NHL Power Rankings: Which Metro Teams Are Poised for a Shocking Leap This Season?
25. Chicago Blackhawks, 12-9-6
Last week: 24
Sean: 25
Dom: 25
The Blackhawks are set up front with Connor Bedard. They might also be set between the pipes with Spencer Knight. For years, Knight was talked about in extremely high regard, and last year he showed serious flashes of it, enough to be the centrepiece in the Seth Jones trade. This year, he’s showing it’s a reality by leading the league in GSAx. He’s the real deal.
26. San Jose Sharks, 13-12-3
Last week: 26
Sean: 26
Dom: 27
It’s not just Macklin Celebrini in San Jose; it’s also Will Smith taking a leap to point-per-game hockey with 27 points in 28 games. There are still big questions about Smith’s defensive game that limit his overall standing, but at his age, it’s nice to see such a big scoring jump. Hopefully, the rest comes soon for the Sharks.
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