-Vintage Canuck- Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Latest Stanley Cup odds see Minnesota and Carolina’s chances improve: At the conclusion of the Stanley Cup finals, online gambling site Bovada put out their initial odds to win the 2013 Stanley Cup. That list saw the Penguins as the early leader to lift the Cup and after their latest update that’s still the case, but we’ve seen some changes thanks to trades and free agency. Minnesota made their big splash signing both Zach Parise and Ryan Suter and thanks to that they went from being 75/1 shots to win it all to 18/1. Carolina went from 50/1 odds to 22/1 thanks to landing Jordan Staal and Alexander Semin while the New York Rangers saw a mild improvement thanks to acquiring Rick Nash going from 12/1 to 9/1. Oddly enough, the biggest improvement in odds outside of Minnesota belonged to Edmonton. The Oilers went from 60/1 shots to win the Cup to 30/1. Who knew Nail Yakupov was that much of a difference maker? It’s not all sunshine and roses, however, as Nashville went from 18/1 shots to 25/1 after losing Suter. Just think of how bad it would’ve been had they not matched Shea Weber‘s offer sheet from Philly. The Columbus Blue Jackets were already a bad bet the first time around at 75/1 but after dealing Nash to New York, their odds got longer at 100/1, the worst in the league. Here’s the rest of the updated odds for your entertainment only purposes perusal with what they were on June 12 in parenthesis. Pittsburgh Penguins 8/1 (7/1) New York Rangers 9/1 (12/1) Vancouver Canucks 11/1 (12/1) Los Angeles Kings 12/1 (11/1) Philadelphia Flyers 13/1 (14/1) Chicago Blackhawks 14/1 (12/1) Detroit Red Wings 15/1 (12/1) Boston Bruins 16/1 (14/1) St. Louis Blues 16/1 (12/1) Minnesota Wild 18/1 (75/1) San Jose Sharks 20/1 (22/1) Buffalo Sabres 22/1 (25/1) Carolina Hurricanes 22/1 (50/1) Nashville Predators 25/1 (18/1) Tampa Bay Lightning 25/1 SAME Washington Capitals 25/1 SAME New Jersey Devils 28/1 (30/1) Edmonton Oilers 30/1 (60/1) Toronto Maple Leafs 35/1 SAME Florida Panthers 40/1 (35/1) Anaheim Ducks 40/1 (25/1) Colorado Avalanche 40/1 SAME Montreal Canadiens 40/1 (60/1) Ottawa Senators 40/1 SAME Phoenix Coyotes 40/1 SAME Calgary Flames 50/1 SAME Dallas Stars 50/1 (40/1) Winnipeg Jets 50/1 (40/1) New York Islanders 75/1 SAME Columbus Blue Jackets 100/1 (75/1) http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/02/latest-stanley-cup-odds-see-minnesota-and-carolinas-chances-improve/ Kinda surprised Penguins are still up there at the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilDrvr Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Pittsburgh has only really lost this offseason, don't think they should be up there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 11/1? I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuckian93 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Suprised they have Dallas that low should be higher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madness Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 The Pens shouldn't be so high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai604 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Pens haven't improved, but a healthy Crosby for an entire season will make a huge difference. That is assuming, of course, he can stay healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sedin's 6th Sense Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Not a 'fan' of "odds", especially for hockey....really no facts, just opinions and speculations on teams and who think who is the best and worst.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanucksCupHopes Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 ITMS pretty accurate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashian Kassian Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 I like our chances, we got better defensively with Garrison, I think Edler, Tanev and Ballard will be better and we still have some more moves to make with Luongo and possibly Doan, and I think Schneider will have a good year. Barring major injury I like our chances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 I feel that Pittsburgh got stronger for years to come at draft day making two strong selections in the first round. They still have the best 3rd line centre in Sutter. Their defense if weak now but with Morrow, Maata and Pouliot all going to become strong defensemen and Letang still young their in a good position for 3-4 years not next year. Not sure if they should be the top team, the same goes for NYR. Of course if you have CROSBY and MALKIN, you can do anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grapefruits Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 I'd say our chances are 1 in 30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TowelPower12 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Pens haven't improved, but a healthy Crosby for an entire season will make a huge difference. That is assuming, of course, he can stay healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Mind Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Penguins have a very slim chance imo. Rangers and Flyers have a better chance. AS it stands right now, Rangers will undoubtably win the cup (barring major injuries of course) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Mind Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 I'd say our chances are 1 in 30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jägermeister Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 I'm going to bet $1 on Columbus, stranger things have happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucks3322 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 I'm going to bet $1 on Columbus, stranger things have happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwnstar Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 yup top 3 best chance in the west Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TowelPower12 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 I'm going to bet $1 on Columbus, stranger things have happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightHawkSniper Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 I'd say our chances are 1 in 30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift-4 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Never tell me the odds! - Han Solo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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