NHL Power Rankings: Chicago Blackhawks Still Contending
By Gail Kauchak

No. 21: New York Islanders
Previous: No. 25
Record: 21-17-9 (51 points)
It’s surprising the Islanders have been able to find more success under interim coach Doug Weight, inching out of that group of 49 pointers. But now the big issue is a fight with those who own the Barclays Center, as they’re reportedly not interested in having the Isles around anymore.