{
  "id": 16618880,
  "title": "NHL power rankings: Connor McDavid on fire; Devils land Connor Hellebuyck",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/nhl-power-rankings-connor-mcdavid-on-fire-devils-land-connor",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-26T15:27:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nhl-power-rankings-connor-mcdavid-152717073.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Week three of the 2026-27 NHL season has brought about significant changes and noteworthy performances. Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid is displaying an outstanding start to the season, potentially nearing the legendary level of Wayne Gretzky if he maintains his form. Simultaneously, the Winnipeg Jets and New Jersey Devils executed a high-profile trade, with award-winning goaltender Connor Hellebuyck moving to the Metropolitan Division, effective on the day Hellebuyck was set to return from a team-imposed suspension for missing training camp without permission. These developments have undoubtedly impacted the NHL teams' outlooks, as illustrated in USA TODAY Sports' latest NHL power rankings.",
  "summary": "Connor McDavid is off to a Wayne Gretzky-like start and Connor Hellebuyck finally is dealt. Here are the latest USA TODAY Sports power rankings.",
  "key_points": [
    "Connor McDavid excelling early in 2026-27 NHL season",
    "Winnipeg Jets trade for Connor Hellebuyck from Devils",
    "Hellebuyck joins Metropolitan Division after suspension"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}