Senators and Blue Jackets Climb Super 16 Power Rankings
The Detroit Red Wings slid to 16th place in the latest Super 16 Power Rankings. Their record stands at 38-25-8, and the panel awarded them 26 total points. They dropped from No. 13 last week.
March struggles deepen
Detroit has a troubling history in March. The Red Wings went 3-9-2 in March of 2023-24 and 4-10-1 the season before. This March they are 4-5-2 and have fallen out of a playoff position again.
Coach Todd McLellan refused to dwell on past collapses. He called the roster a new group that will write its own story. The team still has three games left in March to begin reversing course and chase a playoff spot it has not reached in a decade.
Panel takeaway and upward movers
Panelists showed clear support for the top tier of teams. The Colorado Avalanche earned the most first-place votes across the submissions. The Dallas Stars and Buffalo Sabres also ranked highly among voters.
Filmogaz.com observed notable movement elsewhere. Senators and Blue Jackets Climb Super 16 Power Rankings as voters shifted positions. Both Ottawa and Columbus appeared frequently inside the mid-to-upper portion of the board.
Other teams receiving votes
| Team | Points |
|---|---|
| Vegas Golden Knights | 15 |
| Nashville Predators | 12 |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 5 |
Contributing writers
- Amalie Benjamin
- Jean-Francois Chaumont
- Brian Compton
- Nicholas J. Cotsonika
- Tom Gulitti
- Adam Kimelman
- Mike G. Morreale
- Tracey Myers
- Bill Price
- Shawn P. Roarke
- Dan Rosen
- David Satriano
- Paul Strizhevsky
- Derek Van Diest
- Mike Zeisberger
The panel offered a broad view of the league. Many writers placed Colorado, Dallas, Buffalo and Carolina near the top. Columbus and Ottawa showed gains in several ballots.
Detroit now faces immediate pressure. The next three games will shape its playoff outlook. The Red Wings need a late surge to end their postseason drought.
