DG's 2011-2012 NHL Picks

[bobbyk1133]

Monday Plays TB -0.5 (+107) SJ -0.5 (-105)

With ya on these Let's get it.

Along with COL ML of course

[keyboarding]

no i am not kidding you. his numbers on an absolutely horrendous panthers teams were very good. he isnt even that old either. 35 isnt too wild for a goalie

People used that to justify Luongo's skill and we all know what a fukking joke he is.

Hiller is still too young and unproven to be in the top 5 discussion but the jury should still be out on Rinne, Price, and even Howard who no one mentioned. Even Niemi, who has won it, still isn't really legit.

Thomas is likely on the downswing of his career and Luongo is a fukking hack.

I guess my point is that Ryan Miller is the best goalie in the NHL. Lundqvist is a close second. After that it's old guys getting worse and young guys getting better.

Vokoun?

[xraygord]

Good luck DG, I'd be a tailin' ya!

My own play.... PIT WPG OVER 5.5....don't ask, don't ask.

NHL 2011/12: 5-3-1 +1.99 Units

[Pride]

People used that to justify Luongo's skill and we all know what a fukking joke he is.

Hiller is still too young and unproven to be in the top 5 discussion but the jury should still be out on Rinne, Price, and even Howard who no one mentioned. Even Niemi, who has won it, still isn't really legit.

Thomas is likely on the downswing of his career and Luongo is a fukking hack.

I guess my point is that Ryan Miller is the best goalie in the NHL. Lundqvist is a close second. After that it's old guys getting worse and young guys getting better.

Vokoun?

Hiller is 29. Lundqvist is the best goalie in the nhl without a doubt.

[815Sox]

Hiller is 29. Lundqvist is the best goalie in the nhl without a doubt.

No, he is not the best "without a doubt". Are you a Rangers fan?

[bobbyk1133]

Hiller is 29. Lundqvist is the best goalie in the nhl without a doubt.

Lundqvist has been the most consistent goalie over the last 5 years I'll give him that, but for my $$ I'd take Rinne in a heatbeat.

[OnTheRise23]

Montoya is number 1

[Pride]

RIP Toronto backers. 3 goals is too much tonight. probably wont get another goal, talk about a bad bet

[Pride]

i guess i didnt put much effort into that jinx attempt.

tampa could easily come back though

[TomJSports]

Giguère circa 2000-2005 tonight...surprising.

[DennisGreen]

Unreal Colorado about to go to 5-0 on the road! WTF!

[bobbyk1133]

Unreal Colorado about to go to 5-0 on the road! WTF!

[815Sox]

Unreal Colorado about to go to 5-0 on the road! WTF!

I have been riding them all the way, they look legitimately good too. Not fluky. Heck, they won with the backup tonight.

[Pride]

well the avs are not a good team, they will slow down eventually

[DennisGreen]

What a dick tease by the Leafs. Tie it late to give me hope for the TT then lose in OT. Why bother a-holes

[DennisGreen]

And Tampa WTF. Roloson lets in 5 on 20 shots. Not watching the game but assuming he's being a sieve.

[veeds1690]

well the avs are not a good team, they will slow down eventually

What's your basis on this? Granted I'm an Avs fan, but I'm thinking unbiased here. They only had Erik Johnson for the last stretch of the season in their miserable play. Him and Hejda are a good blue line combo. Landeskog is a player right out of the gate and compliments that line of O'Reilly and Winnik. Heavy upgrade at goaltender with Varly and Jiggy, I mean anyone is better than Craig Anderson, Budaj, and Brian Elliot. Throw in Kobasew and a good coach in Joe Sacco and they have a recipe for success.

[TomJSports]

well the avs are not a good team, they will slow down eventually

I don't think either team is as good as they've been early in the year. Drafted Varly and picked up Davey Jones on waivers for fantasy, glad with those moves. And I have Lupul and Kessel. But I think the two squads cool down, and finish somewhere between 5-10 in their conferences. Both are fun to watch, though.

[TomJSports]

What's your basis on this? Granted I'm an Avs fan, but I'm thinking unbiased here. They only had Erik Johnson for the last stretch of the season in their miserable play. Him and Hejda are a good blue line combo. Landeskog is a player right out of the gate and compliments that line of O'Reilly and Winnik. Heavy upgrade at goaltender with Varly and Jiggy, I mean anyone is better than Craig Anderson, Budaj, and Brian Elliot. Throw in Kobasew and a good coach in Joe Sacco and they have a recipe for success.

I like Sacco a lot. He gets a lot out of what he has. Landeskog will likely cool down during the stretch like a lot of young players. He did play in Canada, though, so that probably helps his endurance rather than an SEL schedule. I'e always liked Varly and think he's a perfect fit on a young squad. But I'm not trying to be pessimistic on your team, but they're still young and probably fade down the stretch like last year, but I doubt as drastic as last year. Hopefully I'm wrong, as I love watching them. And I think if they make the playoffs, the young blood kicks it up a notch and proves to be a tough out for whoever they face.

[veeds1690]

I like Sacco a lot. He gets a lot out of what he has. Landeskog will likely cool down during the stretch like a lot of young players. He did play in Canada, though, so that probably helps his endurance rather than an SEL schedule. I'e always liked Varly and think he's a perfect fit on a young squad. But I'm not trying to be pessimistic on your team, but they're still young and probably fade down the stretch like last year, but I doubt as drastic as last year. Hopefully I'm wrong, as I love watching them. And I think if they make the playoffs, the young blood kicks it up a notch and proves to be a tough out for whoever they face.

I actually agree with this. Sacco does VERY well for what he is working with. And yes Landeskog is playing very well, but it's still only 6 games in and it's a long way away. I don't think the Avs are gonna fade as bad as last year when they had a 1-19 stretch. It's a very young core. I agree with the 5-10 finish in conference, being optimistic I'd say no worse than 9th given how they've played so far. Again still early, but they are exciting to watch. O'Brien plays with some good intensity along with O'Byrne. There really isn't one player on the team that I have a beef with at this point. Anyways go Avs, hopefully they can keep riding this momentum for a few more.

[815Sox]

And Tampa WTF. Roloson lets in 5 on 20 shots. Not watching the game but assuming he's being a sieve.

He has been just brutal. I noticed there is a show called "Inside The Lighting" and apparently I get the channel. I am gonna check it out. Hopefully the Preds/Oilers under hits tonight which will give me a much needed 3-0.

[DennisGreen]

Cannot believe every dog pretty much hitting today

Brutal day.

LIVE BET : SJ +1.5 (-102)

[keyboarding]

What's your basis on this? Granted I'm an Avs fan, but I'm thinking unbiased here. They only had Erik Johnson for the last stretch of the season in their miserable play. Him and Hejda are a good blue line combo. Landeskog is a player right out of the gate and compliments that line of O'Reilly and Winnik. Heavy upgrade at goaltender with Varly and Jiggy, I mean anyone is better than Craig Anderson, Budaj, and Brian Elliot. Throw in Kobasew and a good coach in Joe Sacco and they have a recipe for success.

They aren't as good as their record indicates. They were at times badly outplayed by a TOR squad that aren't very good. Certainly they've improved with Varlamov (Giguere sucks) but it isn't nearly enough. Not enough impact players on that team, not yet anyway.

That being said I cashed in nicely on the ML +117.

[DennisGreen]

Hit the live bet at least to offset the Sharks regulation bet

2011-2012 YTD Record (Up to Oct 17th)
21-27 -$791

ML 5-4 -$84
Regulation 2-9 -$753
Game Totals 8-5 +$112
Live Bets 2-2 +$50
1st Period Totals 2-5 -$332
Team Totals 2-2 +$216

Someone please remind me to not bet for the first 2 weeks of the season next year or to not cap at all and just take all dogs blindly

[TomJSports]

Hit the live bet at least to offset the Sharks regulation bet

2011-2012 YTD Record (Up to Oct 17th)
21-27 -$791

ML 5-4 -$84
Regulation 2-9 -$753
Game Totals 8-5 +$112
Live Bets 2-2 +$50
1st Period Totals 2-5 -$332
Team Totals 2-2 +$216

Someone please remind me to not bet for the first 2 weeks of the season next year or to not cap at all and just take all dogs blindly

I know what you mean, friend. I'm slightly above .500 with o.u, but like .250 with winners.

[DennisGreen]

I know what you mean, friend. I'm slightly above .500 with o.u, but like .250 with winners.

Yeah totals seem fairly normal so far but regulation bets are burying me Whenever I bet dogs they lose that's the funny part. Dogs are hitting like mad right now but guaranteed if I bet all dogs tomorrow night only 1 max wins

[a4u2fear]

DG, what we looking like for Vancouver tonight?

[lolguy999]

hey DG, based on my thoughts I think the totals are easier to bet this season. More or less teams are more predictable this year like I like the oilers for more unders because of their underrated goalies, sharks because of their poor offense and good goaltending, phoenix for their overs and etc... In my opinion totals are easier to predict in the NHL when the sides keeps screwing up and you're proving to be quite correct by going 8-5 which is still very applaudable, with that said, still don't give up on regulations, i on one hand is still not convinced OT happen enough to matter in the long run yet, so with a few good decisions backed by the team actually PLAYING and not sitting around I think it's still worth it, so hope you get it back and get back on the horse!

[lolguy999]

With a blind eye i like Habs -0.5, Stars, oilers/flames under, pitts/min under, phoenix over, caps under, carolina +1.5
Best of luck tonight!

[Just Enough]

Hit the live bet at least to offset the Sharks regulation bet

2011-2012 YTD Record (Up to Oct 17th)
21-27 -$791

ML 5-4 -$84
Regulation 2-9 -$753
Game Totals 8-5 +$112
Live Bets 2-2 +$50
1st Period Totals 2-5 -$332
Team Totals 2-2 +$216

Someone please remind me to not bet for the first 2 weeks of the season next year or to not cap at all and just take all dogs blindly

I'll remind you. If you return the favor and remind me as well.

[Just Enough]

What's your basis on this? Granted I'm an Avs fan, but I'm thinking unbiased here. They only had Erik Johnson for the last stretch of the season in their miserable play. Him and Hejda are a good blue line combo. Landeskog is a player right out of the gate and compliments that line of O'Reilly and Winnik. Heavy upgrade at goaltender with Varly and Jiggy, I mean anyone is better than Craig Anderson, Budaj, and Brian Elliot. Throw in Kobasew and a good coach in Joe Sacco and they have a recipe for success.

Watched a few of their games and they are a fast team. Kinda fun to watch

[DennisGreen]

I'll remind you. If you return the favor and remind me as well.

Deal.

[DennisGreen]

DG, what we looking like for Vancouver tonight?

They should be pumped up tonight with the return of Kesler and the pre-game tribute to Rick Rypien. I actually had a dream last night they won 5-1 So I'll prob be on the Nucks and the over. Can't go against my subconscience

[FeeltheCool]

I'm with your subconscience!! GO NUCKS!!!

I feel like hockey is killing us all.....damn this icy game!!

[DennisGreen]

Yup been a rough ride so far and lots of teams surprising everyone. Things should settle down soon and we will be able to get a better grasp on things.