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NHL Power Rankings: Week 17 Injuries, Prospects, In-Depth Analysis

By Trin Potratz

Jan 18, 2017; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid (97) skates against the Florida Panthers at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 18, 2017; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid (97) skates against the Florida Panthers at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports /
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NHL Power Rankings: Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal against the Boston Bruins during the third period at Verizon Center. Washington Capitals won 5-3. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
NHL Power Rankings: Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal against the Boston Bruins during the third period at Verizon Center. Washington Capitals won 5-3. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /

NHL Power Rankings (Heading Into Week 17) – Full 30-Team Analysis with Weekly Prospect Profiles, Injury Reports, Statistical Updates (Leaders, Special Teams, etc.), and More.

Welcome back to our weekly NHL power rankings here at Puck Prose. This is a collaboration between Matt Duscharme, Trin Potratz, and Ryan Ritchie brought to you every Thursday in which we update fans on the latest happenings around the league. In addition to our top 30 rankings, we provide in-depth analysis and feature a weekly prospect profile to help fans get better acquainted with young talent in the system.

We had a bit of a layoff this past weekend as NHL All-Star’s gathered in Los Angeles. The league also released its top 100 list with those past legends making an appearance at All-Star Weekend for a 48-player ceremonial puck drop. If there’s one common theme we kept hearing following the festivities, it was the interaction that current players were enjoying with former legends.

Given the light schedule, only four teams played three games, 22 played two contests, and four others played a single match-up. The Los Angeles Kings led the way with a perfect 3-0-0 record. Calgary, NY Islanders, Winnipeg, and Dallas all reeled off a 2-0-0 record. Among the teams that struggled: Buffalo, St. Louis, Colorado, Chicago, and Toronto all went 0-2-0 over the past seven days.

*all stats in our week 17 NHL power rankings are heading into Thursday (Feb.2) night’s action.

Statistical Leaders Around the League

Top 5 Forwards

1. Connor McDavid, EDM (52gp 17g 42a 59pts)
2. Sidney Crosby, PIT (43gp 28g 28a 56pts)
3. Evgeni Malkin, PIT (47gp 22g 32a 54pts)
3. Brad Marchand, BOS (54gp 23g 31a 54pts)
5. Mark Scheifele, WPG (50gp 23g 28a 51pts)
5. Nicklas Backstrom, WSH (51gp 14g 37a 51pts)

Top 5 Defensemen

1. Brent Burns, SJ (51gp 21g 32a 53pts)
2. Erik Karlsson, OTT (48gp 8g 33a 41pts)
2. Victor Hedman, TB (48gp 7g 34a 41pts)
4. Justin Schultz, PIT (49gp 8g 27a 35pts)
5. Kevin Shattenkirk, STL (50gp 11g 23a 34pts)

Top 5 Rookies

1. Patrik Laine, WPG (45gp 23g 18a 41pts)
1. Mitch Marner, TOR (48gp 12g 29a 41pts)
2. Auston Matthews, TOR (48gp 23g 16a 39pts)
4. Matthew Tkachuk, CGY (49gp 9g 22a 31pts)
4. William Nylander, TOR (47gp 10g 21a 31pts)

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