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By matt Jordan, Section NHL
I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. Now that the holiday season is here, it was time for a change. So, after a long look at the formula I was using for the power rankings, it took a major change. Instead of using a complicated formula, I make it easier to understand. The new power rankings are based on the league ranks and points. This will serve the purpose I wanted it to, keep the bias out, and see through mirages.
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, my turkey award goes to the Dallas Stars, who couldn't win a game if they were paid to. Oh, wait, they already are paid to win. San Jose stays at number one, but finally the Flyers and Hawks are where they should be, instead of at the bottom. (1 comment, 1393 words in story) Full Story By matt Jordan, Section NHL
Week three marks the unveiling of the NHL power rankings here at Sportscolumn.com This week, we see the Sens take the top spot, while the Flyers and Wild hot on their heels. Where did your team finish? (1112 words in story) Full Story By matt Jordan, Section NHL
The final week of the season has arrived. The Wings take over the two spot, but the biggest winner of the week are the Ducks, who move up three spots, while the losers of the week are the Canucks who drop three. The Devils move up in the power rankings despite firing their coach. (896 words in story) Full Story By matt Jordan, Section NHL
The Devils are the big losers this week, dropping down four spots to almost out of the top ten, while the surging Pens are about to overpass them. Meanwhile, the Sabres and Preds exchange the top spot once again. There's two weeks left in the season. How did you team end up? (1220 words in story) Full Story By matt Jordan, Section NHL
Yes, a promise was made during the March Madness Chat. If Edmonton and Los Angles didn't get their acts together, the Flyers were going to move out of the basement. So, this week, my big winners are the Flyers, even though the Jackets and Hawks benifited from Edmonton and LA's demotion. Where did your team fimish this week? (773 words in story) Full Story By matt Jordan, Section NHL
The Preds and Sabres once again trade the top spot, while the Rangers were the big winners this week in the spot jump. They're one place behind the Islanders and their crybaby coach. Meanwhile, the pitty has to go to the Flyers, for still being behind teams like the Kings and Oilers who are showing no heart down the stretch. Where did your team finish this week? (2 comments, 1284 words in story) Full Story By matt Jordan, Section NHL
Nashville and Buffalo once again traded the top spot, while the top ten remained unchanged as far as the teams go. Meanwhile, Edmonton and Montreal are dropping like rocks. Where did your team finish this week? (1 comment, 1163 words in story) Full Story By matt Jordan, Section NHL
After a week off, it looks as though a change at the top has occurred. Buffalo re-claims their number one throne, but Nashville is just right behind them. Meanwhile, the trade deadline is this weekend. With Forsberg dealt, who knows what else will happen. (3 comments, 1355 words in story) Full Story By matt Jordan, Section NHL
As the trade deadline approaches, the Preds, Wings, and Sabres seem to be comfortably on top of the NHL world. Meanwhile, the teams that are in the middle of the pack just happen to be the same ones that all the rumors are flying. Teams like Colorado, Vancouver, Carolina and Toronto have been in the mill every day for the past two weeks, along with the Flyers. Where did your team finish this week? (3 comments, 1277 words in story) Full Story By matt Jordan, Section NHL
The top of the power rankings has seen the same four teams almost every week this season. Meanwhile, Martin Broudeur has become a one-man team in New Jersey willing the Devils near the top five for the first time this season. The Canucks find themselves in the top ten for the first time all season, while the Hurricanes have slipped a little, sending them down to thirteen this week. Meanwhile, the middle of the pack sees all but the aforementioned Canucks in the northwest division. The Islanders had a tough week, as they proved their quick start is just a fluke. Phoenix has found their highest point of the season, just as "The Great One's" fire sale begins. Where did your team end up? (1351 words in story) Full Story
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