Tag Archives: Ice Hockey

NHL Power Rankings: Chicago Blackhawks Running Away from the Pack

With only one game of hockey, we thought it was a good time to feature our NHL power rankings by Mark. We’re on the Ducks in that game, but still waiting for Z-Code analysis to confirm our pick.

1. Chicago Blackhawks – At 9-0-2, this team looks unstoppable. How can they not be #1?

2. Pittsburgh Penguins – The Pens are the best team in the East and have the most weapons. How will they blow a Stanley Cup run this year?

3. New Jersey Devils – Save for one game, the Devils are on fire. With cleaner play, this is one of the best teams in hockey.

4. Boston Bruins – Tim Thomas just got traded to the New York Islanders, but it’s Rask’s team now.

5. Anaheim Ducks – Both goalies are playing well, but this offense is out of this world.

6. San Jose Sharks – After a hot start, the Sharks have fallen off a bit lately.  ... 

NHL Picks and Predictions – Featured Game, Blackhawks Vs Blue Jackets

NHL Featured Game – High confidence play – Chicago Blackhawks at Columbus Blue Jackets

This certainly looks like a trap. One of the worst teams in hockey every year hosts the hottest team in the NHL, and the line is somehow only -150. I think Vegas knows something we don’t, but I don’t care. Sometimes to get the cheese you must brave the mouse traps.

The Blue Jackets have improved their goaltending immensely. They can stay in games and certainly won’t be as easy to bet against as they were last year. They’re a little deeper and much stronger defensively and  ...