Bucky Gleason ranks the NHL top to bottom

(Through Thursday’s games; last week in parentheses)

1 Pittsburgh Penguins. Sid the Kid had only one assist in seven GP. (4)

2 Chicago Blackhawks. Fivegoal rally to beat Flames was impressive. (7)

3 Calgary Flames. Ineffective Jokinen down to third line. (3)

4 San Jose Sharks. Nabokov posts shutout, loses to ’Yotes in shootout. (1)

5 Washington Capitals. Ovechkin snaps mini-skid with pair in 28 seconds. (2)

6 Philadelphia Flyers. Enjoy fun, sun during break in Florida. (8)

7 Detroit Red Wings. Still a powerhouse despite losing firepower. (5)

8 Boston Bruins. Should sign 9-year-old Oliver Wahlstrom for shootouts. (6)

9 Buffalo Sabres. Wait, did they start 6-0-2 last season? Yes. (16)

10 Anaheim Ducks. Selanne still skating, scoring like a Jet. (9)

11 Vancouver Canucks. Does Henrik feel Daniel’s broken foot, too? (10)

12 St. Louis Blues. Mason playing better than 1-2-1 record showed. (13)

13 Carolina Hurricanes. Cole injury could be costly. (11)

14 New Jersey Devils. Won first three road games for first time since 1989-90. (12)

15 Dallas Stars. DNicklas Grossman had no points but was plus-10. (14) 16 New York Rangers. Not convinced they’re for real despite great start. (20)

17 Edmonton Oilers. Iginla apologizes to Souray for sloppy stick work. (22)

18 Columbus Blue Jackets. Garon posts shutout in debut with new team. (18)

19 Los Angeles Kings. Quick wins four straight before running into Wings. (19)

20 Ottawa Senators. Dany who? Michalek nets hat trick against Bolts. (21)

21 Tampa Bay Lightning. $10 Million Man Lecavalierstill looking for first goal. (23)

22 Montreal Canadiens. Cammalleri has team-high 21 shots, no goals. (15)

23 Phoenix Coyotes. Four wins in six games was the start they needed. (28)

24 Colorado Avalanche. Great start for Sacco in post-Sakic era. (30)

25 Atlanta Thrashers. Kovalchuk scores five of team’s first 12 goals. (29)

26 Toronto Maple Leafs. Goaltending, not media, is Wilson’s biggest problem. (17)

27 Nashville Predators. Legwand, Erat shut out in five-game stretch. (26)

28 Florida Panthers. Fans are too busy watching wildcat offense to care. (24)

29 Minnesota Wild. Looking like it could a long year in State of Hockey. (25)

30 New York Islanders. Ex-Sabres backups Biron, Roloson splitting time. (27)