USA All the Way - Handicappers Hideaway

For over 46 years and only the second time in history, the NHL’s Stanley
Cup is guaranteed to go to an American team with all seven Canadian
teams eliminated from the Playoffs – and while it is a shame that the
inventors of the Sport are shut out of the winning race, it’s more of a
shame that we never played any spread betting points and made a killing on it ... although as a Yank I’m slightly biased to that order.



With over a week and a half to go from the main season, the last
remaining team with a chance – the Senators – were eliminated as the
Flyers beat the Capitals. While many of Canada’s large fan base are
being reminded that there are several major Canadian players still in
the tournament, ‘including Chicago captain Jonathan Toews, Los Angeles rearguard Drew Doughty and Pittsburgh centre Sidney Crosby,’ there is a sense from many that this does little to console them in the wake of the bigger picture.



However – let’s take a look at who has the most players on their team rosters from Canada:

• The Panthers – Fielding a whopping 16 Canadian players – however 5 are currently injured
• The Flyers – With 15 Canadian players on their books, they are a good alternative
• The Ducks – Another team with 15 on the list, they could carry the flag for the fans

Alternatively fans can just root against the teams that they hate
most and therefore support a ‘Wild card’ pick which would certainly make
the games a little more calm to watch.



So does this look like a one-off or the start of a serious decline for
the Canucks in the NHL? Last year there were 5 teams from Canada that
qualified for the post-season playoffs, and whilst the Chicago Blackhawks were the eventual victors
and the previous years had just one or two Canadian teams, this was
certainly not indicative of the events that have surfaced in this years’
Stanley Cup tournament. That doesn’t mean that we aren’t heading for a
downturn of teams in the Cup, just that we could face this situation
again if the Canadian teams don’t buck up their performances.



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Sidney Crosby Returns Tonight as the New York Islanders battle Pittsburgh Penguins

The New York Islanders and the Pittsburgh Penguins will meet on the ice at Consol Energy Centre on Monday in a battle of division rivals.

Oddsmakers currently have the Penguins listed as 235-moneyline favorites versus the Islanders, while the game's total is sitting at 5½.

New York lost its last outing, a 6-0 result against the Bruins on November 19. Bettors who backed the Bruins at -143 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (6) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

The Penguins were a 3-2 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Panthers. That made winners of bettors who got Florida at +103 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for UNDER bettors.

Pittsburgh: Team record: 11-6-3 SU, ATS Current streak: lost 2 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against NY Islanders is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing NY Islanders The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 6 games when playing at home against NY Islanders

When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing Ottawa are 8-2 After playing Florida are 7-3 After a loss are 4-6

New York: Team record: 5-9-3 SU, ATS

The total has gone OVER in 6 of the NY Islanders last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the NY Islanders last 6 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh NY Islanders are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh NY Islanders are 2-11 SU in their last 13 games

When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing New Jersey are 4-6 After playing Boston are 2-8 After a loss are 2-8

Next up: NY Islanders home to Philadelphia, Wednesday, November 23 Pittsburgh home to St. Louis, Wednesday, November 23

Sidney Crosby Returns Tonight as the New York Islanders battle Pittsburgh Penguins

Sidney Crosby NHL Prop Bets

Here are the props we have for Crosby tonight against the Islanders and for the season:

(NYI vs PIT) - Will Sidney Crosby (PIT) score a goal in the game?

Yes -140

No +110

(NYI vs PIT) - Will Sidney Crosby (PIT) record a point in the game?

Yes -325

No +250

NHL 2011-2012 Regular Season - Total Games Played - Sidney Crosby (PIT)

Over 50.5

Under 50.5

NHL 2011-2012 Regular Season - Total Points - Sidney Crosby (PIT)

Over 80.5

Under 80.5

Will Sidney Crosby (PIT) win the Hart Memorial Trophy as the NHL?s Most Valuable Player?

Yes 8/1

Sidney Crosby NHL Prop Bets