With the NHL coming back is there many here that is going to follow it?

[tblues2005]

Is there going to be many of you guys in here that is going to follow the NHL after the lockout?

At first I am going to be very cautious on wagering at all on hockey because you have no idea on what shape some of these players are going to be in or how these coaches are going to do.

[DDT]

I will watch...but not wager

[Vegas39]

Mostly totals for me first few weeks

[opie1988]

I'm a BIG Stars fan, so I'm extremely stoked that its back.

Hockey has always been my least bet sport. Too damn unpredictable for me.

[ticklz]

Ill be watching and wagering, trying to take advantage of early lines

[tblues2005]

I usually bet on it opie in the playoffs. That is where I seem to do better for some reason. I know you have to be looking forward to a week from Saturday. I am going to be interested on knowing who is in good shape and who isn't.

[bruins35]

I'm a BIG Stars fan, so I'm extremely stoked that its back.

Hockey has always been my least bet sport. Too damn unpredictable for me.

stars picked up a couple nice players

[Vegas39]

I'm a BIG Stars fan, so I'm extremely stoked that its back.

Hockey has always been my least bet sport. Too damn unpredictable for me.

if like in past years where stars have started fast only to fade. This condensed schedule may help them

[numismatist]

Ill be paying attention but not making any wagers for the first week-maybe a few small parlays just for fun. Might as well play bingo during the first week......its going to be a free for all.

[RubberKettle]

I will listen to every Bruins game...just like last year.

[mngambler]

I'm a BIG Stars fan, so I'm extremely stoked that its back.

Hockey has always been my least bet sport. Too damn unpredictable for me.

I was at the Modano tribute game they had up here...even though he only played 4 seasons before the North Stars moved he was obviously my favorite player growing up, especially being an American and the first pick in the draft

[RubberKettle]

Probably minimal betting till about 10 games in. Early on many surprises.

Fav Hockey cappers: DennisGreen and Bobloblaw (totals)

[McDabs]

Ill probably be riding the pens/rangers the first few games... just cant imagine these two teams coming out flat the first couple games.

Some of these players have been dieing to play.. (as well some havnt) but I'd like to think these two teams have still been working hard to come back.

Also probably playing FL Panthers to win it all at +5000 as I feel they are a playoff bound team with a good young squad.

[VegasInsider]

All of the top players have been playing elsewhere. These guys will be just fine.

[face]

gonna do little 3 game chases on good teams at first

[opie1988]

if like in past years where stars have started fast only to fade. This condensed schedule may help them

That's my exact hope.

I'm shocked that the friggin' season opener is 8 days away....and they haven't even come out with a schedule yet. We plan on going to the first game......just need to know when & where.

[Vegas39]

That's my exact hope.

I'm shocked that the friggin' season opener is 8 days away....and they haven't even come out with a schedule yet. We plan on going to the first game......just need to know when & where.

Players vote on new CBA ongoing ends at 8 AM tomorrow. Schedule most likely Saturday afternoon or early Sunday

[Deuce]

Yes to both

[lunchbawks]

fade the minnesota wild and other teams with expectations

[bill2266]

i will watch it GO PENS

[Russian Rocket]

I'll watch every game and attend about 15 out 50. Go Sharks!

[Vegas39]

fade the minnesota wild and other teams with expectations

Agree Mn will be overvalued at start

[lunchbawks]

any books have season win totals?

[High3rEl3m3nt]

I can't say that I am excited to watch what will be left of this season, but I am a fan of the NHL and Avalanche. Hopefully, we'll have a business as usual season next year.

[milwaukee mike]

love betting on hockey

i'm a nervous wreck watching the games, every time the puck is around the net i have a damn heart attack

good stuff though

[Deuce]

I can't say that I am excited to watch what will be left of this season, but I am a fan of the NHL and Avalanche. Hopefully, we'll have a business as usual season next year.

Like last year?

[zoo youk]

hell yeah. every game should have a playoff type atmosphere, considering there will only be 48 games. and there is nothing better than play off hockey baby!

[zoo youk]

If only the damn Canucks and Sedin twins weren't so gd soft.

[High3rEl3m3nt]

There is nothing worse than sloppy play and that's what I half-expect. Every game may count, but every game certainly won't be played in a playoff-like manner. The NBA's shortened season last year is a prime example of damaged goods.

[El Nino]

Yes, love watching. Will wait to wager though. Will make a thread in the NHL sub forum eventually. My ability to pick teams that go on to shootouts and lose is uncanny!

[Vegas39]

Yes, love watching. Will wait to wager though. Will make a thread in the NHL sub forum eventually. My ability to pick teams that go on to shootouts and lose is uncanny!

This is good info but a new year can easily flip flop

[keyboarding]

The NHL is easily my most profitable league out of all the North American major ones (though my NBA record is actually kind of amazing). I might start another thread again but posting picks is so time consuming and fruitless. Maybe if my life becomes utterly meaningless I'll seek the refuge that is SBR peer approval but until then, you'll have to PM me for some winners.

God bless.

[MoneyM1ke]

Am I crazy for liking the over 5.5s in most games? I feel like teams will slack on the defensive end, Anyone have any numbers from the 94 lockout? I know different era but anything to go on?

[PhillyFlyers]

Broad Street Hockey <s>@</s>BroadStHockey

Not shocking. RT <s>@</s>BroadStBull: <s>#</s>Flyers have sold more season-tickets since lockout ended than were canceled during work stoppage.

Yeah, I think we're interested.

[easyliving]

I will watch...but not wager

same here