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: 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 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 ...

NHL Picks Contest Round 10 ($100 Prize): New York Islanders at Florida Panthers

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

It’s funny, but I think the most difficult game to predict this Tuesday is between two pretty bad teams. The Panthers aren’t far removed from the playoffs and went out and got a pretty decent goalie in Tim Thomas, but they’ve struggled most of the year. The New York Islanders, in perhaps even more disappointing fashion, traded for Thomas Vanek only to sputter into the depths of the Metropolitan Division. Bad teams lend to volatility, and I really like this game as a contest pick…

So who do you think wins this one? Simply comment on the post pinned to the top of our Facebook page to participate.

NHL Playoffs Picks and Predictions: Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Islanders

The Pittsburgh Penguins made a gutsy move to sit their franchise goaltender in favor of a veteran that was run out of the last two teams he played for.

As a backup, Vokoun was mediocre, but the Penguins needed a spark. He shut out a scrappy Islanders team and put the Penguins in position to close out the series. Back in net for the second game in a row, I think the Penguins and Vokoun will get that goal accomplished.

We have a heavy line for our series bet, ...

NHL Picks and Hockey Predictions for Friday, January 6th

NHL Picks and Hockey Predictions for Friday, January 6th: New York Rangers at Pittsburgh Penguins, Florida Panthers at New Jersey Devils, Sabres Canes, Avs Blackhawks, Islanders Ducks

Check out the article by my friend Mark, professional NHL capper. I love his knowledge and humor. We used to do a “Machine vs Man” challenge. The Machine won round 1 but Mark took a huge revenge in round 2. We are going to do more challenges in the nearest future!

http://www.thefastertimes.com/hockey/2012/01/06/nhl-picks-friday-16-rangers-penguins-panthers-devils/

Today Mark likes Devils (eh, did he ever bet against them?), Pittsburgh Penguins (I dont agree Rangers THAT tired. ...