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Power Rankings Based on 2-3 played games.

Will be updated as teams play:

1. Russia

2-1-0-0 8 points.

After two tough games versus main group opponents, Russia cashed in 5 points. In the last game against Belarus, the Russians coasted and still collected the win. Unless Russia collapses in the game vs Slovakia, they should finish first in their group.

2. Sweden

2-0-0-0 6 points.

Swedes had no issues with the Swiss, but lost their best player. In the game against the USA, they were outplayed, but thanks to solid goaltending, they came out victorious. With an expected win over Denmark tomorrow, Sweden will clinch the group.

3. USA

1-0-1-0 3 points.

USA had the toughest schedule of all teams. They had to open the tournament playing their northern neighbors: in a tough game, Americans finished with 3 points in their pockets. The second test came with another powerhouse, Sweden. Americans outplayed the opponents, but were unlucky and failed to convert their chances which resulted in a loss. Nevertheless, the USA led by Matthews looks like one of the best teams of the tournament

4. Finland

1-0-1-0 3 points

The hosts had no problems with the Belorussians in their opener. The second game against another Russian speaking team Suomi started very strong and dominated for 30 minutes. Then, something happened and they allowed 4 goals in 8 minutes essentially losing the game.

5. Canada

1-1-1-0 5 points.
Canadians lost their first game to their North American rivals. Then they had troubles with Danes who gave them a fair challenge for a half of the game. Finally, today Canada was unable to defeat Switzerland in regulation time. Unless more upsets are to come, Canada will finish third and likely meet the hosts in the quarterfinal game.

6. Czech Republic

1-0-0-1 4 points

Czechs are my 'dark horse' team this year. They played an even game against Russia and only lost in penalty shots. Following that, they defeated their neighbors from Slovakia showcasing another solid defensive performance. The Finns will certainly have to play their best game to beat the Czechs.

7. Slovakia

1-0-1-0 3 points

The 2015 bronze medalists needed to make sure they beat Belarus to avoid any potential relegation round appearance. They did so and even though they lost to the Czechs they can still finish high in the group.

8.Denmark

1-0-1-0 3 points.

Denmark's most important game was against Switzerland and they came out to play. Can't call it an upset, but most people probably predicted a Swiss win. Regardless of that, Denmark will most likely avoid the relegation round and face Russia in the quarterfinal.

9.Switzerland

0-0-1-1 1 point.

The Swiss lost to Denmark and were projected to finish the group round with 0 points. However, they had a better idea and they were close to providing the biggest WJHC upset in years leading 2-0 against Canada. They lost in SO but that still gives them a slight chance of surviving.

10. Belarus

0-0-3-0 0 points.

Not much to say here. Belarus will play Switzerland or Denmark to try to avoid relegation.

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ViD said:
not sure what you are trying to say. This is power rankings based on current performance, not final standings prediction.
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It says feel free to post your own rankings... So I did?

Surely you don't just rank Russia as first because they're in the weaker division?
 
WilliamNylander said:
It says feel free to post your own rankings... So I did?

Surely you don't just rank Russia as first because they're in the weaker division?
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We have yet to see which division is weaker still.. Or was it already decided by hfboards hype train? Or maybe tsn told you so?
 
I love how people just spout off opinions and call them "power rankings" to make them sound professional. I'm not trying to troll but shouldn't statistical analysis be used in this? You would think that teams with 3 points would be behind teams with 5 points.

Just because Canada isn't living up to expectations and haven't found their game yet doesn't mean they don't dominate games for long stretches. I don't get how Russia beating Belarus and Slovakia gets them number one while Canada beating Denmark and Switzerland gets them 5.
 
McDoused said:
I love how people just spout off opinions and call them "power rankings" to make them sound professional. I'm not trying to troll but shouldn't statistical analysis be used in this? You would think that teams with 3 points would be behind teams with 5 points.

Just because Canada isn't living up to expectations and haven't found their game yet doesn't mean they don't dominate games for long stretches. I don't get how Russia beating Belarus and Slovakia gets them number one while Canada beating Denmark and Switzerland gets them 5.
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Yes, because if John Scott scores 5 points in 2 games, he's clearly a better player than say Patrick Kane, who scores only 2 points in the same 2 game period.
 
IMO Russia has not been that impressive to top a power ranking.

Sweden and USA should be #1 & #2.
 
1. Sweden
2. USA
3. Canada
4. Russia
5. Finland
6. Czech Republic
7. Switzerland
8. Slovakia
9. Denmark
10. Belarus
 
1.USA
2.Russia
3.Sweden
4.Finland
5.Canada
The rest is not even worth a mention.
 
1. United States of America
2. Kingdom of Sweden
3. Republic of Finland
4. Canada
5. Russian Federation
6. Czech Republic
7. Swiss Confederation
8. Slovak Republic
9. Kingdom of Denmark
10. Republic of Belarus
 
agent082 said:
1. United States of America
2. Kingdom of Sweden
3. Republic of Finland
4. Canada
5. Russian Federation
6. Czech Republic
7. Swiss Confederation
8. Slovak Republic
9. Kingdom of Denmark
10. Republic of Belarus
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You forgot Dominion of Canada
 
OP, power rankings take performance into account, but aren't entirely based on performance.

#1 USA
#2 Sweden
#3 Russia
#4 Canada
#5 Finland

BobDolina nobody is underestimating them, they're just reacting to results, and justifiably at that. Fwiw I really hate this Canadian roster compared to past years
 
After today's games I'd go:

1. Sweden
2. USA
3. Russia
4. Finland
5. Canada
6. Czech
7. Slovakia
8. Denmark
9. Swiss
10. Belarus
 
Passionis said:
Russia
USA
Finland
Sweden
Czech Republic
Canada
Switzerland
Slovakia
Denmark
Belarus
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There's not a snowball's chance in hell that USA and Finland should be ranked ahead of Sweden.

USA lost against Sweden, Finland lost against Russia and plays in Group B, also known as the easiest group this year.
 
mrpudsworth said:
There's not a snowball's chance in hell that USA and Finland should be ranked ahead of Sweden.

USA lost against Sweden, Finland lost against Russia and plays in Group B, also known as the easiest group this year.
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US lost to Sweden, but they completely outplayed them just a day after beating Canada. There's an argument to be made that the US is better than Sweden.
 
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