NHL Power Rankings: Chicago Blackhawks Still Contending
By Gail Kauchak

No. 23: Dallas Stars
Previous: No. 27
Record: 20-20-10 (50 points)
As I mentioned above, the Stars sit just above the Jets in the Western Conference wildcard standings. Both teams have 50 points, but Dallas has played in two less games. After making a deep playoff run last season, this year they might not even make the playoffs.
In a perfect world, the Hawks would acquire Patrick Sharp and Johnny Oduya back at the trade deadline. After all, that’s just what they need, a left wing and a fourth defenseman. A girl can dream, can’t she?