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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 →

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Another week closer to the season starting and another set of restricted free agents have signed! With Nick away this week, Fred Anjema of the Slewfoot Hockey Show joins us! Another collection of free agents (and one pre mature) signed extensions. We dive into the deals of Brock Boeser, Brandon Carlo, Thomas Chabot and Brayden Point. The Winnipeg Jets are in a rough spot with Patrik Laine alienating teammates and Dustin Byfuglien being on indefinite leave from the team. What are their options? It’s time to move to the Eastern Conference and preview the Metro division. Many teams have added big pieces this offseason likeRead More →

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The Penguins have been Eastern Conference contenders for a long time, they have defined retooling instead of rebuilding. In a crowded conference, the Penguins continue to stay in the upper echelon. Notable Players In: Alex Galchenyuk, Dominik Kahun, Brandon Tanev, Samuel Poulin, Nick Bjugstad Embed from Getty Images Notable Players Out: Matt Cullen (ret), Olli Maatta, Phil Kessel First Key Game: October 22nd, 2019 vs. the Florida Panthers. While the Penguins retooled, the Panthers took it to an extreme this summer adding talent from the net out. Odds to win the division 4:1 (2nd overall) (via Betway) Is this a bet worth taking? Put someRead More →

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Morgan Frost, C 5’11” / 170 lbs 27th Overall, 2017 Draft Embed from Getty Images Drafted from the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds of the OHL, Frost quickly became a fan favorite prospect in Philadelphia. The 20-year-old playmaker attacks the game will a cool head and plays a very smart game. Frost is fantastic at finding teammates and moving the puck around the ice. In his last two seasons for the Greyhounds, Frost recorded consecutive 70 assist seasons and accumulating a total of 221 regular season points. Not only is he an offensive threat, but Frost is also a threat when in the defensive zone, usingRead More →

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After a trying season in the City of Brotherly Love, the Philadelphia Flyers, under new GM Chuck Fletcher, made a number of changes this off-season in order to improve on their 37 wins and 82-point sixth place finish in the Metro last season. Notable Players In:  Kevin Hayes, Justin Braun, Matt Niskanen, Tyler Pitlick & Head Coach Alain Vigneault Embed from Getty Images Notable Players Out:  Andrew MacDonald, Radko Gudas, Jori Lehtera, Ryan Hartman, Cam Talbot, Michal Neuvirth First Key Game:  October 9th, 2019 vs. New Jersey Devils Odds to win the division 8:1 (6th overall) (via Betway) Is this a bet worth taking? WinRead More →

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The Houston Ottawa Senators are approaching 2019-20 in a new light, while looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2018-19 season. With proper hockey not far away, let’s take a fresh look by previewing what the team’s season might look like. Notable Players In: Ryan Callahan (LTIR), Ron Hainsey, Nikita Zaitsev, Tyler Ennis, Connor Brown, Artem Anisimov, Jordan Szwarz Embed from Getty Images Notable Players Out: Mark Stone, Matt Duchene, Ryan Dzingel, Mike Condon, Cody Ceci, Zack Smith, Magnus Paajarvi, Stefan Elliott, Brian Gibbons, First Key Game: New York Rangers – October 5th Odds to win the division 300:1 (8th overall) (via Betway) Is thisRead More →

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We’ve seen rebuilds go horribly wrong and teams crumble before our eyes. But what happens when we see a rebuild go horribly right? The New York Rangers seem to be knocking this rebuild out of the park, but what exactly are we in for? Let’s preview the Rangers’ upcoming season: Notable Players In: Kaapo Kakko, Artemi Panarin, Jacob Trouba Embed from Getty Images Notable Players Out: Neal Pionk, Kevin Shattenkirk First Key Game: Washington Capitals – October 18th. This game will be the first big challenge for the growing Rangers. They play a few divisional rivals beforehand but a road game against a recent StanleyRead More →

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Following up an impressive 2018-19 season, the upcoming edition of the New York Islanders looks much the same, with little improvement on paper, and some certain question marks surrounding their ability to follow up an appearance in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs with similar success. Notable Players In: Semyon Varlamov, Derick Brassard Embed from Getty Images Notable Players Out: Robin Lehner, Valtteri Filppula, Stephen Gionta First Key Game:  October 4, 2019 vs. Washington Capitals Odds to win the division 5:1 (t-3rd overall) (via Betway) Is this a bet worth taking? Considering the Islanders came out of nowhere last season, surprising the NHLRead More →