The staff writers at LetsGoSharks.com submit
their league rankings each week, and we average submissions for each team. Here
are the LGS NHL Power Rankings for this week:
| Rank |
Rank Last Week |
Team |
Record |
Last 10 |
The Skinny |
| 1 |
1 |
 |
8-0-1 |
8-0-1 |
The Panthers retain the top spot even
though they lose head coach Joel Queneville. We'll see how long they can hang
on. |
| 2 |
3 |
 |
8-0-0 |
8-0-0 |
A storm is coming and the coaching
turmoil in Florida may see the Hurricanes leap quickly. |
| 3 |
2 |
 |
6-1-0 |
6-1-0 |
The oil stumbles against Philly but they
beat the teams they shold beat. |
| 4 |
5 |
 |
6-1-0 |
6-1-0 |
Blues win 5 of their last 6, although
they were all games they should have won. |
| 5 |
9 |
 |
5-0-3 |
5-0-3 |
Caps take advantage of two struggling
teams in the Senators and Coyotes |
| 6 |
14 |
 |
6-1-1 |
6-1-1 |
Just like that, the Flames win 6 straight
including shutout victories over Pittsburgh and Philly. There are two teams in
Alberta having good seasons so far. Flames success could make it hard for mgmt
at the trade deadline. |
| 7 |
4 |
 |
5-3-0 |
5-3-0 |
Minnesota stumbles against Nashville,
Seattle and Colorado in tough week. |
| 8 |
7 |
 |
6-2-1 |
6-2-1 |
Rangers drop a spot after a light week
and a loss to the Flames. |
| 9 |
11 |
 |
4-2-2 |
4-2-2 |
The Jets almost get the California sweep,
except for an OT loss to the Sharks. |
| 10 |
6 |
 |
4-3-0 |
4-3-0 |
Bruins slip after losses to the Panthers
and Hurricanes. |
| 11 |
10 |
 |
5-3-0 |
5-3-0 |
The Sharks fall after losing three
straight, but a group of farm hands knock off the Jets. |
| 12 |
15 |
 |
5-2-1 |
5-2-1 |
How can you not cheer for Buffalo? Solid
proof that hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard! |
| 13 |
13 |
 |
4-3-1 |
4-3-1 |
Lightning split their last four but they
need to show some consistency if they want to climb the rankings. |
| 14 |
18 |
 |
4-4-1 |
4-4-1 |
Leafs clean things up and win 2-of-3 last
week. |
| 15 |
8 |
 |
3-3-2 |
3-3-2 |
The Pens lose three straight last week
and pay the price by falling 7 spots. |
| 16 |
16 |
 |
4-2-1 |
4-2-1 |
The quick start vaulted the Devils up the
rankings, but their inconsistency keeps them in the midfield. |
| 17 |
20 |
 |
4-4-0 |
4-4-0 |
Wins over St Louis and Minnesota help the
Avalanche scratch up the sheet, but they have to clean up things. A loss to the
Knights was a missed opportunity. |
| 18 |
24 |
 |
4-2-1 |
4-2-1 |
The Flyers win two of three during a
tough trip Western Canada, including a marquee victory over Edmonton. |
| 19 |
19 |
 |
5-3-0 |
5-3-0 |
Another inconsistent team that should be
better than they are. |
| 20 |
29 |
 |
4-4-0 |
4-4-0 |
Three straight wins and the Predators are
starting to emerge. |
| 21 |
26 |
 |
3-2-1 |
3-2-1 |
Wings split four games but are
competitive in losses to Florida and Toronto. |
| 22 |
21 |
 |
3-2-2 |
3-2-2 |
The Islanders bookend a 5-day break with
a win and a loss. |
| 23 |
22 |
 |
4-4-0 |
4-4-0 |
The Knights may be showing signs of life.
Their three wins should have moved them up in the rankings. Eichel talk??
Seriously, that's like doubling down on a twelve |
| 24 |
17 |
 |
3-4-1 |
3-4-1 |
Three straight losses last week drop the
Stars 7 spots. |
| 25 |
25 |
 |
3-4-3 |
3-4-3 |
The Ducks drop 3 straight before beating
the lowly Canadiens on Halloween. |
| 26 |
12 |
 |
3-5-1 |
3-5-1 |
Losing three straight games at home, help
the Canucks earn the biggest rankings drop of the week. |
| 27 |
23 |
 |
3-4-0 |
3-4-0 |
Ottawa still not showing the scoring to
take them seriously. |
| 28 |
29 |
 |
3-5-1 |
3-5-1 |
The Kraken christen their new stadium
with a pair of wins, bookended by a pair of losses. |
| 29 |
27 |
 |
3-5-1 |
3-5-1 |
We're still waiting to see what this team
is capable of. |
| 30 |
30 |
 |
2-8-0 |
2-8-0 |
The Canadiens looked like aCup contender
against San Jose, but then laid eggs. Coach Dominique Ducharme's job is safe
for a little while longer. |
| 31 |
31 |
 |
0-7-2 |
0-7-2 |
Could a franchise have a worse week than
the Blackhawks? |
| 32 |
32 |
 |
0-8-1 |
0-8-1 |
We're still not sure if this team will
actually win a game this season. |
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