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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: Calgary Flames goalie Chad Johnson (31) deflects the puck against the San Jose Sharks in the first period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports
NHL Power Rankings: Calgary Flames goalie Chad Johnson (31) deflects the puck against the San Jose Sharks in the first period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports /

Previous Ranking: 18 (+1)

Team Record: (17-16-2)

Goals For: 88

Goals Against: 101

Special Teams

PP: 21-for-113 (18.6 percent) (14th)
PK: 26-for-131 (80.2 percent) (T-20th)

Injury List

Ladislav Smid (neck) – Out for Season, hasn’t made decision on retirement yet

Statistical Leaders in 2016-17

Top Forward: Johnny Gaudreau (25gp 7g 15a 22pts)
Top Defenseman: Dougie Hamilton (35gp 6g 12a 18pts)
Top Rookie: Matthew Tkachuk (31gp 6g 12a 18pts)
Top Goaltender: Chad Johnson (13 wins 2.30GAA .922 save percentage)

Player of the Week: F Matthew Tkachuk (3gp 0g 3a 3pts)

Calgary didn’t have the best week 10, posting a record of 1-2-0 isn’t that fantastic, however, it was Brian Elliott who had the best week for the goalies rather than Chad Johnson. Forwards Matthew Tkachuk and Kris Versteeg combined for six points and a minus-three rating.

Goaltending needs to become consistent for the Flames to become a playoff or wild card team, they can’t rely on offense or defense every game like they have been, eventually, the goalies will need to stand up. And thing’s seemed that way with Chad Johnson taking over the net from Brian Elliott, however, he’s been slowly burning out. Players like Troy Brouwer and Kris Versteeg need to start earning their paychecks as well, cause they’ve been playing with a mediocre effort all season. Hopefully, things look up for the Flames cause week 11 isn’t going to be kind to the club since they have games in Vancouver and Colorado. Now both of those teams are having their fair share of issues as well, but if they can manage to get things together instead of Calgary, the Flames will be hard pressed for a win. However, the other side of the coin, if they continue their sloppy play and Calgary is the team that turns things around they could very well get all four points.

Weekly Prospect Profile: G Tyler Parsons, London (OHL)

2016-17 stats: 11 wins 2.46GAA .916 save percentage

Tyler Parsons is a serious goaltending prospect, most likely even above fellow goalie prospect Mason McDonald. His athleticism and agility, as well as rebound control, make him a potential NHL starter after a bit of time in the AHL of course.

– Matt Duscharme

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