The NHL qualifiers begin on Saturday with five big matches on tap. Edmonton and Toronto are the NHL’s official hubs and the day will see five great ice hockey games played.
Today, we take a look at three of the five games on the Zcode System blog. Be sure to sign up to the website and visit the VIP page for picks on the other two games being played.
Remember the NHL qualifiers are best of five series with the winners of each series advancing to the playoffs proper. ...
The 2017-18 NHL regular season drops the puck on October 4th, and ice hockey fans are hungry for action after a summer of free agent moves. The Pittsburgh Penguins begin 2017-18 as the reigning two-time Stanley Cup champions, and sportsbooks believe the team can make it a third straight title winning season. However, the NHL has plenty of teams ready to upset Sidney Crosby and company as the league starts in just three weeks’ time.
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Pittsburgh Penguins +750
Pittsburgh finished second in points to the Washington Capitals during the NHL’s regular season in 2016-17 ...
NHL Playoffs Picks: Chicago Blackhawks vs St. Louis Blues I know the Chicago Blackhawks are always a trendy pick, what with their Stanley Cups and their playoff consistency, but this pick is more about the St. Louis Blues’ struggles than Chicago’s triumphs. The Blues just do not know how to win in the NHL playoffs.
I like the St. Louis Blues. I enjoy teams built in defense and goaltending, it reminds me of my own Devils. Still, the offensive shortcomings of a goalie-dominated league have led to the St. Louis Blues not being able to get over the hump. When ...
2016 NHL Playoffs Predictions: Anaheim Ducks vs Washington Capitals Stanley Cup The Anaheim Ducks had one of the worst starts I can remember for an elite team. We lost some money early in the year, as I had them picked to dominate the West. That said, we got off them quick, they sorted things out, and they somehow won the division. With that kind of momentum, I like the Anaheim Ducks to win the Stanley Cup this year. I just don’t trust an Alexander Ovechkin Washington Capitals team. Here are the rest of our 2016 NHL Playoffs Predictions:
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NHL Picks: Nashville Predators at Chicago Blackhawks The Nashville Predators have been really slumping lately. They are a great team on paper, but they’re stumbling badly of late and slipping in the playoff standings, tied for 5th in the Central.
Betting against the Nashville Predators is always difficult for me. As a New Jersey Devils fan, the defense-first approach is one I’ve grown up with and love. It’s hard for me to watch this mediocre offense stumble so badly that it hurts the consistency of the defense. Right now, the Preds are a huge liability despite their decent record on ...
NHL Picks: New Year’s Eve Hockey Predictions
Islanders, Red Wings, Capitals, Blackhawks, Ducks Happy New Year to everyone. In what I hope will be a nice way to end the year, I am posting all five of our forum selections for today. I am on the New York Islanders, Detroit Red Wings, Washington Capitals, Chicago Blackhawks, and Anaheim Ducks.
I like the Islanders to take out the Buffalo Sabres because they have been handling business against weaker teams. Even on the road, I see a lot of value in this line. The Sabres lack depth and the Islanders have explosive ...
NHL Picks: Chicago Blackhawks at Ottawa Senators Supporting Patrick Kane is tough. He’s a rapist (allegedly and then not allegedly and now maybe allegedly again in a civil action). He beats up cab drivers (fact). He scores a point every single game (also fact). He’s on one of the most consistent teams in hockey over the last decade… But do ethics have a role in gambling? Doesn’t a part of you want this guy to fall flat on his face? Like how we kind of all are rooting for Michael Vick to break his leg again in some freak dog-related ...
NHL Central Division Predictions: Blues, Blackhawks, Preds
Patrick Kane might just be the most interesting hockey player in America. These rape allegations where counsel has dropped out and a mother has lied about evidence tampering have complimented his illustrious history of drinking and beating cab drivers quite nicely. Still, can the Chicago Blackhawks continue their impressive run of deep playoff pushes? Can the St. Louis Blues repeat as divisional champions?
1. St. Louis Blues (103 pts): I really like the Blues’ system. I think they’ve got a relentless defense and strong goaltending. While they traded away an American hero this ...
Golden State Warriors, Chicago Blackhawks Win NHL, NBA Championships
Well, we did it. The Golden State Warriors were the more complete team, and LeBron James simply didn’t have enough to carry a mediocre team of misfits to NBA Finals glory as the Cleveland Cavaliers fell short. We also nailed the Chicago Blackhawks series against the Tampa Bay Lightning, successfully predicting exactly six games and banking on the inconsistencies of the weaker team to show through in the end.
We pride ourselves on being able to take emotion out of our picks and that is why we at Z-Code can sustain so much success in the long term. This year, I’m particularly proud of our efforts. The computer had this exactly right and we projected precisely how things would play out.
I am a big LeBron James fan, but with fatigue and injuries we knew the Cleveland Cavaliers wouldn’t have enough against such a vastly superior team. Our bracket looked great ...
Stanley Cup Finals Game Six, NHL Picks: Blackhawks Lightning We predicted Blackhawks in six and it’s looking pretty good for us here. The Tampa Bay Lightning are starting to deal with injuries and falling apart. The Chicago Blackhawks have their skate to the jugular of an inexperienced team, they’re on home ice, they’re heating up, and they’re the better team right now.
I’m excited about this one. I didn’t know which Tampa Bay Lightning team would show up here and we had been betting against the Chicago Blackhawks all playoffs with very limited success. It was hard to know which ...
