Rank 'Em: '11-12 NHL Power Rankings

Created: November 14, 2011, 11:26 AM

 

The Bruins' Tyler Seguin is building on the promise he showed last season as a rookie.

How do you size up the balance of power in hockey?

The Bruins are looking more and more like the Stanley Cup champions of a year ago coming off five straight wins in which they have scored a staggering 30 goals. Above .500 for the first time this season at 8-7, are Tyler Seguin and company primed and ready to defend their title?

What's your take on this year's contenders and pretenders? Check out the ESPN.com Power Rankings, then tell us which teams you think rule the NHL this season by clicking on the logos below.


 
 
  • Colorado Avalanche
    8-8-1, 17 PTS
  • Chicago Blackhawks
    11-4-3, 25 PTS
  • Columbus Blue Jackets
    3-12-1, 7 PTS
  • St. Louis Blues
    8-7-1, 17 PTS
  • Boston Bruins
    8-7-0, 16 PTS
  • Montreal Canadiens
    7-7-2, 16 PTS
  • Vancouver Canucks
    9-8-1, 19 PTS
  • Washington Capitals
    10-4-1, 21 PTS
  • Phoenix Coyotes
    8-4-3, 19 PTS
  • New Jersey Devils
    8-6-1, 17 PTS
  • Anaheim Ducks
    6-8-3, 15 PTS
  • Calgary Flames
    7-8-1, 15 PTS
  • Philadelphia Flyers
    9-4-3, 21 PTS
  • Carolina Hurricanes
    6-8-3, 15 PTS
  • New York Islanders
    4-7-3, 11 PTS
  • Winnipeg Jets
    5-9-3, 13 PTS
  • Los Angeles Kings
    8-6-3, 19 PTS
  • Tampa Bay Lightning
    8-6-2, 18 PTS
  • Toronto Maple Leafs
    10-6-1, 21 PTS
  • Edmonton Oilers
    9-6-2, 20 PTS
  • Florida Panthers
    8-5-3, 19 PTS
  • Pittsburgh Penguins
    10-4-3, 23 PTS
  • Nashville Predators
    8-5-3, 19 PTS
  • New York Rangers
    9-3-3, 21 PTS
  • Detroit Red Wings
    9-5-1, 19 PTS
  • Buffalo Sabres
    10-6-0, 20 PTS
  • Ottawa Senators
    8-9-1, 17 PTS
  • San Jose Sharks
    9-5-1, 19 PTS
  • Dallas Stars
    11-5-0, 22 PTS
  • Minnesota Wild
    9-5-3, 21 PTS