It?s pretty cool. I take a lot of pride in durability by eating well and staying strong. It?s an honor to say I?m in the top three and be mentioned in the same sentence as Jeff Hamilton.

We have been shut out since last year, and haven't done much to change people's minds until now. It's OK, let them underestimate us. We want to keep improving and be playing our best hockey of the year when playoffs come, and let the chips fall where they may.

You definitely want to know where you are, and every weekend can present an opportunity to jump up in the standings drastically. The parity in this league is wild every week, so any and all points we can pick up make a big difference when all is said and done.