The October standings really mean little. Some of us have forgotten a few years ago when the Oilers were #1 in the league towards the end of October (IIRC - maybe even the start of November), and there were whispers of "this team has turned the corner". I can't quite remember if they ended up finishing dead last in the league or not, but 7th is the highest that team has finished in quite a long while.
I will wait until the end of November to even start thinking that the Oilers have turned the corner, or even that Montreal is 'for realsies' this time. I make the bold prediction that every month brings the Oilers down in the standings. I know, I know.. crazy talk...
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