[Vegas39]

Here is nhl hockey in 2015, all of the teams have big/fast players and the goalies have equip that takes up much of the net. This is a game of who gets the lucky breaks etc..unpredictable.

if that was case Toronto would win every 20 years or so

[swordsandtequila]

on paper Tampa has zero shot

on ice i dont give them much of a chance either

Blackhawks are the ST Louis Cardinals of NHL

well coached and they have a championship pedigree

SBR resident hockey experts:

[UncleChael]

Chicago Blackhawks to the Moon!!! Hawks in 5!!!!!

[bob6199]

Home ice means little in hockey. Goaltending means more. TB pretty damn live as the dog

WHo has Bishop faced that is nearly the offensive power house the Hawks are? MTL and NYR couldn't score to safe their life, and DET got to him a few times. Bishop is going to get F'ing lit up in a few games.

[swordsandtequila]

WHo has Bishop faced that is nearly the offensive power house the Hawks are? MTL and NYR couldn't score to safe their life, and DET got to him a few times. Bishop is going to get F'ing lit up in a few games.

And who has Crawford faced that IS the offensive power house the Bolts are? Det/Mtl/NYR were 10/20/3 in scoring this year. Nash/Minn/Ana were 14/12/11. Defensively they were 15/1/3 versus 9/6/20. Lightning beat the presumed Vezina winner in Price and lit up King Henrik. Don't think Crawford scares them too much. This is Chicago's 3rd appearance in the Finals since 2009/10 (2 Cup wins); the Lightning are 6-2 against them in that span. Isn't going to be the walkover some seem to think.

[EvenBetter]

Skip the futures, bet the Over in Game 1 and see how they match-up. I agree that home ice isn't going to be a determining factor in the series.

[bob6199]

And who has Crawford faced that IS the offensive power house the Bolts are? Det/Mtl/NYR were 10/20/3 in scoring this year. Nash/Minn/Ana were 14/12/11. Defensively they were 15/1/3 versus 9/6/20. Lightning beat the presumed Vezina winner in Price and lit up King Henrik. Don't think Crawford scares them too much. This is Chicago's 3rd appearance in the Finals since 2009/10 (2 Cup wins); the Lightning are 6-2 against them in that span. Isn't going to be the walkover some seem to think.

Lets see the Ducks, for one (WHO LED THE PLAYOFFS IN SCORING, but lets forget about that)....AND STOP giving regular season stats, that are useless once the playoffs come. RS and playoffs are 2 completely different aspects....MTL,NYR,DET couldn't score for anything and they even lit up Bishop. TB has faced Keith or Seabrook who are better then any defensemen they have faced in the postseason.....

[swordsandtequila]

Lets see the Ducks, for one (WHO LED THE PLAYOFFS IN SCORING, but lets forget about that)....AND STOP giving regular season stats, that are useless once the playoffs come. RS and playoffs are 2 completely different aspects....MTL,NYR,DET couldn't score for anything and they even lit up Bishop. TB has faced Keith or Seabrook who are better then any defensemen they have faced in the postseason.....

Or maybe that speaks to the quality (or lack thereof) of defense played in the West vs the East. Say what you want about Bishop; when it counted most he was a brick wall. 1 goal allowed in 3 clinching games. And the Bolts went against much better goaltending, they won't have a problem scoring against Crawford. Closer series than you think.

[byronbb]

Yeah I noticed that. Greek when they want they take a position. Pinny has +115. Greek likes the hawks. Then again all money outside of the usa will be on the hawks.

The weird thing is they were -130 TB for game 1 when everyone else was at -115 and the line moved to settle with the Greeks #.

[manny24]

pound Tampa

everything you own

[BIGDAY]

pound Tampa

everything you own

Manny, no.

[homie1975]

Too many of u not giving TB enough of a chance. No respect

[Vegas39]

Manny, no.

bigday dont do it. Stick with UFC until hockey is over

[swordsandtequila]

Too many of u not giving TB enough of a chance. No respect

[homie1975]

Come on lightning

[homie1975]

Fukkin hawks

[bob6199]

they lose game 1, at home, when they had a lead in the 3rd, yea, that's why every1 is not taking them

[packerd_00]

The Hawks are the most resilient team ive ever witnessed,got the biggest hearts.

[Rudeboy]

The Hawks are the most resilient team ive ever witnessed,got the biggest hearts.

jammy fkrs last night packer end of discussion.

[packerd_00]

Both goalies don't smother you with confidence given the attacking units of both teams, which makes you wonder....many point to who has the better defense, what about the coaches hawks edge it in this aspect? What about the forecheck or the superior powerplay?

I disagree home advantage will be huge in this series, for pure value & picturing Cinderella Crawford lying on his arse whilst Stamkos n co lift the cup I've made my choice and backing TB.

Cups going to Florida fellas shout out to my boii packerz

No Ruder my friend,the Cups going back to where it belongs the windy city.

[packerd_00]

jammy fkrs last night packer end of discussion.

Lol! they always get it done when it counts,all that matters to me.

[Vegas39]

The Hawks are the most resilient team ive ever witnessed,got the biggest hearts.

Kings last year

[packerd_00]

Kings last year

Yeah both clubs are very similar in that respect,were lucky to have teams that we can be proud of,the Blues fans would give their right arm to even make a Cup final.

[Vegas39]

Yeah both clubs are very similar in that respect,were lucky to have teams that we can be proud of,the Blues fans would give their right arm to even make a Cup final.

Good analogy was think San Jose

Hope series stays low scoring as my Duncan Keith to win MVP has a good shot

[packerd_00]

Good analogy was think San Jose

Hope series stays low scoring as my Duncan Keith to win MVP has a good shot

Yeah same deal with the Sharks,they have no heart and it has shown year in year out.

It should tighten up after that crazy last rd,good luck with your pick.

[Rudeboy]

Yeah both clubs are very similar in that respect,were lucky to have teams that we can be proud of,the Blues fans would give their right arm to even make a Cup final.

proud of the same team that couldnt even defend the cup with the big boys lol

[Vegas39]

proud of the same team that couldnt even defend the cup with the big boys lol

you are a canucks fan so enough said air bet boy

That team will never win a cup in your lifetime. Toronto has a better shot

[packerd_00]

proud of the same team that couldnt even defend the cup with the big boys lol

Cant all be like those Canuck jokers that blew a 3-1 series lead in the Cup Final to the Bruins.
The Hawks cant win every year,nobody is that good,but I am very proud of how they play.

[Vegas39]

Cant all be like those Canuck jokers that blew a 3-1 series lead in the Cup Final to the Bruins.

They do a bang up job trashing their town after a loss

[packerd_00]

They do a bang up job trashing their town after a loss

Lol! class fans all the way

[homie1975]

I didn't bet the lightning but am rooting for them. Fukk yea on gm 2 win. See u in Chicago

[Vegas39]

think they lose both in Chicago and win game 5 back at home

[homie1975]

I'm seeing a split in chitown

[Vegas39]

possibly bet Hawks in 6 before series still think thats outcome

[packerd_00]

possibly bet Hawks in 6 before series still think thats outcome

Ill take that