NHL Power Rankings 12/11/15: Dallas Stars #1
I’ve always wanted to do a Power Rankings, and now I have the opportunity to do so right now. If you don’t like my rankings, you are always free to comment on you opinion. Dallas Stars: 20-5-2 (46...
View ArticleNHL Power Rankings 12/17/15: Islanders cruising
The Stars remain at the top of the NHL Power Rankings, but there has been a shakeup, with the biggest surprises coming from the province of Alberta. Also, the New York Islanders have once again...
View ArticleWinnipeg Jets: First Line Frenzy
The Winnipeg Jets are not in the direst situation in the NHL. With a market as small as Manitoba, the Jets’ fall to last place in the Central Division has been overshadowed. Larger-market teams such as...
View ArticleNHL Power Rankings 12-24-2015: Cap-ped Off
There is officially a change at the top. The Dallas Stars are still looking strong, but the Washington Capitals have dominated, and they are now the #1 team in the Power Rankings heading into Christmas...
View ArticleNHL Power Rankings: Barkov howls
In this week’s edition of the NHL Power Rankings, Washington, Dallas, and St. Louis all stayed put in the top three, but Florida and Los Angeles made a surge into the top five. Aleksander Barkov has...
View ArticleWinnipeg Jets: Contract talk
The Winnipeg Jets are doing all they can to make a move in the Central Division, the toughest division in the NHL based on the standings. They may be in the most pressure to pile up wins over the next...
View ArticleNHL Power Rankings: Goal Doan-ers
Not many things have changed in the NHL Power Rankings, but the Chicago Blackhawks have switched positions with the St. Louis Blues. Meanwhile, the Arizona Coyotes are threatening to take control of...
View ArticleNHL Power Rankings: Ovi enters the 500 club
Alex Ovechkin returned to his sniping ways, and he then scored his 500th career goal. His milestone was only part of the team’s success, as the Capitals have now grabbed a commanding lead in the NHL...
View ArticleNHL Power Rankings: Chicago Desiring a Repeat
The Washington Capitals still have control of the NHL Power Rankings, but the same thing cannot be said for the Dallas Stars in the Central Division. While the Stars have won just thrice in their last...
View ArticleNHL Power Rankings: Bear Down
The All-Star Break is upon us! The top of the NHL Power Rankings is unchanged, but the middle is certainly shaken up. Tuukka Rask’s excellent goaltending has put the Bruins in position to regain a top...
View ArticleNHL Power Rankings: Can Jaws Attack in Time?
Think the Los Angeles Kings are coasting with the Pacific Division title? Think again! The San Jose Sharks are just seven points behind in the standings, and there are still two months before the...
View ArticleThe “Jersey” looks good
Jersey combinations have been changing for decades. Some traditions have been saved or returned, while others were mysteriously added for reasons that still need to be answered today. How do you choose...
View ArticleWinnipeg Jets: Dustin Byfuglien is staying put
Things were looking bleak in Winnipeg, a small market struggling to keep up in the playoff race. Contract details have become more vital than ever, as the actions that the Winnipeg Jets take over the...
View ArticleNHL Power Rankings: Hibernation
Looks like the Montreal Canadiens have company. Brad Marchand’s early shorthanded goal not only continues his torrid goal rampage, but it helped the Boston Bruins upend the Minnesota Wild on Saturday....
View ArticleNHL Power Rankings: The Ducks cannot lose
For the NHL Power Rankings two weeks ago, I warned the Kings about possibly losing their lead in the Pacific Division. Now it is time for the City of Angels to raise the red flag. The Anaheim Ducks and...
View ArticleWinnipeg Jets: Did they get enough back?
The Winnipeg Jets had two tough decisions to make. Both Dustin Byfuglien and Andrew Ladd had expiring contracts, and the Jets needed to make a move before the February 29 deadline to make the most of...
View ArticleNHL Power Rankings: Kuz-y
Is Alex Ovechkin the primary weapon in Washington? Probably, but Evgeny Kuznetsov is giving the Great 8 a run for his money. It should come as no surprise that the abundance of weapons in the United...
View ArticleNHL Power Rankings: The Beautiful Ducklings
The Ducks are WWWWWWWWWWinning a lot these days. They continue to raise eyebrows as they climb up the NHL Power Rankings. Their winning streak has hit a staggering eight games and they are now tied...
View ArticleNHL Power Rankings: Blue Washout
The Central Division is going to be a dogfight into April. The St. Louis Blues have jumped into the #2 spot in the NHL Power Rankings this week. The Chicago Blackhawks are now fourth, but do not have...
View ArticleNHL Power Rankings: Pacific Division Royalty
Lots of things have gone well for the Los Angeles Kings this season. This week, they beat Dallas, Chicago, New York, and Boston (Good combination). With Arizona at just 69 points, the Kings are...
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