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Predators Falling Back in Our Central Division Power Rankings

By Chad Minton

NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 25: Filip Forsberg #9 of the Nashville Predators battles for the puck against Jaden Schwartz #17 of the St. Louis Blues at Bridgestone Arena on November 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by John Russell/NHLI via Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 25: Filip Forsberg #9 of the Nashville Predators battles for the puck against Jaden Schwartz #17 of the St. Louis Blues at Bridgestone Arena on November 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by John Russell/NHLI via Getty Images) /
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NASHVILLE, TN – NOVEMBER 16: Chicago Blackhawks left wing Alex DeBrincat (12) and right wing Patrick Kane (88) are shown during the NHL game between the Nashville Predators and Chicago Blackhawks, held on November 16, 2019, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Danny Murphy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN – NOVEMBER 16: Chicago Blackhawks left wing Alex DeBrincat (12) and right wing Patrick Kane (88) are shown during the NHL game between the Nashville Predators and Chicago Blackhawks, held on November 16, 2019, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Danny Murphy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Chicago Blackhawks

Full disclosure I’ve been pretty wrong about the Blackhawks so far. I thought they were closer to climbing out of their rebuilding project this season, and maybe even push for a wildcard spot. They could still achieve that, but something just seems off with them.

They’ve officially taken over the last place in the Central Division at 25 points and a 10-10-5 record. Their last four games have come against Central Division opponents, with losses against Colorado and Dallas and a win over Dallas sandwiched in between those.

I have a hard time counting the Blackhawks out because they have some nice offensive firepower and a blend of veterans and young talent. Patrick Kane is blazing through his first 25 games with 32 points and 13 goals. However, the problem with this team is they’re top-heavy.

You have to have quality depth if you want to finish among the best in the division. They’re probably another year away from really contending for a top-three position in the division. Their 18-year-old rising star Kirby Dach has ten points (5 goals, 5 assists) and 21-year-old Alex DeBrincat has 19 points.

. 10-10-5 (25 points). Previous: 6th. Chicago Blackhawks. 6. team. 94

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