NHL Power Rankings: Penguins begin in top perch, but could Sharks or Caps capitalize?

— -- It feels like the hockey season's been underway for, well, weeks. And thanks to the World Cup of Hockey, some of the NHL's best players should be starting the regular season in midseason form, which isn't a bad thing. So, without further ado, we bring you episode one of the ongoing drama of the Power Rankings. Bring it on.

Vancouver Canucks Everyone else seems to be moving forward while the Canucks, most charitably, seem to be going sideways -- or is that in circles?