Early Odds Have Canes in Playoffs
by Bob Wage on Aug 14, 2009 2:00 AM EDT
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PrintProfessional oddsmakers have posted their initial unscientific predictions for the 2010 Stanley Cup and at the moment they have the Carolina Hurricanes in the playoff mix. While Detroit is the favorite to win the Cup with Pittsburgh a close second, Carolina is tied with the Rangers for 12th. The following odds can be found on bodog.com
| Odds to win | ||
| 2009-10 Stanley Cup | ||
| 1 | Detroit | 4/1 |
| 2 | Pittsburgh | 5/1 |
| 3 | Boston | 8/1 |
| 4 | Chicago | 8/1 |
| 5 | San Jose | 8/1 |
| 6 | Washington | 11/1 |
| 7 | Philadelphia | 16/1 |
| 8 | Anaheim | 18/1 |
| 9 | Calgary | 20/1 |
| 10 | New Jersey | 20/1 |
| 11 | Vancouver | 20/1 |
| 12 | Carolina | 26/1 |
| 13 | NY Rangers | 26/1 |
| 14 | Montreal | 30/1 |
| 15 | St. Louis | 36/1 |
| 16 | Buffalo | 40/1 |
| 17 | Dallas | 40/1 |
| 18 | Edmonton | 40/1 |
| 19 | Minnesota | 40/1 |
| 20 | Columbus | 45/1 |
| 21 | Ottawa | 45/1 |
| 22 | Nashville | 50/1 |
| 23 | Florida | 55/1 |
| 24 | Los Angeles | 60/1 |
| 25 | Colorado | 70/1 |
| 26 | Tampa Bay | 70/1 |
| 27 | Toronto | 70/1 |
| 28 | Phoenix | 85/1 |
| 29 | Atlanta | 100/1 |
| 30 | NY Islanders | 150/1 |
Of course, these numbers are pretty much meaningless at the present time. The Hurricanes faced odds of 100/1 in August of 2005 the preseason before they won the Cup, and probably deservedly so. They had a horrible season before the lockout and Martin Gerber and Cam Ward were unknowns in goal. Also, the so-called "experts" were unimpressed with the bargain basement free agent acquisitions of Matt Cullen, Ray Whitney, and Cory Stillman.
Still, while the numbers don't mean much, it is nice to see the team get some respect. Will they be able to live up to it?
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I don't see how NJ could look to have a stronger team than we do.
Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.
l33t spek?
English please
Or German
Or Pig Latin
If money's the root of all evil then why do so many
churches brow beat their members for more?
Hard to imagine them not making it in this year.
I have very high expectations for this team. They should be more fundamentally sound, deeper, balanced scoring, tough on the forecheck……….. This is a very difficult team to defend against. They should win the SE with Caps second. They likely are the best team we have had on paper entering a season since they moved to Carolina.
FWIW, The Hockey News released about half of their preseason rankings (non-playoff teams) and Carolina wasn’t among them. So they see the team as playoff bound.
They’ve selected Buffalo as the #7 spot in the East today, leaving the Canes to battle it out with the Caps, Bruins, Pens, Flyers, and Devils for the top 6 spots. My question is this: How among those remaining teams would you rank the Canes ahead of? Devils, possibly, but with Broduer one never knows. Boston, was Tim Thomas a flash in the pan or is he the real deal and what about Phil Kessel? Are the Flyers better or different? Are the Caps better? Have the Canes done enough to catch them? Pittsburgh is becoming Detroit east, I just hope they start to suffer a stretch of first round playoff defeats.
The Puns will never be Detroit
Detroit actually wins to get the Cup.
If money's the root of all evil then why do so many
churches brow beat their members for more?
Both teams have a good nucleus of players, both teams are run well, both teams are able to attract big free agents at a reduced cost. I’m not sure if Pittsburgh can keep it up as long as Detroit, but they are doing a pretty good job at the moment.
My arguement is not from facts or looking at the roster
I just hate them.
And here I am thinking that the buffa-slugs would be my most hated team forever.
I’m sure my dislike of the Puns is temporary but my not wanting to see Crysbaby ever lift the Cup again is not.
If money's the root of all evil then why do so many
churches brow beat their members for more?
Why do you STILL use the “crysbaby” line?! GET OVER IT! If he was on our team you would be mad at anyone that used that! He might be this times Gretzky, would you call him weak? They just was better than us this time…..and I think we have addressed that…..well just remember he does not cheep shot like AO, and plays “D” unlike AO….I think in time you might learn, but I will not hold my breath…..
The iconic player that is Sydney Crosby
is a fantastic player, a true pleasure to watch on the ice. He can score and play defense as you stated. He is the superstar of the NHL and one for the ages who will replace Gretzky as “The Greatest”. The unfortunate part is that his a figment of the NHL and their PR department.
The clown in a Pens uniform who shares the name isn’t who the NHL claims him to be. Maliken is the better player on that team.
See, I stopped watching roundball when I noticed the “superstars” could start traveling around mid-court and drive through an opposing player, draw the foul from that player and still make the basket. The small detail that the defensive player had enough time to stand there and attract birds to build their nests made no matter.
So would I want him on the Canes? No f*cking way. Even though I was once a fan of a team with a superstar, even I realized he was getting away with whatever he wanted and I felt the wins were cheapened to the point of “who cares”. I would feel the same if he were to join the Canes.
I hope someone lines him up for good, clean, legal and of so hard hits. Often.
If money's the root of all evil then why do so many
churches brow beat their members for more?
and you just made part of my argument, by adding Malkin to the mix, like Gretzky had Messier, and Kurri mad him greater, but I will disagree on the “getting away with everything” because of the way the game is played….all it takes is like you stated a good CLEAN LEGAL AND HARD hit ……………….Thanks for not being like the “PuckDaddy” trolls and making your point sanely.
One thing
I think Malkin is better than his Captain period, no matter who’s on the ice.
Yes, as for sanity, I have those moments, as few and fleeting as they may be.
If money's the root of all evil then why do so many
churches brow beat their members for more?
I'm not a Dead Things fan
IF it was NJD who came out of the first round, I would have been rooting for them. I would have routed for the Bruins over the Pens and I want anyone BUT the Wings in the West. Like I said, I don’t have anything really against the Pens organization, save they have, IMO, the “Golden Child”.
So my worst case scenario, Wings vs Pens (much like my other worst case scenarios Cowboys/Broncos or Yankees/Braves) came true.
I think the Wings got jobbed and I don’t like them much.
If money's the root of all evil then why do so many
churches brow beat their members for more?
Except...
I’ve more often than not seen players like Crosby be protected from those hits (legal or not) all the same.
Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.
by MichaelProcton on Aug 15, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry...
He whines with regularity, and the refs bow to him because he’s the “face of the league.” That is going to be annoying for anyone who’s a fan of any team other than his.
Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.
by MichaelProcton on Aug 15, 2009 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd put us in front of NJ and Boston, definitely.
Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.
by MichaelProcton on Aug 15, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions
In my mind, they are the 2nd best team in the east behind Pittsburgh.
I have no reason to think they are not better than Pittsburgh. I call it a pick’em. The Playoffs last year were no fluke. They are better than NJ, they are better than Boston, they may be better than Pittsburgh with the new additions. There may be some team that steps up this year and has a big regular season and finishes ahead of the Canes in the regular season but this is not about the regular season. It is about winning the Cup period. I, like JR, like our chances against anyone. Bring ’em on.
THN put us at #6
But the synopsis is pretty upbeat – considering it was written by Canadian hockey press.
Why: The great thing about the Carolina Hurricanes is their lineup rarely changes, so success comes down to execution. On the strength of Eric Staal up front and Cam Ward in net, Carolina has two game-breakers. The defense got tougher thanks to the addition of Andrew Alberts and the repatriation of Aaron Ward, so look for the Canes to be another tough out in the 2009-10 playoffs
Hard to see how NJD has made any moves to put them above us. I think PHI is a wildcard with the shake-up in the roster – we’ll find out in another 48 days.
Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!
by Carolyn Christians on Aug 15, 2009 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions
The argument for NJ would be...
That they still had a pretty darned good season even without Brodeur for most of it.
Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.
by MichaelProcton on Aug 15, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions
That looks like they simply took where the teams are expected to finish in the standings as opposed to the actual chance of winning the Cup, when you consider how high San Jose is listed there.
I too am very optimistic about the Canes’ chances this year and like what we have on the roster more than I ever have before. Though that we do seem to be getting a little respect makes me twinge a bit, since this team seems to thrive on being the Rodney Dangerfield of hockey.
ESPN Article
Check out the article on espn.com. An interesting fact about the Hurricanes and Olympic years…makes me think we are in for a BIG year! Here’s the link. http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/olyhockey/columns/story?columnist=frei_terry&id=4394028
by DomBooneCaniac on Aug 14, 2009 10:08 AM EDT reply actions
I may be wrong…. but I think the Hurricanes won the Southeast Division Title in 1998…. which was also an Olympic year…..
I may not have my facts straight…..
by Mateos_Canes_Lamp on Aug 14, 2009 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I think that's right
That was the year they played Boston in the first round of the playoffs and were still in Greensboro.
1999?
I think that was spring of 1999 – that’s the “classic series” I saw on NHL network a couple weeks ago.
Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!
by Carolyn Christians on Aug 14, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Canes on the rise
Due to the brilliant moves by JR the canes have been improving over the last couple years!
last half of ‘09, the record was awesome (75% win pct). 2 seven-game series’ took a lot out
of the boys, and Pitt was still strong. this team should win enough this year to be a top 4
seed for the playoffs! that makes it a lot easier (with home ice) to win 1st & 2nd rd playoffs.
that said: will pitt, was, bos be improved, same, or worse than last year? i think Wash. is a
little better (knuble). Pitt worse (lost scuderi). Bos. about same. RESULTS: Canes win cup!! (Det. lost a little)- #2 Wash. 3 Pitt., 4 Bos, 5 Phi., 6 NJ, 7 TB, ????
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