from Scott Burnside of ESPN,

It feels like the hockey season's been underway for, well, weeks. And thanks to the World Cup of Hockey, some of the NHL's best players should be starting the regular season in midseason form, which isn't a bad thing. So, without further ado, we bring you episode one of the ongoing drama of the Power Rankings. Bring it on.

30. Vancouver Canucks

Everyone else seems to be moving forward while the Canucks, most charitably, seem to be going sideways. Or is that in circles?

29. Toronto Maple Leafs

Oh, the optimism in Toronto is almost nauseating. Sure they'll be fun to watch but if anyone expects the 30th overall team from last season to be anything but a stone's throw from 30th overall again this season, they haven't been paying attention.

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