The Blackhawks are currently two years removed from their Stanley Cup winning season of 2009-10, which should mean they won’t have a Stanley Cup hangover like last season, but instead be hungry to repeat their success and show they weren’t a one trick pony. Last season the Blackhawks narrowly squeaked into the 8th spot in the Western Conference, thanks to the Minnesota Wild defeating the Dallas Stars on the final day of the regular season. Chicago then proceeded to lose 3 quick (but close) games to the Vancouver Canucks before waking up and blowing up the ‘Nucks in games 4 & 5 and getting a tight overtime win in game 6. Game 7 once again came down to a single overtime goal, with Burrows burying a slapshot after a Campoli giveaway (Campoli is no longer with the Blackhawks). The ‘Hawks saved face in the series winning games 4 through 6, but if they could have just got a bounce in any of the first 3 games (2 of which were 1 goal games – game one they lose 2-0), of if Sharp scores on that great chance in game 7 overtime, the entire playoff landscape would have been different.
I expect the Blackhawks to come out this season with something to prove. The core of the team is still together from the Stanley Cup run with Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews, Marian Hossa, Patrick Sharp, David Bolland, Duncan Keith, Brent Seabrook and Corey Crawford all ready to make another big run this season. Add the veteran presence of Andrew Brunette and Rostislav Olesz, along with the young skilled play of Michael Frolik and Nick Leddy and all of a sudden you start to realize that this team is still as solid as it’s ever been. I’m going to be placing plenty of Chicago Blackhawks bets throughout the season because I feel they are underrated by the majority of the population and I expect them to bring their A-game every night with a new found motivation (especially after seeing how close they were to not making the playoffs last season). I suggest you bet on Chicago Blackhawks as well. Check out the NHL predictions page daily to see when the odds are right to make the play.
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Chicago Blackhawks Stanley Cup Betting Odds – Updated September 14th, 2011
The Blackhawks odds to win the Stanley Cup are currently listed at +1500 at 5Dimes.com. These are the best odds of any of our recommended sportsbooks. A detail we have come to expect from 5Dimes.com. Sports Interaction lists them at +1000, while Sportsbook.com and Bodog each have them at +1200. The +1500 odds means that a $100 wager on the Blackhawks would win you $1500, for a total payout of $1600 if Chicago won the cup.
Chicago Blackhawks Stanley Cup Prediction
As mentioned earlier I fully expect the Blackhawks to come out this season with something to prove. They should once again be atop of the Central Division with the Red Wings getting older (another bet with ridiculous value at 5Dimes.com, with the Blackhawks at +280 to win the division). The hunger will then continue into the playoffs, where the Blackhawks proved they still have what it takes (one goal difference and the ‘Hawks could have repeated as Cup champs last year). I love the odds at +1500 because the Blackhawks are one of only a few teams I actually think have a shot at the Stanley Cup this season.
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