2010 NHL Power Rankings – (Feb. 10th)

NHL Power Ratings – Dave B’s NHL Power Rankings – Feb. 10th 2010

It’s the last week before the two week Olympic break. It’s time to put up of shut up for those wishing to make a push toward the playoffs.

After a week break (Super Bowl Madness), Dave B is back with his ever-changing NHL Power Rankings.

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The Top Teams In The NHL

1. Capitals – 41-12-6 (2 weeks ago: 2). 14 straight victories and counting with their thrilling comeback OT victory on Super Bowl Sunday. The most exciting team in the NHL keeps getting it done.

2. Sharks – 38-11-9 (3). Own the second best record in the NHL and are Best in the West. The Sharks are on the road this week -we’ll see if they can keep their place.

3. Blackhawks – 35-15-5 (1). Finished up a tough road trip relatively unscathed. Talent and confidence galore on this team.

4. Kings – 36-19-3 (11). 9-1-1 record in their last 10 games has the surprising Kings in fourth place overall in the NHL. I have no explanation!

5. Canucks – 35-20-2 (6). On quite a roll right now, but could slip due to the longest road trip in NHL history. They have Coaching, Goaltending, Offense and Defense clicking on all cylinders right now.

6. Senators – 33-22-4 (10). The return of their Superstars from injury has propelled the Sens to a 9-1-1 record in their last 10 games and a team record 11 straight wins. Goaltender Brian Elliot looks All-World.

7. Coyotes – 35-19-5 (9). They Coyotes just keep hanging around and are worthy of their Top 10 spot. We’ll see how they respond to top scorer Scottie Upshall‘s torn ACL.

8. Penguins – 35-22-2 (8). Just playing OK hockey right now. That will change and the Pens will be near the top where they belong soon.

9. Avalanche – 32-19-6 (7). They are in a real dogfight with the Canucks for the Northwest Division Crown. Matt Duchesne is one of the reasons why the Avs. are legit.

10. Sabres – 32-18-7 (4). Only 2-7-1 in their last 10 games. Is the Cinderella story coming to a close? The Sabres are on a definite slide.

11. Devils – 36-19-2 (5). 2010 hasn’t been great to the Devils. The return of Patrik Elias and the acquisition of Ilya Kovalchuk should give this team a real boost. I’m not expecting to see the Devils outside the Top 10 for long.

12. Flames – 29-21-9 (14) –  Only in the Top 15 because of their overall record. The Flames have been rotten lately and if the Darryl Sutter makeover doesn’t start gelling soon, there could be a major shakeup in Calgary

13. Stars – 26-21-11 (25). Marty Turco is likely to be traded, leaving Alex Auld to be the primary Goaltender in Dallas. Yikes is right.

14. Predators – 31-22-4 (12). The Preds are struggling only going 3-6-1 in their last 10 games but are still almost 10 games over .500.

15. Red Wings – 27-21-10 (13). The Wings are starting to get healthy – Watch Out Western Conference!!

Here’s the also rans…

16. Panthers – 24-25-9 (23)
17. Flyers – 28-25-3 (16)
18. Thrashers – 25-24-8 (26)
19. Ducks – 27-24-7 (17)
20. Lightning – 25-21-11 (24)
21. Wild – 29-25-4 (21)
22. Canadiens – 28-26-6 (18)
23. Hurricanes – 21-30-7 (27)
24. Rangers – 22-26-7 (20)
25. Blues- 25-24-9 (22)
26. Blue Jackets – 24-27-9 (29)
27. Bruins – 24-22-11 (19)
28. Islanders – 23-27-8 (15)
29. Maple Leafs – 19-29-11 (28)
30. Oilers – 18-33-6 (30)

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