep in the playoffs. Miikka Kiprusoff is off to astellar start and shows no signs of weakness which is likely why the Flames have won three straight 4. Chicago Blackhawks - Just one point behind Los Angeles, the Blackhawks are a scary team to see on your schedule. Patrick Sharp and Patrick Kane both have 10 points in 11 games and show no signs of stopping their offensive charge. San Jose Sharks - Facing the Pacific-leading Kings onWednesday night could prove a good time to show strength or crumble under pressure.