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NHL Power Rankings Week 5: Rangers rise, Canucks are terrible

By Dave Stevenson

Nov 6, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Rangers right wing Jesper Fast (19) celebrates his goal with left wing Pavel Buchnevich (89) and teammates during the second period against the Winnipeg Jets at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Rangers right wing Jesper Fast (19) celebrates his goal with left wing Pavel Buchnevich (89) and teammates during the second period against the Winnipeg Jets at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports /
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team. 106. . (5-6-2). Previous: . New York Islanders. 24

The New York Islanders are spiraling out of control. Even though they were projected to be a fringe playoff team this season, they have managed to disappoint. While it’s fair or not, a lot of this falls on head coach Jack Capuano. When an NHL team struggles, the easiest person to blame is usually the head coach. Capuano can’t be blamed for everything, but critics have every right to point to how he has handled his lineup. He hasn’t found a way to optimize it and it’s not like this is a new problem. Most of the blame probably falls on Garth Snow for not adequately replacing Kyle Okposo. But Capuano isn’t innocent either.

23. team. 103. . (5-6-0). Previous: . Colorado Avalanche

It’s going to take the Colorado Avalanche a little bit to undo the damage Patrick Roy did to the team. While head coach Jared Bednar is likely the guy to lead them for the foreseeable future, he has his work cut out for him. His forwards aren’t scoring (averaging two goals per game, 29th in the NHL)  and his defense isn’t stopping anything. To be fair to Bednar, Roy left the blue line mighty bare. Tyson Barrie and Erik Johnson are his only viable defensemen.

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