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That was quick. Patrick Kane hasn't even had a chance to do a body shot out of the Stanley Cup, and Bovada has already released the odds for next year. Blues fans, place your bets.
- Pittsburgh Penguins - 13/2
- Chicago Blackhawks - 15/2
- Boston Bruins - 9/1
- St. Louis Blues -12/1
- Los Angeles Kings - 14/1
- Vancouver Canucks - 14/1
- Detroit Red Wings - 16/1
- New York Rangers - 16/1
- San Jose Sharks - 16/1
- Anaheim Ducks - 20/1
- Toronto Maple Leafs - 25/1
- Washington Capitals - 25/1
- Montreal Canadiens - 28/1
- Carolina Hurricanes - 33/1
- Edmonton Oilers - 33/1
- Minnesota Wild - 33/1
- New York Islanders - 33/1
- Ottawa Senators - 33/1
- Philadelphia Flyers - 33/1
- Colorado Avalanche - 40/1
- Columbus Blue Jackets - 40/1
- Nashville Predators - 40/1
- New Jersey Devils - 40/1
- Tampa Bay Lightning - 40/1
- Winnipeg Jets - 40/1
- Buffalo Sabres - 50/1
- Calgary Flames - 50/1
- Dallas Stars - 50/1
- Phoenix Coyotes - 50/1
- Florida Panthers - 100/1
I believe that they determine this via huffing glue then tossing darts at a dartboard. It all seems so arbitrary, and there's really no reason to trust them now - the draft hasn't happened yet, and free agency looms. I'd hold off a little bit before plunking down any money; the Blues have moves to make.
Also, these odds are just wonky. I'm a little surprised Phoenix is so low, and the Wild(s) are so high on the list.
What do you guys think - is 12/1 far off, or is it jumping the gun?