Cup Odds

**icemantbi** · 09-18-07, 01:24 PM

I'd lean towards the Sharks this year. I think they have all the ingredients for a cup run. They have come close the past few years in the Conference finals. I think this could very well be the year they go all the way.

The pens don't have enough experience yet. Plus, I think Therrien made a mistake making Crosby captain, he doesn't have anywhere near the experience required for a captain at his age. Crosby should have earned the captaincy, but it was given to him on a silver platter.

**cobra_king** · 09-18-07, 01:58 PM

First of all, i find it laughable that the Leafs are the same price as the one season removed from championship Hurricanes. Living in toronto it's obvious to anyone here that they have no shot. And being a huge Hurricane fan, i know enough about that team to know that at 30-1 they have great value. Not saying they will win but i'll take 30-1. I'd also look at Atlanta at 22-1. In the west, i don't find as much value with the only one i'd consider being Vancouver at 16-1. With Luongo, anything is possible!

**PuckOff** · 09-18-07, 02:27 PM

Originally posted by icemantbi

The pens don't have enough experience yet. Plus, I think Therrien made a mistake making Crosby captain, he doesn't have anywhere near the experience required for a captain at his age. Crosby should have earned the captaincy, but it was given to him on a silver platter.

You're joking right?

I admit he is young, but I think he has earned it with his fine play. Let's face it. He leads by example and is less "mouthy" than his rookie season.

**bigboydan** · 09-23-07, 03:22 PM

Originally posted by cobra_king

First of all, i find it laughable that the Leafs are the same price as the one season removed from championship Hurricanes.

I couldn't agree any more with your comments on this.

Toronto has absolutely no shot at winning the Cup this year at all, and the odds should be a lot longer than they are currently.

**hockeynut_01** · 09-23-07, 04:40 PM

Think 1994 boys!
Then you'll have my prediction

Or you can just email me on yahoo using my name on here.

**bigboydan** · 09-23-07, 10:33 PM

Ok, You have me curious as to why your liking the Devils to win it all this year Hockeynut.

**hockeynut_01** · 09-23-07, 11:12 PM

Edit Edit: Sorry, I meant 1994 not 95....

**DoctorX79** · 09-25-07, 08:00 PM

I went by elimination process and i like Ottawa's chances this year...

We all know Ottawa have one of the best team in the NHL but never could reach the stanley cup final until last season.
Nice mix of youngsters and veterant..Probably the most talented team in the NHL.
Might not have a strong defence as Anaheim but they might know a little better what it takes to raise the cup this year.
Emery must make a stand this year and show everyone hes for real!

**PuckOff** · 09-26-07, 09:44 AM

I hope Emery bombs. I think Gerber is a much better goalie who just had a bad year. In fact his numbers were not horrible. Just that Emery got hot and Gerber lost the starters job. If LA were smart they would go after Gerber. In fact Phoenix should have gone after him.

**DoctorX79** · 09-27-07, 06:52 AM

Cmon lol Gerber is and will ever be a #2..hes been impressive only 1 season with Carolina but hes not a true #1 in the NHL IMO..
Emery is younger much more talented goalie..you just cant compare both goalies

**PuckOff** · 09-27-07, 07:59 AM

Sure you can. They have almost identical save % and GAA.

**DoctorX79** · 09-27-07, 11:44 AM

What i mean is that you compare an old goalie that allways been #2 in the NHL gerber is 33yo vs emery 25 yo
Emery just started last year as a #1 with a GAA of 2.47 and SV % of .918
The only season Gerber was #1 he had a GAA of 2.78 and SV% of .906... and did nothing in the playoffs that season replaced by Ward...
What i meant is that you cant compare a young goalie that still have his best seasons in front of him and a 33y/o goalie that has been mostly #2 all his carreer

**BigJayCT** · 09-28-07, 01:16 PM

Originally posted by hockeynut_01

Think 1994 boys!
Then you'll have my prediction

Or you can just email me on yahoo using my name on here.

rangers have no defense waste of money taking them for the cup they will make playoffs and make some noise but when it gets down to it THEY HAVE NO DEFENSE!!

**BigJayCT** · 09-28-07, 01:19 PM

Originally posted by bigboydan

The Ducks this year to win the Cup is a total suckers bet with all the offseason stuff that they have endured. I think the Penguins +1215 might not be a bad bet this year.

Who you got fellas and why?

Code:

1001  	Anaheim Mighty Ducks     +725  	 
1002 	San Jose Sharks    	 +1015 	 
1003 	Detroit Red Wings    	 +815 	 
1004 	Nashville Predators    	 +1845 	 
1005 	Vancouver Canucks    	 +1615 	 
1006 	Dallas Stars    	 +2050 	 
1007 	Calgary Flames    	 +2050 	 
1008 	Buffalo Sabres    	 +1415 	 
1009 	Ottawa Senators    	 +885 	 
1010 	Pittsburgh Penguins    	 +1215 	 
1011 	New Jersey Devils    	 +2045 	 
1012 	Atlanta Thrashers    	 +2250 	 
1013 	New York Rangers    	 +1215 	 
1014 	Toronto Maple Leafs    	 +3050 	 
1015 	Carolina Hurricanes    	 +3050 	 
1016 	New York Islanders    	 +4050 	 
1017 	Florida Panthers    	 +4550 	 
1018 	Colorado Avalanche    	 +1815 	 
1019 	Edmonton Oilers    	 +5250 	 
1020 	Montreal Canadiens    	 +2850 	 
1021 	Philadelphia Flyers    	 +2550 	 
1022 	Chicago Blackhawks    	 +10550 	 
1023 	Los Angeles Kings    	 +8050 	 
1024 	Boston Bruins    	 +8050

pitt has no defense just like rangers, i dont get what people see in a team that has no defense...during the season u can only win so many 6-4, 5-4 games...need to find a balanced team i really dont know who that is but rangers and pitt to one dimensional

**BigJayCT** · 09-28-07, 01:20 PM

Originally posted by DoctorX79

I went by elimination process and i like Ottawa's chances this year...

We all know Ottawa have one of the best team in the NHL but never could reach the stanley cup final until last season.
Nice mix of youngsters and veterant..Probably the most talented team in the NHL.
Might not have a strong defence as Anaheim but they might know a little better what it takes to raise the cup this year.
Emery must make a stand this year and show everyone hes for real!

a great balanced team they have great defense and good offense good pick