Hockey Handicapping Articles

2024-25 Utah Hockey Club Predictions and Odds to Win Stanley Cup Finals
by Ryan Cobbett - 9/26/2024

Last season, the Utah Hockey Club -- or the Arizona Coyotes -- were terrible in their final season in Arizona. They finished with just 77 points on a -18-goal differential, finishing ahead of just the Chicago Blackhawks in the Central Division. Despite making some improvements last season, the Coyotes averaged just 4,600 fans per game. This was dead last in the league and nearly 9,000 less than the Winnipeg Jets (31st).

2024-25 St. Louis Blues Predictions and Odds to Win Stanley Cup Finals
by Ryan Cobbett - 9/25/2024

After posting a 92-point season last year, the St. Louis Blues fell short of the playoff picture for the second year in a row. The Blues struggled on the road last season, going just 18-19-4 away from home ice while finishing with a -11-goal differential. Despite their average play throughout the season, they dominated the Pacific Division, going 16-5-3 against their Western Conference counterparts.

2024-25 Nashville Predators Predictions and Odds to Win Stanley Cup Finals
by Ryan Cobbett - 9/25/2024

Last season was a good one for Nashville, as they exceeded expectations, reached the playoffs, and played competitively against the Canucks in the first round. The Predators secured the first wild card spot, as they finished with 99 points thanks to a hot streak to end the season. From February 17th to the end of the season, the Preds went 20-5-3, giving them a huge boost into the playoff picture.

2024-25 Minnesota Wild Predictions and Odds to Win Stanley Cup Finals
by Ryan Cobbett - 9/24/2024

The Minnesota Wild failed to make the playoffs last season after finishing with a 39-33-10 record (87 points). They finished 11 points behind Vegas for the final wild card spot in the Western Conference. Their season was plagued by horrendous goaltending at the start of the year, and they were not great on the road, going 19-18-4. They struggled against their Central Division counterparts as they went just 9-14-3.

2024-25 Dallas Stars Predictions and Odds to Win Stanley Cup Finals
by Ryan Cobbett - 9/24/2024

Last year, the Dallas Stars proved just how strong they could be. They finished second in the league in points with 113 points, one behind the Rangers, who recorded 114. Their +64-goal differential was the best in the Western Conference and second in the NHL behind the Panthers +68 mark. They were one of the best teams on the road last season, finishing with a road record of 26-10-5.

2024-25 Colorado Avalanche Predictions and Odds to Win Stanley Cup Finals
by Ryan Cobbett - 9/23/2024

The Colorado Avalanche once again had a tremendous season for 2023-24 and went on a run in the playoffs. They finished with 107 points and clinched the final guaranteed spot in the Central Division. They dominated in the first round of the playoffs, knocking off the Winnipeg Jets in five games and taking the series with a +13-goal differential.

2024-25 Chicago Blackhawks Predictions and Odds to Win Stanley Cup Finals
by Ryan Cobbett - 9/23/2024

Last season was a brutal one for the Chicago Blackhawks. Aside from Connor Bedard, there was not a lot to be excited about for Chicago fans. They won just 17 games in regulation, which ranked 31st in the league, ahead of just San Jose. They also joined the Sharks as the only teams to have a negative goal differential of over 100, as the Blackhawks finished with a differential of -111.

WAGs of NHL: Who has the largest social media following and earning potential?
by Jeremy Block - 9/23/2024

The influencer scene has turned out to be a major jackpot for the wives and girlfriends of NHL players (WAGs). We're diving into the social media clout these ladies have and just how much cash they're raking in. Some are seriously cashing in like it’s going out of style.

2024-25 Pittsburgh Penguins Predictions and Odds to Win Stanley Cup Finals
by Ryan Cobbett - 9/22/2024

Last season was a weird one for Pittsburgh. They ultimately fell short of a playoff spot after finishing the season with 88 points, three behind the Washington Capitals, who secured the final Wild Card. The Penguins appeared to be sellers at the deadline with uncertainty surrounding long time star Sidney Crosby. They traded away Jake Guentzel, who had recorded 52 points in 50 games, significantly weakening the offensive potential.

2024-25 Washington Capitals Predictions and Odds to Win Stanley Cup Finals
by Ryan Cobbett - 9/20/2024

Last season, the Washington Capitals earned a playoff spot after finishing the season with 91 points. They beat out the likes of Detroit, Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia for the final wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. With a -37-goal differential, the Capitals had the worst differential of playoff teams and had the third worst differential in the Eastern Conference, ahead of only Montreal and Columbus.

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by Doc's Sports - 9/20/2024

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2024-25 New York Rangers Predictions and Odds to Win Stanley Cup Finals
by Ryan Cobbett - 9/19/2024

The 2023-24 NHL season was very rewarding for the Rangers last year. They won the Presidents Trophy as they led the league with 114 points, one more point than the Dallas Stars. They dominated at home last year, going 30-11, which was tied with Edmonton as the best performance on home ice (60 points). New York had a cake walk in the first round as they swept Washington, finishing with a +8-goal differential.

2024-25 Philadelphia Flyers Predictions and Odds to Win Stanley Cup Finals
by Ryan Cobbett - 9/19/2024

Last season, the Flyers surpassed the expectations set before them at the beginning of the year. They missed out on the final wild card spot by just four points, as they finished with 87 points and a -26-goal differential. Philadelphia struggled against the Eastern Conference, going just 19-24-7, while their best performance came against the Central Division. They, surprisingly, dominated the Central Division, going 10-3-3 in their 16 games against them.

2024-25 New Jersey Devils Predictions and Odds to Win Stanley Cup Finals
by Ryan Cobbett - 9/18/2024

The New Jersey Devils were the most disappointing team in the league this past season. After recording 112 points in the 2022-23 season, they regressed big time and finished with just 81 points last year. The Devils had 283 goals scored against them, which was the third most in the Eastern Conference, ahead of just Montreal and Columbus. They had most of their success against the Atlantic Division, where they went 12-11-1 in their 24 games against them.

2024-25 New York Islanders Predictions and Odds to Win Stanley Cup Finals
by Ryan Cobbett - 9/18/2024

The New York Islanders snuck into the final guaranteed spot of the Metro Division last season, as they finished with 94 points. Their 29 regulation wins was the lowest by any team in the guaranteed spots in the league. The Isles were also the only team in a guaranteed spot to have a negative goal differential on the season (-17) and one of just two playoff teams to carry a negative goal differential.

2024-25 Carolina Hurricanes Predictions and Odds to Win Stanley Cup Finals
by Ryan Cobbett - 9/17/2024

Last season was a good one for Carolina fans, as the Hurricanes finished with 111 points while also reaching the second round of the playoffs. They were tied for the second most regulation wins at 44 last season, while finishing second in the Eastern Conference with a +63-goal differential. Carolina handled the Islanders in the first round of the playoffs, winning in five games, but their season came to an end after the Rangers took the series in six games.

2024-25 Columbus Blue Jackets Predictions and Odds to Win Stanley Cup Finals
by Ryan Cobbett - 9/17/2024

The Blue Jackets had a bad season a year ago. They finished in the basement of the Eastern Conference with 66 points. They managed just 21 regulation wins and finished with an Eastern Conference worst -63 goal differential. Though they struggled against everybody, they did manage to have an 8-5-3 record against the Pacific Division, the only division they had a winning record against. This now marks four straight years without a playoff appearance for the Blue Jackets.

2024-25 Tampa Bay Lightning Predictions and Odds to Win Stanley Cup Finals
by Ryan Cobbett - 9/16/2024

Last season, Tampa Bay just missed out on the final guaranteed spot in the Atlantic Division, finishing fourth with 98 points, just four behind Toronto. However, they comfortably finished in the top wild card spot, setting up a date with the eventual Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers. The Lightning never stood a chance, losing in five games with a -6-goal differential. Tampa Bay struggled against their division opponents, going just 12-9-5 within the Atlantic.

2024-25 Toronto Maple Leafs Predictions and Odds to Win Stanley Cup Finals
by Ryan Cobbett - 9/16/2024

The Maple Leafs once again failed to make a deep run in the playoffs last season despite having the ever loved “Core Four.” Toronto finished the season with 102 points on the year, grabbing the last guaranteed spot in the Atlantic Division. Their 33 regulation wins were the third lowest of teams who made the playoffs and the lowest among those who held a guaranteed spot.

2024-25 Ottawa Senators Predictions and Odds to Win Stanley Cup Finals
by Ryan Cobbett - 9/13/2024

Ottawa was one of the most disappointing teams from last year’s campaign. After bringing in Claude Giroux in 2023, the Sens followed that up by adding Jakob Chychrun and Vladimir Tarasenko in hopes of reaching relevance. Unfortunately, last season was anything but good for Ottawa as they finished with just 78 points and a -26-point differential on the season. They played terribly away from home, going 16-23-2 on the road, which really held them back last year as they never got going.