Avs Dethroned - New Power Ranking King?
Colorado's grip slips after the Olympic pause, handing the top spot to a surging rival in these week's rankings that no GM ignores. Standings shift fast post-break, with injuries and rust exposing pretenders in the Cup chase. Contenders jockey for deadline upgrades knowing one hot streak rewrites the hierarchy before playoffs lock in.
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