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The Catalan club is considering him as a replacement for Robert Lewandowski next summer, but they'll need to perform some financial wizardry to bring Martinez aboard. (<a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/plan-barcelona-fichar-lautaro-martinez-20251212.html">Fichajes</a>)</p><p><strong>Welcome gifts:</strong> Real Madrid will need to appease Jurgen Klopp with the signings of Ibrahima Konate and Dominik Szoboszlai from Liverpool if he replaces the embattled Xabi Alonso in the Spanish capital. (<a href="https://defensacentral.com/fichajes/dos-fichajes-klopp-va-pedir-florentino-si-ficha-por-madrid_327032_102.html#google_vignette">Defensa Central</a>)</p><p><strong>Atleti's fight to keep Alvarez:</strong> Atletico Madrid want to prove their ambition to Barcelona-linked Julian Alvarez to encourage him to stay. Los Colchoneros are working on bold moves for Tottenham Hotspur's Cristian Romero and Chelsea's Marc Cucurella. (<a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/plan-atletico-madrid-retener-julian-alvarez-20251212.html">Fichajes</a>)</p><p><strong>No Mo for MLS:</strong> San Diego FC don't have the financial means to pull off a deal for Mohamed Salah, while Major League Soccer rivals Inter Miami are pursuing other targets this winter. (<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6878776/2025/12/11/mohamed-salah-transfer-options/">The Athletic</a>)</p><p><strong>Semenyo scrap slims down:</strong> Arsenal and Manchester United are the least likely of England's leading clubs to be pulled into the race to sign Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo in January. (<a href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c0kdpk8gz5yo">BBC Sport</a>)</p><p><strong>Diomande demand:</strong> Chelsea and Crystal Palace could compete to sign Ivorian center-back Ousmane Diomande, but Sporting CP could deter the pair from an approach by gesturing toward his €80-million release clause. (<a href="https://www.caughtoffside.com/2025/12/12/ousmane-diomande-chelsea-palace-transfer/">Caught Offside</a>)</p><p><strong>Tarik tussle:</strong> Newcastle United are ahead of Inter Milan in the race to sign Sassuolo center-back Tarik Muharemovic, who's currently valued at around €13 million. (<a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/newcastle-united/furious-race-e13m-serie-a-colossus-whos-turning-heads-across-europe">TEAMtalk</a>)</p><p><strong>French fancy:</strong> Newcastle are also pondering a move for defender Dayann Methalie. The 19-year-old has been a revelation for Toulouse in Ligue 1 and has represented France Under-21s. (<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-15378005/Newcastle-tracking-France-21-star-19-breakout-campaign-Toulouse.html?utm_social_handle_id=111556576&amp;ns_mchannel=rss&amp;utm_social_post_id=620739406&amp;ito=social-twitter_dailymailsport&amp;ns_campaign=1490">Daily Mail</a>)</p><p><strong>Dec. 11</strong></p><p><strong>Ramos not done yet:</strong> Manchester United are considering bolstering their defense with veteran center-back Sergio Ramos. The decorated 39-year-old is a free agent after leaving Mexican club Monterrey. (<a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/united-lanza-sergio-ramos-20251210.html">Fichajes</a>)</p><p><strong>Kane not eyeing exit:</strong> Harry Kane has no intention of leaving Bayern Munich in January despite links with Tottenham and Barcelona. The prolific English striker actually intends to discuss a contract extension with the German champions after the 2026 World Cup. (<a href="https://sportbild.bild.de/fussball/fc-bayern-muenchen/fc-bayern-neue-details-zum-kane-poker-wann-er-mit-den-bayern-sprechen-will-6937cb1a91e8695eab442571">BILD</a>)</p><p><strong>Shopping in Barcelona:</strong> Chelsea have had internal talks about signing Fermin Lopez, Eric Garcia, Jules Kounde, and Ronald Araujo. The latest Barca player being eyed by the Blues is midfielder Marc Casado, who's viewed as a more realistic target. (<a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/chelsea/blues-primed-reignite-move-barcelona-ace-maresca-plots-eye-catching-camp-nou-raid">TEAMtalk</a>)</p><p><strong>Toney's taxes:</strong> English striker Ivan Toney has been linked with a return to the Premier League for months, but the 29-year-old is unlikely to leave Saudi club Al-Ahli in January because of tax reasons. (<a href="https://talksport.com/football/3809595/ivan-toney-premier-league-return-saudi-tax-al-ahli/">talkSPORT</a>)</p><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/786952/cropped_GettyImages-2201889453.jpg?ts=1748006088" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/786952/w220xh124_GettyImages-2201889453.jpg?ts=1748006088 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/786952/w320xh180_GettyImages-2201889453.jpg?ts=1748006088 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/786952/w640xh360_GettyImages-2201889453.jpg?ts=1748006088 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/786952/w768xh432_GettyImages-2201889453.jpg?ts=1748006088 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/786952/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2201889453.jpg?ts=1748006088 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Yasser Bakhsh / Getty Images Sport / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p><strong>Return of the Ox:</strong> Former Arsenal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is hoping to return to the Premier League in January. The 32-year-old has been a free agent since leaving Besiktas in the summer. (<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6872552/2025/12/10/alex-oxlade-chamberlain-interview-arsenal/">The Athletic</a>)</p><p><strong>Big bid for Guendouzi:</strong> Speaking of ex-Arsenal midfielders ... Sunderland have presented Lazio with a £21.4-million offer for Matteo Guendouzi. The Frenchman has been a key contributor at the Italian club this season, starting 12 of 14 Serie A matches so far. (<a href="https://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/sundelrand-transfer-round-up-double-jove-5436626">Sunderland Echo</a>)</p><p><strong>Dec. 10</strong></p><p><strong>Saudis going all out:</strong> The Saudi Pro League is prepared to do "whatever it can" to bring Egyptian star Mohamed Salah over from Liverpool in January following the forward's astonishing rant about his recent lack of playing time and deteriorating relationship with Arne Slot. (<a href="https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/saudi-arabia-keen-on-buying-salah-in-winter-transfer-window-1.500374310">Gulf News</a>)</p><p><strong>Milan's goalkeeper plan:</strong> AC Milan expect to lose No. 1 shot-stopper Mike Maignan on a free transfer this summer, and they've already turned their attention toward Liverpool netminder Alisson as a potential replacement for the Frenchman. (<a href="https://www.sky-sport.ch/fr/articles/exclusif-l-ac-milan-fonce-sur-alisson-becker-le-successeur-de-maignan/">Sacha Tavolieri</a>)</p><p><strong>Moving for Murillo:</strong> Chelsea and Real Madrid are targeting Nottingham Forest defender Murillo. The Brazilian, 23, is open to a potential summer transfer, but Forest will demand over £55 million for the center-back. (<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-15367841/Nottingham-Forest-star-transfer-Chelsea-Real-Madrid-Murillo.html">Daily Mail</a>)</p><p><strong>Nico not convinced:</strong> Barcelona boss Hansi Flick would like to sign defender Nico Schlotterbeck from Borussia Dortmund, but the German international prefers a move to either Bayern Munich or Real Madrid. (<a href="https://sport.sky.de/fussball/artikel/was-laeuft-zwischen-nico-schlotterbeck-dem-fc-barcelona/13480957/33895">Sky Sport Germany</a>)</p><p><strong>The Chelsea model:</strong> Chelsea owners BlueCo have secured the signing of 16-year-old Muhammad Zongo. The promising midfielder, who plays for SC Cascades, impressed at the U17 World Cup for Burkina Faso. He'll join Chelsea's sister club Strasbourg when he turns 18. (<a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1998719287943463269">Fabrizio Romano</a>)</p><p><strong>Done deal for Villa:</strong> Aston Villa have a deal in place to sign teenage winger Alysson from Gremio. The 19-year-old will cost €12 million total, and will move to the Premier League side in January. (<a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1998798686168736048">Fabrizio Romano</a>)</p><p><strong>Tomiyasu takes his time:</strong> Takehiro Tomiyasu, still without a club after leaving Arsenal in the summer, is in talks with Ajax. The Dutch giants could reportedly offer the versatile Japanese defender a six-month contract. (<a href="https://x.com/NicoSchira/status/1998514455890767945">Nico Schira</a>)</p><p><strong>Dec. 9</strong></p><p><strong>Yan the man:</strong> Liverpool and Manchester City are monitoring 19-year-old winger Yan Diomande, who looks set to be the next breakout star coming off RB Leipzig's prolific production line. (<a href="https://www.caughtoffside.com/2025/12/08/liverpool-man-city-monitoring-bundesliga-talent/">Caught Offside</a>)</p><p><strong>Busy bees:</strong> Liverpool are also looking to made a splash in defense, and are eyeing another Ivorian international. The Reds are prepared to offer £38 million for Galatasaray's Wilfried Singo. (<a href="https://sportwitness.co.uk/liverpool-set-to-make-offer-for-wilfried-singo-e40m-package-to-seal-january-arrival/">Sport Witness</a>)</p><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/813498/cropped_GettyImages-2237950617.jpg?ts=1765468534" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/813498/w220xh124_GettyImages-2237950617.jpg?ts=1765468534 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/813498/w320xh180_GettyImages-2237950617.jpg?ts=1765468534 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/813498/w640xh360_GettyImages-2237950617.jpg?ts=1765468534 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/813498/w768xh432_GettyImages-2237950617.jpg?ts=1765468534 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/813498/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2237950617.jpg?ts=1765468534 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Anadolu / Anadolu / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p><strong>Battling BlueCo:</strong> Aston Villa are interested in Strasbourg's breakout star Joaquin Panichelli, but Chelsea could use their relationship with the French club - both are part of the BlueCo ownership group - to bring the Argentine striker to Stamford Bridge. (<a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/aston-villa/joaquin-panichelli-strasbourg-chelsea-west-ham-transfer">TEAMtalk</a>)</p><p><strong>Newcastle's new focus:</strong> Newcastle will start devoting more resources to scouting in Brazil. Sporting director Ross Wilson wants to replicate the success he had signing several players from the South American country during his time at Nottingham Forest. (<a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/47245715/next-bruno-guimaraes-newcastle-search-brazil-transfer-market-sources">ESPN</a>)</p><p><strong>Dec. 8</strong></p><p><strong>Plan in place:</strong> If Mohamed Salah does indeed leave Liverpool in January following his public outburst, the Reds will immediately make a move for Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo. (<a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/2143374/Liverpool-Mohamed-Salah-replacement?int_source=nba">Express</a>)</p><p><strong>Surprise Salah suitor:</strong> MLS club San Diego FC, coming off a successful debut season, have had internal discussions about Salah, but have not yet made a meaningful approach for the Egyptian star. (<a href="https://www.givemesport.com/saudi-dealmakers-mohamed-salah-interest-liverpool/">GiveMeSport</a>)</p><p><strong>Sharks are circling:</strong> Arsenal and Real Madrid are ready to go head-to-head in the race to sign Turkish sensation Kenan Yildiz. The 20-year-old has yet to sign a long-term extension with Juventus. (<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/arsenal-to-snap-up-kenan-yildiz-gunners-interest-in-juventus-star-touted-ahead-of-january-window-ami/bltcde275eca637857a?utm_id=fa3iys5y8hyz9ezk&amp;utm_source_platform=newsnow">Goal</a>)</p><p><strong>Wharton wants UCL:</strong> Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton wants to play in the Champions League whenever he moves to his next club. That puts pressure on Manchester United, who remain very interested in signing the 21-year-old. (<a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-united-transfer-adam-wharton-36364601">Daily Mirror</a>)</p><p><strong>Dec. 7</strong></p><p><strong>Surprise swap:</strong> Paris Saint-Germain are considering a swap that would send Bradley Barcola to Manchester United in exchange for Marcus Rashford. The latter is on loan at Barcelona, but if his deal isn't made permanent, PSG could try to bring him to the French capital. (<a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/man-united-could-agree-sensational-marcus-rashford-swap-deal-amid-bidding-war/">Football Insider</a>)</p><p><strong>Reguilon to Miami:</strong> Free-agent left-back Sergio Reguilon is close to signing for Inter Miami. The former Tottenham defender would replace decorated compatriot Jordi Alba, who retired after helping Miami capture its first MLS Cup title. (<a href="https://amp.marca.com/futbol/2025/12/05/reto-reguilon-parado-sustituir-jordi-alba-inter-miami.html">Marca</a>)</p><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/529716/cropped_GettyImages-1393151803.jpg?ts=1661888319" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/529716/w220xh124_GettyImages-1393151803.jpg?ts=1661888319 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/529716/w320xh180_GettyImages-1393151803.jpg?ts=1661888319 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/529716/w640xh360_GettyImages-1393151803.jpg?ts=1661888319 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/529716/w768xh432_GettyImages-1393151803.jpg?ts=1661888319 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/529716/w1080xh607_GettyImages-1393151803.jpg?ts=1661888319 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Tottenham Hotspur FC / Tottenham Hotspur FC / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p><strong>Roma get rejected:</strong> Manchester United have turned down Roma's first official offer for forward Joshua Zirkzee. The Red Devils want a permanent transfer, while the Italian club was looking for an initial loan that included a purchase option. (<a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/video/calcio/serie-a/roma/2025/12/06-145074781/roma_su_zirkzee_il_manchester_dice_no_al_prestito_con_riscatto">Corriere dello Sport</a>)</p><p><strong>Cash for Konate:</strong> If Liverpool can identify a replacement in time, they'll accept any offer worth around £15 million for impending free-agent defender Ibrahima Konate in January. (<a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-liverpool-ready-to-accept-ibrahima-konate-offer-replacement-plan-revealed/">Football Insider</a>)</p><p><strong>Dec. 6</strong></p><p><strong>Take your pick:</strong> Midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has as many as 12 different suitors to choose from if Manchester United decide to let him leave Old Trafford on loan in January in search of more playing time. (<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-15357025/Man-United-Kobbie-Mainoo-January-transfer-window-Paul-Scholes-Ruben-Amorim.html">Daily Mail</a>)</p><p><strong>Anderson's asking price:</strong> Nottingham Forest will demand over £100 million for Elliot Anderson next summer. Forest are hopeful that the midfielder will be part of England's World Cup squad, which could give them even more bargaining power. (<a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-nottingham-forest-to-alter-elliot-anderson-price-tag-amid-man-city-latest/">Football Insider</a>)</p><p><strong>Rescue mission:</strong> Axel Disasi hasn't played a senior match for Chelsea this season, but that hasn't stopped Lyon from opening talks about a January potential move to bring the French defender back to Ligue 1. (<a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/L-ol-discute-avec-l-international-axel-disasi-mis-a-l-ecart-par-chelsea-pour-le-mercato-d-hiver/1614840">L'Equipe</a>)</p><p><strong>Jhon might be gone:</strong> Colombian winger Jhon Arias only joined Wolves this past summer, but he could swiftly depart the Premier League strugglers and head back to Brazil. Flamengo are lining up a move. (<a href="https://x.com/Ekremkonur/status/1997040929048232351">Ekrem Konur</a>)</p>

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Moser has averaged 23:48 since Nov. 15, while Tampa Bay has gone 8-2-0 over that stretch despite missing Victor Hedman and Ryan McDonagh during that time.</p><h3><a id="CAR" name="CAR">4. Carolina Hurricanes (16-7-2)</a></h3><p><em>Previous: 5</em></p><p><strong>Alexander Nikishin</strong>. Carolina's had high hopes for the Russian rearguard since drafting him in 2020, and he's making a strong impact in his rookie year. Nikishin has chipped in nine points, averages nearly 20 minutes per game, and leads the team as a plus-15.</p><h3><a id="MIN" name="MIN">5. Minnesota Wild (15-7-5)</a></h3><p><em>Previous: 28</em></p><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/810077/cropped_GettyImages-2246365611.jpg?ts=1763259468" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/810077/w220xh124_GettyImages-2246365611.jpg?ts=1763259468 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/810077/w320xh180_GettyImages-2246365611.jpg?ts=1763259468 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/810077/w640xh360_GettyImages-2246365611.jpg?ts=1763259468 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/810077/w768xh432_GettyImages-2246365611.jpg?ts=1763259468 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/810077/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2246365611.jpg?ts=1763259468 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Ellen Schmidt / Getty Images Sport / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p><strong>Jesper Wallstedt</strong>.<strong> </strong>Concerns about Wallstedt's development would've been fair after he posted a .879 save percentage in the AHL last season. However, the 23-year-old has erased all doubt. Proving why he was touted as among the league's best goalie prospects for years, he's put together an unreal 8-0-2 run this season, highlighted by four shutouts.</p><h3><a id="WSH" name="WSH">6. Washington Capitals (17-9-2)</a></h3><p><em>Previous: 16</em></p><p><strong>Tom Wilson</strong>.<strong> </strong>Even into his 30s, Wilson somehow keeps getting better and better. The hulking power forward hasn't lost any bite to his game, but he's playing at a 88-point pace - a mark that would shatter his previous career high of 65, set last season.</p><h3><a id="NJD" name="NJD">7. New Jersey Devils (16-10-1)</a></h3><p><em>Previous: 4</em></p><p><strong>Arseny Gritsyuk</strong>. The Calder Trophy race is crowded this year, but Gritsyuk is on track to get some downballot attention. He's notched 13 points this campaign and hasn't looked out of place in a top-six role.</p><h3><a id="VGK" name="VGK">8. Vegas Golden Knights (12-6-8)</a></h3><p><em>Previous: 3</em></p><p><strong>Braeden Bowman</strong>. An unheralded rookie, Bowman has collected nine points in his first 11 NHL games after going undrafted. He's out-produced the likes of William Karlsson, Reilly Smith, and Brandon Saad so far this season.</p><h3><a id="ANA" name="ANA">9. Anaheim Ducks (16-10-1)</a></h3><p><em>Previous: 13</em></p><p><strong>Leo Carlsson</strong>.<strong> </strong>Anaheim went against consensus by taking Carlsson with the No. 2 pick in 2023, and it sure looks like a great call. The 20-year-old has blossomed in his third NHL season and looks like the kind of dominant power center every team dreams of. Carlsson is likely to star as Sweden's top-line center at the Olympics after being scratched for most of the 4 Nations Face-Off.</p><h3><a id="LAK" name="LAK">10. Los Angeles Kings (12-7-7)</a></h3><p><em>Previous: 19</em></p><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/812476/cropped_GettyImages-2249078931.jpg?ts=1764824138" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/812476/w220xh124_GettyImages-2249078931.jpg?ts=1764824138 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/812476/w320xh180_GettyImages-2249078931.jpg?ts=1764824138 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/812476/w640xh360_GettyImages-2249078931.jpg?ts=1764824138 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/812476/w768xh432_GettyImages-2249078931.jpg?ts=1764824138 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/812476/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2249078931.jpg?ts=1764824138 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Juan Ocampo / National Hockey League / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p><strong>Corey Perry</strong>.<strong> </strong>The 40-year-old veteran has scored at a 29-goal pace since entering the lineup Oct. 21 after suffering a knee injury in training camp. That production is shaping up to make Perry a huge bargain, as he counts for just $2 million against the cap this season.</p><h3><a id="PIT" name="PIT">11. Pittsburgh Penguins (13-7-5)</a></h3><p><em>Previous: 15</em></p><p><strong>Ben Kindel</strong>.<strong> </strong>The Penguins' selection of Kindel at 11th overall was among the most surprising picks in the first round of June's draft. He's immediately proven Pittsburgh correct by sticking in the NHL as the youngest forward in the league. Kindel looks like a key piece for the Penguins for many years to come.</p><h3><a id="PHI" name="PHI">12. Philadelphia Flyers (15-8-3)</a></h3><p><em>Previous: 25</em></p><p><strong>Trevor Zegras</strong>.<strong> </strong>He has his mojo back. Zegras is playing with confidence again after a tough couple of seasons in Anaheim, and he's added much-needed offensive creativity for the Flyers. He's still only 24 years old and looks to be back as a legit first-line producer.</p><h3><a id="BOS" name="BOS">13. Boston Bruins (15-13-0)</a></h3><p><em>Previous: 27</em></p><p><strong>Morgan Geekie</strong>. The 27-year-old was tabbed as a prime candidate for regression following an unexpected 33-goal season, but Geekie has responded with 20 goals in 28 games. The Bruins appear to have struck gold with the winger.</p><h3><a id="FLA" name="FLA">14. Florida Panthers (12-12-1)</a></h3><p><em>Previous: 11</em></p><p><strong>Brad Marchand</strong>.<strong> </strong>Even with the injuries to Aleksander Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk, did anyone see Marchand being the one to lead the way for Florida? The 37-year-old is scoring goals at a career-high clip in his 17th season.</p><h3><a id="OTT" name="OTT">15. Ottawa Senators (13-9-4)</a></h3><p><em>Previous: 20</em></p><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/809777/cropped_GettyImages-2241089411.jpg?ts=1763042352" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/809777/w220xh124_GettyImages-2241089411.jpg?ts=1763042352 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/809777/w320xh180_GettyImages-2241089411.jpg?ts=1763042352 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/809777/w640xh360_GettyImages-2241089411.jpg?ts=1763042352 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/809777/w768xh432_GettyImages-2241089411.jpg?ts=1763042352 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/809777/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2241089411.jpg?ts=1763042352 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p><strong>Shane Pinto</strong>.<strong> </strong>The $30-million extension the Senators handed Pinto is an indication of how good he's been. He's scoring at well over a 30-goal pace and is set to cruise past his career highs in production. Pinto has also emerged as one of the league's better defensive centers.</p><h3><a id="MTL" name="MTL">16. Montreal Canadiens (14-9-3)</a></h3><p><em>Previous: 6</em></p><p><strong>Oliver Kapanen</strong>. The 22-year-old has been thrust into Montreal's second-line center role and looks capable of being a long-term NHLer. Kapanen has 14 points in 25 games, while the Canadiens are outscoring opponents at five-on-five with him on the ice.</p><h3><a id="NYR" name="NYR">17. New York Rangers (14-12-2)</a></h3><p><em>Previous: 17</em></p><p><strong>Noah Laba</strong>.<strong> </strong>Third-line center was New York's biggest question mark entering the season, but the 22-year-old rookie has filled the role quite adequately. Laba's averaging 13 minutes a night, posting strong underlying numbers and winning 50.4% of his faceoffs.</p><h3><a id="NYI" name="NYI">18. New York Islanders (14-10-3)</a></h3><p><em>Previous: 22</em></p><p><strong>Matthew Schaefer</strong>.<strong> </strong>The conversation around Schaefer before the season was whether he would play at the world juniors. Now, it's about whether he'll make Canada's Olympic team. No player's stock has risen more this campaign than Schaefer, whose unbelievable play at 18 years old cannot be overstated. If he were born 10 days later, he wouldn't have been eligible until the 2026 draft!</p><h3><a id="EDM" name="EDM">19. Edmonton Oilers (11-11-5)</a></h3><p><em>Previous: 12</em></p><p><strong>Jack Roslovic</strong>. There were a lot of questions about why Roslovic took so long to sign as an unrestricted free agent, but he's proved his worth with 10 goals in 23 games. Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid are the only Oilers with more tallies this season.</p><h3><a id="DET" name="DET">20. Detroit Red Wings (14-11-2)</a></h3><p><em>Previous: 9</em></p><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/807398/cropped_GettyImages-2242993026.jpg?ts=1761579799" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/807398/w220xh124_GettyImages-2242993026.jpg?ts=1761579799 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/807398/w320xh180_GettyImages-2242993026.jpg?ts=1761579799 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/807398/w640xh360_GettyImages-2242993026.jpg?ts=1761579799 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/807398/w768xh432_GettyImages-2242993026.jpg?ts=1761579799 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/807398/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2242993026.jpg?ts=1761579799 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Dave Reginek / National Hockey League / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p><strong>Emmitt Finnie</strong>. Drafted in the seventh round less than three years ago, Finnie ranks sixth on the Red Wings with 12 points and has featured on the top line all season. The only 2023 draft picks to have played more NHL games than Finnie were all selected in the top 15. He went 201st.</p><h3><a id="CBJ" name="CBJ">21. Columbus Blue Jackets (12-9-5)</a></h3><p><em>Previous: 18</em></p><p><strong>Jet Greaves</strong>. The 24-year-old netminder is proving his late-season magic from 2024-25 was no fluke. He's given the Blue Jackets above-average goaltending with a .905 save percentage and 8.06 goals saved above expected.</p><h3><a id="CHI" name="CHI">22. Chicago Blackhawks (11-9-6)</a></h3><p><em>Previous: 26</em></p><p><strong>Connor Bedard</strong>. The hockey world has been collectively waiting for Bedard to arrive, and, boy, has he ever. Even the most optimistic preseason prognosticators would be surprised at the 20-year-old sitting third in league scoring at this point in the season.</p><h3><a id="WPG" name="WPG">23. Winnipeg Jets (13-12-1)</a></h3><p><em>Previous: 2</em></p><p><strong>Nino Niederreiter</strong>. The Jets' depth scoring is severely lacking - outside of Niederreiter. He's on pace for 47 points, which would be the highest total of his career since 2018-19.</p><h3><a id="SEA" name="SEA">24. Seattle Kraken (11-7-6)</a></h3><p><em>Previous: 21</em></p><p><strong>Philipp Grubauer</strong>. His tenure with the Kraken has been a disaster, but Grubauer's finally providing some quality goaltending to the team that handed him a $35.4-million contract in 2021. Grubauer has a .912 save percentage in six games after starting the season in the AHL. Maybe that was the wake-up call he needed.</p><h3><a id="UTA" name="UTA">25. Utah Mammoth (13-12-3)</a></h3><p><em>Previous: 8</em></p><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/812447/cropped_GettyImages-2248012920.jpg?ts=1764800971" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/812447/w220xh124_GettyImages-2248012920.jpg?ts=1764800971 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/812447/w320xh180_GettyImages-2248012920.jpg?ts=1764800971 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/812447/w640xh360_GettyImages-2248012920.jpg?ts=1764800971 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/812447/w768xh432_GettyImages-2248012920.jpg?ts=1764800971 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/812447/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2248012920.jpg?ts=1764800971 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Alex Goodlett / Getty Images Sport / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p><strong>Nate Schmidt</strong>. The 34-year-old was a depth piece on Florida last campaign but has emerged as an integral member of Utah's blue line. He's averaging more than 20 minutes per night for the first time in four years, has posted 11 points in 28 games, and the Mammoth have outscored the opposition 32-20 with him on the ice at five-on-five.</p><h3><a id="TOR" name="TOR">26. Toronto Maple Leafs (12-11-3)</a></h3><p><em>Previous: 14</em></p><p><strong>Oliver Ekman-Larsson</strong>. The 34-year-old has been a bright spot for the Maple Leafs amid a lackluster first quarter. Ekman-Larsson just concluded a nine-game point streak and has a point in 12 of his last 14 contests.</p><h3><a id="SJS" name="SJS">27. San Jose Sharks (13-12-3)</a></h3><p><em>Previous: 31</em></p><p><strong>Macklin Celebrini</strong>. We knew after Celebrini's rookie campaign that he was a special talent. But his evolution into one of the league's top offensive producers at just 19 years old is remarkable - the kind of step only the generational talents take.</p><h3><a id="BUF" name="BUF">28. Buffalo Sabres (11-12-4)</a></h3><p><em>Previous: 23</em></p><p><strong>Josh Doan</strong>. Although he was the least appealing name in the JJ Peterka trade, Doan has been a terrific fit in Buffalo. The 23-year-old ranks third on the Sabres with 19 points despite averaging only 15 minutes per contest.</p><h3><a id="STL" name="STL">29. St. Louis Blues (9-11-7)</a></h3><p><em>Previous: 29</em></p><p><strong>Jake Neighbours</strong>. It's a shame Neighbours missed 12 games with a leg injury earlier in the campaign because he's been great when healthy, racking up six goals and four assists in 15 appearances.</p><h3><a id="CGY" name="CGY">30. Calgary Flames (9-15-14)</a></h3><p><em>Previous: 32</em></p><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/812448/cropped_GettyImages-2248688994.jpg?ts=1764801026" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/812448/w220xh124_GettyImages-2248688994.jpg?ts=1764801026 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/812448/w320xh180_GettyImages-2248688994.jpg?ts=1764801026 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/812448/w640xh360_GettyImages-2248688994.jpg?ts=1764801026 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/812448/w768xh432_GettyImages-2248688994.jpg?ts=1764801026 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/812448/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2248688994.jpg?ts=1764801026 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p><strong>Devin Cooley</strong>. Many viewed Cooley as a temporary backup to Dustin Wolf, expecting the Flames to seek an upgrade at the position. Instead, Cooley has given Calgary a handful of quality starts. Despite a tough outing in his most recent matchup versus Nashville, he still owns a .920 save percentage.</p><h3><a id="VAN" name="VAN">31. Vancouver Canucks (10-14-3)</a></h3><p><em>Previous: 24</em></p><p><strong>Kiefer Sherwood</strong>. The Canucks entered the year knowing they had a good piece in Sherwood, but he's emerged as one of Vancouver's best players with 12 goals this season and unmatched physicality. If Vancouver had gotten off to a better start, it would've been looking to extend the winger instead of trading him.</p><h3><a id="NSH" name="NSH">32. Nashville Predators (9-13-4)</a></h3><p><em>Previous: 30</em></p><p><strong>Matthew Wood</strong>. The 20-year-old has tallied seven goals and 11 points through 19 games this campaign as a rookie. Wood isn't playing a massive role yet, but the fact that he's been able to stick in the NHL rather than requiring AHL time is a positive for a Predators team that has a lot of negatives.</p>

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<p><em>NBA Power Rankings are selected by a panel of theScore's basketball editors.</em></p><p>This week, we're casting aside our usual positive approach by identifying an individual from each team who needs to step up, whether it's a player mired in a slow start or a squad's weakest link.</p><p><strong>Jump to:</strong><br><a href="#ATL">ATL</a> | <a href="#BKN">BKN</a> | <a href="#BOS">BOS</a> | <a href="#CHA">CHA</a> | <a href="#CHI">CHI</a> | <a href="#CLE">CLE</a> | <a href="#DAL">DAL</a> | <a href="#DEN">DEN</a> | <a href="#DET">DET</a> | <a href="#GSW">GSW</a> | <a href="#HOU">HOU</a> | <a href="#IND">IND</a> | <a href="#LAC">LAC</a> | <a href="#LAL">LAL</a> | <a href="#MEM">MEM</a> | <a href="#MIA">MIA</a> | <a href="#MIL">MIL</a> | <a href="#MIN">MIN</a> | <a href="#NOP">NOP</a> | <a href="#NYK">NYK</a> | <a href="#OKC">OKC</a> | <a href="#ORL">ORL</a> | <a href="#PHI">PHI</a> | <a href="#PHX">PHX</a> | <a href="#POR">POR</a> | <a href="#SAC">SAC</a> | <a href="#SAS">SAS</a> | <a href="#TOR">TOR</a> | <a href="#UTA">UTA</a> | <a href="#WAS">WAS</a></p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><h3><a id="OKC" name="OKC">1. Oklahoma City Thunder (21-1)</a></h3><p><em>Previous:</em> 1</p><p><strong>Jaylin Williams:</strong> It's hard to poke any holes in the Thunder when they're off to a dominant 21-1 start. However, Oklahoma City could use more efficient production from Williams, who's shooting a career-low 36.2% from the field on<strong> </strong>5 attempts per game.</p><h3><a id="DET" name="DET">2. Detroit Pistons (17-4)</a></h3><p><em>Previous:</em> 3</p><p><strong>Caris LeVert:</strong> It's not LeVert's fault that he's been tasked with running the Pistons' second unit as a point guard, though it's abundantly clear that he's more adept at being a secondary ball-handler. A trade looms for the veteran guard.</p><h3><a id="LAL" name="LAL">3. Los Angeles Lakers (15-5)</a></h3><p><em>Previous:</em> 4</p><p><strong>Gabe Vincent:</strong> Vincent's strong showing during the Miami Heat's 2023 Finals run earned him a three-year, $33-million contract with the Lakers. But the seventh-year guard has struggled with injuries throughout his L.A. tenure and hasn't delivered the same offensive punch when available. </p><h3><a id="HOU" name="HOU">4. Houston Rockets (13-5)</a></h3><p><em>Previous:</em> 5</p><p><strong>Alperen Sengun:</strong> Though elite offensively, Sengun's defensive limitations remain perceptible. The 23-year-old center's too easily burned on switches, and his poor timing neutralizes him as a rim-protector. It's no surprise Houston's defense is at its best (102.6 defensive rating) when he sits.</p><h3><a id="DEN" name="DEN">5. Denver Nuggets (14-6)</a></h3><p><em>Previous:</em> 2</p><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/812158/cropped_GettyImages-2248371687.jpg?ts=1764630211" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/812158/w220xh124_GettyImages-2248371687.jpg?ts=1764630211 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/812158/w320xh180_GettyImages-2248371687.jpg?ts=1764630211 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/812158/w640xh360_GettyImages-2248371687.jpg?ts=1764630211 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/812158/w768xh432_GettyImages-2248371687.jpg?ts=1764630211 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/812158/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2248371687.jpg?ts=1764630211 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Bart Young / National Basketball Association / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p><strong>Bruce Brown:</strong> Denver needs much more from Brown with Christian Braun out with an ankle sprain. In eight games without Braun, Brown is shooting just 32.1% (14.3% from distance) and hasn't had the defensive impact to make those numbers worth it.</p><h3><a id="NYK" name="NYK">6. New York Knicks (13-7)</a></h3><p><em>Previous:</em> 6</p><p><strong>Jordan Clarkson:</strong> He was supposed to boost the Knicks' bench, but he's averaging career lows in points (10.2) and minutes (19.4). Those might temporarily rise in Landry Shamet's absence but could shrink again if New York acquires a backup point guard.</p><h3><a id="TOR" name="TOR">7. Toronto Raptors (15-7)</a></h3><p><em>Previous:</em> 13</p><p><strong>Gradey Dick:</strong> The Raptors are 25th in made threes and 27th in attempts from deep. Dick's career-low 3-point percentage (31.3%) and scoring (6.9) haven't provided the punch off the bench that was expected from the third-year perimeter threat.</p><h3><a id="SAS" name="SAS">8. San Antonio Spurs (14-6)</a></h3><p><em>Previous:</em> 7</p><p><strong>Jeremy Sochan:</strong> Sochan's role is dwindling after starting 149 games in his first three NBA seasons. The former No. 9 overall pick is a talented multi-positional defender, but his lack of offensive development is preventing him from getting more minutes.</p><h3><a id="MIA" name="MIA">9. Miami Heat (14-7)</a></h3><p><em>Previous:</em> 17</p><p><strong>Nikola Jovic:</strong> Since a career-high 29 points against Portland on Nov. 8, Jovic's form has fallen off a cliff. He's averaging 3.3 points on 25.8% shooting in six games since. Miami also won five straight while he was out with a hip impingement.</p><h3><a id="ATL" name="ATL">10. Atlanta Hawks (13-9)</a></h3><p><em>Previous:</em> 9</p><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/812358/cropped_GettyImages-2246455175.jpg?ts=1764765341" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/812358/w220xh124_GettyImages-2246455175.jpg?ts=1764765341 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/812358/w320xh180_GettyImages-2246455175.jpg?ts=1764765341 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/812358/w640xh360_GettyImages-2246455175.jpg?ts=1764765341 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/812358/w768xh432_GettyImages-2246455175.jpg?ts=1764765341 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/812358/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2246455175.jpg?ts=1764765341 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Ezra Shaw / Getty Images Sport / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p><strong>Kristaps Porzingis:</strong> The Latvian was expected to make a bigger impact and is grabbing a career-low<strong> </strong>5.9 boards for a team that sits 25th in rebounding. In the process, he's become Atlanta's second-most reliable center after Onyeka Okongwu.</p><h3><a id="ORL" name="ORL">11. Orlando Magic (13-8)</a></h3><p><em>Previous:</em> 16</p><p><strong>Desmond Bane:</strong> While Orlando's blockbuster trade for Bane hasn't been disastrous, it's safe to say they expected more from him. Bane was supposed to solve the Magic's long-standing floor-spacing issues, but he's only making a career-low 32.4% of his 3-point attempts.</p><h3><a id="CLE" name="CLE">12. Cleveland Cavaliers (13-9)</a></h3><p><em>Previous:</em> 8</p><p><strong>Darius Garland</strong><strong>:</strong> Finding a rhythm was always going to be difficult for Garland due to his disruptive toe injury, but the Cavs are leaking buckets with him back. Cleveland's allowing a team-worst 120.6 points per 100 possessions with him on the court.</p><h3><a id="MIN" name="MIN">13. Minnesota Timberwolves (13-8)</a></h3><p><em>Previous:</em> 12</p><p><strong>Rob Dillingham:</strong> The second-year guard was expected to take the next step, but he's shooting 35.3% from the field and 31.6% from deep. The T-Wolves' offensive rating when Dillingham's on the floor is a dismal 102.1 versus 120.5 when he sits.</p><h3><a id="PHX" name="PHX">14. Phoenix Suns (13-9)</a></h3><p><em>Previous:</em> 14</p><p><strong>Nick Richards:</strong> Richards' rebounding numbers are down significantly, although Phoenix's backup center has always been known for his high energy on the glass. The Suns could use his presence on the boards - they rank 22nd in rebounds.</p><h3><a id="PHI" name="PHI">15. Philadelphia 76ers (11-9)</a></h3><p><em>Previous:</em> 15</p><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/812160/cropped_GettyImages-2247234654.jpg?ts=1764630362" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/812160/w220xh124_GettyImages-2247234654.jpg?ts=1764630362 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/812160/w320xh180_GettyImages-2247234654.jpg?ts=1764630362 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/812160/w640xh360_GettyImages-2247234654.jpg?ts=1764630362 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/812160/w768xh432_GettyImages-2247234654.jpg?ts=1764630362 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/812160/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2247234654.jpg?ts=1764630362 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">David Dow / National Basketball Association / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p><strong>Justin Edwards:</strong> He earned a three-year deal after impressing as an undrafted rookie, but he's looked out of sorts in his second season. Philadelphia is losing his minutes in 2025-26 by 14.3 points per 100 possessions, the worst net rating involving any of their players.</p><h3><a id="GSW" name="GSW">16. Golden State Warriors (11-11)</a></h3><p><em>Previous:</em> 11</p><p><strong>Buddy Hield:</strong> Hield's pure scoring impact should theoretically outweigh his poor defense, but that hasn't been the case this year. His 3-point shooting is at a career-low 30%, which only magnifies a defensive rating of 117 that ranks second worst on Golden State.</p><h3><a id="BOS" name="BOS">17. Boston Celtics (12-9)</a></h3><p><em>Previous:</em> 20</p><p><strong>Luka Garza:</strong> Opponents are <a href="https://www.nba.com/stats/players/defense-dash-overall?TeamID=1610612738&amp;dir=D&amp;sort=D_FG_PCT">shooting</a> 51.5% when they attack Garza directly, the worst defended field-goal percentage of any Celtic, compared to 49.6% otherwise. As he's the only center on the main roster behind Neemias Queta, that's a glaring issue.</p><h3><a id="CHI" name="CHI">18. Chicago Bulls (9-11)</a></h3><p><em>Previous:</em> 18</p><p><strong>Coby White:</strong> It might seem harsh to criticize White, who has been good on the offensive end, but his 111.7 defensive rating is the lowest among a sieve of a starting five and not compatible with Billy Donovan's attempts to establish a defensive-minded team.</p><h3><a id="MEM" name="MEM">19. Memphis Grizzlies (9-13)</a></h3><p><em>Previous: </em>24</p><p><strong>Ja Morant:</strong> When they dealt Bane, the Grizzlies were adamant that it wasn't the first step in a rebuild. They might regret that decision now that Morant is embroiled in a career-defining debacle. Good luck getting fair value for damaged goods.</p><h3><a id="MIL" name="MIL">20. Milwaukee Bucks (9-13)</a></h3><p><em>Previous:</em> 10</p><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/812161/cropped_GettyImages-2248962982.jpg?ts=1764630408" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/812161/w220xh124_GettyImages-2248962982.jpg?ts=1764630408 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/812161/w320xh180_GettyImages-2248962982.jpg?ts=1764630408 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/812161/w640xh360_GettyImages-2248962982.jpg?ts=1764630408 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/812161/w768xh432_GettyImages-2248962982.jpg?ts=1764630408 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/812161/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2248962982.jpg?ts=1764630408 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Elsa / Getty Images Sport / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p><strong>Kyle Kuzma:</strong> Kuzma is simply not giving the Bucks enough production, especially as their third-highest paid player. He's averaging 13 points, shooting an underwhelming 35.6% from deep, and has been maddeningly inconsistent on the defensive end.</p><h3><a id="POR" name="POR">21. Portland Trail Blazers (8-13)</a></h3><p><em>Previous:</em> 19</p><p><strong>Kris Murray:</strong> Portland invested a 2023 first-round pick in Murray with the hope that he'd develop into a 3-and-D wing. Murray's hustle and defensive versatility are earning him more minutes, but his inconsistency from beyond the arc isn't helping the Blazers' shooting woes.</p><h3><a id="CHA" name="CHA">22. Charlotte Hornets (6-15)</a></h3><p><em>Previous:</em> 22</p><p><strong>LaMelo Ball:</strong> There's no denying Ball's talent. He's an electric playmaker who can make every pass in the book. But his shot selection and worrying lack of defensive effort - especially as the face of the Hornets - leave a lot to be desired.</p><h3><a id="UTA" name="UTA">23. Utah Jazz (7-13)</a></h3><p><em>Previous:</em> 23</p><p><strong>Cody Williams:</strong> Falling out of the rotation on this Jazz team isn't a great omen. A recent G League assignment may be Williams' last chance to regain the trust of the franchise that drafted him 10th overall just over a year ago.</p><h3><a id="DAL" name="DAL">24. Dallas Mavericks (7-15)</a></h3><p><em>Previous:</em> 26</p><p><strong>D'Angelo Russell:</strong> Russell has racked up a couple of recent DNP-CDs while Jason Kidd turns to undrafted point guard Ryan Nembhard. The veteran's two-year, $13-million deal now amounts to a significant misuse of cap space. You can call that a new D-Low.</p><h3><a id="SAC" name="SAC">25. Sacramento Kings (5-16)</a></h3><p><em>Previous:</em> 25</p><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/812162/cropped_GettyImages-2249418582.jpg?ts=1764630448" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/812162/w220xh124_GettyImages-2249418582.jpg?ts=1764630448 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/812162/w320xh180_GettyImages-2249418582.jpg?ts=1764630448 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/812162/w640xh360_GettyImages-2249418582.jpg?ts=1764630448 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/812162/w768xh432_GettyImages-2249418582.jpg?ts=1764630448 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/812162/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2249418582.jpg?ts=1764630448 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Thearon W. Henderson / Getty Images Sport / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p><strong>Nique Clifford:</strong> Sacramento needs all the help it can get on both ends of the floor. First-year guard Clifford was known for his versatile skill set in college and has an opportunity to establish himself as a key part of the Kings' present and future.</p><h3><a id="IND" name="IND">26. Indiana Pacers (4-17)</a></h3><p><em>Previous:</em> 28</p><p><strong>Jarace Walker:</strong> Indiana's campaign isn't entirely a lost cause, as Walker's got ample time to develop and prove that he's ready for a role on a contending squad next season. Improving on his<strong> </strong>33.5% field-goal percentage would be a good start.</p><h3><a id="LAC" name="LAC">27. Los Angeles Clippers (5-16)</a></h3><p><em>Previous:</em> 21</p><p><strong>Kawhi Leonard:</strong> Availability is the best ability, and after Chris Paul was abruptly <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3417427" href="https://thescore.com/news/3417427">sent home</a> during a five-game road trip, the focus again shifts to Leonard, who's played in just 11 of 21 games. If the goal is to keep him fresh for the playoffs, the Clippers may want to check the standings.</p><h3><a id="WAS" name="WAS">28. Washington Wizards (3-17)</a></h3><p><em>Previous:</em> 30</p><p><strong>Khris Middleton:</strong> The Wizards aren't actively trying to win, but they will look to trade CJ McCollum and Middleton at the deadline to acquire draft capital, and the latter is not exactly increasing his value with 10.1 points in 25.9 minutes per game.</p><h3><a id="NOP" name="NOP">29. New Orleans Pelicans (3-19)</a></h3><p><em>Previous:</em> 29</p><p><strong>Jordan Poole:</strong> Poole's missed the past month with a quad strain, but the break may help reset his approach. He shot 35.4% through seven games before his injury, his worst rate since his 33.3% clip as a rookie on the 15-50 Warriors.</p><h3><a id="BKN" name="BKN">30. Brooklyn Nets (4-16)</a></h3><p><em>Previous:</em> 27</p><p><strong>Ziaire Williams:</strong> The Nets are actively trying to lose games, so in consideration of this approach, they don't need anyone to step up. However, for the purposes of this exercise, Williams' criminal 38% field-goal percentage could, and should, be better.</p>

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</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/809329/cropped_GettyImages-2245897014.jpg?ts=1764174678" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/809329/w220xh124_GettyImages-2245897014.jpg?ts=1764174678 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/809329/w320xh180_GettyImages-2245897014.jpg?ts=1764174678 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/809329/w640xh360_GettyImages-2245897014.jpg?ts=1764174678 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/809329/w768xh432_GettyImages-2245897014.jpg?ts=1764174678 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/809329/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2245897014.jpg?ts=1764174678 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Greg Fiume / Getty Images Sport / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p>Jahmyr Gibbs has been on fire recently, but the Packers' run defense is no slouch. However, there's still a way to back his production that doesn't rely on him being effective on the ground. Read about our 10 favorite player props for the holiday <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3408352" href="https://thescore.com/news/3408352">here</a>.</p><h3>🔮 Fantasy</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/811473/cropped_Boom_or_Bench_Template_R1__6_.jpg?ts=1764111573" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/811473/w220xh124_Boom_or_Bench_Template_R1__6_.jpg?ts=1764111573 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/811473/w320xh180_Boom_or_Bench_Template_R1__6_.jpg?ts=1764111573 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/811473/w640xh360_Boom_or_Bench_Template_R1__6_.jpg?ts=1764111573 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/811473/w768xh432_Boom_or_Bench_Template_R1__6_.jpg?ts=1764111573 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/811473/w1080xh607_Boom_or_Bench_Template_R1__6_.jpg?ts=1764111573 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Julian Catalfo / theScore</span></figcaption></figure><p>This week's "Boom or Bench" features multiple players involved in Thursday's action. Help set your fantasy lineups <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3409804" href="https://thescore.com/news/3409804">here</a>.</p><h3>✍️ Headlines</h3><ul>
<li><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3408340" href="https://thescore.com/news/3408340">Burrow expected to return vs. Ravens on Thursday</a></li>
<li><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3410514" href="https://thescore.com/news/3410514">Jacobs cleared to play vs. Lions on Thanksgiving</a></li>
<li><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3409495" href="https://thescore.com/news/3409495">Pacheco to return for Thanksgiving game vs. Cowboys</a></li>
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With Major League Baseball free agency in full swing, theScore's MLB editors Bryan Mcwilliam, Tom...

<p><em>With Major League Baseball free agency in full swing, theScore's MLB editors Bryan Mcwilliam, Tom Ruminski, and Simon Sharkey-Gotlieb answer some of the biggest questions this offseason:</em></p><h3>Which FA would you want to sign if you're a GM?</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/807337/cropped_GettyImages-2243115777.jpg?ts=1761523458" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/807337/w220xh124_GettyImages-2243115777.jpg?ts=1761523458 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/807337/w320xh180_GettyImages-2243115777.jpg?ts=1761523458 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/807337/w640xh360_GettyImages-2243115777.jpg?ts=1761523458 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/807337/w768xh432_GettyImages-2243115777.jpg?ts=1761523458 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/807337/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2243115777.jpg?ts=1761523458 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Mark Blinch / Getty Images Sport / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p><strong>Bo Bichette: </strong>The two-time All-Star is the best free-agent bat on the market, and yet it feels like he's being slept on a bit. We're talking about a player who's twice led his league in hits, and he would've done it a third time if not for an unfortunately timed knee injury in early September. That setback also potentially robbed him of a 25-homer, 50-double season. Bichette has incredible bat-to-ball skills, is patient enough to take his share of walks, and lowered his strikeout rate by over 5% this past season. Yes, there are legitimate concerns about his defense at shortstop, but his willingness to shift to second base, or potentially third, makes him even more attractive. Bichette played second in the World Series for the first time since 2019 on one good knee and looked like a natural at times. I'm backing up the Brinks truck for Bo. <em>- Sharkey-Gotlieb</em></p><p><strong>Kyle Tucker:</strong> Tucker will likely command the richest contract of the offseason, and he's worth it. Since 2021, the 28-year-old has accrued the 10th-highest fWAR in the majors while making four All-Star appearances and winning two Silver Sluggers, a Gold Glove, and a World Series. He also has only one season with fewer than 136 games played over the last five years, posting 105 stolen bases (18th in the majors) and a 143 wRC+ (10th in the majors) during that time. Tucker struggled in the second half for the Cubs, but that stretch came as he played through a hairline fracture in his hand. -<em> Mcwilliam</em></p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p><strong>Kyle Schwarber:</strong> Nobody on the open market can match Schwarber's power. The 2025 NL MVP runner-up has gone deep 187 times since 2022 - a total tied with Shohei Ohtani and trails only Aaron Judge. Schwarber has consistently stayed healthy, logging at least 150 games per season over the last four years, including all 162 in 2025. The Phillies signed him to a four-year, $79-million deal the last time he was a free agent. He could get close to double that amount this offseason, even as a designated hitter entering his age-33 campaign. - <em>Tom Ruminski</em></p><h3>Which high-profile FA would you stay away from?</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/795922/cropped_GettyImages-2226851186.jpg?ts=1753759862" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/795922/w220xh124_GettyImages-2226851186.jpg?ts=1753759862 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/795922/w320xh180_GettyImages-2226851186.jpg?ts=1753759862 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/795922/w640xh360_GettyImages-2226851186.jpg?ts=1753759862 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/795922/w768xh432_GettyImages-2226851186.jpg?ts=1753759862 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/795922/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2226851186.jpg?ts=1753759862 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres / Getty Images Sport / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p><strong>Dylan Cease: </strong>When Cease is on, he's electric and misses bats like few other pitchers. But his strikeout numbers hide a few issues. Chief among them is his struggles with control. The 29-year-old has finished either first or second in his league in walks in four of the last five seasons, and he's hitting free agency after his BB/9 soared to 3.8 this year. And although Cease has six pitches, he's really a two-pitch pitcher, throwing either his four-seam or slider over 80% of the time. Batters caught onto both this year, hitting .228 against those pitches - up from .159 a year ago - while his hard-hit percentage spiked from the 52nd percentile in 2024 to the 72nd in 2025. I'd consider Cease at the right price and in the right ballpark. However, if he's in the wrong environment, I'd worry that an expensive deal could backfire. <em>- Sharkey-Gotlieb</em></p><p><strong>Cody Bellinger:</strong> The 30-year-old received downballot MVP consideration after hitting 29 homers and 98 RBIs in 152 games for the Yankees this past campaign, but some of his underlying metrics are worrisome for a player expected to ink one of the offseason's larger deals. Bellinger ranked in the 36th percentile or lower in chase rate, barrel rate, hard-hit rate, average exit velocity, and bat speed. His expected batting average and expected slugging percentage were also underwhelming, sitting in the 52nd percentile or lower. And while Bellinger provided above-average defense in left field, he didn't play especially well in center, which is concerning for teams eyeing him for a regular role in that spot. - <em>Mcwilliam</em></p><p><strong>Munetaka Murakami:</strong> The slugging corner infielder will get a lot of attention due to his otherworldly power numbers in Japan (246 homers with .557 slugging percentage in 892 games) and age (25). Yet, MLB teams should think twice before giving him a deal in the $150-million range because he's got a swing-and-miss problem that may get even worse in the majors. Murakami posted a 36.7% whiff rate with a 28.6% strikeout rate and struggled immensely against high velocity in 2025. Those numbers could easily rise in MLB, where top Japanese hitters have historically seen their contact numbers decrease. <em>- Ruminski</em></p><h3>Which team needs to win the offseason?</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/786610/cropped_GettyImages-1480866320.jpg?ts=1748454186" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/786610/w220xh124_GettyImages-1480866320.jpg?ts=1748454186 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/786610/w320xh180_GettyImages-1480866320.jpg?ts=1748454186 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/786610/w640xh360_GettyImages-1480866320.jpg?ts=1748454186 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/786610/w768xh432_GettyImages-1480866320.jpg?ts=1748454186 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/786610/w1080xh607_GettyImages-1480866320.jpg?ts=1748454186 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Rob Carr / Getty Images</span></figcaption></figure><p><strong>Orioles: </strong>Even after an early playoff exit in 2024, the future looked bright in Baltimore at this time last year. But after finishing at the bottom in 2025, a team that appeared to be on the verge of controlling baseball's toughest division for the next half-decade is suddenly scrambling to stay afloat. Baltimore desperately needs to make a high-profile addition this offseason, whether through trade or free agency - even if it means overpaying. Life in the AL East means spending money to keep up with the Yankees, Red Sox, and Blue Jays, and the Orioles' talented young nucleus deserves support. Settling for the likes of Tomoyuki Sugano and Charlie Morton won't cut it. If Baltimore sits back and allows 2026 to mirror 2025, the club's championship window could slam shut before it ever really opened. <em>- Sharkey-Gotlieb</em></p><p><strong>Blue Jays:</strong> Toronto was inches away from capturing its first World Series in 32 years but couldn't get the job done. While the sting of Miguel Rojas' game-tying homer in the ninth will hurt until spring training, the Blue Jays' front office can provide fans with some relief by winning the offseason. Re-signing Bichette should be the top priority, but adding a shutdown closer and another impact player could be what this club needs to get over the hump. Acquiring Edwin Díaz or Kyle Tucker in addition to Bichette would send a signal to the rest of the league that the Blue Jays aren't satisfied with just reaching the Fall Classic. - <em>Mcwilliam</em></p><p><strong>Phillies:</strong> It feels like Philadelphia's World Series window is on the precipice of closing if the organization doesn't crush its offseason to-do list. Schwarber, Ranger Suárez, and J.T. Realmuto are free agents, while Bryce Harper, Trea Turner, Zack Wheeler, and Aaron Nola are all either approaching or in their mid-30s. President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski publicly questioned whether Harper could be an elite player again, which might be a good motivational tactic, but it doesn't ease fears that the Phillies squandered their best chance at a championship after consecutive early playoff exits despite back-to-back NL East titles. - <em>Ruminski</em></p><h3>Which team will make the biggest surprise signing?</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/802081/cropped_GettyImages-2213639914.jpg?ts=1758405020" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/802081/w220xh124_GettyImages-2213639914.jpg?ts=1758405020 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/802081/w320xh180_GettyImages-2213639914.jpg?ts=1758405020 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/802081/w640xh360_GettyImages-2213639914.jpg?ts=1758405020 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/802081/w768xh432_GettyImages-2213639914.jpg?ts=1758405020 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/802081/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2213639914.jpg?ts=1758405020 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Justin Berl / Getty Images Sport / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p><strong>Pirates: </strong>Yeah, I said it: the Pirates. This team doesn't have a history of spending money. Francisco Liriano's three-year, $39-million deal in 2015 remains Pittsburgh's biggest free-agent contract, and the franchise has never signed a position player to a multi-year deal in free agency. So, any skepticism about owner Bob Nutting actually opening his checkbook is entirely justified. But general manager Ben Cherington has not only hinted that the Pirates will be active this winter - they're expected to have money to spend to get Paul Skenes some help. Who that surprise signing could be and whether it will even work out long term is the bigger question. Given the organization's track record, Pittsburgh will likely have to overpay for any bigger name. Still, what's certain in my mind is that the Pirates want to do something huge to shock the baseball world. <em>- Sharkey-Gotlieb</em></p><p><strong>Angels:</strong> This could be Perry Minasian's last shot to turn around the Angels, so the exec might take a big swing before the final year of his contract is up. The Halos added a new manager in Kurt Suzuki, but it'll take more for L.A. to make the playoffs for the first time since 2014. The Angels need a third baseman, starting pitching, and bullpen upgrades, which would make Alex Bregman, Framber Valdez, and Díaz especially appealing. - <em>Mcwilliam</em></p><p><strong>Marlins:</strong> The Marlins showed their fans that there could be light at the end of the tunnel after going 56-50 to finish 2025. Miami's steady progress throughout the season has reportedly prompted the club's front office to increase payroll. Adding several veterans could bring valuable leadership and stability to the clubhouse, helping mentor a young core. Although Miami hasn't been known as a baseball hotbed in recent years, it's still one of the most populous metropolises in the U.S., boasting beautiful weather and Latin influence. - <em>Ruminski</em></p><h3>Which FA will be the biggest bargain?</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/794261/cropped_GettyImages-2224233206.jpg?ts=1752513350" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/794261/w220xh124_GettyImages-2224233206.jpg?ts=1752513350 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/794261/w320xh180_GettyImages-2224233206.jpg?ts=1752513350 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/794261/w640xh360_GettyImages-2224233206.jpg?ts=1752513350 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/794261/w768xh432_GettyImages-2224233206.jpg?ts=1752513350 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/794261/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2224233206.jpg?ts=1752513350 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images Sport / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p><strong>Zac Gallen: </strong>Gallen's hitting free agency after a rough 2025 season, but there's plenty of upside here. It's easy to forget that he's only two years removed from being a Cy Young finalist <em>and</em> the ace of a pennant winner. And while his 2025 numbers weren't great, Gallen looked a little more like his old self in the second half. He'll probably end up signing a short-term deal to try to rebuild his value, giving a contender with a history of helping pitchers the chance to land a major bargain for 2026. <em>- Sharkey-Gotlieb</em></p><p><strong>Pete Fairbanks:</strong> It's never surprising when the Rays walk away or trade a good player because of salary. In Fairbanks' case, the Rays declined the $11-million option on his contract, making him a free agent. This could make Fairbanks one of the best bargains of the offseason. Since 2020, the hard-throwing right-hander has saved 88 games while posting an 11.2 K/9 and 2.95 FIP. Teams could sign Fairbanks, who's the same age as Díaz, for a much more affordable price. <em>- Mcwilliam</em></p><p><strong>Michael King</strong>: The 30-year-old might have the highest upside out of any starter available on the open market. Multiple injuries, including a nerve issue, limited King to 73 1/3 innings this year, but that opens the door for potential suitors to land the right-hander on a multi-year deal that could prove a bargain. In 2024, he authored a 2.95 ERA with 201 strikeouts over 173 2/3 innings (30 starts), finishing seventh in NL Cy Young voting in his first full year pitching in a rotation. King owns a career 3.24 ERA with 10.2 K/9 and doesn't have a lot of mileage on his arm. He has ace potential if he can stay healthy. <em>- Ruminski</em></p>

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Injuries are an inevitable part of sports, but sometimes the most mundane tasks fell professional...

<p><em>Injuries are an inevitable part of sports, but sometimes the most mundane tasks fell professional athletes in bizarre ways that have nothing to do with bone-crunching hits or wear and tear on tired muscles. </em></p><p><em>This month alone in the NHL, New Jersey Devils star Jack Hughes required surgery after cutting his finger at a team dinner, and Florida Panthers forward Eetu Luostarinen burned himself in a barbecue mishap. Both players are on the shelf for multiple weeks.</em> <em>In the wake of those peculiar incidents, we're looking back on some of the weirdest freak injuries in sports.</em></p><p><strong>Jump to</strong>:<br><a href="#NFL">NFL</a> | <a href="#NBA">NBA</a> | <a href="#NHL">NHL</a> | <a href="#MLB">MLB</a> | <a href="#OTHER">OTHER</a></p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><h2><a id="NFL" name="NFL">NFL</a></h2><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/810657/cropped_GettyImages-1701272867.jpg?ts=1763587075" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/810657/w220xh124_GettyImages-1701272867.jpg?ts=1763587075 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/810657/w320xh180_GettyImages-1701272867.jpg?ts=1763587075 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/810657/w640xh360_GettyImages-1701272867.jpg?ts=1763587075 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/810657/w768xh432_GettyImages-1701272867.jpg?ts=1763587075 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/810657/w1080xh607_GettyImages-1701272867.jpg?ts=1763587075 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><h3>Turk Edwards (1940)</h3><p>This story is so old, some may think it's an urban legend. But the strange conclusion to Edwards' Hall of Fame career is no myth. It didn't end because of a tackle, scrum, or hit. It ended after a coin toss: The Washington star's knee gave out when his cleats got caught in the grass as he turned back to the sideline. - <em><strong>Daniel</strong></em> <em><strong>Valente</strong></em></p><h3>Bill Gramatica (2001)</h3><p>Gramatica couldn't stick the landing. After hitting a trivial first-quarter field goal to put his Arizona Cardinals up 3-0 over the New York Giants during a mid-December game, the kicker jumped up for a now-infamous celebration and then tore his ACL. The Cardinals went on to lose the game, too. Maybe the "No Fun League" would be safer for the players after all. - <em><strong>Gianluca Nesci</strong></em></p><h3>Chris Hanson (2003)</h3><p>"Keep chopping wood." That was the message first-year head coach Jack Del Rio intended to send the Jacksonville Jaguars when he placed an axe and tree stump in the locker room. Instead, he ended up with a bloodied floor and his punter, Hanson, out for the season; Hanson swung the axe and accidentally hit himself in the leg. -<em><strong> Valente</strong></em></p><h3>David Njoku (2023)</h3><p>Cleveland Browns tight end Njoku suffered burns to his face and arm while trying to light a firepit. Luckily for Njoku, he was ready to go for the team's next game against the Baltimore Ravens, although he did show up to the stadium wearing a full facemask. - <strong><em>Nick Baldwin</em></strong></p><h2><a id="NBA" name="NBA">NBA</a></h2><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/616942/cropped_GettyImages-2003730987.jpg?ts=1708013151" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/616942/w220xh124_GettyImages-2003730987.jpg?ts=1708013151 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/616942/w320xh180_GettyImages-2003730987.jpg?ts=1708013151 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/616942/w640xh360_GettyImages-2003730987.jpg?ts=1708013151 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/616942/w768xh432_GettyImages-2003730987.jpg?ts=1708013151 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/616942/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2003730987.jpg?ts=1708013151 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Alysa Rubin/Clarkson Creative / Getty Images Sport / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><h3>Andrew Bynum (2012)</h3><p>Bynum's career was plagued by knee issues, which continued as the Philadelphia 76ers held him out of training camp because of knee discomfort. As the center rehabbed from his latest knee injury, he suffered additional damage while bowling. Bynum never suited up for Philadelphia and made only 26 appearances the following season before retiring. - <strong><em>Chicco Nacion</em></strong></p><h3>Aaron Gordon (2023)</h3><p>Happy holidays? Not exactly. The Denver Nuggets forward played in a Christmas Day game and then ended up at the hospital that night after his pet dog bit him. Gordon needed 21 stitches on his right shooting hand and face, but he only missed two games. - <strong><em>Nacion</em></strong></p><h2><a id="NHL" name="NHL">NHL</a></h2><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/505592/cropped_GettyImages-306863.jpg?ts=1763588649" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/505592/w220xh124_GettyImages-306863.jpg?ts=1763588649 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/505592/w320xh180_GettyImages-306863.jpg?ts=1763588649 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/505592/w640xh360_GettyImages-306863.jpg?ts=1763588649 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/505592/w768xh432_GettyImages-306863.jpg?ts=1763588649 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/505592/w1080xh607_GettyImages-306863.jpg?ts=1763588649 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Robert Laberge / Getty Images Sport / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><h3>Brent Sopel (2007)</h3><p>Sopel, a 12-year NHL vet and Stanley Cup winner, was unavailable for a playoff game with the Vancouver Canucks due to a back issue. That's not an uncommon problem, but Sopel revealed the injury came from bending down to pick up a saltine cracker from the floor. - <strong><em>Sean O'Leary</em></strong></p><h3>Joe Sakic (2008)</h3><p>While nursing a back ailment early in his final season, Sakic's spell on the sidelines went from bad to worse when he injured three fingers in a snowblower incident. He required surgery, and the Hall of Famer never suited up in an NHL game again. - <strong><em>O'Leary</em></strong></p><h3>Dustin Penner (2012)</h3><p>Again, back spasms aren't out of the ordinary, but getting them while eating your wife's pancakes? Now that's a headline. Penner only missed one game, but the story stuck around much longer. The L.A. King was able to turn his pain into a positive by hosting a "Pancakes with Penner" fundraiser later that season. - <em><strong>Kyle Cushman</strong></em></p><h2><a id="MLB" name="MLB">MLB</a></h2><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/770463/cropped_GettyImages-72777218.jpg?ts=1739486029" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/770463/w220xh124_GettyImages-72777218.jpg?ts=1739486029 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/770463/w320xh180_GettyImages-72777218.jpg?ts=1739486029 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/770463/w640xh360_GettyImages-72777218.jpg?ts=1739486029 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/770463/w768xh432_GettyImages-72777218.jpg?ts=1739486029 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/770463/w1080xh607_GettyImages-72777218.jpg?ts=1739486029 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Brad Mangin / Major League Baseball / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><h3>Glenallen Hill (1990)</h3><p>Hill was sidelined due to cuts and scrapes after he fell through a glass table while sleepwalking. The Toronto Blue Jays outfielder suffered from an extreme case of arachnophobia and said spiders were chasing him in his dream. - <em><strong>Tom</strong></em> <em><strong>Ruminski</strong></em></p><h3>Sammy Sosa (2004)</h3><p>The Cubs legend and 1998 NL MVP landed on the injured list after sneezing so hard that he sprained his back. Goose Gossage, Marc Valdes, Russ Springer, Ricky Romero, Juan Gonzalez, Mat Latos, Colby Rasmus, and Kevin Pillar are among the other MLBers to sustain injuries from sneezing. Bless you, indeed. - <em><strong>Ruminski</strong></em></p><h3>Joel Zumaya (2006)</h3><p>Shredding is supposed to be cool, not dangerous. Zumaya injured his wrist playing Guitar Hero, sidelining him for three games. The silver lining? The Detroit Tigers reliever got a shoutout in the credits of the game's sequel: "No pitchers were harmed in the making of this game. Except for one. Joel Zumaya. 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Oklahoma City Thunder (14-1)</a></h3><p><em>Previous:</em> 1</p><p>A 70-win season isn't out of the question for the Thunder on the heels of a 68-14 mark in 2024-25. They've received balanced scoring and continue to wreak havoc on the defensive end despite Jalen Williams still being sidelined following offseason wrist surgery.</p><h3><a id="DEN" name="DEN">2. Denver Nuggets (10-3)</a></h3><p><em>Previous:</em> 6</p><p>Denver's improved depth will be tested with Christian Braun potentially out through Christmas with a sprained ankle. Tim Hardaway Jr. is a solid interim starter, but Cameron Johnson rediscovering his scoring touch would be the ideal development to maintain their early momentum.</p><h3><a id="DET" name="DET">3. Detroit Pistons (13-2)</a></h3><p><em>Previous:</em> 11</p><p>Detroit hasn't been on top of the East after the first 15 games of a season since 2005-06. 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Chicago Bulls (7-6)</a></h3><p><em>Previous:</em> 5</p><p>The Bulls have gone 2-6 since a red-hot start, but if Billy Donovan is looking for positives, four<strong> </strong>of their recent losses were on the road, and two were in the absence of first-time All-Star candidate Josh Giddey, who was sidelined with an ankle injury.</p><h3><a id="POR" name="POR">19. Portland Trail Blazers (6-7)</a></h3><p><em>Previous:</em> 13</p><p>The Blazers slid down the standings courtesy of a 1-4 road trip during a rough stretch for Tiago Splitter and Co., but there's a silver lining: primary scorers Shaedon Sharpe and Deni Avdija look like blossoming stars amid increased workloads.</p><h3><a id="BOS" name="BOS">20. 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The Mariners catcher finished with an MLB-leading 60 home runs and smashed several records at his position. Judge misses a shot at winning back-to-back MVPs, placing second despite topping MLB in all three slash line categories. Our voters appear to value Raleigh's overall body of work more.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe title="NL MVP" aria-label="Table" id="datawrapper-chart-tixPB" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/tixPB/1/" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;" height="479" data-external="1"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">window.addEventListener("message",function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";r.style.height=d}}});</script></figure><p>Ohtani is our unanimous NL MVP, claiming his fourth career and third straight award. 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It's the fifth time in six years that a first-time winner has won the NL Cy Young.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe title="AL Rookie of the Year" aria-label="Table" id="datawrapper-chart-t378G" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/t378G/1/" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;" height="585" data-external="1"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">window.addEventListener("message",function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";r.style.height=d}}});</script></figure><p>Kurtz made it an easy choice for our voters after an incredible season, hitting 36 home runs to go with a 1.002 OPS over 117 games. Wilson finished second, showing the A's have a bright future. Anthony likely had a shot at climbing higher had he not suffered a season-ending injury.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe title="NL Rookie of the Year" aria-label="Table" id="datawrapper-chart-jdpij" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/jdpij/1/" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;" height="634" data-external="1"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">window.addEventListener("message",function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";r.style.height=d}}});</script></figure><p>Baldwin grabs our NL Rookie of the Year in a tight race with three players receiving first-place votes. Although the Brewers didn't win the award, they had four players land in the top five on our ballots.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe title="AL Manager of the Year" aria-label="Table" id="datawrapper-chart-mehNO" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/mehNO/1/" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;" height="393" data-external="1"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">window.addEventListener("message",function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";r.style.height=d}}});</script></figure><p>Schneider is our AL Manager of the Year for leading the Blue Jays to a surprise division title and the AL's top seed. Vogt placed second after guiding the Guardians to the biggest divisional comeback in MLB history. Wilson rounds out the group, having helped the Mariners win their first AL West title since 2001. There was no shortage of compelling cases for managers this season.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe title="NL Manager of the Year" aria-label="Table" id="datawrapper-chart-Ax6M5" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/Ax6M5/1/" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;" height="435" data-external="1"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">window.addEventListener("message",function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";r.style.height=d}}});</script></figure><p>Murphy is our NL Manager of the Year for a second consecutive season after his Brewers finished with the best record in the majors. Voting for second place was heavily mixed, as five managers received consideration.</p>

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<td>D-Backs</td>
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<td>Phillies</td>
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<td>SP</td>
<td>Phillies</td>
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<td>2B</td>
<td>Tigers</td>
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<td>OF</td>
<td>Cubs</td>
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<td>SP</td>
<td>Astros</td>
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<td>SP</td>
<td>Brewers</td>
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<p><em>Welcome to the second edition of theScore's NHL Power Rankings for the 2025-26 season.</em></p><p><em>In this instalment, we identify one player who needs to step up for each team.</em></p><p><strong>Jump to:</strong><br><a href="#ANA">ANA</a> | <a href="#BOS">BOS</a> | <a href="#BUF">BUF</a> | <a href="#CAR">CAR</a> | <a href="#CBJ">CBJ</a> | <a href="#CGY">CGY</a> | <a href="#CHI">CHI</a> | <a href="#COL">COL</a> | <a href="#DAL">DAL</a> | <a href="#DAL">DET</a> | <a href="#EDM">EDM</a> | <a href="#FLA">FLA</a> | <a href="#LAK">LAK</a> | <a href="#MIN">MIN</a> | <a href="#MTL">MTL</a> | <a href="#NJD">NJD</a> | <a href="#NSH">NSH</a> | <a href="#NYI">NYI</a> | <a href="#NYR">NYR</a> | <a href="#OTT">OTT</a> | <a href="#PHI">PHI</a> | <a href="#PIT">PIT</a> | <a href="#SEA">SEA</a> | <a href="#STL">STL</a> | <a href="#SJS">SJS</a> | <a href="#TBL">TBL</a> | <a href="#TOR">TOR</a> | <a href="#UTA">UTA</a> | <a href="#VAN">VAN</a> | <a href="#VGK">VGK</a> | <a href="#WIN">WPG</a> | <a href="#WSH">WSH</a></p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><h3>
<a id="COL" name="COL"></a>1. Colorado Avalanche (8-1-5)</h3><p><em>Previous rank: 3</em></p><p><strong>Brock Nelson. </strong>The Avs didn't trade a haul and then extend Nelson just to watch Sam Malinski outscore him. Nelson's off to a slow start with three goals and five points, but with the role he's locked into and the talent around him, it's likely only a matter of time before he's getting on the scoresheet more often.</p><h3>
<a id="WIN" name="WIN"></a>2. Winnipeg Jets (9-4-0)</h3><p><em>Previous rank: 10</em></p><p><strong>Alex Iafallo. </strong>Secondary scoring is the Jets' biggest issue, and they could use more than two goals and three assists out of their fifth-highest-paid forward.</p><h3>
<a id="VGK" name="VGK"></a>3. Vegas Golden Knights (7-2-3)</h3><p><em>Previous rank: 2</em></p><p><strong>Brett Howden. </strong>In the first season of a five-year, $12.5-million contract, Howden has failed to live up to the billing, recording two points in eight games. Usually a reliable two-way player, he's also struggled defensively with a 43.2% expected goals share - third-worst on the team.</p><h3>
<a id="NJD" name="NJD"></a>4. New Jersey Devils (9-4-0)</h3><p><em>Previous rank: 9</em></p><p><strong>Ondrej Palat. </strong>Father<strong> </strong>Time comes for us all. Palat, 34, has one assist in 13 contests and is no longer an effective top-nine forward in the NHL. He has two years left at a $6-million cap hit, so the Devils need to figure out a way to maximize what the two-time Cup winner has left.</p><h3>
<a id="CAR" name="CAR"></a>5. Carolina Hurricanes (8-4-0)</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/807596/cropped_GettyImages-2242955545.jpg?ts=1761677197" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/807596/w220xh124_GettyImages-2242955545.jpg?ts=1761677197 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/807596/w320xh180_GettyImages-2242955545.jpg?ts=1761677197 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/807596/w640xh360_GettyImages-2242955545.jpg?ts=1761677197 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/807596/w768xh432_GettyImages-2242955545.jpg?ts=1761677197 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/807596/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2242955545.jpg?ts=1761677197 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Matthew Stockman / Getty Images Sport / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p><em>Previous rank: 5</em></p><p><strong>Andrei Svechnikov. </strong>Head coach Rod Brind'Amour called out Svechnikov amid the Russian's disastrous start to the campaign. After being relegated to the fourth line and not registering a point until Game 9, Svechnikov's lack of production threatens to limit the Hurricanes' ceiling unless he steps up as a difference-maker.</p><h3>
<a id="MTL" name="MTL"></a>6. Montreal Canadiens (9-3-1)</h3><p><em>Previous rank: 14</em></p><p><strong>Sam Montembeault. </strong>The Canadiens are soaring as one of the NHL's most electrifying teams to watch and sit atop the Atlantic, yet Montembeault sports an .855 save percentage. Although Jakub Dobes has been lights out, Montembeault's struggles could undermine the Habs' momentum.</p><h3>
<a id="TBL" name="TBL"></a>7. Tampa Bay Lightning (6-5-2)</h3><p><em>Previous rank: 6</em></p><p><strong>Oliver Bjorkstrand. </strong>The Lightning traded two first-round picks to land Bjorkstrand and Yanni Gourde at last year's deadline. Bjorkstrand got hurt and didn't play in the postseason, and he's now in the midst of a 10-game pointless drought.</p><h3>
<a id="UTA" name="UTA"></a>8. Utah Mammoth (9-5-0)</h3><p><em>Previous rank: 18</em></p><p><strong>Lawson Crouse. </strong>Utah's top six is humming, but depth scoring would go a long way toward making the Mammoth a legitimate threat. However, Crouse, a three-time 20-goal scorer and the team's fifth-highest-paid forward, has been limited to just four points in 14 games this season.</p><h3>
<a id="DET" name="DET"></a>9. Detroit Red Wings (9-5-0)</h3><p><em>Previous rank: 21</em></p><p><strong>John Gibson. </strong>Detroit's prized offseason acquisition has failed to stabilize the club's goaltending, posting an .890 save percentage in eight appearances. While the Red Wings have a playoff-caliber offense, their netminding hasn't been up to snuff yet.</p><h3>
<a id="DAL" name="DAL"></a>10. Dallas Stars (7-3-3)</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/623405/cropped_GettyImages-1708745979.jpg?ts=1712329632" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/623405/w220xh124_GettyImages-1708745979.jpg?ts=1712329632 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/623405/w320xh180_GettyImages-1708745979.jpg?ts=1712329632 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/623405/w640xh360_GettyImages-1708745979.jpg?ts=1712329632 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/623405/w768xh432_GettyImages-1708745979.jpg?ts=1712329632 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/623405/w1080xh607_GettyImages-1708745979.jpg?ts=1712329632 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p><em>Previous rank: 7</em></p><p><strong>Mavrik Bourque. </strong>After losing veteran depth pieces in the offseason, the Stars were counting on a breakout season from their 2020 first-rounder. However, Bourque hasn't been up to the challenge, recording only three points in 13 games.</p><h3>
<a id="FLA" name="FLA"></a>11. Florida Panthers (6-6-1)</h3><p><em>Previous rank: 1</em></p><p><strong>Sam Bennett. </strong>The Conn Smythe winner hasn't stepped up in Aleksander Barkov's absence, which could be moving him closer to the bubble for Team Canada. Bennett has two goals and four points, and he's been outscored 10-3 at five-on-five.</p><h3>
<a id="EDM" name="EDM"></a>12. Edmonton Oilers (6-5-4)</h3><p><em>Previous rank: 4</em></p><p><strong>Trent Frederic. </strong>Oilers management took a leap of faith when it signed Frederic to an eyebrow-raising eight-year, $30.8-million contract this summer. The deal hasn't paid dividends yet, as Frederic has one goal and no assists in 15 games.</p><h3>
<a id="ANA" name="ANA"></a>13. Anaheim Ducks (8-3-1)</h3><p><em>Previous rank: 24</em></p><p><strong>Pavel Mintyukov. </strong>The former top-10 pick is in his third season and still waiting to take off in the NHL. Mintyukov's average ice time has decreased each year, and his 41.5% expected goals share at five-on-five highlights his difficulty in making a consistent impact.</p><h3>
<a id="TOR" name="TOR"></a>14. Toronto Maple Leafs (8-5-1)</h3><p><em>Previous rank: 8</em></p><p><strong>Auston Matthews. </strong>Twelve points in 14 contests from the second-highest-paid player in the NHL just won't cut it. The production is one thing, but the Maple Leafs are also getting outplayed during Matthews' minutes - that can't happen.</p><h3>
<a id="PIT" name="PIT"></a>15. Pittsburgh Penguins (8-4-2)</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/803719/cropped_GettyImages-2237482171.jpg?ts=1759321745" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/803719/w220xh124_GettyImages-2237482171.jpg?ts=1759321745 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/803719/w320xh180_GettyImages-2237482171.jpg?ts=1759321745 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/803719/w640xh360_GettyImages-2237482171.jpg?ts=1759321745 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/803719/w768xh432_GettyImages-2237482171.jpg?ts=1759321745 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/803719/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2237482171.jpg?ts=1759321745 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p><em>Previous rank: 30</em></p><p><strong>Ville Koivunen. </strong>Though it's hard to choose anyone on the NHL's most surprising team, we'll go with Koivunen. He showed promise during an eight-game stint last season, recording seven assists. This year, he has one point in seven appearances while getting chances alongside Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin.</p><h3>
<a id="WSH" name="WSH"></a>16. Washington Capitals (7-5-1)</h3><p><em>Previous rank: 12</em></p><p><strong>Alex Ovechkin. </strong>A slight drop-off after his magical 2024-25 campaign was somewhat expected, but the GOAT goal-scorer surely has more in the tank than just the three goals he's produced in 13 games this campaign.</p><h3>
<a id="NYR" name="NYR"></a>17. New York Rangers (6-6-2)</h3><p><em>Previous rank: 17</em></p><p><strong>Alexis Lafreniere. </strong>So much for a breakout season under new head coach Mike Sullivan. Lafreniere hasn't found the back of the net since the second game. He's in the first campaign of his seven-year, $52.15-million extension, too.</p><h3>
<a id="CBJ" name="CBJ"></a>18. Columbus Blue Jackets (7-6-0)</h3><p><em>Previous rank: 19</em></p><p><strong>Kent Johnson. </strong>The 23-year-old has struggled to follow up his breakout 24-goal, 57-point campaign and has only two goals and four points<strong> </strong>this<strong> </strong>season. He played barely over 12 minutes in Sunday's loss against the Islanders.</p><h3>
<a data-in-app-uri="" id="LAK" href="" name="LAK"></a>19. Los Angeles Kings (6-4-4)</h3><p><em>Previous rank: 11</em></p><p><strong>Phillip Danault. </strong>The veteran pivot's scoring has completely dried up over the past year. Danault tallied 43 points last season but scored only eight goals. This season, he has zero tallies and three assists in 14 contests. Even with his defensive contributions, the Kings need some offense from a player who still averages 16:58 of ice time.</p><h3>
<a id="OTT" name="OTT"></a>20. Ottawa Senators (6-5-2)</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/782583/cropped_GettyImages-2211319213.jpg?ts=1745694516" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/782583/w220xh124_GettyImages-2211319213.jpg?ts=1745694516 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/782583/w320xh180_GettyImages-2211319213.jpg?ts=1745694516 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/782583/w640xh360_GettyImages-2211319213.jpg?ts=1745694516 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/782583/w768xh432_GettyImages-2211319213.jpg?ts=1745694516 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/782583/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2211319213.jpg?ts=1745694516 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Richard A. Whittaker / Icon Sportswire / Getty Images</span></figcaption></figure><p><em>Previous rank: 13</em></p><p><strong>Linus Ullmark. </strong>It doesn't take being a rocket scientist to know that a .861 save percentage won't suffice for Ullmark in the first season of his four-year, $33-million extension.</p><h3>
<a id="SEA" name="SEA"></a>21. Seattle Kraken (6-3-4)</h3><p><em>Previous rank: 29</em></p><p><strong>Adam Larsson. </strong>The Kraken have been pummelled during Larsson's five-on-five minutes. He holds a dreadful 39.39% expected goals-for share and has been outscored 14-6 through 13 games. Seattle needs stronger play from a key top-four defenseman to truly contend for a playoff spot.</p><h3>
<a id="NYI" name="NYI"></a>22. New York Islanders (6-5-2)</h3><p><em>Previous rank: 26</em></p><p><strong>Ilya Sorokin. </strong>What's going on with Sorokin? He finished in the top eight in Vezina Trophy voting each of the last four years but has a .879 save percentage through nine games this season.</p><h3>
<a id="BUF" name="BUF"></a>23. Buffalo Sabres (5-4-4)</h3><p><em>Previous rank: 25</em></p><p><strong>Owen Power. </strong>With five points in 12 games, the former No. 1 pick still hasn't found his offensive rhythm. More crucially, the Sabres are getting outplayed in Power's minutes, recording a 48.8% expected goals share.</p><h3>
<a id="CHI" name="CHI"></a>24. Chicago Blackhawks (6-5-3)</h3><p><em>Previous rank: 32</em></p><p><strong>Nick Foligno. </strong>Chicago's captain has the "C" because of his leadership, not production. Still, zero goals in 11 games is a tough start for a player who scored at least 15 in each of the previous two campaigns.</p><h3>
<a id="PHI" name="PHI"></a>25. Philadelphia Flyers (7-5-1)</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/778020/cropped_GettyImages-2207031022.jpg?ts=1743342929" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/778020/w220xh124_GettyImages-2207031022.jpg?ts=1743342929 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/778020/w320xh180_GettyImages-2207031022.jpg?ts=1743342929 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/778020/w640xh360_GettyImages-2207031022.jpg?ts=1743342929 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/778020/w768xh432_GettyImages-2207031022.jpg?ts=1743342929 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/778020/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2207031022.jpg?ts=1743342929 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p><em>Previous rank: 27</em></p><p><strong>Matvei Michkov. </strong>The 20-year-old has one goal through 13 contests after leading all rookies in the category last campaign. Michkov is playing less and generating much less offense than he did in 2024-25. The early fit with head coach Rick Tocchet has certainly presented issues.</p><h3>
<a id="VAN" name="VAN"></a>26. Vancouver Canucks (7-8-0)</h3><p><em>Previous rank: 23</em></p><p><strong>Jake DeBrusk. </strong>After potting a career-high 28 goals in his first season in Vancouver, DeBrusk has three in 15 games in 2025-26. That's not enough for a team starving for offense right now.</p><h3>
<a id="BOS" name="BOS"></a>27. Boston Bruins (8-7-0)</h3><p><em>Previous rank: 20</em></p><p><strong>Jeremy Swayman. </strong>Boston needed a bounce-back year from its No. 1 goaltender to have any chance of making the playoffs this season, but with an .897 save percentage in nine games, that hasn't happened yet. This is a long-term concern, as Swayman is in the second season of an eight-year, $66-million pact.</p><h3>
<a id="MIN" name="MIN"></a>28. Minnesota Wild (5-6-3)</h3><p><em>Previous rank: 15</em></p><p><strong>Jared Spurgeon. </strong>The captain has been at the center of a troubling opening month for the Wild. Spurgeon has been outscored 13-4 at five-on-five - the worst mark in the NHL among players with at least 200 minutes at even strength.</p><h3>
<a id="STL" name="STL"></a>29. St. Louis Blues (4-8-2)</h3><p><em>Previous rank: 16</em></p><p><strong>Jordan Binnington. </strong>Goaltending, in general, has been horrendous for the Blues. As the No. 1 netminder, it's on Binnington to right the ship. He has an<strong> </strong>.859 save percentage in 10 games this season.</p><h3>
<a id="NSH" name="NSH"></a>30. Nashville Predators (5-6-4)</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/808769/cropped_GettyImages-2244423744.jpg?ts=1762379858" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/808769/w220xh124_GettyImages-2244423744.jpg?ts=1762379858 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/808769/w320xh180_GettyImages-2244423744.jpg?ts=1762379858 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/808769/w640xh360_GettyImages-2244423744.jpg?ts=1762379858 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/808769/w768xh432_GettyImages-2244423744.jpg?ts=1762379858 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/808769/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2244423744.jpg?ts=1762379858 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p><em>Previous rank: 28</em></p><p><strong>Steven Stamkos. </strong>With<strong> </strong>just two goals and three points in 15 contests, it's hard to imagine a worse start for Stamkos. At 35 years old and on a Nashville team that's going nowhere, his days as an offensive difference-maker are firmly in the rearview.</p><h3>
<a id="SJS" name="SJS"></a>31. San Jose Sharks (5-6-3)</h3><p><em>Previous rank: 31</em></p><p><strong>John Klingberg. </strong>The Sharks signed the veteran blue-liner to a one-year, $4-million deal in the offseason to provide offense from the back end. The production has been there with five points in eight games, but he owns an abysmal 31.39% expected goals share. </p><h3>
<a id="CGY" name="CGY"></a>32. Calgary Flames (4-9-2)</h3><p><em>Previous rank: 22</em></p><p><strong>Dustin Wolf. </strong>He was Calgary's savior a year ago, but Wolf has been the opposite this season with an .895 save percentage in 13 games.<strong> </strong>That's the last thing the Flames wanted after signing him to a seven-year, $52.5-million extension in September.</p>

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