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Written by Jordan Walters on November 19, 2015

It wasn’t so very long ago that the idea of hockey in California was not considered to be a very good one. That all changed with the arrival of Wayne Gretzky in LA, and now hockey is a hot ticket there and in San Jose. The two California teams are currently sharing the top billing in the Pacific Division, and … click title for full article.

Written by Jordan Walters on November 19, 2015

So far, the New York Islanders’ move to Brooklyn has not netted them the attendance that they had hoped. They are next to last in the NHL with an average attendance of 12,157 threw 11 games. The only rank ahead of the Hurricanes (11,227) in the league. That is a huge disappointment for the team, which left its Uniondale home … click title for full article.

Written by Jordan Walters on November 19, 2015

You often hear coaches talk about creating an identity for their team, and for many, it’s trying to be as dominant as possible on home ice that becomes the goal. The teams who can do that are usually a pretty good bet when they play at home, but what happens when they take to the road. We will get a little … click title for full article.

Written by Henry Watkins on November 19, 2015

Everyone loves a good surprise, which is why hockey is always such great entertainment, and NHL odds always so thrilling. Every season sees a surprise team or two perform better than expected, as well as some who end up being a whole lot worse than expected. That is what we are getting with the Florida Panthers and the Anaheim Ducks this … click title for full article.

Written by Henry Watkins on November 18, 2015

Sports fans and NHL odds bettors tend to adopt a “what have you done for me lately” approach that has them either writing off or hitching their wagons to a specific team based on nothing more than recent performances. The Columbus Blue Jackets were one of the first teams to be written off after an 0-9 start to the season, … click title for full article.

Written by Henry Watkins on November 18, 2015

Hockey is more like a religion than a sport in Canada, and the teams located there are often held to a higher standard than most. Last season was a good one for Canadian hockey fans, but this season has seen most of the teams struggle in the early stages. The Vancouver Canucks and Winnipeg Jets are both on the slide … click title for full article.

Written by Henry Watkins on November 18, 2015

With all the teams in the NHL fast approaching the 20 games played mark in the season, we can now start to talk about which teams might be a good bet to win the Stanley Cup. There is a lot that can happen over the next 60 games, but the cream is definitely starting to rise to the top. The … click title for full article.

Written by Jordan Walters on November 17, 2015

Every single team in the NHL is going to experience some level of adversity during the course of a season. You simply cannot play a grueling 82-game schedule and hope to come away unscathed. It is how each teams deals with those periods that often dictates how their season progresses. The Edmonton Oilers are in a bit of a rough … click title for full article.

Written by Jordan Walters on November 17, 2015

With the NFL and NCAA college football seasons squarely in the spotlight, not to mention the recent start of the NBA and college hoops seasons, NHL hockey bettors may feel like they’re taking a back seat to just about everyone these days. No matter, I’m putting you – and NHL hockey – back in the spotlight thanks to this expert NHL … click title for full article.

Written by Jordan Walters on November 16, 2015

There are certain teams in the NHL who are always expected to be good, regardless of any changes made in the offseason. The LA Kings have won 2 of the last 4 Stanley Cups, and while last season was definitely considered a down year, they were expected to come back with a vengeance this season. They are finally starting to … click title for full article.

Written by Henry Watkins on November 16, 2015

It can be tough to continue winning when you are missing a few key players, and the teams that have a pretty extensive list of players on the DL are often not a very good bet. That is not something that can be said for the St. Louis Blues this season, as they are racking up wins while still missing … click title for full article.

Written by Jordan Walters on November 16, 2015

There is always the hope that the arrival of a hot young prospect via the draft will give a team a bit of a boost. The reality is that it takes more than a single player to revive the fortunes of a struggling team. Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel landed with the Oilers and Sabres, respectively, and the results have … click title for full article.

Written by Jordan Walters on November 16, 2015

When betting on sports, there is very often an edge given to the team playing at home, but there are always a couple of teams here and there who do better when they head out on the road. One team that is having some real road success so far this season is the San Jose Sharks, and they will get … click title for full article.

Written by Henry Watkins on November 13, 2015

It’s hard to keep a good team down, which is why fans and pundits shouldn’t get too distraught when one of those good teams goes through a particularly sticky patch. The Anaheim Ducks will be hoping that their poor form is now in the rearview, as they look to launch an attack on the top of the Pacific Division. The … click title for full article.