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This is my first post back after the summer and it’s a sad day in hockey with the Lokomotiv hockey team being involved in a plane crash that killed the entire team, including Pavol Demitra and Karel Rachunek, among other NHLers. To start thinking about the game, instead of all the unfortunate deaths that have occurred this hockey offseason I checked out the odds and placed some division winners wagers. Last year I cashed in with the Sharks at +110 and this year there are some even better lines that I will be taking advantage of and encouraging you to do the same.
Atlantic Division
Philadelphia Flyers +120
Pittsburgh Penguins +125
New Jersey Devils +900
New York Rangers +1000
New York Islanders +2500
I’m staying away from this division. I thought about placing a wager on both the Flyers and Penguins in order to earn a little bit of money, but then I realized that the Flyers really shook up their team so how they do this year is anybody’s guess. I think they will do well, but things may not mesh. Crosby also might not be back for a good portion of this season, which could hurt the Pens chances. The Devils and Rangers each have an outside chance of winning this division, so I’m going to stay away.
Northeast Division
Boston Bruins +120
Buffalo Sabres +170
Montreal Canadiens +525
Toronto Maple Leafs +1000
Ottawa Senators +1000
I’m also staying away here. The Bruins should win this division, but the Sabres did improve their team and have a shot at the title. These are the only two teams with a legitimate shot, but I factored in the 8 months it would take to get a return, even if I wagered on both the Bruins and Sabres and decided against placing any wagers in the Northeast.
Southeast Division
Washington Capitals -225
Tampa Bay Lightning +225
Carolina Hurricanes +1350
Winnipeg Jets +2500
Florida Panthers +5000
Bet on the Washington Capitals @ -225! The Capitals will once again win this division and will once again be the number 1 seed in the Eastern Conference coming out of the season. The Caps are too good and they will be out for blood again this season after losing the Lightning. Even with -225 odds I’m taking the Capitals here.
Central Division
Detroit Red Wings -120
Chicago Blackhawks +280
Nashville Predators +325
St. Louis Blues +1700
Columbus Blue Jackets +2500
Bet on the Chicago Blackhawks @ +280! The Blackhawks will not come out with a Stanley Cup hangover this season. In fact they will be hungrier than ever. The core of the team is still together and you saw how close they came to beating the Canucks in the playoffs last year. When this team wants to play they are the best in the league and this year they will come out to play. I actually think the only team that has the potential to finish atop them this year is the St. Louis Blues and at +1700 that is pretty good value as well, but I’m sticking with the Blackhawks.
Northwest Division
Vancouver Canucks -800
Calgary Flames +700
Colorado Avalanche +2500
Edmonton Oilers +2500
Minnesota Wild +2500
The Canucks are the best regular season team in the Western Conference and you could easily argue that the other 4 teams in their division are the worst 4 teams in the West. The Canucks will win this division. The only question is how much money do you want to lock up for 7-8 months at such a small return. I passed on this, but it’s a smart bet if you have bankroll to spare.
Pacific Division
Los Angeles Kings +150
San Jose Sharks +175
Anaheim Ducks +600
Phoenix Coyotes +750
Dallas Stars +825
Bet on the San Jose Sharks @ +175! The Sharks will win this division once again. I can’t understand why they have a higher payout than the Kings. Mike Richards is overrated and the Kings haven’t proven themselves yet. Havlat and Burns were brought in to help the Sharks once they make the playoffs, but that’s not to say they won’t also improve their chances in the regular season. I’m amazed at the value this bet provides.
The odds do change so visit 5Dimes.com to get up to date odds. Get your bets in now, the Blackhawks and Sharks lines are absolute steals!
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The Sharks and Capitals plays are coming down to the last day of the season. Also I mention that the Blues at +1700 was good value and I really wish now that I put some cash on them for the season!
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