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NHL Power Rankings Week 7: Blue Jackets rising, Islanders at rock bottom

By Dave Stevenson

Nov 15, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Cam Atkinson (13) celebrates a goal against the Washington Capitals during overtime at Nationwide Arena. Columbus beat Washington in overtime 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 15, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Cam Atkinson (13) celebrates a goal against the Washington Capitals during overtime at Nationwide Arena. Columbus beat Washington in overtime 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports /
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team. 106. . (5-8-4). Previous: . New York Islanders. 30

This has to be rock bottom for the Islanders. If it isn’t, what could possibly be worse than this? General manager Garth Snow has given head coach Jack Capuano a vote of confidence, but he might not have much of a choice if things don’t get better fast. Islanders fans should be very thankful for John Tavares, who is one of the NHL’s few elite centers. Without him, they would be a much worse team than they currently are.

Vancouver Canucks. 29. team. 104. . (7-10-2). Previous:

The Vancouver Canucks could be the worst team in the NHL, as they have the worst goal differential (-20) in the league. However, the Islanders have been so abysmal lately, even the slumping Canucks are better than them. Even a team that blew a three goal lead to the Chicago Blackhawks is better than the Islanders. Despite what appears to be yet another disappointing season, Canucks fans should be thankful for Brock Boeser. He’s tearing it up in college this year with seven goals and 16 points. And, of course, you can never be thankful enough for the Sedin twins. Truly the most special duo in the history of hockey, there might never be another set of twins like them.

Arizona Coyotes. 28. team. 121. . (6-9-2). Previous:

Yes, the Arizona Coyotes are terrible again. But cheer up Coyotes fans, you have a lot to be thankful for. Oliver Ekman-Larsson is still one of the NHL’s best defensemen. Just like beautiful pottery can’t be made beautiful without going through an intense fire, Max Domi and Anthony Duclair will be better for their struggles this season.

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