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Team
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PVS
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W-L-T-RT
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ESPN.com says
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1. Red Wings
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1
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6-1-1-0
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The Cup isn't won in October, but 13 goals against in eight games is impressive in any month.
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2. Senators
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4
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6-2-1-0
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Is Joe Juneau the answer for Alexei Yashin and Daniel Alfredsson? No. But it doesn't matter with these guys.
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3. Stars
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5
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6-3-1-0
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With so many injuries ... and wins, coach Ken Hitchcock is proving his worth as a coach.
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4. Coyotes
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7
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5-1-3-0
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Coach Bob Francis should learn from last year's start -- and finish. BUT, it's still better to start well than to stink.
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5. Devils
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3
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4-3-1-1
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Brendan Morrison and Patrik Elias signed, adding depth up front. The down side is that neither is happy with their deals, especially Morrison.
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6. Blues
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14
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6-3-0-0
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Without Al MacInnis and Geoff Courtnall, the Blues keep winning. Rumors are circulating that GM Larry Pleau may trade for Bill Guerin.
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7. Kings
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6
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5-3-2-0
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Kings break the ice at Staples Center. Goalie Stephane Fiset remains key to success because L.A. will score.
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8. Maple Leafs
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8
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6-3-1-0
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Dimitri Khristich signing: All they need is another great regular-season player with little production when it counts.
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9. Avalanche
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12
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5-3-2-0
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Joe Sakic (4-8-12) quietly leads the team with Peter Forsberg on the shelf.
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10. Sharks
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2
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7-5-0-0
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Up and down. Up and down. This week: Down.
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11. Flyers
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18
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4-5-1-1
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Two wins were against the lifeless Rangers, but four in a row is tough to complain about. The Beezer and Mark Recchi key the turnaround.
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12. Predators
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21
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4-3-1-0
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The first winning record in franchise history is enough to vault the Preds. It may be short-lived with games vs. Sharks and Canucks this week.
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13. Panthers
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9
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5-3-1-1
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Pavel Bure, Bret Hedican and Ray Whitney out with groin injuries. C'mon trainers and coaches. Get guys in shape and keep 'em that way.
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14. Canucks
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17
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5-3-2-1
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Mark Messier playing as if ... he's in a contract year. Accusations aside, he's been solid. And where did Peter Schaefer come from?
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15. Hurricanes
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13
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4-2-3-0
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Sami Kapanen (plus-11), Ron Francis (plus-11) and Bates Battaglia (plus-10) have been dominant in all phases.
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16. Penguins
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10
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2-2-2-0
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Pens have played half as many games (6) as the Rangers (12) but have scored three more goals (24) than the Blueshirts (21).
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17. Bruins
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28
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2-5-4-0
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After finishing 2-0-1, perhaps the Bruins should consider staying on the road. Rob Tallas and John Grahame haven't been the problem.
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18. Mighty Ducks
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16
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4-5-1-1
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Without balanced scoring, the Ducks won't leave the Pacific basement, which is actually a decent piece of real estate considering how strong a divsion it is.
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19. Capitals
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19
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2-3-2-0
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To compete for the playoffs, the Caps must win more (1-2-1) at home. |
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20.Rangers
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11
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4-7-1-0
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Team hasn't scored in more than 230 minutes. Is Dave Checketts flipping a coin: heads, GM Neil Smith gets the ax ... tails, coach John Muckler gets it?
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21. Oilers
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15
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2-5-2-2
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Holdout Bill Guerin rumored to be going everywhere. Meanwhile, Oilers have hit the skids.
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22. Sabres
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22
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1-6-2-0
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Despite getting a win last week, witnesses say teammates were bickering with each other in Saturday's 4-0 loss to Ottawa. Not good.
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23. Canadiens
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20
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3-7-0-0
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Brian Savage (10-4-14) is about all there is to talk about with this team.
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24. Flames
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23
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2-6-2-0
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Grant Fuhr gets win No. 400, but the team has allowed an eye-popping, league-leading 38 goals against.
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25. Lightning
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24
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2-4-1-1
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May have found netminder of future in Dan Cloutier (2.67 GAA).
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26. Islanders
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26
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2-4-1-0
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A 1-0-1 week wasn't bad, but don't forget these guys lost to Atlanta and Tampa Bay this season.
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27. Thrashers
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25
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1-4-2-1
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Scoring 2.29 goals per game won't result in many more wins.
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28. Blackhawks
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27
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0-4-4-0
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They may not be the NHL's worst team on paper, but at least everyone else has won a game.
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