Flyers Hockey

“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

1. San Jose Sharks
2. Philadelphia Flyers
   The Flyers have gone with Ray Emery in every game but one. (They lost that game 4-1 to San Jose.) They have beaten New Jersey twice. I am really curious to see how they play the rest of the month. Six of their next seven are on the road with few days off and lots of plane rides. It will be interesting to see whether they can win the close, low-scoring games when they are a little tired or a little off.
3. Calgary Flames
4. Pittsburgh Penguins
5. New Jersey Devils

Going six for their last seven, including some blow-out wins, you had to expect Philly to jump out of the bottom slot in Bucci’s Power 5 and boy have they…