SPNHL SEASON 40 WEEK 1 POWER RANKINGS

One week down, four more to go. After week 1, we typically start to see which team will stay up top and which teams will fill the bottom of the standings however both conferences are super close in the standings from 1-6. These articles I plan on going through team leaders in the major stats and also predictions of how they will do in the next week.

12) Tampa Bay Lightning (6th in the East) 2-6-1 8th GF 12th GA

Goals: Curtis/NowYoDead 8
Assists: Curtis/NowYoDead 10
Points: Curtis/NowYoDead 18
PTS/GP: Curtis 3.0
D Points: Icey 4
Giveaways: Curtis 105
Takeaways: NowYoDead 27
Interceptions: Curtis 52
Goalie Wins: Skillz 2
Save%: Skillz 78.02

After a 0-3 start to the season on Monday, the Lightning went 2-3-1 between Tuesday and Friday. Curtis moving to C looks to have helped this team start to get some wins however, they still have a long way to go if they want to make the playoffs. Skillz with a 2-2 record and 78 save% should see an increase of game time going forward.

Week 2 record Prediction: 2-7

11) Calgary Flames (6th in the West) 3-6-0 9th GF 11th GA

Goals: Ivan 8
Assists: Ivan 13
Points: Ivan 21
PTS/GP: Ajax 3.3
D Points: Predator 8
Giveaways: Ivan 89
Takeaways: Predator 27
Interceptions: Predator 69
Goalie Wins: Dusty 2
Save%: Dusty 67.71%

A 0-3 Friday night spoiled the Flames 3-3 start to the week, good news is they’re only 2 points out of the playoffs in the weaker Western conference. Ivan and Predator both carrying the load with 9 games played each and leading the team in most categories. The Flames goaltending seems to have let them down with both goalies averaging less than a 70 save%.

Week 2 record Prediction: 2-7
10) Colorado Avalanche (5th in the west) 3-5-1 T-12th GF T-8th GA

Goals: Dudnastyy/Lilj/Pxsternak 3
Assists: Dudnastyy 7
Points: Dudnastyy 10
PTS/GP: Dudnastyy 5.0
D Points: Doug 5
Giveaways: Pxsternak 45
Takeaways: Doug 26
Interceptions: Doug 60
Goalie Wins: Pliskin 3
Save%: Vandoos 76.92

A 2-0-1 Friday night saved the Avs brutal 1-5 start to the week, 12 goals in 3 games was more than the 11 goals they scored in the previous 6 games. The Dudnastyy/Lilj/Pxsternak line went 2-0 in their games Friday while their rock on Defense Doug carried the load defensively with 9 GPs and Pliskin with 8 GPs in net showed a respectable 75 save%.

Week 2 record Prediction: 4-5

9) Dallas Stars (4th in the west) 3-4-2 T-12th GF T-8th GA

Goals: Jhardy 9
Assists: Jhardy 6
Points: Jhardy 15
PTS/GP: Jhardy 2.5
D Points: Teamrun 5
Giveaways: Jhardy 82
Takeaways: Jhardy 27
Interceptions: Jhardy 37
Goalie Wins: Devon 2
Save%: Devon 77%

Devon did a great job retooling this team and it paid off as they’re sitting in that 4th and final playoff spot in the west. Jhardy seems to be doing a lot of the heavy lifting as he leads his team in multiple stats, Devon acquired Sliyum and Buff to take over the goalie duties. The defense on this team is super weak, Shady and Buff will be busy this week.

Week 2 record Prediction: 2-7

8) Buffalo Sabres (5th in the East) T-12th GF 3rd GA

Goals: Semple 7
Assists: Semple 6
Points: Semple 13
PTS/GP: Sedin 2.5
D Points: Moo/Bstie 4
Giveaways: Semple 61
Takeaways: Semple 16
Interceptions: Sedin 34
Goalie Wins: Drunk 2
Save%: Porkchop 84

Sedin’s band of misfits had a difficult time finding the back of the net week 1 however, they did a good job keeping pucks out. This team has some offensive fire power so I’ll consider this an off week for them unless the struggles continue next week. Their goaltending has been amazing with both goalies Drunk and Porkchop posting above 80 save%.

Week 2 record Prediction: 4-5

7) Anaheim Ducks (3rd in the West) 5-4-0 5th GF 6th GA

Goals: Whitetees 16
Assists: Whitetees 13
Points: Whitetees 29
PTS/GP: Hardiie 4.4
D Points: Aetherxal 4
Giveaways: Whitetees 88
Takeaways: Aetherxal 18
Interceptions: Aetherxal 34
Goalie Wins: Shawn 1
Save%: Shawn 78.95

Ducks went 5-4 last week, availability sounded like that was their issue and it looks like it’ll continue week 2 with Tees playing 0 games (according to the site). Insert Pete, he will slot in nicely as a replacement this week and move back to LD week 3. Shep (Atherxal) was a super util playing 5 D games and 4 F games, cook moved sliyum so he can be a tandem with Shawn.

Week 2 Prediction: 5-4

6) Ottawa Senators (4th in the East) 5-3-1 T-3rd GF T-10th GA

Goals: Lecupidon 15
Assists: Reapz 15
Points: Lecupidon 29
PTS/GP: Scotch 3.8
D Points: Bizness 11
Giveaways: Lecupidon 105
Takeaways: Reapz 28
Interceptions: Noto 51
Goalie Wins: Jeiel 3
Save%: Jeiel 83.49
I feel like it is the same narrative every season with Reap’s squad: top 5 in GF, bottom 5 in GA. However, this season I believe this team could break that cycle. Reap and Cupi duo is having a great start to the season. The Dpair of bizness and Noto is also having a good start while their prized goaltender Jeiel is putting in work with an 83 save%.

Week 2 Prediction: 5-4

5) Philadelphia Flyers (3rd in the East) 5-3-1 T-1st GF 5th GA

Goals: Aali 12
Assists: Jmm 17
Points: Jmm 27
PTS/GP: Aali 4.2
D Points: Benji 7
Giveaways: Jmm 91
Takeaways: Jmm 33
Interceptions: Jmm 43
Goalie Wins: Peace/Mike 2
Save%: Smokey 73.68

Flyers had a strong week one, even with limited games from their 1st round pick Bart. This team is tied for first place in goals for and top 5 in goals against. Jmm and Aali are off to hot starts leading the offence while Benji is holding down the fort with 8 games played of defense. Expect more weeks like this one if not even better going forward.

Week 2 Prediction: 6-3

4) Chicago Blackhawks (2nd in the West) 6-3-0 T-6th GF 4th GA

Goals: Tommy 11
Assists: Kotkaniemi 11
Points: Tommy 20
PTS/GP: Zach 3.3
D Points: uStooPiid 7
Giveaways: Tommy 99
Takeaways: Kotkaniemi 23
Interceptions: Kotkaniemi 42
Goalie Wins: Shock 5
Save%: Shock 77.63

After a 5-0 start to the week, the Hawks dropped the next 3 games however, they finished off strong with a OT win over Tampa. The team went 5-0 against the Western conference while only going 1-3 in the East, with a week against division opponents, they need to get back on track.

Week 2 Prediction: 6-3
3) Pittsburgh Penguins (2nd in the East) 6-2-1 T-3rd GF T-10th in GA

Goals: Neon 15
Assists: Fluri/Woy 12
Points: Neon 25
PTS/GP: Woy 5.3
D Points: Kid 9
Giveaways: Neon 97
Takeaways: Fluri 27
Interceptions: Fluri 66
Goalie Wins: StreetGod 4
Save%: StreetGod 81.93

Ladies and gentlemen your eyes do not deceive you, that is not an error TopCheeseNeon is leading the team in scoring. Much like Ottawa this team is top 5 in goals for and bottom 5 in goals against. After an impressive 3-0 start the team dropped the next 3 games on Tuesday however, they went 3-0 again on Friday night. Expect Fluri and Woy to continue their play, Kid holding the fort down with 8Gps of defense. Streetgod is 4-1 with a 81 save%.

Week 2 Prediction: 5-4

2) San Jose Sharks (1st in the West) 6-2-1 T-1st in GF, T-1st in GA

Goals: Fish 11
Assists: Randy 14
Points: Randy 23
PTS/GP: Fish/Mason 4.3
D Points: Purch 12
Giveaways: Lomax 85
Takeaways: Purch 23
Interceptions: Purch 83
Goalie Wins: Chad 6
Save%: Chad 84.27

The Sharks are on fire going into week 2. This team’s top line is deadly and able to compete with the best in the league. Randy and Lo are leading the troops on offence while Purch is quietly putting together a Norris caliber start to the season. Chad being Chad, nothing new here.

Week 2 Prediction 6-3

1) Florida Panthers (1st in the East) 7-1-1 T-6th GF T-1st GA

Goals: Chico 14
Assists: Chico 11
Points: Chico 25
PTS/GP: Chico 3.1
D Points: Eggman 8
Giveaways: Chico 99
Takeaways: Chico 32
Interceptions: Chico 52
Goalie Wins: Ciulla 5
Save%: Josh 100 2SOs

This team was the favorites to me out of the draft and they proved why they are in week 1 going 7-1-1 only losing to Pittsburgh and Colorado. Chico is everywhere on the stats leaders and is a big reason why this team is doing so well. With so much talent on this team expect more weeks just like this in the future.

Week 2 Prediction 7-2

Hope everyone enjoyed, let’s have a fun 2nd week!

– Tammygoat Boy Wonder