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Team
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PVS
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W-L-T-RT
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ESPN.com says
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1. Devils
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1
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30-13-5-3
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In an over-priced era, Patrik Elias and his 20 goals are a bargain. Maybe, his contract whining was justifed.
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2. Panthers
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3
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28-15-4-3
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Not much else to say. Bring back the rats from '96 because these Panthers are going places.
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3. Stars
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6
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25-18-5-2
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Other teams may not fear these guys, but when healthy, Stars will only get better; however, health is more of an "if" than a "when."
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4. Capitals
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11
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20-17-8-1
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Hot-diggity-dog. The Caps are bustin' out in the nation's capital. Maybe they'll start drawing some fans for the coming four-game home stand.
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5. Blues
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2
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28-14-6-0
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Loss to Pittsburgh hurt, but losing Al MacInnis hurts more.
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6. Leafs
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9
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27-16-5-3
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Florida hopped over them in the East, but Leafs rebounded well from Calgary loss. Leafs allowing too many goals -- 13 in last three games.
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7. 'Yotes
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8
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26-16-6-0
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Keith Tkachuk can do one of two things: Take slap shots at the owner's box, or kick some ass on the ice. Perhaps, both?
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8. Wings
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5
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28-14-6-1
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Stevie Y's mad about the team's play. Don't expect the slump to last much longer, especially after good win in Ottawa.
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9. Flyers
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4
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25-14-8-1
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It will take Primeau a while to contribute. Let's evaluate this trade in March. Rod Brind'Amour will be missed, but team's future still rides on Eric Lindros.
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10. Rangers
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14
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19-20-7-3
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Nearing the .500 mark. Question is whether Kevin Stevens situation will affect the team because he's a well-liked veteran.
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11. Avalanche
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7
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24-18-7-1
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From the bad progression department: Went from shutout win, to scoreless tie, to 3-3 tie with Anaheim to 3-2 loss to Kings. Next three are on the road.
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12. Senators
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10
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24-16-7-2
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No shame in losing to Detroit. Magnus Arvedson's injury was one of season's ugliest and most painful.
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13. Flames
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12
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22-20-5-1
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Besides spanking in Edmonton, Flames continue as feel-good story of the season.
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14. Sharks
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13
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22-23-6-5
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Past the halfway point, and Sharks struggle to stay above .500. Maybe, this year isn't so different.
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15. Oilers
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16
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15-19-13-6
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From the beating a dead horse department: If overtime losses didn't count in the loss column (just as "RT"), the Oilers would be 15-13-13-6.
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16. Kings
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19
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20-19-7-3
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Glen Murray and Jozef Stumpel are back, and the Kings should be too.
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17. Penguins
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18
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19-23-4-5
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Game with Flyers was one of the season's best, and Jaromir Jagr and Lindros didn't even play. But the Pens need wins, not ties.
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18. Ducks
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15
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20-23-6-1
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The only Pacific team with 10 home losses. Message to Craig Hartsburg: Open it up and let the skill guys go. At least the team will be fun to watch.
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19. Bruins
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25
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16-20-13-3
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Not a bad week, but they're still not a good team. Hey Harry, make a deal and don't just offer a used puck bag in trade proposals. Gotta give to get.
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20. 'Canes
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17
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18-22-8-0
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Brind'Amour will help right away, but he wasn't there last week when the 'Canes went 1-3.
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21. Canadiens
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22
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16-24-6-1
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A two-win week, but lost another vet in Scott Thornton. There's so much old Habs talent helping other teams win.
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22. Predators
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23
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17-25-6-4
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The best that can be said about Nashville is that this team hardly ever gets blown out. They compete every night.
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23. Canucks
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20
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14-23-10-5
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Suck it up, trade Mark Messier and get ready for the Sedin twins. The future isn't now.
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24. 'Hawks
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21
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16-27-6-2
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Only three goals in three games. Team looks better but no goals ... no wins.
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25. Sabres
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24
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18-24-6-2
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Equipment bonus Q&A: Does Dominik Hasek want to play or just make more money? |
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26. Islanders
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28
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11-30-6-1
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Zeroes are wild. Isles were shut out twice in a row, and then blanked the lowlier (Is that a word?) Lightning.
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27. Thrashers
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26
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11-29-6-3
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Threes are wild in Atlanta, where the Flames, er, Thrashers scored three goals in each of last four games but didn't win any of them.
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28. Lightning
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27
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11-28-6-4
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Was it a little birdie that told ESPN.com that Kevin Hodson could be traded?
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