If I was told a few weeks ago that the only undefeated team 2 weeks in would be the LA Kings, I would have been shocked. Likewise if I found out the only winless team would be the Arizona Coyotes I would have said that sounds about right.
Surprises:
Rangers (1-5): What is going on with this team? They are competitive but can’t pull through on the wins
New Jersey (5-1): I think the standings are mixed up with the Rangers as the Devils came out much harder than anyone anticipated.
Vegas (5-1): Wait, the new team? The new team that drafted young talent in an obvious win later strategy? Playing Colorado twice helps but they are still proving their worth with each additional W
Edmonton (1-4): Now is a good time to plug the fact that I had them finishing the regular season with the Presidents Trophy so..uh..come on Oilers, start stepping it up.
There were who we thought they were:
Winnipeg (3-3): Their offense is amazing but their defense is equally atrocious.
Calgary (4-2): This seems perfect for this team who is good enough to stay just above .500 and is equal parts goals for and against (currently 17GF and 17GA)
Tampa Bay (5-1): This team had a down year and many forgot just how good they can be with all of their players healthy and in sync.
Columbus (5-1): When Sergei Bobrovsky is healthy (that is the key piece) this team is a top 5 team in the league
Power Rankings 10/16 - 10/22
Team | CBS | ESPN | NBC | Average | My Comments |
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Team | CBS | ESPN | NBC | Average | My Comments |
Toronto Maple Leafs | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Too High |
Chicago Blackhawks | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2.7 | About Right |
Columbus Blue Jackets | 3 | 6 | 3 | 4.0 | About Right |
Tampa Bay Lightning | 5 | 9 | 2 | 5.3 | About Right |
Los Angeles Kings | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6.3 | Too High |
St. Louis Blues | 9 | 4 | 7 | 6.7 | About Right |
New Jersey Devils | 6 | 15 | 8 | 9.7 | About Right |
Ottawa Senators | 4 | 17 | 9 | 10.0 | About Right |
Washington Capitals | 13 | 3 | 15 | 10.3 | Too Low |
Pittsburgh Penguins | 12 | 5 | 14 | 10.3 | Too Low |
Calgary Flames | 15 | 12 | 6 | 11.0 | About Right |
Colorado Avalanche | 10 | 13 | 11 | 11.3 | Too High |
Vegas Golden Knights | 14 | 10 | 12 | 12.0 | Too Low |
Detroit Red Wings | 11 | 16 | 10 | 12.3 | About Right |
Philadelphia Flyers | 8 | 18 | 20 | 15.3 | About Right |
Edmonton Oilers | 25 | 8 | 13 | 15.3 | About Right |
Nashville Predators | 17 | 20 | 16 | 17.7 | About Right |
Carolina Hurricanes | 21 | 14 | 22 | 19.0 | Too High |
Minnesota Wild | 19 | 21 | 18 | 19.3 | About Right |
Anaheim Ducks | 24 | 11 | 25 | 20.0 | Too Low |
Boston Bruins | 23 | 25 | 19 | 22.3 | About Right |
Florida Panthers | 18 | 28 | 21 | 22.3 | Too High |
Montreal Canadiens | 29 | 22 | 17 | 22.7 | About Right |
Winnipeg Jets | 16 | 24 | 28 | 22.7 | Too Low |
Dallas Stars | 20 | 23 | 26 | 23.0 | Too Low |
New York Rangers | 28 | 19 | 24 | 23.7 | Too Low |
New York Islanders | 22 | 26 | 27 | 25.0 | About Right |
San Jose Sharks | 27 | 27 | 23 | 25.7 | Too Low |
Vancouver Canucks | 26 | 29 | 29 | 28.0 | About Right |
Buffalo Sabres | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30.0 | About Right |
Arizona Coyotes | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31.0 | About Right |