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2014 Olympic Hockey Predictions: Who Will Win Gold in Sochi? Canada, USA, Russia

2014 Sochi Olympics Predictions: Who Will Win Gold in Sochi?

As pool play rounds out, we know who the best teams in the tournament are. Here are my summaries of the top three teams who I think have the best chance to win Gold and why, and then ultimately a prediction of how things will go.

1. Canada: How can you bet against the Canadian Olympic Team? Their third line is better than most first lines in this tournament, except maybe for Russia, and they have the best defensive depth in the tournament. If there’s a weakness to this team it has to be in net. I question whether the combination of Luongo and Price can deliver a gold medal, both have a history of choking in big games. Yes, Luongo won gold last Olympics, but he also allowed the tying goal at the close of regulation. The point? They’re very beatable. They were +150 if you acted early enough,  ... 

NHL Picks: Colorado Avalanche at New York Islanders, Ducks over Preds

NHL Picks: Colorado Avalanche at New York Islanders AND Anaheim Ducks at Nashville Predators

Two picks for you guys today. Hopefully everyone else is having as good a week as we are.

First, the Ducks and Preds. This is a tricky game, but I think it’s the most lucrative on the board for Thursday. The Anaheim Ducks have been one of the best teams in the NHL this year, surprising many. Unfortunately, however, they’re on a bit of a downswing and this game is dangerous as a result.

The Preds have had excellent goaltending this month and it has led  ... 

NHL Picks Contest Standings Update: Round 13 – Avs Rangers

NHL Picks Contest: Round 13 – Avs Rangers

After the Colorado Avalanche fell flat against the New York Rangers, Pat O’Reilley is one win away from taking it all and this competition very suddenly becomes all about strategy. Remember, $100 to the first place participant and $50 to second place. Anything can happen in the final weeks. Good luck!

9 wins

Pat O’Reilley

8 wins

Gergely Tarjani  ... 

Zcode Grand Team Championship Game week 2 Results

Zcode Grand Team Championship Game week 2 Results TEAM CONTEST

After two weeks we have 3 teams with 2 wins: Live To Win, Black Legion, British Bulldogs. Looks like Live To Win Team pretends to “Mustangs Award”. They scoring like machines, 61 goals in 2 weeks! Pretty awesome.

We have behind not an easy week so 3 game finished with a tie in the end. I would like to mention here about my two favorites games this week. In both capitans decisive moves…

Track Masters 26 : 29 British Bulldogs

That was awesome, high scoring battle with additional picks in  ... 

NHL Picks: Colorado Avalanche at New York Rangers, Contest Game

NHL Picks Contest Round 12: Colorado Avalanche at New York Rangers

As always, to participate in our contest, please simply comment on the NHL Contest post from earlier in the week on our Facebook page.

I like the Avs here. I recognize that they’re on a back to back and a little tired, but I think they can give the Rangers a game. After a thrilling comeback, I think the Avalanche have some momentum against an overly-rested Rangers team with mediocre goaltending. I think the West is this much better than the east, particularly the Met.

The computer sees a  ... 

NHL Picks Contest: Colorado Avalanche at New York Rangers

NHL Picks Contest Round 13: Colorado Avalanche at New York Rangers, Tuesday, February 4th

The New York Rangers have been inconsistent this year, but they’re turning it on with two Stadium Series wins. Henrik Lundqvist seems to have found his stride again, but against a speedy Colorado Avalanche team this is a tough one. Colorado has depth and skating, and they pose a difficult matchup for the Rangers defense – not the mention the superiority of the west as a whole…

Who ya got? Simply comment on our Facebook post pinned to the top of the page to participate. Remember, second place gets $50 and first place gets $100.

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Good luck!

NHL Picks: Stadium Series, New York Rangers Vs New York Islanders

Stadium Series NHL Picks: New York Rangers Vs New York Islanders

The Stadium Series, which for me is little more than an NHL gimmick that takes the Winter Classic three steps too far, concludes with the Rangers and Islanders tonight in the second of the Rangers’ outdoor games this year.  I’m actually excited for this game though, and love the line.

The New York Rangers are the better team this year in my opinion.  The Islanders have been streaky, and are certainly capable of rising to the occasion on the big stage, but I don’t think they matchup well  ... 

NHL Picks Competition Round 12: Detroit Red Wings at Philadelphia Flyers

NHL Picks Contest Round 12 ($100 Prize): Detroit Red Wings at Philadelphia Flyers, January 28th

The Flyers have surged into playoff relevance with some inspired play of late, though it appears their energy burst may be running out of fuel. On home ice, they host a disappointing Detroit Red Wings team that hasn’t found much consistency this year. Still, the Wings have talent to beat anyone and this is a tremendously important game as we turn towards the stretch run…

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NHL Picks Contest Standings Update: Round 11, Panthers at Sabres

NHL Picks Contest, Standings Update: Round 11, Florida Panthers at Buffalo Sabres

Another contest pick, another one-goal game. The Florida Panthers barely prevailed over the Buffalo Sabres in exciting fashion. Congratulations to all our winners – we’ve got a leader again and we’re coming down the home stretch. Let’s keep winning together.

7 wins

Pat O’Reilley

6 Wins

Duane Atkinson  ... 

NHL Picks Contest Game: Florida Panthers at Buffalo Sabres

NHL Picks Contest: Florida Panthers at Buffalo Sabres

It’s another round of the competition, and it’s another ugly selection. The Florida Panthers are fresh off a very impressive win against the Pittsburgh Penguins, but they’re tired from a back to back and on the road in Buffalo. The Sabres are floundering this season, but they’re a physical team with excellent goaltending. Vegas and I agree that this is a coin flip.

I lean to the Sabres here, personally, but the computer disagrees. As such, this game does not fit any systems in the Z-Code VIP Club. That, of course, is  ... 

Featured interview with Omega, professional hockey player who used to play for NY Rangers!

Featured interview with Omega, professional hockey player who used to play for NY Rangers!

Really interesting in-depth insights from the man who knows the game inside out!

But he is not just an ex player! He developed his own mathematical prediction software which gives him very accurate NHL predictions that he shares on the Wall In Zcode Club. 1. Hi Omega! Please tell us more about yourself, where are you from?   I was born in Croatia and my parents immigrated to Canada when I was 1yr

old. I live in Vancouver, BC and am happily married with two  ... 

NHL Picks Contest Round 11: Florida Panthers at Buffalo Sabres

NHL Picks Contest ($100 Prize) Round 11: Florida Panthers at Buffalo Sabres

I got a little bit of a thrill from watching the struggles you guys had to decide between two struggling teams in the last round, so I thought I’d do it again. The Panthers are playing better of late, but the Sabres, anchored in goaltending and physicality, should give them a game on home ice. Changes in the front office may have turned them around, but the Panthers appear to have more talent. This should be a good one.

Who do you think will win?

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NHL Picks Contest Standings Update, Round 10: Islanders at Panthers

NHL Picks Contest Standings Update, Round 10: Islanders V. Panthers

The Panthers dominated this one early and held on in a battle of two teams that have struggled this year. As a result, we’ve got some serious clutter at the top. Remember, first place is $100 and the runner up will receive $50. This is when these contests keep getting more interesting, and several people have made their move. Let’s keep winning together! We’re tied at the top after ten rounds!

6 Wins

Duane Atkinson

Pat O’Reilley

5 Wins:  ... 

NHL Picks Contest ($100 Prize): New York Islanders at Florida Panthers

NHL Picks: Contest Game – New York Islanders at Florida Panthers

I angered some people with my “two bad teams” comment in the picks game, and it looks like the Islanders responded as well. They’ve won four in a row, but they’re on the road against a streaky Panthers team.

Florida has a goalie who can win games for them in Tim Thomas. He’s a tough guy to win against, and the Panthers have been steady lately.

The Islanders are on fire. Offensively, everything is clicking. They can still be a liability defensively, but the way they’re scoring it doesn’t  ...