Power Rankings: Columbus Blue Jackets remain the class of the league, with Wild close behind

— -- I'm back behind the controls of the good ship Power Rankings. Feels good. Natural. Right. So let's set the record straight as we sail into 2017 and the league closes in on the midpoint of what has been an unpredictable season so far.

Avalanche and their league-worst minus-48 goal differential and league-low 25 points are a tire fire. When does ownership take enough interest to make meaningful changes?