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Nucks fan but reckon 25/1 Sharks available in Uk is big value. Certainly very pleased we avoided them in round one and would much prefer the Blues in round 2 than the Sharks should we overcome the Kings which will be a tough series. Bruins gonna be hard to beat though it sticks in my throat to say so.
Really hope we go deep again as nothing like hockey playoffs when your team is involved.
Really hope we go deep again as nothing like hockey playoffs when your team is involved.
Not an expert but I'll give my 2 cents....Heavy chalk but penguins even without Crosby are solid, that Pennsylvania series should get ugly but Pitt will win, many disagree but I think Ottawa is a live dog, I like their depth and def core, Anderson had a setback when he got hurt but if he plays like i think he can play, he and his teammates can give the Rangers a tough series....I dont like it nearly as much but Im putting a small play on the Kings to upset the Canucks, Kings are solid on defense but are prone to long scoring droughts, if their power play comes alive in the series they have a shot but its a big if......Everyone seems to love the Devils hence the large line move, I know Florida struggled down the stretch but getting the extra home game, being a large underdog will motivate them. I like what Kevin Dineen has done with the team, I m taking Flor + the number.....gl in round one
The only thing you can count on come playoff time is zero fights and few goals. Otherwise expect the unexpected. I stopped trying to predict who can win a cup a long time ago in this parity driven NHL. Instead I take numerous shots with "lesser" teams offering large pay backs. Just win a round, or two, and you can always lock in some profit through hedging.
Looking at this from purely a mathematical perspective:
I agree with most that value has disappeared with some of these teams. In the west you could get Nashville 40/1, Blues 50/1, Phoenix 60/1, and Canucks 10/1 early in the year. However the Sharks and Kings were 7/1, Chicago was 5/1, and Detroit 10/1 so in a sense I guess you could say Chicago would be worth a small play at 21/1 especially when you consider they are a pick 'em in the first series against Phoenix. The Kings at 30/1 is a consideration despite having Vancouver in the first round. You need three things to win a cup. Strength/depth down the middle, at least one dominant defenseman, and a quality goaltender. L.A. has them all. But then, so does Vancouver.
In the east the only team who's odds have grown considerably from the season opener is Washington. Ottawa and Florida have diminished greatly. Washington at 26/1 is worth a small play although I really like the chalk, (Pittsburgh), to come out of the east.
Looking at this from purely a mathematical perspective:
I agree with most that value has disappeared with some of these teams. In the west you could get Nashville 40/1, Blues 50/1, Phoenix 60/1, and Canucks 10/1 early in the year. However the Sharks and Kings were 7/1, Chicago was 5/1, and Detroit 10/1 so in a sense I guess you could say Chicago would be worth a small play at 21/1 especially when you consider they are a pick 'em in the first series against Phoenix. The Kings at 30/1 is a consideration despite having Vancouver in the first round. You need three things to win a cup. Strength/depth down the middle, at least one dominant defenseman, and a quality goaltender. L.A. has them all. But then, so does Vancouver.
In the east the only team who's odds have grown considerably from the season opener is Washington. Ottawa and Florida have diminished greatly. Washington at 26/1 is worth a small play although I really like the chalk, (Pittsburgh), to come out of the east.
