NHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus small-sample superstars

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It is way too early to make any definitive conclusions about the 2025-26 NHL season.

But then again, it's the perfect time to celebrate some small-sample superstars.

As part of this week's new edition of the ESPN NHL Power Rankings, we've identified a player on each team that has excelled way beyond expectation thus far.

How we rank: A panel of ESPN hockey commentators, analysts, reporters and editors sends in a 1-32 poll based on the games through Wednesday, which generates our list.

Note: Previous ranking for each team refers to the previous edition, published Oct. 17. Points percentages are through Thursday's games; other stats are through Wednesday's games, unless…