2011-12 Winnipeg Jets Predictions

If you have ever met a Winnipeger — and they are everywhere because it seems like everyone leaves the city when they are old enough to do so — you have heard about the Jets. A Winnipeg native is incapable of speaking for more than two minutes without mentioning the Jets. It’s a law. The town was obsessed with their team when the Jets were first there, obsessed with their loss when they left for Phoenix, and obsessed with the possibility of a new team coming to the city — something that seemed... 

2011-12 NHL Predictions: Buffalo Sabres & Chicago Blackhawks

Jeff’s 2011-12 Eastern Conference Spotlight team: Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres finished 7th in the Eastern Conference (3rd in Northeast) last season and for a Lindy Ruff coached team it was considered a down year. Ruff, the longest-tenured coach in the NHL, is entering his 14th year behind the Sabres bench. The guy is one of the best head coaches in all of Hockey. With a career record of 526-390-78, reaching the playoffs 8 out of the previous 13 seasons, a Stanley Cup Finals appearance,... 

2011-12 NHL Western Conference Spotlight

Jeff has enjoyed six straight winning NHL seasons and going for lucky 7!  This article has been a huge money maker since 1998. Check it out! ———————————————————————————————————————————- Jeff’s 2011-12 NHL Western Conference Spotlight team:... 

NBA & NHL Playoff Betting: Road Warriors

In this piece we will examine the unusual amount of road teams that have surprised their opponents with upset wins. We will also take a historical look at the NBA and NHL Playoffs to get a better understanding on the magnitude of these big wins. With Wins on Monday May second from Atlanta and Dallas, three of the four 2011 NBA Quarterfinals Game ones were won by the road team. Only two other times, in 1977 and in 1969, had as many as three of the four best-of-7 NBA second round Game ones been won... 

NHL Expert Picks: New York Rangers at Philadelphia Flyers

New York is certainly out for revenge after Philadelphia outlasted them 2-1 on the final game of the season to claim the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.  “I’d say revenge is the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of this game,” said defensemen Michael Del Zotto.  “The guys that are here from last year know how heartbreaking it was.”  The Rangers enter tonight’s contest having defeated the Chicago Blackhawks, 3-2, on Monday night at Madison Square Garden and... 

NHL Betting Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins at Dallas Stars

Pittsburgh take to the road and take on the Dallas Stars in the only 2010-11 seasonal meeting.  The Penguins are coming off a confident 3-0 win over Carolina on Saturday behind the red-hot goaltending of backup Brent Johnson.  “My confidence is feeling pretty good,” Johnson stated.  “I’m feeling pretty good.”  He has established a solid 5-0-1 record with a .960 save percentage and stopped 33 shots for his first shutout since April 2006 versus the Hurricanes.  Goalie Marc-Andre Fleury... 

Monday’s Free Pick

Monday’s  Featured Handicappers! Kyle Hunter – Monday Night Football Total DOMINATION *7-3 this weekend!* The #1 ranked handicapper in the world is ready for this HUGE Monday night football battle. I went 5-2 on Saturday in college football action and then came back with a strong 2-1 day on Sunday in the NFL! The Cowboys need a win badly, but the Giants are playing well too. Get this big Monday Night Football play and DOMINATE the books! Tom Stryker - Tom Stryker’s... 

Jeff’s 2010-11 Opening Week NHL Power Rankings

4-time documented NHL Handicapping Champion Jeff Hochman (JH-Sportsline) updates his Top 30 NHL teams every two weeks. Lets get started with his opening NHL Power Rankings for the week of October 4th. No. 1  Vancouver Canucks (0-0-0-0) Northwest Division Key additions on defense with Keith Ballard and Dan Hamhuls give the high-scoring Canucks their best all-around team since 2007. Roberto Lunongo must hold up from playing a lot of minutes as their is no experienced goalie behind him. Elite team. No.... 

2010 NHL Predictions: Los Angeles Kings

If you are saying to yourself, wasn’t the LA Kings Jeff’s Spotlight team out West last year, than you would be absolutely correct. For the first time in 12 years, all NHL teams that had a losing record last season in the Western Conference figure to do so again in 2010-11. Anaheim, Dallas, St. Louis, Columbus, Calgary, Minnesota, and Edmonton figure to be about the same as last season. The reason for picking the LA Kings once again this year is quite simple. They will have a better record... 

2010 NHL Predictions: Tampa Bay Lightning

Today, we will take a look at our NHL Eastern Conference spotlight team for 2010-11. 2010-11  NHL Eastern Conference Spotlight team:  Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning have not made the playoffs since 2006-07, but I would be shocked if they don’t get a taste of postseason play in 2010-11. The Lightning had an up and down beginning to the 2009–10 campaign, even though veterans Martin St. Louis and Vincent Lecavalier continued to show strong leadership. Despite an overmatched roster... 

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