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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: Vancouver Canucks at Nashville Predators
NHL: Vancouver Canucks at Nashville Predators /

Previous Ranking: 25 (-2)

Team Record: (20-19-4)

Goals For: 102

Goals Against: 122

Special Teams

PP: 18-for-131 (13.7 percent) (27th)
PK: 23-for-119 (80.7 percent) (20th)

Injury List

Ben Hutton (upper body) – day-to-day
Jannik Hansen (knee) – day-to-day
Derek Dorsett (shoulder) – out indefinitely
Erik Gudbranson (wrist) – out indefinitely
Philip Larsen (upper body) – day-to-day

Statistical Leaders in 2016-17

Top Forward: Bo Horvat (43gp 13g 16a 29pts)
Top Defenseman: Ben Hutton (41gp 4g 7a 11pts)
Top Rookie: Troy Stecher (34gp 1g 10a 11pts)
Top Goaltender: Ryan Miller (12 wins 2.59GAA .915 save percentage)

Player of the Week: F Markus Granlund (3gp 2g 1a 3pts)

Vancouver was another team last week that posted a 1-1-1 record. While starting off strong against the Flames with a victory, Calgary got revenge in the next game and then the Canucks fell to the Predators in overtime. Ryan Miller played in two games taking home a win and an overtime loss, the most surprising part, the numbers he posted while doing so. Jacob Markstrom, on the other hand, took home the regulation loss and his numbers were not that surprising. Markus Granlund wasn’t the only Canuck to have a three point week, the only difference was he was a plus player in doing so.

So back to Ryan Miller, in his win and overtime loss he had a fantastic .944 save percentage and a 1.94 goals-against-average. If he can keep up this play, it may put Vancouver in a tough position going forward since Jacob Markstrom is ready now. And speaking of Markstrom, during his loss he registered a .903 save percentage with a 3.09 goals-against-average. Now onto Markus Granlund and Alexander Edler, they both had three points weeks, but Granlund was a plus one while Edler was a minus one. Future number one center for the franchise, Bo Horvat had himself a solid week as well putting up two points with an even rating. Ryan Miller is likely to see more starts again and hopefully he plays like he did last week and the week before since Vancouver has some tough games against Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Nashville.

Weekly Prospect Profile: Cole Cassels, Utica (AHL)

2016-17 stats: 27gp 4g 0a 4pts

Cole Cassels is like a Swiss army knife, he can do everything, and he does it very well. He’s got excellent vision, passing skills and is able to finish plays as well as create them. And he’s also very solid in his own end with the ability to start plays from there as well.

– Matt Duscharme

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