NHL Power Rankings, December 14th 2024 Edition

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  • @CalledTurnAGundam
    @CalledTurnAGundam 6 годин тому +100

    Nashville may be 31st on the board, but they'll always be 32nd in our hearts. 💛

    • @dmonsef
      @dmonsef 3 години тому +1

      Andrew Brunette is not a right fit for them as their coach!

    • @CalledTurnAGundam
      @CalledTurnAGundam 3 години тому

      @ Tale as old as time, no?

    • @JamesEatWorld7758
      @JamesEatWorld7758 2 години тому

      @@dmonsefthat’s also not true. Brunette is far from the problem.

    • @jacobeberhardt1649
      @jacobeberhardt1649 Годину тому

      @CalledTurnAGundam OOF. Thats kinda hurts my heart. I'm always rooting for Berry Trotz.

    • @shaggyfrankdizzl
      @shaggyfrankdizzl 42 хвилини тому

      @@CalledTurnAGundam they went full Trotz.
      You never go full Trotz.

  • @buckrussell8832
    @buckrussell8832 7 годин тому +305

    Babe wake up THG posted the Power Rankings.

    • @ritterengine1289
      @ritterengine1289 6 годин тому +6

      Make me some coffee!

    • @Rockin_Ross
      @Rockin_Ross 6 годин тому +4

      100% me every Saturday.😂

    • @Wogger72
      @Wogger72 5 годин тому +4

      You and your brother seem happy

    • @ianmackie8959
      @ianmackie8959 4 години тому

      Really...you woke me up just to tell me that ?.....where's Buffalo this week ?

    • @lawyerd16
      @lawyerd16 4 години тому +1

      @@Wogger72living the dream!

  • @shaggyfrankdizzl
    @shaggyfrankdizzl 6 годин тому +258

    The capitals have pulled off the greatest rebuild on the fly the league has ever seen.

    • @brianhobaugh
      @brianhobaugh 6 годин тому +39

      I’d say it was more of a retool.

    • @shaggyfrankdizzl
      @shaggyfrankdizzl 6 годин тому +13

      @brianhobaugh that's exactly what I said lol.
      A rebuild on the fly is a retool

    • @anticensorshipsociety1063
      @anticensorshipsociety1063 6 годин тому +7

      Yeah. Haven't reached the New Year. We'll see where they end up. The Ovi era can't just continue another ten years.

    • @djentleman7
      @djentleman7 6 годин тому +15

      The Caps are definitely rollin, it's remarkable

    • @WeHateThePatriots
      @WeHateThePatriots 6 годин тому

      That's not a rebuild; that's called a retool or reload.

  • @neres5795
    @neres5795 5 годин тому +78

    Watching Habs is like watching Netflix, you always wait for the next season.

    • @alt23876
      @alt23876 4 години тому +6

      have you watched sabres hockey

    • @markandersen793
      @markandersen793 4 години тому

      Good one 😂

    • @Undefeatedsports3
      @Undefeatedsports3 3 години тому

      Same with the oilers

    • @sensfan7550
      @sensfan7550 3 години тому

      Netflix I don't wait for the next episode though, I enjoy my episode. Same goes for the Habs or any of your favorite teams, enjoy each and every game you watch instead of just waiting for the lottery or next season because that's not fun trust me I know as a Sens fan especially in 2019, 2020, 2021 etc lol

    • @dwaynesbgb
      @dwaynesbgb 3 години тому +2

      @@Undefeatedsports3huh? That’s not it at all.

  • @eliaminator2313
    @eliaminator2313 5 годин тому +31

    nice to see Ottawa finally be in a playoff spot in December again hope they can hold onto it

  • @shizuokaBLUES
    @shizuokaBLUES 7 годин тому +40

    Sunday night in Japan and time to go to sleep with the soothing dulcet tones of Shannon and the hockey rankings….. I’ll be asleep in five minutes !!
    Thanks Hockey Guy 😴

    • @JD200_
      @JD200_ 7 годин тому

      Awesome! How’s the hockey scene over there, or do you mostly stick to nhl?

    • @JDAWG2111
      @JDAWG2111 6 годин тому +1

      Aye I'm also in Japan rn (albeit on vacation), but that won't stop me from watching THG Power Rankings

    • @DrEldersAnatomyChannel
      @DrEldersAnatomyChannel 3 години тому +1

      I'm going to Japan this summer. Any recommendations of what to see?

    • @TonySchiavone6
      @TonySchiavone6 2 години тому

      I was watching this for my hockey updates when I was in Thailand. Hockey was the only thing I missed when I was there. The games were on at 7 AM, so i didn't really want to stay up that late to catch a game.

    • @jonmendelson1104
      @jonmendelson1104 Годину тому

      @@JD200_ I haven't been able to find anyone as good as Taro Tsujimoto yet.

  • @jimmyp410
    @jimmyp410 5 годин тому +29

    I think it's safe to say that Spencer Carbery has a pretty bright future in this league!

    • @markandersen793
      @markandersen793 4 години тому +2

      Yes, he’s come a long way from running the Leaf’s power play.

    • @dmonsef
      @dmonsef 3 години тому +1

      @@markandersen793 Caps knew what they were getting in Carbs since he coached their prospects in Hershey for 3 seasons. Leafs made the choice for Berube because they badly needed an experienced coach with playoff success. Carbs could well have succeeded in Toronto had they not been so Cup drought desperate of team. Long term, if the Leafs don't win a Cup with Berube then Carbs becoming the Caps coach becomes a story how the Leafs let go of a potential young coach. This could be a Tuukka Rask type mistake all over again!

    • @Mechanicsville804
      @Mechanicsville804 3 години тому

      @@dmonsefwhen the leafs signed Berube this offseason Spencer Carbury had already been the coach of the Washington Capitals for one full season.

    • @Ardyrezv
      @Ardyrezv 3 години тому

      @@dmonseffrom what I remember, they wanted him as soon as they fired Lav.

  • @nyern
    @nyern 7 годин тому +42

    Morning all ☕

  • @Mcbikey24
    @Mcbikey24 6 годин тому +60

    Capitals are an absolute wagon this season and I love it

    • @tombraider2500
      @tombraider2500 4 години тому

      I believe they are pulling the bandwagon you’re riding.

    • @Bob-wy6zv
      @Bob-wy6zv 4 години тому +3

      The whole system is a wagon 👍

    • @tombraider2500
      @tombraider2500 4 години тому

      @@Bob-wy6zvwho’s pulling?

    • @Bob-wy6zv
      @Bob-wy6zv 3 години тому

      Not Ovi!

    • @tombraider2500
      @tombraider2500 3 години тому +1

      @@Bob-wy6zvTwenty five points in 18 games and a plus fifteen…I’d say he’s pulling plenty.

  • @kevinmassey1164
    @kevinmassey1164 6 годин тому +68

    Time for a video on the Capitals?

    • @anticensorshipsociety1063
      @anticensorshipsociety1063 6 годин тому

      It's not even X-Mass. Relax. If they're in first in March we'll talk.

    • @henriktööri
      @henriktööri 5 годин тому +14

      @@anticensorshipsociety1063 who cares man still impressive

    • @Klb818
      @Klb818 4 години тому +1

      I would say it’s due between post Christmas and the break. You know that’s when teams even mean it or don’t

    • @Falllll
      @Falllll 4 години тому +2

      Honestly at this point might as well wait for Ovi to be back.

    • @ben_cross21
      @ben_cross21 4 години тому +6

      Been long overdue, there’s endless things to highlight about how good the Caps have been and how everyone on their team is performing highly in their own way

  • @martinzyka6432
    @martinzyka6432 5 годин тому +7

    RANKINGS!!!
    seriously this has become my favorite sunday comfort video.

  • @HockeyMC5989
    @HockeyMC5989 6 годин тому +33

    Love your take on the Devils. They are definitely playing a more sustainable game, hard forecheck and not solely relying on their rush game. Add in that the team defense has looked amazing these past few games and they have not been getting frustrated in close games, they sit back and wait for their openings to turn on the offense. Its been fun to watch their game mature

    • @bted
      @bted 5 годин тому +5

      Hischier is our captain and Bratt may be our best player at the moment, but the real heart of the team may be Jack Hughes. Up until this year, he has still seemed like a kid, maybe a little immature. He still seems that way somewhat but the fact that he's playing on the PK, getting better at faceoffs, etc seems to coincide with the patience they're showing as a team. Keefe deserves some credit for that. They already have 3 GREAT two-way forwards in Hischier, Mercer, and Bratt. Luke is becoming a truly great player as well, ahead of schedule, shades of Niedermayer and potentially even better.

    • @Regurgitator85
      @Regurgitator85 3 години тому +3

      Pesce has been a beast also. ​@@bted

  • @davidjaeger7850
    @davidjaeger7850 6 годин тому +42

    You look amazing in that Utah Hockey Club sweater!

    • @evileyeball
      @evileyeball 2 години тому +4

      That blue does look snappy on him

  • @brennosparv2858
    @brennosparv2858 4 години тому +4

    Shannon’s power rankings are the best you can get,so insightful and just top shelf content!!! Keep up the great work bud, you’re a national treasure.

  • @richieb74
    @richieb74 4 години тому +4

    Really awesome how quick you get these up after we just had a ton of games last night! Thanks and great job!

  • @mikemoore6784
    @mikemoore6784 3 години тому +7

    Cant wait for Ovi to come back. Needs to wait until he is as close to 100% as possible so he doesnt negatively affect the chemistry as much getting his legs back under him.

  • @horsejohnson7499
    @horsejohnson7499 6 годин тому +36

    This season has definitely made me not worry so much about what the Caps will do after Ovechkin retires. The GM has done a phenomenal job replacing Oshie, Backstrom, Kuznetsov and (for a short while) Ovechkin.

    • @Mcbikey24
      @Mcbikey24 6 годин тому +7

      For sure, the younger core is looking very good right now, also they have a top 2 NHL prospect in the world coming up this season

    • @Peksisarvinen
      @Peksisarvinen 6 годин тому +13

      I mean, I don't think anyone saw McMichael or Protas becoming as good as they are right now. I, at least, thought McMichael was kinda cooked when it took him so long to find a spot in the NHL. I thought that maybe he might become a 3rd line player at some point, but never did I picture him being as good as he is. And Strome and Sandin have just been revelations this season. With the addition of Roy, Chychrun, Thompson, someone needs to get a medal for this. Just such intelligent additions. Even Dupois, who hasn't been lighting it up offensively, has been rock solid in all other aspects of the game. Who the hell could've seen that coming?
      An absolute masterclass in roster building. Well worthy of applause. And that Kuznetsov deal coming off the books was such a beautiful little miracle too.

    • @Sethstrat
      @Sethstrat 5 годин тому +5

      Aside from all the players you mentioned, I’d give extra attention to Logan Thompson who has been absolutely phenomenal in net. Possibly the best addition/“surprise”/emergence for the Caps at least for me

    • @ryanarmstrong4544
      @ryanarmstrong4544 5 годин тому +6

      @@PeksisarvinenCarbery Coach of the Year so far

    • @markandersen793
      @markandersen793 4 години тому

      👍 Without a doubt

  • @vgoten1
    @vgoten1 7 годин тому +13

    Morning from Alaska everyone!

  • @shaunmaxwell2745
    @shaunmaxwell2745 7 годин тому +8

    Two Utah jerseys this week! Love to see it!

  • @AvsHockeyMan
    @AvsHockeyMan 5 годин тому +3

    Blackwood was phenomenal against Nashville and what caught my attention is the first goal he did give up in the 3rd….he still made EVERY effort to attempt to make the save and THAT is what I want from my teams goaltending. I agree, both Blackwood and Wedgewood are an upgrade from what we had previously. #GoAvsGo

  • @CarterRowe
    @CarterRowe 3 години тому +4

    I like two hockey teams, the Washington Capitals and the Buffalo Sabres. I had such different hopes for these two teams going into the season and now I don't know what to think. The Caps have put together this amazing season after an on the fly rebuild and the Sabres had all these expectations and just blew it.

  • @djentleman7
    @djentleman7 6 годин тому +15

    Ripping out a Captain from a team the way Drury did, regardless of it being Trouba, was like ripping out an organ from a body. Management showing how ruthless they can be seemed to affect the players. I'm curious how this will unfold, whose head will roll next, and what players they acquire...I love this Devils team

    • @dmonsef
      @dmonsef 5 годин тому +2

      Seems to me Laviolette could be on the verge of being fired if the Rags continue like this. It has become so bad that not even Shesterkin can save their butts anymore!

  • @rickfeld7995
    @rickfeld7995 3 години тому +4

    If Jack Hughes stays hralthy, watch out. Devs.

  • @PuckDropCards
    @PuckDropCards 5 годин тому +5

    Not sure if anyone else has noticed this, but the NHL league wide standings has the Jets and Wild (Tied points-wise with the Caps) as the top 2 teams in the league and Chicago and Nashville as the two worst teams points-wise. All four teams in the Central Division.

  • @primeFACTOR
    @primeFACTOR 4 години тому +4

    Shannon, the UHC are absolutely making the playoffs this year. That roster is so young and talented, they only collapsed after the relocation rumors last February and were on track for a wild card berth. I'm so pissed they moved right when we got a GM and a coach who knew what the hell they were doing.

  • @samburrell4409
    @samburrell4409 6 годин тому +8

    Devils bringin a tear to me eye

  • @paolabelan8211
    @paolabelan8211 7 годин тому +12

    Yeiii power rankings!! Thank you Shannon.

  • @lcs_thegame
    @lcs_thegame 6 годин тому +13

    Go Caps! wow

  • @Sam-bc7xy
    @Sam-bc7xy 6 годин тому +11

    All this panic from ranger fans almost made me think they’re in trouble, then I checked their record.
    As a jackets fan it’s pretty funny to watch though

    • @benoitrobitaille5235
      @benoitrobitaille5235 2 години тому

      This makes me think how calm the coaching staffs and GM of Tampa was last season, Vasilevsky missed the beginning of the season and left a meh young goaltender the spot … and once Vasy was back he was clearly not at 100%.
      Had a record similar to the Rangers, but didn’t panic at all, made 0 significative moves, because they had confidence in the roster they had built … and they still have the meh goaltender to this day.

  • @EskimowSC
    @EskimowSC 2 години тому +3

    As a Dallas Stars fan, the only disrespect of having our team at 10 is that we don't deserve it. Losing to Nashville, Chicago, Buffalo, Anaheim, and taken to OT by San Jose. All 5 are bottom row teams. I feel like even 12 is too high with how the team is playing.

  • @mgm8799
    @mgm8799 2 години тому +3

    I went to the Sabres game in San Jose a few weeks ago. We completed a perfect road trip out west and was sitting 3rd in the Atlantic, I was so hyped. Literally have not won a SINGLE game since then, and sitting 32 on the power rankings (which is deserved). The amount of disappointment and despair I feel every year watching this team is unreal, 14 years and counting 🌴🌴🌴

    • @jonmendelson1104
      @jonmendelson1104 Годину тому

      You should always expect the Sabres to win against San Jose and should never read too much into it. There are occasional games where it doesn't happen, but even when San Jose was in cup contention and the Sabres were bottoming out in their rebuild, they always seemed to have the Sharks' numbers. Fortunately the Sharks have a similar relationship with some other teams (Habs/Flyers are probably at the top of that list)

  • @jesper6964
    @jesper6964 7 годин тому +11

    Buffalo plays like a junior team

  • @jon-pauljeandron4439
    @jon-pauljeandron4439 5 годин тому +4

    As a Rangers fan im glad they are going through this it will show who are the players that pull themselves up

  • @roymunson4802
    @roymunson4802 4 години тому +2

    I feel like I read somewhere that Demko will never be able to fully recover from his current nagging injury, and that he will just have to “learn to play with it”. Brutal.

  • @tommyjames3675
    @tommyjames3675 4 години тому +2

    As a Wild fan i'm glad to see them out of the top spot. Great rankings as usual. The only thing I could maybe disagree with is I think Winnipeg should be in the top row, maybe switch them and Toronto.

  • @OldRustySteele
    @OldRustySteele 7 годин тому +12

    Buffalo does the same thing every year. At the start of the season, they play decently and give their fans hope , but by late November they just seem to collapse.
    Is it the lake effect snow?
    Is there something in the water after Thanksgiving?
    Too much turkey and tryptophan at the team Thanksgiving Dinner?
    As a Blues fan since 1968, hang in there Sabres fans. It took me 52 years to see my team win The Cup. Hopefully you’ll get one soon, too. (Too bad RJ didn’t live to see one. 😢)

    • @nicksimon7086
      @nicksimon7086 5 годин тому +1

      RJ is rolling around in his grave unfortunately because this team won’t make the playoffs for the next 20 years let alone go after a cup

    • @goalhornfanatic9449
      @goalhornfanatic9449 4 години тому +2

      Homie, I just want a team that can even make me care to turn the TV on for them.

  • @MDot97
    @MDot97 3 години тому +3

    imo TOP 10 should be *Caps, Wild, Devils, Oilers, Vegas* (6-0 loss v UTAH, 6-3 loss in EDM, 3-2 home W v DAL, 3-2 comeback OTW in WPG, 4-1 W in Anaheim is less impressive than Oilers play since 3-0 loss in MTL on Nov 18), *Panthers in 6th* (3rd best in EAST is as high as they deserve seeing NJ beat them twice in both meetings and WSH record is fantastic, but above TOR seems correct for FLA), *Kings at 7, Leafs at 8* (losing in DET means below LA, who, thanks to San Jose, are not a top 3 team in the West based soley on total points after 30 games played. LA is playing very well.). *Jets at 9, Lightning 10, Canes 11, Stars 12, Avs 13* but imo Calgary are way too high; I see them behind SEA then UTAH or BOS, VAN and OTT, who they lost to 4-3 on Nov 25 for what that's worth.
    Edmonton above Vegas feels increasingly fair seeing they were very unlucky to lose 1-0 in Vegas with how they clearly outplayed the Golden Knights, even in their home rink, for the final two periods. Adin Hill unquestionably won them that game. If not for that undeserving result, EDM are above Vegas in the standings and after today they would be 9-1-0 in their last 10 games played with their only loss to the 2nd best of 32 teams at the time, Minnesota Wild, on Nov 21 (13-3-3 after that evening, Jets were 17-3-0 after Nov 22 Friday night win in PIT).

  • @Torts4fire
    @Torts4fire 5 годин тому +4

    Feels like Rangers players have quit on Drury after all the polarizing moves he made the last few months.

  • @saturnotaku
    @saturnotaku 6 годин тому +4

    Seeing THG in the white Utah jersey confirms that I made the right choice ordering it over the home one.

  • @Jweldsandlifts
    @Jweldsandlifts 4 години тому +4

    As hard as it is to stand by this team, good decisions aren’t made in frustration or panic. We have good players, we have a good head coach, GMKA has only been here 4 years and has done relatively well with a bad hand. How do we move forward? Do we have top notch support staff? It’s really hard for fans because we don’t see what goes on behind the scenes. Personally, I believe we need a coach or two in this organization from outside of hockey. A champion, like GSP, who can speak to the mindset and behind the scenes work ethic it takes to be world class in any competition. Someone to bring these guys together. John Kabat-Zinn, a mindfulness teacher and renowned Phd who has worked with Olympians to overcome mental obstacles. We need to start being progressive in the changes we make to this organization and not just fire him or trade him. While I do think we should be open to trading certain pieces if it makes long term sense, it can’t just be for the sake of optics.

    • @funstarr
      @funstarr 3 години тому

      Both the coach and the gm aren't good.

    • @aegis7843
      @aegis7843 2 години тому +1

      Hypnotist? I'd try that. 😵‍💫 You will hit your opponent. You will score every shot. You will clear the front of your net and intimidate your opponents. You will bash and stand your ground in front of their goalie. Etc

  • @nickilevs
    @nickilevs 7 годин тому +18

    Finally my hockey dad has posted this morning

  • @scottmccombs2257
    @scottmccombs2257 7 годин тому +9

    Buffalo doesn't even deserve to be on the board at this point.

    • @nfa80
      @nfa80 6 годин тому +6

      Yeah, put the Amerks on the board instead.

    • @BenBowman97
      @BenBowman97 Годину тому

      @@nfa80 They need to be relegated to the KHL

  • @bradengraff9210
    @bradengraff9210 6 годин тому +2

    home from night shift perfect way to wind down and get ready to sleep this sunday away, thanks for all your videos!

  • @dem0nicrelic81
    @dem0nicrelic81 6 годин тому +12

    As a sabres fan. Can you just do a 31 team power ranking and leave the sabres at 32 until they make the playoffs. Cuz they just don't deserve anything else. Idc if they're first in the league. Cuz we've seen that and they ruined that too.

  • @gingersnap3736
    @gingersnap3736 5 годин тому +12

    Hmmm…not sure how Winnipeg moves off the top line as they only lost 2 of their last 6 and one was in OT??? The Leafs lost 3 of their last 6…and the wins were just by 1 goal. I get that it’s just the Jets and week after week people were waiting for the losses to come. BUT they were the first team to 20 wins….still first overall. How does that compute?. Lol

    • @lannyacutt8300
      @lannyacutt8300 4 години тому

      Team hasn't looked anything like the team from the start of the season in the last dozen games or so. I've got no problem with their placement as it's been a while since they won against a good team.

    • @Falllll
      @Falllll 4 години тому +1

      I probably would have had them 7th honestly. I think on the season they'll still finish out strong, but if you're looking at just the current level of play, it's hard to ignore that they're 4-5-1 in their last 10. Getting off to the hottest start ever gave them a ton of wiggle room to play with and unfortunately, they seem determined to see just how far that'll stretch.

    • @ipsbz
      @ipsbz 3 години тому +2

      As a Dallas fan, even I think Winnipeg dropping this week is crazy. They are something like 6-1-1in their last 7 games, And did the league a favor by destroying the Bruins.
      I think they should have stayed in the same spot or better

    • @maxfish4270
      @maxfish4270 3 години тому +3

      The Jets "only lost 2 of their last 6" quickly becomes losing 6 of their last 10 when you go further back. Do similar for the Leafs and losing 3 of the last 6 turns into losing 4 of their last 13.

    • @blackberrythorns
      @blackberrythorns 3 години тому +1

      @@maxfish4270 they've had injuries. that 4 game losing streak was two weeks ago.

  • @stoney2271
    @stoney2271 3 години тому +3

    Utah vs Vancouver will be a good one on Wednesday👀fighting to stay close to a playoff spot

  • @ryanarmstrong4544
    @ryanarmstrong4544 5 годин тому +27

    As a Caps fan, this is so fun to watch. The moves they made in the offseason with Thompson, Pierre-Luc Dubois, Chychrun, and even the reunion with Eller… they’ve been gelling so well. The young guys are all over the ice and making plays. And the mainstays are performing as well as anyone could hope for. That locker room is having fun and they look and feel very confident. And that’s been without Ovi for 3 weeks now. Excited to see what these guys can do down the stretch.

    • @ben_cross21
      @ben_cross21 4 години тому +2

      Just need to stay healthy at this point. We’ll have Ovi soon and maybe even Ryan Leonard come playoff time

  • @Alex-jf3cc
    @Alex-jf3cc 2 години тому +1

    That’s a nice sweater THG!

  • @Boris_Chang
    @Boris_Chang 2 години тому +2

    Canes have multiple issues going on. The offense is sputtering. Some high-paid players aren’t contributing to the scoring (aside from an occasional PPG or ENG). The defense is very offense-minded and gets caught pinching in too many times-giving up too many odd-man rushes, and too many breakaways.
    And turning to goaltending: Canes have two goaltenders seemingly made of glass. With Andersen out (surprise surprise), Kochetkov launching himself into traffic, and getting concussed, leaves the team with two AHL goalies. The GM really needs to address this problem and soon! Other teams have been drooling at the chances to play against the Canes right now.
    And on top of all that, Rod keeps shuffling lines and making (in many fans’ opinion) seemingly random lines, and destroying the opportunity to build line chemistry. There’s a lot of blame to go around. There’s also so much potential to do much better.
    Every team gets into a rut once in a season (it would seem). Some just last longer than others. They will come around. So IMHO will Dallas, Boston and the Rangers (to varying degrees). Cheers.

  • @waldron2776
    @waldron2776 6 годин тому +14

    Ottawa deserved a bit more of a bump IMO but this 9 game road trip is going to be massive for this team!! And really show where they are!

    • @Sethstrat
      @Sethstrat 5 годин тому +6

      Definitely. The play in Carolina particularly stood out. They’ve are playing to their talent levels for the last 2 games, especially the tenacity to take the OT win. That mentality wasn’t there before.
      Let’s see them sustain that level for a while before they get the jump up on the board though.

    • @thechum4421
      @thechum4421 5 годин тому +7

      Agreed, I believe the Sens deserved better especially how they played in their last 10 games. Ullmarks looks dialed in and seems all 4 lines are cooking right now.

    • @maxfish4270
      @maxfish4270 3 години тому +1

      The Senators now have a .533 points percentage. The Canucks above them have a .603.

  • @DarkNerdBoy
    @DarkNerdBoy 2 години тому +2

    I wonder if the Jets are the first team to find themselves in THG's second row despite being first overall.

    • @maxfish4270
      @maxfish4270 Годину тому +1

      The Jets had a 4 game losing streak, lost to the Blue Jackets, and needed OT to beat the Sabres.

  • @LARGO125
    @LARGO125 3 години тому +2

    LA looking like a team that ABSOLUTELY DOES NOT want to finish 2nd or 3rd in the PAC this year. Can you really blame them?

  • @jeffreyvanhouten1239
    @jeffreyvanhouten1239 2 години тому +1

    As someone who flies a bit, always find going west to east harder than east to west.

  • @Mayor_Of_Eureka17
    @Mayor_Of_Eureka17 5 годин тому +2

    The legend of the Caps Flex continues.

  • @porcy903
    @porcy903 39 хвилин тому

    Thank you for this video, always love to watch this power ranking

  • @speedyv6247
    @speedyv6247 3 години тому +3

    Capitals tanked in 2022-23 to get Ryan leonard and now are casually the best team in the league.

    • @mkrcivoj
      @mkrcivoj 3 години тому +1

      Caps were hoping to tank for Michkov but he didn't want to be in the shadow of Ovie.
      Ryan Leonard will be a better fit in the future.

    • @gabrielrockman
      @gabrielrockman 2 години тому

      And Montreal passed on both Michkov and Leonard to pick ... Reinbacher???

  • @johnmcclaneftw13
    @johnmcclaneftw13 3 години тому +1

    I had faith my caps would earn numba 1. Gj thg. I don't watch recaps all they way through. But the power rankings I do. Enjoy your sunday!

  • @samfewer8462
    @samfewer8462 3 години тому

    very glad thg is back in the recommended, peak relaxation videos

  • @ikidyounot2676
    @ikidyounot2676 4 години тому +2

    The Caps are playing much the same game they did last year, except that now they seem to have finally perfected it. Same guys making same plays but now it's more often right on rather than off by an inch or two like last year. Thompson has been a big help too. Can't help but mention Wilson as well, he's been a great leader in Ovechkin's absence.

    • @jkliao6486
      @jkliao6486 2 години тому

      D is a bit worrying, especially for all the odd-man rushes we gave up the past few games, and I don't think bring Tiger back has had the effect we all hope it have, the thrid line is still not quite there yet, but it's getting better. Hope we can polish those sharp edges by the time playoffs come

  • @smarty432
    @smarty432 3 години тому +2

    Cap's McMichael, Protas along Strome elevated play this season prove to be this season even with Ovi out. Wilson leading the way now.

  • @alastairclarke
    @alastairclarke 4 години тому +5

    Jets should be above Leafs. Jet’s clobbered Red Wings. Leafs lose. More bias against the Jets!! 😡

    • @maxfish4270
      @maxfish4270 Годину тому +1

      Pretty sure the Leafs haven't had a 4 game losing streak this season.

  • @spencerdobkin9479
    @spencerdobkin9479 2 години тому +1

    Ottawa should be higher. They look good. I think the last two wildcards will be between Boston, Philly, Rangers, Ottawa and the Isles. I think Philly has enough to potentially make it. I think Tampa gets in the top 3 in the Atlantic.

    • @maxfish4270
      @maxfish4270 Годину тому +2

      Ottawa needs to continue proving.

  • @elosogonzalez8739
    @elosogonzalez8739 5 годин тому +2

    HEY SHANNON! That Utah Jersey looks good on ya eh?! Happy Holiday's from Arizona. Fans in Arizona still love their team, it wasn't gonna work with Alex Meruelo. 😊

  • @coreyhill681
    @coreyhill681 3 години тому +2

    Can't wait for you're Christmas Theme, how about all Holidays, it's fun to watch

    • @dmonsef
      @dmonsef 3 години тому +2

      Shannon, can you do a FESTIVUS Power Rankings?! I'm Jewish, so if you stick a Star of David or Dreidel on the board, that would be cool!

  • @JC051210
    @JC051210 6 годин тому +2

    Thanks for the hard work Shannon! Go Knights Go!

  • @joesapletal3073
    @joesapletal3073 5 годин тому +3

    Interesting, two of my favorite x Wild players from last year, play for the Caps & Leafs.

  • @Rockin_Ross
    @Rockin_Ross 6 годин тому +1

    Great video as always, Sir! Your little comments and quirks make my Saturday. ❤

  • @oliverroo59
    @oliverroo59 3 години тому +1

    Babe will you bring me my coffee please, I'm watching THG's power rankings

  • @WilliamBonney-gl2qf
    @WilliamBonney-gl2qf 2 години тому +1

    Shannon,we're politely requesting the presence of Yvanna

  • @GizmoBeach
    @GizmoBeach 4 години тому +2

    Guessing the Sabres haven’t climbed in the rankings.

  • @MDot97
    @MDot97 4 години тому +1

    Some surprise rankings after the top 13 teams this week. I feel the Rangers could still be above the Isles but agree that NYR need to be lower than OTT and PHI. PIT and NYR are essentially tied but with a 12-12-7 record for Isles with wins at home v CAR 4-3, and in OTT 4-2, they still need to improve a lot. After leading 4-2 in Washignton after 40 min, the CAPS crushed them after realizing they took the Isles for granted; NYI finished the final 23min with 3 shots on goal and lost 5-4 in OT. Losing to MTL in OT and nearly going to OT at home with the 9-17-2 Blackhawks today sums up their desire to win games.
    The only real major concern I have from all 32 teams, because like usual you still did very well in placing these teams, would be that Utah should be above the Calgary Flames who looked terrible in 7 of their previous 8 games. Calgary are playing worse than your Canucks who only lost 4-2, not 8-3, to Tampa, but like Calgary they lost 4-3 in OT to St.Louis on home ice and shutout the Panthers all in the past week. VAN is placed perfectly at 17, Boston 16, Utah 15, Seattle 14. Calgary should be a lot lower down the board than 13. Florida scoring zero in VAN and CGY says more about them than Calgary after losing 6-2 in DAL, 8-3 v TB, 5-2 in CBJ, 6-2 in PIT, 4-3 OTL with STL and narrowly winning 4-3 to a bottom Nashville team. Utah since their 4-3 OTL to a solid Oilers team with Pickard in goal have looked playoff bound.

  • @PuckDropCards
    @PuckDropCards 5 годин тому +1

    I agree with the Wild dropping a spot. They absolutely got destroyed by the Oilers. And they have a tough week ahead with games against Vegas, Panthers, Utah & the Jets. Good thing Brodin & Zuccy are back.

  • @jfreezee3690
    @jfreezee3690 5 годин тому +2

    Hey Ma!!! The Kraken made the 2nd row!!!!!

  • @heathclark318
    @heathclark318 6 годин тому +2

    Good morning all from Texas!

  • @MikeReimers
    @MikeReimers 5 годин тому +3

    Rangers are on a bullet train to that last spot.

  • @RammusGaming420
    @RammusGaming420 6 годин тому

    Good morning everyone! Thanks for the video Shannon!

  • @patrickbrooks2743
    @patrickbrooks2743 5 годин тому +12

    Stars lose to the second worst team in hockey - “I don’t think they should be penalized for that loss.”
    Flyers lose to the second best team in hockey - drops three spots.
    Really?

    • @dustinl2405
      @dustinl2405 5 годин тому +7

      Flyers also lost to Utah last Sunday

    • @maxfish4270
      @maxfish4270 3 години тому +4

      What about the Flyers loss to the Hockey Club? And to the Bruins? And to the Panthers? What about the Stars recent wins against the Blues, Flames, Hockey Club, and Jets compared to the Flyers recent wins against the bottom row Red Wings and bottom row Blue Jackets?

    • @wiazekimports8723
      @wiazekimports8723 3 години тому

      Could've said that about canucks loss to bruins too, it's getting worse the team bias...

  • @rhyscybulskiepost4500
    @rhyscybulskiepost4500 5 годин тому +10

    So the Sens can win 3 straight, dominate Carolina which you barely mentioned, move 2 games above .500 and into a playoff spot in one week, and they only “deserve” 1 spot? Come on, that’s ridiculous

    • @maxfish4270
      @maxfish4270 3 години тому +1

      The Senators have a points percentage of .533. The Canucks above them are at .603.

    • @mkrcivoj
      @mkrcivoj 3 години тому

      If the Sens have another strong week, they'll be leapfroging 3-4 teams.

  • @mikeb.2925
    @mikeb.2925 7 годин тому +28

    Pierre Luc Dubois for Selke! 🎉

    • @Sethstrat
      @Sethstrat 5 годин тому +2

      Nah he still sucks lol

    • @runkdapunk8622
      @runkdapunk8622 5 годин тому +11

      @@Sethstrat PLD is the victim of ungrateful fanbases that can't see anything beyond stat lines lmfao

    • @FischerFan
      @FischerFan 4 години тому +2

      @@Sethstrat No, but both the Jets and now the Kings have become better teams without him.

    • @Falllll
      @Falllll 4 години тому +2

      @@FischerFan And the Capitals appear to be a better team than either of those two with him. He's overpaid, but they're getting a lot from him.

    • @FischerFan
      @FischerFan 4 години тому

      @@Falllll He is having a better season than he did last year, but the Capitals are the best team in the League right now because of Dylan Strome and certain others.

  • @dimitu_
    @dimitu_ 6 годин тому +2

    This week
    Kings @ Islanders, 3-1, SOG 30-20
    Kings @ Devils, 1-3, SOG 14-26
    Kings @ Rangers, 5-1, SOG 32-32
    What I mean is - kind of justifies positioning of all mentioned teams and proves further that Rangers 5 on 5 is just meh...

  • @benellison5668
    @benellison5668 3 години тому +3

    Shannon, you won't be able to hear this, but you work too hard. If you worked half as hard, your channel would not lose subscribers

  • @rolandunger8357
    @rolandunger8357 5 годин тому

    THG you are so entertaining, a true and honest guy.Greetings from Europe

  • @Clipaholick
    @Clipaholick 5 годин тому +3

    The bruins still look like frauds to me even after the 5-1 win last night over the canucks.

  • @russellsehn9566
    @russellsehn9566 2 години тому +1

    Not bad, tho I place the Oil at number 3.

  • @dr3putt62
    @dr3putt62 7 годин тому +1

    Here we go with the Rankings! Whoo hoo😊

  • @markushizenburg7048
    @markushizenburg7048 4 години тому +2

    When was the last time caps were #1? 2017?

    • @maxfish4270
      @maxfish4270 Годину тому +1

      Dec 21st 2019, the 6th 1st place that season and the end of a 4 week stretch. That is the only previous season they were 1st in full season power rankings. They were 3rd 3 times in 2017-18 and I don't have the numbers for 2016-17 as THG started them late and didn't always do all teams.

  • @Bill_772
    @Bill_772 6 годин тому +3

    For Florida I myself think they should have dropped to 10 spot.

  • @gblasz87
    @gblasz87 5 годин тому +1

    Shannon what site do you use to buy your pucks?

  • @XaviRonaldo0
    @XaviRonaldo0 4 години тому +3

    The Metro had seemed like a murderer's row earlier in the season. How things have changed. Rangers have nosedived and Columbus and Islanders haven't kept going.

    • @ben_cross21
      @ben_cross21 3 години тому +3

      But they do have three top 10 teams in the league, including the best in the entire league. Not surprised with the rangers fall, Peter Laviolette will do that to a team

    • @XaviRonaldo0
      @XaviRonaldo0 2 години тому

      @@ben_cross21 yes, he has a history of his new team being good first season and tailing off.

  • @artie218
    @artie218 3 години тому +1

    As mentioned in the recap , not a Funtime if you are a Ranger fan .. Laviolette was furious after the first goal , then clearly disgusted as they piled up .. The fact is last year , if the rangers gave up an early soft goal , he had no problem calling a timeout and embarrassing them with a public tongue lashing .. This year , crickets .. Understanding that maybe it doesn’t work but it’s seeming more to me Lavv has his bags half packed and he can’t force them to play anywhere close to their level , the team is playing like a beaten team that is waiting to lose and it’s on the coach to break that up , shake things up more , send the defense to Hartford and bring up the Wolfpack defense , can’t do worse !

  • @WYBsilon
    @WYBsilon 7 годин тому +14

    I‘m honestly pissed that my Rangers didn’t make it all the way through to the bottom. They‘re working so hard to make it there. Shannon, you should really acknowledge that! 🥴

    • @JD200_
      @JD200_ 7 годин тому

      Wtf is happening there? Should’ve been challenging for another presidents trophy

    • @idawg7332
      @idawg7332 6 годин тому +1

      So are my panthers we’ve been shut out the last 2 games why aren’t we in the bottom row this is ridiculous

    • @WYBsilon
      @WYBsilon 6 годин тому +4

      This team has quit on its GM. And I can‘t really blame them for that. The only thing I wish is for one of the so-called leaders to come out, step up, and say what is wrong. They owe it to their fans. Instead it‘s that "We know we‘re not good enough" crap night in and night out.

    • @Sethstrat
      @Sethstrat 5 годин тому +1

      Carolina will be joining you down there at the bottom 🫡

  • @MarkCMG
    @MarkCMG 6 годин тому +4

    Thanks for the video! Here are all NHL teams ranked by points with league tiebreakers followed by the THG power rankings in brackets with the team's actual points at the end in parenthesis:
    (Note 4 teams are ranked as per their points, 14 are off their points by one ranking, 5 off their points by two rankings, 5 off by three, Canucks off by four, with the Kraken off by five, the Bolts off by six, and Jets off by eight from what their points would suggest.)
    Remember, these are just the numbers and don't necessarily reflect current team talent, injuries, or playing.
    1 [9 / -8] Winnipeg Jets (45)
    2 [1 / +1] Washington Capitals (44)
    3 [2 / +1] Minnesota Wild (44)
    4 [3 / +1] New Jersey Devils (43)
    5 [4 / +1] Vegas Golden Knights (41)
    6 [8 / -2] Los Angeles Kings (39)
    7 [7 / =] Toronto Maple Leafs (38)
    8 [5 / +3] Edmonton Oilers (38)
    9 [6 / +3] Florida Panthers (38)
    10 [11 - 1] Carolina Hurricanes (37)
    11 [12 / -1] Dallas Stars (36)
    12 [13 / -1] Colorado Avalanche (36)
    13 [17 / -4] Vancouver Canucks (35)
    14 [14 / =] Calgary Flames (35)
    15 [16 / -1] Boston Bruins (35)
    16 [10 / +6] Tampa Bay Lightning (34)
    17 [19 / -2] Utah Hockey Club (33)
    18 [18 / =] Ottawa Senators (32)
    19 [20 / -1] Philadelphia Flyers (32)
    20 [15 / +5] Seattle Kraken (32)
    21 [24 / -3] New York Rangers (31)
    22 [21 / +1] St. Louis Blues (31)
    23 [22 / +1] New York Islanders (31)
    24 [23 / +1] Pittsburgh Penguins (31)
    25 [26 / -1] Columbus Blue Jackets (29)
    26 [29 / -3] Detroit Red Wings (28)
    27 [25 / +2] San Jose Sharks (27)
    28 [27 / +1] Anaheim Ducks (26)
    29 [32 / -3] Buffalo Sabres (26)
    30 [28 / +2] Montreal Canadiens (25)
    31 [31 / =] Nashville Predators (22)
    32 [30 / +2] Chicago Blackhawks (20)
    And here was last week's numbers -
    1 [3] Washington Capitals (40)
    2 [1] Minnesota Wild (40)
    3 [7] Winnipeg Jets (40)
    4 [5] Vegas Golden Knights (39)
    5 [4] New Jersey Devils (38)
    6 [2] Florida Panthers (36)
    7 [8] Carolina Hurricanes (35)
    8 [9] Los Angeles Kings (35)
    9 [6] Toronto Maple Leafs (34)
    10 [16] Boston Bruins (33)
    11 [11] Vancouver Canucks (32)
    12 [12] Dallas Stars (32)
    13 [10] Edmonton Oilers (32)
    14 [14] Calgary Flames (31)
    15 [15] Colorado Avalanche (30)
    16 [17] New York Rangers (29)
    17 [13] Tampa Bay Lightning (28)
    18 [18] Philadelphia Flyers (28)
    19 [21] St. Louis Blues (28)
    20 [22] Pittsburgh Penguins (28)
    21 [20] Seattle Kraken (27)
    22 [23] New York Islanders (27)
    23 [19] Ottawa Senators (26)
    24 [24] Utah Hockey Club (26)
    25 [26] Columbus Blue Jackets (25)
    26 [25] Buffalo Sabres (25)
    27 [27] San Jose Sharks (25)
    28 [30] Detroit Red Wings (24)
    29 [28] Anaheim Ducks (23)
    30 [29] Montreal Canadiens (23)
    31 [32] Nashville Predators (20)
    32 [31] Chicago Blackhawks (18)

  • @VGK2017
    @VGK2017 3 години тому +1

    23:35 I agree with your statement. Hill had a bad stretch in the second period. Good on the Oilers for the win but I thought Vegas played a really good road game despite the score.

    • @LARGO125
      @LARGO125 3 години тому +1

      I dont think Hill had a bad stretch at all. You allow the Oilers to have that many shots in the low slot 3-10 feet in front of the net, you should be expecting to get lit up.

    • @VGK2017
      @VGK2017 3 години тому

      @ can’t argue with that. He does give up a lot of rebounds though and I should of also said the Dmen had a bad stretch as well 😄

  • @roycrosby4941
    @roycrosby4941 4 години тому

    Three Pacific teams on the top row. Vegas, Oilers, and Kings is an interesting watch because the top 2 finishers open at home in the playoffs while the 3rd place finisher which has been the Kings of late opens on the road.

  • @ryanarmstrong4544
    @ryanarmstrong4544 5 годин тому +4

    C.A.P.S… CAPS CAPS CAPS!!!

  • @CT-mb4uq
    @CT-mb4uq 3 години тому +1

    Clearly THG is doing the Power Rankings backwards because Sabres should be number 1!

  • @LUCEO90
    @LUCEO90 5 годин тому +1

    Something's off with Vancouver right now, for sure. Trade Hoglander and a high pick for a solid second pairing defenceman already!

  • @BobbyWhiting-hk8ds
    @BobbyWhiting-hk8ds 6 годин тому

    Best way to wake up is to a Shannon video

  • @williamford9564
    @williamford9564 5 годин тому +1

    Tuned in to see how much Utah moved up and see he is wearing a Utah jersey!

  • @sukhpreetsingh4488
    @sukhpreetsingh4488 5 годин тому +2

    Canucks take 1 step forward. 2 back and then 2 forward. 1 back