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Pacific Division Power Rankings
#2 Halloween Candy Edition
10/30/15 - By Ryan Hall -
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You know, it's nice that Halloween happens to
coincide with the 10 game mark in the NHL, as it gives me a tailor made Power
Rankings Theme! However, selfishness aside, it is pretty early to draw any
conclusions from what has happened thus far. But let's leave sober thoughts for
November, as October 31st is definitely NOT the time for self-control!
With that being said, as we all eat our weight in candy, let's take a moment to
imagine the teams in the Pacific Division were represented by the flavours of
the season. What would they be, and would you want to see them in your bucket
at the end of a night of trick or treating?
#1 - Los Angeles Kings: Reese's Peanut Butter
Cups
North America's #1 Halloween candy, Reese's are the king of
trick or treat goodies. It's not that they are overly flashy, rather they are
just plain good - like LA. You'd be hard pressed to find anything glamorous
about the way they play, but right now they simply get the job done. A workman
effort like that is hard to argue with.
Previous Ranking: n/a
#2 - San Jose Sharks: Skittles
People love
Skittles, but they are best eaten in large quantities. One Skittle, all alone,
is kinda weird and doesn't give you an accurate sense of what they are. The
same goes for the Sharks, as right now it's hard to tell if they are really
good, really bad, or somewhere in the middle. So far they've been all over the
place, meaning we still need to 'Taste the Rainbow' a little more before a
final conclusion can be reached.
Previous Ranking: n/a
#3 - Arizona Coyotes: Kit Kat
This roster has
won big, lost big, won close, and lost close. How is that possible? It's almost
like there are two Coyotes teams, with identical rosters, and you just don't
know who is going to show up on any given night. Right now, the good Coyotes
have shown up enough to help them far exceed expectations at the 10 game mark.
Only time will tell if their young, soft core can hold up over the long haul.
Previous Ranking: n/a
#4 - Vancouver Canucks: Sour Path Kids
Ahh
Sour Patch Kids! So steady. So consistent. They're a solid Halloween Candy, but
are they really memorable? No one gets giddy thinking about them, though you'd
be hard pressed to find someone who doesn't enjoy them from time to time. It's
this middle ground that perfectly describes the Canucks, who are capable of
beating great teams (hello Montreal), but still can't seem to make a lasting
impact on the league. It's enough to get them by, and just might help them
stand the test of time.
Previous Ranking: n/a
#5 - Edmonton Oilers: Snickers:
Everyone gets
excited when they see a Snickers Bar. I mean, who doesn't love nuts, chocolate,
and caramel? Those are all the ingredients of a hit! The Oilers also seem to
have all the pieces required, and there is some signs that maybe, just maybe,
this is going to be the season it all comes together. If it doesn't, then Peter
Chiarelli has vowed he won't hesitate to tinker with this Frankenstein's
monster.
Previous Ranking: n/a
#6 - Calgary Flames: Candy Corn
Some people
really love candy corn, but most can't stand it. It isn't that it doesn't try
to be good, but it just can't seem to compete with newer, flashier, tastier
treats. The same can be said of the Flames who are still big on effort, but
have discovered that trying really hard doesn't necessarily mean you'll win.
It's still early though, and luck - like tastes - can always change.
Previous Ranking: n/a
#7 Anaheim Ducks: An Apple
Let's be blunt: You
don't want an apple on Halloween. Seeing one makes you wonder why anyone would
offer them to you, while also convincing you that something bad must be hiding
just below the surface. Strangely, that's the reality in Anaheim as the Ducks
have too much talent to be this bad. Something must be up inside that locker
room, and if they can't fix that rotten core, this season might turn into a
never-ending House of Horrors.
Previous Ranking: n/a
Contact Ryan at at ryanhall@letsgosharks.com
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