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NHL Power Rankings Heading Into Week 6 of 2016-17

By Matt Duscharme

Nov 13, 2016; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; The New York Rangers celebrate a first period goal by Dan Girardi (5) against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2016; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; The New York Rangers celebrate a first period goal by Dan Girardi (5) against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 8, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Vancouver Canucks right wing Alexandre Burrows (14) celebrates scoring during the third period against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. The Canucks won 5-3. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Vancouver Canucks right wing Alexandre Burrows (14) celebrates scoring during the third period against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. The Canucks won 5-3. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports /

Previous Ranking: 23 (-7)

Team Record: (5-8-1)

Player of the Week: F Brandon Sutter (3gp 2g 1a 3pts)

Special Teams

PP: 5-for-53 (9.4 percent) (29th)
PK: 8-for-49 (83.7 percent) (11th)

Poor Canucks fans are on an emotional rollercoaster in 2016-17. After numerous experts predicted them to finish dead last, Vancouver fans were quick to get on top of folks after the first week of action. Things went a little sideways, which eventually led to a severe scoring drought. Once it seemed they’d finally snapped out of it, the blindside hit to Daniel Sedin occurred.

Since then, they’ve gone 2-3-0, and while they’re starting to find the back of the net, it’s their strongest area through the first four weeks that let them down in week five. Both Ryan Miller and Jacob Markstrom had a tough seven day stretch after arguably carrying this team to start the year.

Wish I had better news for you Canucks fans, but there doesn’t seem to be greener pastures on the horizon. In fact, it could be a very long season of ups-and-downs that play with your emotions. If it helps any, there’s a pair of very promising young prospects vying to be top selections in the 2017 draft. I’m talking about WHL center Nolan Patrick and OHL winger Gabe Vilardi. Here’s two guys that could have an immediate impact as 18-year-olds. – Ryan Ritchie

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