There's a new number one team in the NHL. Want to take a stab at it? Meanwhile, Toronto falls into the lower third. But would you believe that we have Florida there as well?
New Jersey and Winnipeg, big climbers in our Team Power Rankings for January, are not only seventh and eighth in the Eastern Conference standings, but they pass the smell test as teams that can contend for playoff berths.
Though not exactly a dark horse, the Bruins were definitely not a favorite to win the championship last year. But that status may be changing in 2011-12.