NHL Power Rankings: The Central Division Dilemma
It is going to be a close call in the Central Division. The Chicago Blackhawks and Minnesota Wild are within a point of each other in the standings, but each of them dropped in the NHL Power Rankings...
View ArticleNHL Power Rankings: Washington first to clinch a playoff spot
Playoff spots have officially been locked up! The Washington Capitals barely hang on to the top spot in the NHL Power Rankings after limping their way to being the first team to clinch a playoff spot....
View ArticleNHL Power Rankings: Oilers end their playoff drought
The Western Conference playoff picture is almost set in stone, and there is one significant drought that is gone. The Edmonton Oilers, which had the longest active playoff drought in the NHL, have...
View ArticleNHL Power Rankings: Maple Leafs barely hang on to playoff spot
The Toronto Maple Leafs picked a horrible time to go cold, and they nearly gave the second wild card spot away to the Lightning or the Islanders. A crucial win over the Penguins, however, was enough to...
View ArticleNHL Power Rankings: Same old story
June 2017 ended the same way as it did 12 months ago. The Pittsburgh Penguins finished on top for the second straight season as Sidney Crosby continues to build his inevitable Hall of Fame resume. Now...
View ArticleNHL Power Rankings: Super-Star-dom
In what was an action-packed free agency and draft period, several teams took a chance in an effort to topple the Pittsburgh Penguins. In the Eastern Conference, the Maple Leafs and Hurricanes struck...
View ArticleWinnipeg Jets: The young force
It would be surprising to see the same eight teams from last season make the playoffs in the Western Conference, especially since the seven teams that did not make it last year (including the expansion...
View ArticleWinnipeg Jets: Is this a make or break year for Connor Hellebuyck?
The Winnipeg Jets have an advantage over most of the other non-playoff teams because they do not have many holes on their roster. The downfall of Winnipeg last season was the defense. They were one of...
View ArticleNHL Power Rankings: Vegas odds for 2017-2018
Time for another round of Vegas predictions in the NHL Power Rankings! This time, there is a team from the Sin City, but do not expect them to go all in for the Stanley Cup in year one. Baby steps. The...
View ArticleNHL Power Rankings: Maple shooter
The first week of the NHL season is in the books. While it is too early to tell where some of these teams go, there are notable trends that could impact the rest of the season. Take eastern Canada, for...
View ArticleWinnipeg Jets hope to fix defensive woes early on
Dustin Byfuglien (33) delivers a check against the Calgary Flames. Photo by: Terrence Lee-USA TODAY Sports The Winnipeg Jets gave up 13 goals in their first two games including seven to Toronto on...
View ArticleNHL Power Rankings: Russian jolt
The level of parody in the NHL has resulted in several teams making statements early in the season. While the Toronto Maple Leafs are the top team through two weeks in the NHL Power Rankings, there are...
View ArticleNHL Power Rankings: The Central Division Dilemma
It is going to be a close call in the Central Division. The Chicago Blackhawks and Minnesota Wild are within a point of each other in the standings, but each of them dropped in the NHL Power Rankings...
View ArticleNHL Power Rankings: Washington first to clinch a playoff spot
Playoff spots have officially been locked up! The Washington Capitals barely hang on to the top spot in the NHL Power Rankings after limping their way to being the first team to clinch a playoff spot....
View ArticleNHL Power Rankings: Oilers end their playoff drought
The Western Conference playoff picture is almost set in stone, and there is one significant drought that is gone. The Edmonton Oilers, which had the longest active playoff drought in the NHL, have...
View ArticleNHL Power Rankings: Maple Leafs barely hang on to playoff spot
The Toronto Maple Leafs picked a horrible time to go cold, and they nearly gave the second wild card spot away to the Lightning or the Islanders. A crucial win over the Penguins, however, was enough to...
View ArticleNHL Power Rankings: Same old story
June 2017 ended the same way as it did 12 months ago. The Pittsburgh Penguins finished on top for the second straight season as Sidney Crosby continues to build his inevitable Hall of Fame resume. Now...
View ArticleNHL Power Rankings: Super-Star-dom
In what was an action-packed free agency and draft period, several teams took a chance in an effort to topple the Pittsburgh Penguins. In the Eastern Conference, the Maple Leafs and Hurricanes struck...
View ArticleWinnipeg Jets: The young force
It would be surprising to see the same eight teams from last season make the playoffs in the Western Conference, especially since the seven teams that did not make it last year (including the expansion...
View ArticleWinnipeg Jets: Is this a make or break year for Connor Hellebuyck?
The Winnipeg Jets have an advantage over most of the other non-playoff teams because they do not have many holes on their roster. The downfall of Winnipeg last season was the defense. They were one of...
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