NHL Power Rankings: Setting The Stage For 2026-27

The Hockey News writer Jason Chen has launched his weekly NHL Power Rankings series for the 2026-27 season, publishing a pre-season edition on September 23, 2026 that ranks all 32 NHL teams into six competitive tiers. The rankings assess teams based on factors including top-end talent, depth, defense, goaltending, and past playoff experience. The series will be updated every Wednesday throughout the season to track which teams are trending up or down.