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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: Colorado Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen (96) looks to pass during the first period against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
NHL Power Rankings: Colorado Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen (96) looks to pass during the first period against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /

Previous Ranking: 28 (-2)

Team Record: (11-19-1)

Goals For: 65

Goals Against: 98

Special Teams

PP: 16-for-102 (15.7 percent) (22nd)
PK: 23-for-115 (80.0 percent) (22nd)

Injury List

Erik Johnson (leg) – out until Late-January

Statistical Leaders in 2016-17

Top Forward: Matt Duchene (27gp 12g 10a 22pts)
Top Defenseman: Tyson Barrie (31gp 2g 11a 13pts)
Top Rookie: Mikko Rantanen (26gp 4g 10a 14pts)
Top Goaltender: Semyon Varlamov (6 wins 3.15GAA .906 save percentage)

Player of the Week: F Matt Duchene (3gp 0g 2a 2pts)

Colorado had a terrible week 10, to say the least, they didn’t win a single game and only five players got on the scoresheet. And out of those five players, only one reached two points. However, there was one bright spot.

The only bright spot from week 10 for Colorado was the fact that in his only game started, Semyon Varlamov had some decent numbers. He posted a .939 save percentage and a 2.05 goals-against-average. Things, however, will need to be tightened up in week 11 so Colorado doesn’t continue to fall in the standings. And games against Toronto, Chicago, and Calgary won’t make things easy. But in all regards, if scoring returns to form and Varlamov continues his solid play, they should very well gather a win or two.

Weekly Prospect Profile: F A.J. Greer, San Antonio (AHL)

2016-17 stats:

Not the average power forward, A.J. Greer can also skate very well and has great offensive instincts. His skating and agility can help him move around the ice very well which also helps him transition in play without much issue.

– Matt Duscharme

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