Originally Published: September 23, 2009
The Mag's NHL Power Rankings
Puck Prospectus dives into its next-gen power rankings for ESPN The Magazine
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The Mag's 2009-10 NHL Preview
2009-10 NHL Projections 
The writers of Puck Prospectus use their VUKOTA projection system to evaluate every NHL team in eight pivotal categories, while Will Carroll and E.J. Hradek weigh in on injuries and intangibles, respectively. Get an in-depth look at a new category every weekday leading up to the unveiling of The Mag's full rankings Sept. 23.
Scoring
Defense
5-on-5 Play
Power Play
Penalty Kill
Goaltending
Faceoffs/Shootouts
- Faceoffs: Win or lose, it's a draw
- Shootouts: A pivotal extra point
Injuries/Intangibles
- Injuries: Which rosters are at risk?
- Intangibles: Who has "it"?
The Rankings
- The Rankings: See how the NHL projects
