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NHL Power Rankings: Week 7 Injuries, Prospects, In-Depth Analysis

By Matt Duscharme

Nov 6, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Artem Anisimov (15) reacts after scoring a goal against the Dallas Stars during the third period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Artem Anisimov (15) reacts after scoring a goal against the Dallas Stars during the third period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-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: 30 (-)

Team Record: (8-10-2)

Goals For: 45

Goals Against: 62

Special Teams

PP: 7-for-59 (11.9 percent) (28th)
PK: 9-for56 (83.9 percent) (10th)

Injury List

Derek Dorsett – Shoulder – Day-to-Day
Ryan Miller – Flu – Day-to-Day
Jannik Hansen – Ribs – Early-to-mid-December
Chris Tanev – Foot – Indefinitely
Anton Rodin – Knee – Day-to-Day

Statistical Leaders in 2016-17

Top Forward: Bo Horvat – 7G, 6A, 13PTS, -4, 20GP.
Top Defenseman: Ben Hutton – 2G, 2A, 4PTS, -7, 20GP
Top Rookie: Troy Stecher – 1G, 2A, 3PTS, -6, 11GP.
Top Goaltender: Jacob Markstrom – 5W, 3L, 2SO/OTL, SO, 2.82GAA, 0.897SV%, 11GP

Player of the Week: F Bo Horvat (2G, 2A, 4PTS, +2, 3GP)

The Canucks had a solid week six, posting a record of 2-0-1 during their three games. Bo Horvat is becoming a serious player for the Canucks and could soon push for the number one center position. Jacob Markstrom is also on the cusp of stealing the net from Ryan Miller due to his outstanding play all season. Hopefully Vancouver can keep this upward trend next week so they move up the rankings and overall, the standings.

Bo Horvat had himself four points in the last three games as well as being a plus one. Jacob Markstrom has also put up some respectable goalie statistics. While Ryan Miller was lights out Wednesday night. Next week, however, is going to push the Canucks to the limit since they have stops in Dallas, Colorado and Minnesota. If Vancouver manages to get even four out of the possible six points that will help them push for a wild card position since they’re three points back as of now.

Weekly Prospect Profile: D Olli Juolevi, London (OHL)

2016-17 Stats: 4G, 10A, 14PTS, +9, 18GP.

Olli Juolevi is a future all-star defenseman, so why he was sent down is a mystery. However, one more year in junior won’t hurt his development. He’s already been dominating since returning to London. And in the next few years, he will be doing the same thing for the Canucks. – Matt Duscharme

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