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NHL Power Rankings: Week 8 Injuries, Prospects, In-Depth Analysis

By Matt Duscharme

Nov 15, 2016; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward David Desharnais (51) reacts with teammates including Tomas Plekanec (14) after scoring a goal against the Florida Panthers during the second period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 15, 2016; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward David Desharnais (51) reacts with teammates including Tomas Plekanec (14) after scoring a goal against the Florida Panthers during the second period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports /
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NHL Power Rankings: Arizona Coyotes goalie Mike Smith (41) looks on prior to the game against the Vancouver Canucks at Gila River Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /

Previous Ranking: 27 (+2)

Team Record: (8-10-3)

Goals For:

49 (28th)

Goals Against:

65 (T-22nd)

Special Teams

PP: 7-for-60 (11.7 percent) (29th)
PK: 13-for-61 (78.7 percent) (T-24th)

Injury List

Oliver Ekman-Larsson – Upper-Body – Day-to-Day
Louis Domingue – Lower-Body – Day-to-Day
Brad Richardson – Leg – Indefinitely
Dave Bolland – Lower-Body – Indefinitely
Chris Pronger – Concussion – Out-for-Season

Statistical Leaders in 2016-17

Top Forward: Radim Vrbata (21gp 7g 8a 15pts)
Top Defenseman: Oliver Ekman-Larsson (21gp 5g 5a 10pts)
Top Rookie: Christian Dvorak (17gp 2g 5a 7pts)
Top Goaltender: Mike Smith (4 wins 2.57GAA .928 save percentage)

Player of the Week: RW Radim Vrbata (3gp 1g 2a 3pts)

Arizona’s week seven was surprising to say the least, posting a 1-1-1 record. Even though they lost to Vancouver twice last week (once in regulation and once in overtime), they were able to beat San Jose in overtime. Mike Smith’s return has given the team a much-needed boost now that Louis Domingue is day-to-day with an injury.

Mike Smith’s return gave a much-needed spark to Arizona last week, and in doing so he posted some very solid numbers. Also, Anthony DeAngelo is showing no signs of slowing down as a rookie, can he be this year’s Shayne Gostisbehere? It’s possible with his current progression. Martin Hanzal also had himself a solid week seven, as well as Radim Vrbata. This week, however, should be fairly difficult for the Yotes as they play games against the surging Los Angeles Kings as well as back-to-back games against Columbus and a stop in Chicago.

Weekly Prospect Profile: C Clayton Keller, Boston University (NCAA)

2016-17 stats: 7gp 5g 4a 9pts

An offensive dynamo, Clayton Keller is going to be a very serious prospect for Arizona in the future. He’s not a selfish player either, if he can’t make his chance count, he has no problem setting one up for a teammate with his outstanding passing abilities. His puck possession is also at a top notch level since he doesn’t get stuck in the corners very often. He’s strong on his stick as well, being able to keep the puck in the corners and often dangle through defenseman when entering the offensive zone. – Matt Duscharme

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