Mark Jones' NHL Power Rankings: Week Eight
After nearly two months of NHL hockey, the league is settling down and we are starting to see vague images of the far-off playoff picture. New dynasties are emerging (may I say Boston Bruins and San Jose Sharks?) and we are beginning to see the disappointments of the year (how about the Stars and Panthers?).
So, without any further chattering, let's get to the power rankings...
San Jose Sharks (41 pts, 20-3-1)
Boston Bruins (36 pts, 16-4-4)
Detroit Red Wings (34 pts, 15-4-4)
New York Rangers (36 pts, 17-7-2)
Pittsburgh Penguins (31 pts, 14-6-3)
Minnesota Wild (29 pts, 14-7-1)
Montreal Canadiens (30 pts, 13-6-4)
Washington Capitals (29 pts, 13-8-3)
Vancouver Canucks (30 pts, 14-8-2)
Calgary Flames (29 pts, 14-9-1)
Anaheim Ducks (29 pts, 13-8-3)
New Jersey Devils (26 pts, 12-8-2)
Philadelphia Flyers (27 pts, 11-7-5)
Carolina Hurricanes (26 pts, 12-10-2)
Buffalo Sabres (25 pts, 11-9-3)
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Milan Michalek's Defensive Turnaround
fearthefin.com 11/30/2008 — A quantitative and qualitative look at Milan Michalek's defensive progress for the San Jose Sharks during the 2008-2009 season.
That 'B' stands for 'Believe' - The Boston Globe
boston.com 11/30/2008 — There hasn't been much to get head-over-double-runners in love with, or even in serious like with, on Causeway Street these last, oh, gee, what has it been . . . the better part of 17 years? In the time it has taken the Hub's hockey juices to really ...
Time For A Two Goalie System?
kuklaskorner.com 11/30/2008 — The San Jose Sharks have been the best team in the NHL so far this year. Their 20-4 record (with one regulation tie point) gives them 41 points and first place in the NHL. However, all is not perfect in San Jose. Their number one ...
Bruins, 4-1 (final)
boston.com 11/30/2008 — Because Tim Thomas has been slowed by a cold, Claude Julien tabbed Manny Fernandez for a second straight start. Fernandez didn't disappoint. Fernandez stuffed 29 of 30 shots to backstop the Bruins to a 4-1 win over the defending Cup...
Bruins Month in Review —
Bleacher Report - NHL 11/30/2008
It's a pity the Stanley Cup isn't up for grabs on December 1st.
If it were, then the Boston Bruins would have a spot in the Finals as the Eastern Conference representative.
But following a month where the Bruins lost only once in regulation, the ...
San Jose Sharks Sweep Weekend Divisional Set —
Bleacher Report - NHL 11/30/2008
The Sharks own this division, and everyone else knows it. Only the Anaheim Ducks really have a chance to catch San Jose, and they are six games back with a split in the two games of the season series.
Even with 58 games to go, that hill is a tough ...
Boston Bruins Month in Review —
Bleacher Report - NHL 11/30/2008
It's a pity the Stanley Cup isn't up for grabs on December 1st.
If it were, the Boston Bruins would have a spot in the Finals as the Eastern Conference representative.
But following a month where the Bruins lost only once in regulation, ...
