NHL Power Rankings Shock: Early Surprises That Turned the Season Upside Down
We had Thomas in the Franchise Tier before a handful of NHL sources told us to slow our roll. We listened, dropping him down to the All-Star group, and it seems to have been the correct call. He’s got two points in four games and is getting absolutely smoked at five-on-five, with actual and expected goal shares both in the high 30s.
18. New York Rangers, 2-3-1
Sean: 19
Dom: 15
WRONG: The Rangers’ fourth line has limited upside.
A fourth line of Sam Carrick, Adam Edstrom and Matt Rempe appeared to be one of the league’s worst on paper with three guys who couldn’t do much with the puck. Jokes on us because Mike Sullivan has somehow coaxed some real wins at the margin with these three on the ice. Through 50 minutes together, they have a 62 percent xG together. Considering the Rangers’ depth issues over the last few years, that’s a very encouraging start.
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