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NHL Power Rankings: Week 14 Injuries, Prospects, In-Depth Analysis

By Matt Duscharme

Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the first period against the Carolina Hurricanes at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the first period against the Carolina Hurricanes at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /
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NHL: New York Islanders at Colorado Avalanche
NHL: New York Islanders at Colorado Avalanche /

Previous Ranking: 28 (-2)

Team Record: (15-16-8)

Goals For: 106

Goals Against: 116

Special Teams

PP: 16-for-108 (14.8 percent) (25th)
PK: 25-for-125 (80.0 percent) (21st)

Injury List

Ryan Pulock (foot) – day-to-day
Mikhail Grabovski (concussion) – out indefinitely
Travis Hamonic (undisclosed) – day-to-day

Statistical Leaders in 2016-17

Top Forward: John Tavares (39gp 11g 16a 27pts)
Top Defenseman: Nick Leddy (38gp 6g 11a 17pts)
Top Rookie: Anthony Beauvillier (26gp 4g 5a 9pts)
Top Goaltender: Thomas Greiss (9 wins 2.29GAA .927 save percentage)

Player of the Week: D Nick Leddy (3gp 1g 1a 2pts)

The Islander definitely struggled last week, they finished with a record of 0-1-2, showing they just can’t seem to finish a game until it hits overtime, and even then they unfortunately lose. As things stand right now it seems Thomas Greiss has taken over the net from Jaroslav Halak, which means he could eventually be on his way out. Surprisingly enough, both of the Islanders top scorers came in the hands of the defense. And since Thomas Greiss played all three games, he still posted some very respectable numbers.

Speaking of Greiss’ numbers, he had a very respectable .944 save percentage with a 1.59 goals-against-average, outstanding for not winning a single game. Defenseman Nick Leddy was the standout of the week as he scored two points in three games while having a plus one rating. Johnny Boychuk also had two points on the week but had an even rating. Four other Islanders got themselves on the scoresheet all registering a point each. Thomas Greiss will have to continue showing management that he’s ready to take over the net and this week is perfect since they got some fairly easy games against Florida, Carolina, and Boston.

Weekly Prospect Profile: Kirill Petrov, CSKA Moskva (KHL)

2016-17 stats: 45gp 19g 11a 30pts

While struggling to adjust to the North American style of play, Kirill Petrov is still a very talented player, that once acclimated, cane be a force for the team. He’s got amazing speed, size, and skill to go along with fantastic puck handling skills. What will help him in North America is if he can translate his ability to use his speed and crash the net to create chances that he often uses in the KHL which has seen him have success. The other thing he could work on as well is his defensive side of the game, but that will come over in Russia and in more training camps.

– Matt Duscharme

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