The Stanley Cup has been awarded, but that just means the off season has begun and there is still plenty to bet on. Bodog, one of the top bookies for Canadians, just came out with some very interesting free agency props for the summer today. Some of these props have some good value in my opinion and I know I will be placing some coin on them. The good thing about these futures bets is that there is only a few month time span where you money will be locked up, rather than the 9 or so months of predicting the Stanley Cup Champion in the summer time.
Let’s look at some of these props. For the full list head over to Bodog.eu.
Will The Vancouver Canucks trade Roberto Luongo before the 13-14 season begins?
Yes -200
No +150
I thing the time is now for the Canucks to unload Luongo. Even if they don’t get a great deal for him they need to shake up their team and they also need some room to add a few more pieces if they hope to stay a Cup Contender for the next few years. I expect Luongo to be moved and for the Canucks to agree to a deal for less in return than they would have liked. There are a lot of quality goaltenders in the league right now so his price tag has to be low.
Will the Toronto Maple Leafs trade Dion Phaneuf prior to the start of the 2014 season?
Yes +150
No -200
There have been rumblings that Nonis is willing to trade Phaneuf if the deal is right, but there haven’t been any callers yet. This has led to speculation that the Maple Leafs will be looking to trade their Captain in the off season. Everything gets blown out of proportion in Toronto and I think the Leafs would have to get a pretty sweet deal to move their top blueliner. They aren’t strong on the point as is and Phaneuf did have a solid playoffs. I just don’t see anyone giving Nonis what he surely feels Phaneuf is worth. There is a much better chance he remains a Leaf.
Will Ilya Bryzgalov be a starting goaltender for an NHL team the first game of the season?
Yes +200
No -300
I lean towards giving Bryzgalov the benefit of the doubt for his time in Philly. The Flyers have always been a place where goaltenders go to die and at some point you have to look at the teams defense/philosophy instead of always pointing the finger at the goaltender. I think there is a good chance Bryzgalov comes back next season and is a top goaltender in this league again. The worry is if someone will give him a chance to be there #1 out of the gate. I could definitely see him in a time share somewhere though and then it’s basically a 50/50 if he plays the first game.
Where will Daniel Briere be playing at the start of the 2013-14 season?
New Jersey Devils 3/2
Ottawa Senators 5/2
Montreal Canadiens 9/2
Phoenix Coyotes 5/1
Buffalo Sabres 5/1
The odds just make no sense to bet on these wagers at Bodog because the player could easily go to one of the other 25 teams and by the looks of it then your wager would lose. The odds aren’t even good if it was just between these 5 teams so I’d stay away from a betting perspective. That said as a Senators fan I think Briere could fit into our top 6 quite well.
There is also a Cammalleri trade prop, as well as where Bickell and where Iginla will start the season props available.
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