Preseason Power Rankings Article Discussion

[Derrick - Senators]

Rants, raves, comments, discussion, are welcome here in regards to the Pre- Season Power Rankings article posted on the front page of your new NAFHL website.

[Nos - Sharks]

The Champion should start out on top, fool.

[Derrick - Senators]

Im not a firm believer in "past performance" playing a part in this upcoming seasons power rankings. How the team looks currently is way more important to me because a team can quickly fall from grace.

The rankings were very difficult to do. A lot of teams did well over the off-season and really closed the gap talent wise. the difference between position 4 and 11 might sound tremendous, but in all actuality, from position 4 on, the teams are so close in terms of potential and talent. you could just throw darts at a board to generate a list and itd be servicable.


*EDIT* There will be bi-monthly installments to the power rankings, so these will be ever changing. Will use ^ v = as indicators of the teams performance.

[Chris - Capitals]

Likes playing the underdog eh??? why yes I do!!! my team could surprise this year....but im expecting a return in more along the lines of 2-4 years ;D rebuild mode baby

[patriot0103]

I should be higher than I am, but I'm sure everyone else feels that way.

Hate it or love it, the underdog's on top.

[Mark - Bruins]

patriot0103 said:

I should be higher than I am, but I'm sure everyone else feels that way.

Hate it or love it, the underdog's on top.

Not a bad opinion. However, I think Pittsburgh is rated a bit too high (no offense, but I don't think they have enough offense... pun intended). IMO, the top 8 should roll like:
Ottawa
SJ
Columbus
Pittsburgh
Calgary
Atlanta
Buffalo
Boston

I think Buffalo's got a tad bit better offense than me, so I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt over me.

[Nos - Sharks]

Ha, the power rankings are too biased, keeps it from being truly professional.