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Originally Posted by W.HI.P
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detroit red wings 4.50
the team does have some problems in the front and in the back.
changes that were made don't look like a good idea, so there will be transitions within that will hold detroit back from running away with their division.
i highly doubt that detroit can repeat.
bad bet
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san jose sharks 6.00
in my eyes, this team is the top contender for the stanley cup.
this team will at least be competing in the western conference final.
good bet.
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montreal canadiens 8.00
this team will not be going away any time soon.
as a franchise it is being run perfectly.
the speed and depth of this team makes them a contender in the eastern conference.
the only team in their division that looks competitive or remotely capable is the boston bruins.
good bet
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pittsburgh penguins 10.00
gonchar imo, along with whitney, we're the main reason why the penguins found success last year.
they are both out for plenty of months.
ty is gone as well, leaving the penguins weak.
bad bet
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ny rangers 11.00
my friend called the rangers last year, and i couldn't quite see how it could happen.
they kinda look good this year, but still, i can't see this defence holding up despite the swede in net.
bad bet
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anaheim ducks 13.00
pronger is the best defencive school in the game.
the team remains elite, tough conference though.
good bet
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washington capitols 17.00
this team is full of stars
semin and green accompany the greatest forward in the game.
solid goaltending make this team a top contender in the eastern conference.
good bet
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minnesota wild 17.00
no no no, this team is not ready to compete.
too weak in too many places.
gaborik is the best winger in the game, but the team cannot compete with the other elite teams competing in the western conference.
bad bet
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calgary flames 17.00
very impressive names in the line-up, but don't let that fool you.
the rest of the lines remain weak.
bad bet
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buffalo sabres 17.00
how could anyone contemplate that this team can compete for anything this year. the play-offs are far fetched.
bad bet
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there are 4 more good bets and high prices and tell you why after the weekend when i'll have more free time to continue this.
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the other 4 good bets would be........
phoinex coyotes
i've never been a fan of wayne as a coach, but i think he's starting to catch on now.
the team he has built is actually pretty good.
the addition of bryzgalov in net and jokinen at center are huge and now make this team a competitive force in the abosulte elite division in hockey. i would not be suprised at all if this team goes deeper than most expect in this seasons play-offs.
boston bruins
i've already hinted that the bruins were 1 of the 4 in the montreal reco;
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montreal canadiens 8.00
this team will not be going away any time soon.
as a franchise it is being run perfectly.
the speed and depth of this team makes them a contender in the eastern conference.
the only team in their division that looks competitive or remotely capable is the boston bruins.
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the bruins have since dominated all teams in hockey, and now people have to start facing the reality of the bruins goaltender thomas who is a brick wall. this team is young and for real.
edmonton oilers
lets not forget that this is a team who made it to the stanley cup finals with chris pronger leading, leaving his teachings in defence.
the oilers have since added some very key players into the roster, mostly on the defence, but also some youngsters.
the key reason for this bet is that the division has become a little weak.... the canucks without luongo will certainly not be a contender.
the wild with gaborik is a very exciting team, but he's not playing, and if you look within the roster, its not really that impressive, i can't see them lasting. colorado seem the weakest despite some runs that they will have when their key players get in form.
the flames seem to be the oilers main opponent to win this division, but as i said above, the rest of the lines are not quite up to par.
st. louis blues
the 4th team that was left was the blues.
now this is a young team that will be competing with the blackhawks for this division in years to come.
its probably not time to be betting on them yet, but at this high price, a few coins can't hurt.