Well, now that the NHL has got itself going and I have been able to read enough to actually give some rankings, this week will start my NHL Power Rankings. I am not going to rank the bottom portion of the league right now, just my top fifteen will be featured each week. I mean, I do need something to write about after Christmas when the NFL season winds down. I will give my reasons for the top 5 and why I think each of them are where they are.
Enjoy, puck heads.
NHL Power Rankings - Week of November 21
1. Pittsburgh Penguins - They dropped a few games this past week in Florida but with the return of Sidney, hot streaking James Neal, Coach Dan behind the bench, who can stop the Pens? Oh yeah, the Pens also have the best penalty killing unit in the NHL.
2. Boston Bruins - Deserving of the number two ranking this week. Running off eight straight wins and the B's are the defending Cup Champs. They get my #2 spot this week.
3. Chicago Blackhawks - Love the Hawks. Disappointed that they lost 9-2 to Edmonton, they routed the Canucks last week 5-1 and have a big Western Conference rivalry game with the Sharks this week.
4. San Jose Sharks - Fifth in goals per game and third rated power play in the league. Big matchup with the Blackhawks this week. Look for Patrick Marleau to continue to produce in the early stages of this season.
5. Philadelphia Flyers - Flyers hold the number one spot in goals per game. They continue to struggle north of the border but look for the Flyers to keep pace with the Penguins atop the Eastern Conference.
6. New York Rangers
7. Minnesota Wild
8. Detroit Red Wings
9. Phoenix Coyotes
10. St. Louis Blues
11. Buffalo Sabres
12. Florida Panthers
13. Vancouver Canucks
14. Dallas Stars
15. New Jersey Devils
I am not surprised with the top five power rankings. Each team deserves to be there especially the Pittsburgh Penguins. Since Sidney Crosby is coming back tonight I believe they will be an unstoppable force.
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