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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: New York Islanders left wing Jason Chimera (25) celebrates his goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins with New York Islanders defenseman Calvin de Haan (44) and New York Islanders left wing Anthony Beauvillier (72) during the second period at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
NHL Power Rankings: New York Islanders left wing Jason Chimera (25) celebrates his goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins with New York Islanders defenseman Calvin de Haan (44) and New York Islanders left wing Anthony Beauvillier (72) during the second period at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

Previous Ranking: 29 (-)

Team Record: (8-10-4)

Goals For:

55 (21st)

Goals Against:

65 (T-22nd)

Special Teams

PP: 5-for-48 (10.4 percent) (27th)
PK: 13-for-64 (79.7 percent) (23rd)

Injury List

D Adam Pelech (upper body) – day-to-day
D Dennis Seidenberg (jaw) – has resumed skating with the team
D Ryan Pulock (foot) – skating, but still not ready to return
F Mikhail Grabovski (concussion) – out indefinitely

Statistical Leaders in 2016-17

Top Forward: John Tavares (22gp 6g 11a 17pts)
Top Defenseman: Nick Leddy (21gp 4g 6a 10pts)
Top Rookie: Anthony Beauvillier (18gp 2g 5a 7pts)
Top Goaltender: Thomas Greiss (5 wins 2.47GAA .919 save percentage)

Player of the Week: F John Tavares (3gp 1g 2a 3pts)

Despite a promising three-game stretch that was capped off with a 5-3 win over Pittsburgh, there’s no reason to get excited. Currently sitting dead last in the Metropolitan Division, there’s nothing that would lead one to believe the Isles are destined for a dramatic turnaround. In fact, GM Garth Snow might be wise to focus his efforts on finding a proper linemate for John Tavares. Priority number one should be finding a way to get John Tavares locked down long-term and part of that is finding a quality linemate for him to play with.

There were a few notable performers over the last seven days. Goaltender Thomas Greiss got the nod for all three starts. He had two wins, a 2.32GAA, and .920 save percentage. John Tavares scored at a point-per-game pace, bringing him up to 17 points in 22 games. D Johnny Boychuk, D Nick Leddy, F Casey Cizikas, and D Thomas Hickey each had a goal and an assist. Josh Bailey had three assists, Anders Lee with a pair of goals, and lastly, Brock Nelson had a pair of assists.

Weekly Prospect Profile: D Parker Wotherspoon, Tri-City (WHL)

2016-17 stats: 25gp 5g 19a 24pts

Selected 112th overall (4th round) back in 2015, Wotherspoon continues to climb the Isles prospect pool with his impressive play. Parker was always regarded as a reliable two-way defenseman that thought defense first, but scouts criticized his offensive output. He responded in 2015-16 by posting 56 points in 71 games. We’re only a partial way through the WHL season in 2016-17, but already Wotherspoon is scoring at a near point-per-game rate. – Ryan Ritchie

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