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The 2019-20 NHL season is well under way now. Some teams have had hot starts, while others are struggling to find a win. Which teams have had the hottest starts though? We sat our writing team down around the table to get their opinions on which teams have been dominant and have made the most of their early fixtures.   Colorado Avalanche – Carl There’s nothing more dominant than getting a point in every game so far this season. At the time of writing, the Avalanche sit atop the standings with a record of 7-0-1, a pace that certainly will not be maintained. But canRead More →

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Both Carl and Nick are supporters of undefeated teams. But how long will that last?   Diving into the undefeated, which of these teams will be the first to lose? It can’t be the Avalanche or Red Wings, can it? And what about the yet to be victorious? Which of the winless teams are most primed for a bounce back? Can we eliminate from the playoffs already? What impact have the new rule changes had on games so far? Are coaches challenges used differently this year? Does picking the side on icing really matter? Carl plays a round of “For or Against” starring such thingsRead More →

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Dustin, is he Byfuglien-or-out? Can the Jets soar above a competitive Central Division, or will they find themselves grounded. With more aircraft puns wrapped in a season preview, let’s see what we can expect from Winnipeg: Notable Players In: Nathan Beaulieu, Mark Letestu, Anthony Bitetto, Embed from Getty Images Notable Players Out: Jacob Trouba, Tyler Myers, Dustin Byfuglien (?) Brandon Tanev, Ben Chiarot, Joseph Morrow, Marko Dano,  First Key Game: Oct. 3rd @ NYR – The Jets will face former teammate Jacob Trouba right out of the gate as they begin the season on a 4 game Eastern swing. Odds to win the division 5:1Read More →

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The 2018 Stanley Cup winning Washington Capitals were set to go the distance again, but instead of breaking records, all the 2019 playoffs brought were broken hearts and very broken brackets. This season will be better. It has to be, doesn’t it? Embed from Getty Images Notable Players In: Radko Gudas, Richard Panik, Brendan Leipsic Notable Players Out: Matt Niskanen, Brooks Orpik First Key Game: St. Louis Blues – October 2nd. Odds to win the division 7:1 (1st overall) (via Betway) Embed from Getty Images Is this a bet worth taking? The Washington Capitals are rightfully the favorites to win this division. That said, theRead More →

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After reaching the Stanley Cup Final in season 1, season 2 was almost certainly going to be less successful for the Vegas Golden Knights. And it was. Call it a sophomore slump or just reality setting in, season 3 will be the Knights’ turn to return to the finals. Embed from Getty Images Notable Players In: Nicolas Roy Notable Players Out: Erik Haula, Nikita Gusev First Key Game: October 2nd vs. San Jose Sharks Odds to win the division 20:21 (1st overall) (via Betway) Embed from Getty Images Is this a bet worth taking? Run. Run as fast as you can. This is arguably oneRead More →

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Although Brock Boeser‘s drawn-out contract negotiation was a troubling sign, this is now sorted and there is hope in Vancouver this season. The Canucks for once have made a splash in the free-agent market. The attack has been strengthened on the wings and the blue line for once has sufficient depth. Last season Elias Pettersson‘s Calder winning efforts were a bright spot in another average year. This season Travis Green hopes put to B.C.’s finest back on the map again and not just play for draft picks. Notable Players In:  J.T. Miller (C/RW), Micheal Ferland (LW), Tyler Myers (D), Jordie Benn (D) Embed from GettyRead More →

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While division rivals Tampa Bay had last season sewn-up pretty much by November, there was an interesting battle to see which other Canadian teams (that weren’t Ottawa) would make the playoffs. In the end Toronto finished just four points ahead of Montreal, but those four points were enough to secure the Leafs the 3rd playoff spot in the Atlantic, while the Habs finished just outside of the wildcard places. Notable Players In: Cody Ceci, Ben Harpur, Tyson Barrie, Alexander Kerfoot Embed from Getty Images Notable Players Out: Jake Gardiner, Patrick Marleau, Ron Hainsey, Nikita Zaitsev, Connor Brown, Nazem Kadri, Calle Rosen First Key Game: MontrealRead More →

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The sunshine state is known for being hot and the Tampa Bay Lightning were just that during the 2018-2019 regular season. Once the playoffs started though they cooled off and were out before anyone could blink an eye. Notable Players In: Kevin Shattenkirk, Luke Schenn, Curtis McElhinney, Mike Condon Embed from Getty Images Notable Players Out: Adam Erne, Dan Girardi, Ryan Callahan, J.T. Miller First Key Game: October 10th, 2019 vs. The Toronto Maple Leafs. Odds to win the division 11:10 (1st overall) (via Betway) Is this a bet worth taking? No. If you are going to gamble normally you want to see some valueRead More →

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Queue up “Gloria,” because coach Craig Berube, Ryan O’Reilly, Vladimir Tarasenko, Jordan Binnington, and the rest of the defending Stanley Cup champions are ready to kickoff the 2019-20 title-defending season having returned all of its Stanley Cup-winning roster (minus hometown boy, Pat Maroon). Notable Players In:  Justin Faulk Notable Players Out:  Patrick Maroon, Joel Edmundson First Key Game:  October 5th, 2019 vs. Dallas Stars Odds to win the division 15:4 (2nd overall) (via Betway) Is this a bet worth taking? Absolutely worth betting on the defending Stanley Cup champions to win the division. However, bet with caution. The Central Division is expected to be aRead More →

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The San Jose Sharks of recent seasons were a team that looked like cup contenders, but that image has started to slide. This off season has brought in a lot of personnel changes, with that, let’s preview what this season could look like: Notable Players In: Dalton Prout, Tim Heed Embed from Getty Images Notable Players Out: Joe Pavelski, Joonas Donskoi, Gustav Nyquist, Tom Pyatt First Key Game: Vegas Golden Knights – October 2nd Odds to win the division 17:4 (t-2nd overall) (via Betway) Is this a bet worth taking? The Sharks are among the favourites in the Pacific but are swimming in treacherous waters.Read More →