#31 thoughts elliott friedman series#

This is a business relationship between Laine and the Jets, but there’s no reason it can’t be mutually beneficial. Patrik Laine (+2500 to win Rocket Richard) But would anybody be shocked if he won it this year? As for Provorov, those huge odds are generally suckers’ bets. Zdeno Chara’s departure makes McAvoy an even more high-profile piece on a high-profile team. Those types of performances elevate contenders in voters’ minds. The first two got the “playoff bump.” Heiskanen led Dallas to the Stanley Cup Final, while Jones never left the ice in multiple overtime games against the eventual Stanley Cup champions.

Miro Heiskanen/ Seth Jones (+2000 to win Norris Trophy) Charlie McAvoy (+2500) Ivan Provorov (+5000) He’s going to win one, sooner rather than later.

It doesn’t change the overall philosophy, though. (I’m 50, although I look 25.) I didn’t take that wager, because, as a voter, it’s not the right thing to do. Last year, someone bet me that Pettersson wouldn’t win a Hart by the time I turn 55. Besides, the Canadiens say they want to rest him, but, as my grandmother always said, “You plan, God laughs.” We’ll see. Price had the 11th-best odds at one site. Fine, we can all decide what we like or don’t like, but it’s not impossible for either win the 56-game rush to the playoffs.

The Flames and Jets were the least respected among that group. Toronto is the oddsmakers’ beauty queen, but six different teams could win it. If you’re Canadian, and you refer to this as the North Division, your citizenship is revoked. But a couple of sites had them behind Boston, Philly and Pittsburgh, and even with the Rangers.Īt least two very good teams are going to flunk this test, but… the Capitals? I find it hard to believe.Ĭalgary/Winnipeg (+750 to win Canadian Division) I thought Washington would be a favourite in the league’s toughest division, figuring the value would be with the Islanders, Rangers or Philadelphia. Washington (+600 to win East/+1800 to win Cup) These futures bets stood out (but don’t wager anything you’re uncomfortable losing): Finally, North America is escaping the puritan anti-gambling shackles to join the rest of the planet. I twist myself into enough of a mental pretzel while on the job - why add to it? Plus, no player/agent/coach/GM/whoever needs to wonder if my questions about a groin injury are really about an extra $50 on the moneyline.īut I do look to see what’s out there. I’m not much of a bettor when it comes to hockey.

Multiple teams aggressively pursuing Dubois.

Can Evander Kane opt out of NHL season?.

Flames, Jets a good bet to win Canadian division?.

#31 thoughts elliott friedman series#

Tyler Toffoli doesn't plan on re-signing with teamĪfter a series of tweets earlier in the day revealing all three of Elias Lindholm, Mikael Backlund and Noah Hanifin don't plan on signing long-term deals to remain in Calgary, Seravalli barged back in like the Kool-Aid Man to deliver one more dagger to Flames fans. He’s ranked third on the club’s all-time games played list (908), behind only franchise legend Jarome Iginla (1,219) and longtime captain Mark Giordano (949). The 34-year-old has been with Calgary his entire career since being drafted 24th overall in 2007. He had a career-high total in points (56) this past season, recording 19 goals and 37 assists in 82 games. The longtime Flames, who has a modified 10-team no-trade clause, has a $5.35 million cap hit for the upcoming season before he will become a UFA next summer.īacklund is a solid two-way contributor who has received Selke consideration in the past and has led the team in takeaways for eight straight seasons. Will Mikael Backlund be on the move this summer? (AP Photos)