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NHL Power Rankings: Week 11 Injuries, Prospects, In-Depth Analysis

By Matt Duscharme

Dec 16, 2016; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Seth Jones (3) during the third period against the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome. Columbus Blue Jackets won 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 16, 2016; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Seth Jones (3) during the third period against the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome. Columbus Blue Jackets won 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports /
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NHL Power Rankings: Arizona Coyotes center Martin Hanzal (11) celebrates with defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (23) and teammates after scoring a goal in the second period against the Edmonton Oilers at Gila River Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
NHL Power Rankings: Arizona Coyotes center Martin Hanzal (11) celebrates with defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (23) and teammates after scoring a goal in the second period against the Edmonton Oilers at Gila River Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /

Previous Ranking: 27 (-2)

Team Record: (11-17-5)

Goals For: 71

Goals Against: 103

Special Teams

PP: 15-for-99 (15.2 percent) (T-23rd)
PK: 25-for-116 (78.4 percent) (26th)

Injury List

Dave Bolland (lower body) – out indefinitely
Max Domi (hand) – underwent successful surgery Tuesday, out indefinitely
Brad Richardson (leg) – out indefinitely

Statistical Leaders in 2016-17

Top Forward: Radim Vrbata (33gp 8g 14a 22pts)
Top Defenseman: Oliver Ekman-Larsson (33gp 7g 10a 17pts)
Top Rookie: Christian Dvorak (29gp 3g 8a 11pts)
Top Goaltender: Mike Smith (7 wins 2.67GAA .926 save percentage)

Player of the Week: F Christian Dvorak (4gp 1g 2a 3pts)

Arizona’s week 10 didn’t quite go as planned, posting a record of 1-3-0 and scoring being quite stagnant as well. Only three Coyotes registered three points on the week and goalie Mike Smith appeared in all four games, but despite the record he had some decent numbers.

So back to Mike Smith, even though he played in all four games, he did collect himself a win on the week and posted a respectable .911 save percentage and a 2.75 goals-against-average. Rookie Christian Dvorak, as well as veterans Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Radim Vrbata, combined for nine points on the week with a combined minus one rating. Arizona is the most inexperienced team in the league so weeks like these are expected. But if they do want to win some games, the offense needs to stay consistent and goaltending needs to be up to par on a weekly basis. And week 11 is a good start since they have games against Toronto and Dallas. They did get the win last week against Toronto so they may be able to do it again, however, the Dallas game is going to be much tougher for the young club.

Weekly Prospect Profile: D Kyle Capobianco, Sudbury (OHL)

2016-17 stats: 31gp 6g 16a 22pts

Kyle Capobianco has a plethora of talent, he was expected to make the Team Canada World Junior roster but unfortunately, he didn’t. Regardless, his passing skills are still top notch as well as his skating, often making him the go-to man on the power play. But he’s also great defensively, often making a smart decision as soon as he has the puck and the ability to anticipate plays and shut down passing lanes. He’s got the potential to become a future top-four defenseman in the NHL.

– Matt Duscharme

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