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Bucci’s Power 5: Flyers @ 5
“This is a different kind of power rankings. I am looking to rank the top five teams in the NHL based on their chances to win multiple seven-game series. You know, the real contenders for a Cup. Teams “won’t make Bucci’s Power 5 unless I could see them beating at least 25 other teams in a seven-game playoff series.” -John Buccigross
- Pittsburgh Penguins
- San Jose Sharks
- Washington Capitals
- Chicago Blackhawks
- Philadelphia Flyers
I’ve soured a bit on Calgary, still not buying Colorado as an elite playoff team, and keeping an eye on Buffalo, New Jersey, Vancouver and Los Angeles. The Flyers really haven’t gotten it going yet and will lose Simon Gagne yet again, but I still think they would be a tough out. They can score and they are tough. I think they might need a coach with a big-time personality and reputation to keep all of this mayhem focused. The Flyers have mad skill, but have a tendency to waver and drift. They need a pugnacious coach who will drop an anchor on their butts unless the leadership starts to set the tone, on and off the ice.
Philly enters Bucci’s Power 5 at #5. Time to move on up!
