NHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, each team's best rookie

April has begun, and the end of the 2023-24 regular season looms on the 18th. Which teams are heating up at just the right time -- and which are falling off?

Our voters have cast their ballots, with some major shifts yet again as one of the closest Presidents' Trophy races in recent history is unfolding. Plus: Because it's awards season, we created a hypothetical: If there were a Calder Trophy given out for each team's rookie of the year, who would the 32 winners be? We answer that question this week as well.

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 master list here.

Note: Previous ranking for each team refers to the previous edition, published March 29. Points percentages are through Thursday's games.

1. Dallas Stars

Previous ranking: 3