You know, I'm reading this thread and am reminded that just about every year I post something about the first 10 games of the season not meaning very much. Case in point, the 1992-93 (8-2) New York Rangers. There are many other examples. Heck if they gave out the Stanley Cup in October, San Jose would win it every year.
I think the analysis here is admirable. It illustrates what I have been saying since before many of you were born -- the first 10 games of the season are not predictive in how a team will perform over the 82 game season.
Fortunately, this year, that trend is working for us in a big way.