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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: New York Islanders left wing Nikolay Kulemin (86) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal during the second period against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
NHL Power Rankings: New York Islanders left wing Nikolay Kulemin (86) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal during the second period against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports /

Previous Ranking: 29 (+2)

Team Record: (12-14-6)

Goals For: 84

Goals Against: 99

Special Teams

PP: 12-for-89 (13.5 percent) (28th)
PK: 23-for-108 (78.7 percent) (25th)

Injury List

Casey Cizikas (upper body) – out indefinitely
Adam Pelech (upper body) – day-to-day
Ryan Pulock (foot) – day-to-day
Mikhail Grabovski (concussion) – out indefinitely

Statistical Leaders in 2016-17

Top Forward: John Tavares (32gp 9g 14a 23pts)
Top Defenseman: Nick Leddy (31gp 4g 10a 14pts)
Top Rookie: Anthony Beauvillier (23gp 3g 5a 8pts)
Top Goaltender: Jaroslav Halak (5-8-5 3.13GAA .907 save percentage)

Player of the Week: F Anders Lee (3gp 4g 1a 5pts)

The New York Islanders underwhelmed once again last week. They had a big opportunity to pick up points with four games on the schedule and walked away with a measly three points after going 1-2-1. Their lone win came against Boston thanks to a rare sloppy outing by Bruins starter Tuukka Rask. Backup Anton Khudobin stepped up in relief and stopped 15 of 16 shots over the last 32 minutes.

If you’re looking for reasons why the Isles continue to sputter, just look at their penalty kill over that four-game stretch. They went 4-for-11 and watched their PK efficiency plummet from 81.4 percent to 78.7 percent.

Only one skater stood out the past week, and no it wasn’t John Tavares. In fact, he had a quiet four games recording just a single assist. The standout was Anders Lee, who took home player of the week honors for a second straight week. He has seven goals, three assists (10 points) over his last 10 games.

Weekly Prospect Profile: F Kieffer Bellows, Boston U (NCAA)

2016-17 stats:15gp 4g 2a 6pts

I thought the Isles might reach a bit to select the son of Bridgeport head coach Brent Thompson (Tage). Instead, they jumped on the opportunity to take a young man who was projected to be a top 10 pick by some. Kieffer is the son of former NHLer Brian Bellows and has serious top-six potential. He just began his NCAA career with Boston University and will represent Team USA at the World Juniors.

– Ryan Ritchie

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