NHL Betting News

Written by Eric Williams on December 3, 2015

There were a number of teams that entered the NHL betting season at something of a crossroads in terms of their future. Some were in the process of rebuilding, while others were trying to squeeze one more decent season out of their veterans before the rebuilding process began. The New Jersey Devils and Carolina Hurricanes fell into those categories, and … click title for full article.

Written by Eric Williams on December 2, 2015

The best teams in the NHL tend to have a nice mix of young players and veteran leaders, with both groups doing their part to help the cause. The Florida Panthers are a team that has that mix, but they are relying a little too heavily on their veterans right now. They will try to get the younger guys going … click title for full article.

Written by Eric Williams on December 2, 2015

It is not very often that an entire division goes through a down year, but that is what appears to be happening in the Pacific Division right now. The only team that are really playing better than expected are the Arizona Coyotes, and they now find themselves in 3rd place, which is something of uncharted territory for them. They will … click title for full article.

Written by Jordan Walters on December 2, 2015

The Florida Panthers have listed Dave Bolland as a healthy scratch for the past three games as NHL Odds fans might notice. The Panthers are paying Bolland $5.5 million per season. Is there a message at work here? Head coach Gerard Gallant says no, of course. He told the Miami Herald, “There’s nothing to talk about. He sat out, our … click title for full article.

Written by Eric Williams on December 1, 2015

Very few NHL betting fans remember the losing team in the previous Stanley Cup Final, unless of course that team cost them money. That anonymity can be a good thing when heading into the new season, as the previous year’s runners-up tend to fly under the radar in a way that the defending champions simply cannot. The Tampa Bay Lightning … click title for full article.

Written by Eric Williams on December 1, 2015

Back in the late 80’s and early 90’s, it was the Edmonton Oilers and Boston who were among the dominant NHL betting teams. They met in the Stanley Cup Final a couple of times during that period, but it has been the Bruins who have had the better of things since then, winning the cup a few years back while … click title for full article.

Written by Eric Williams on December 1, 2015

The New York Rangers are the defending Metropolitan Division champions, as well as being the current holders of the President’s Trophy. Impressive NHL betting stuff, but it all goes out the window when they face the New York Islanders. Nothing else matters in these meetings than getting the win and the upper hand on a city rival. Hostilities will be … click title for full article.

Written by Eric Williams on December 1, 2015

Things are getting exciting in the NHL betting season, as we move past the first quarter mark of the season. Let’s see how the 30 franchises are stacking up right now. # 30 Edmonton Oilers (8-14-2) New coach, new general manager, same old problems with the defensemen and the goaltending. # 29 Calgary Flames (8-14-2) The Flames just finished a … click title for full article.

Written by Eric Williams on December 1, 2015

A team that is pegged by many to be the worst team in the league is not usually a team that gets a lot of the NHL betting money, but that can change if they play better than expected. Mike Babcock has the Toronto Maple Leafs heading in the right direction, but he also has a squad that is a … click title for full article.

Written by Eric Williams on December 1, 2015

There were a lot of players who were unhappy when the NHL adopted a salary cap a few years back, but it has to be said that it has created a marvelous level of parity in the league. Yes, there are still some teams who are struggling badly, but most of those are in the process of rebuilding. The Philadelphia … click title for full article.

Written by Eric Williams on November 27, 2015

Divisional NHL betting games are always fun to watch, but there is something a little extra special about seeing teams from opposing conferences go head to head. It’s perhaps because we don’t get to see that match-ups very often that makes them so intriguing. There should be a fun one on Saturday, as the free scoring Ottawa Senators head to … click title for full article.

Written by Eric Williams on November 26, 2015

There are all kinds of different reasons why good teams struggle for small patches of the season, with injuries and other issues the most common. The Washington Capitals hit their worst patch of the season with Alexander Ovechkin trying to become the top Russian goal scorer of all time, and now that he has achieved that lofty goal, things seem … click title for full article.

Written by Eric Williams on November 26, 2015

There is no team in the world who can win every single game that they play, and all that they can hope for is that they are good enough to win more than they lose. The New York Islanders are putting up better than average NHL betting stats on offense and defense, but are not getting the results they had … click title for full article.