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What NHL archetypes are there? We examined the history of hockey to figure out the different types of NHL players and what they bring to the table. There are a variety of different responsibilities and styles that players undertake to make the team as efficient as possible. Let’s delve into the most common archetypes and NHL players of all time that best represent each skill set! Alth...

The puck has dropped on the 2024-25 NHL season, so it’s time to place your bets and enter the best NHL pick’em pools. There are a number of free NHL pools to make the season more entertaining and to win prizes! Here’s an overview of the best NHL betting contests before I share more on how to play, the rules, and everything else important to know! Best NHL Betting Contests for 2024-25 NH...

The 2024-2025 NHL Eastern Conference odds are tight at the top. Florida won the conference last season, and parlayed that into a Stanley Cup win over Edmonton for their first championship! Can the Panthers go back-to-back in the Eastern Conference? I’ll take a look at the odds to win the conference, analyzing the favorites and some sleeper teams. Then, I’ll wrap up this article with my NHL Eas...

The worst NHL team odds for 2024-25 offer a unique approach to hockey futures. While some teams in the NHL have Stanley Cup aspirates, other clubs are trying to stay out of the basement. In this article, I examine the latest odds and share my predictions for the team to finish with the worst NHL regular season record in 2024-25. The following NHL worst record betting odds are courtesy of ...

The 2024-2025 NHL Western Conference odds are forecasting another high-powered season on the ice! Dallas actually finished with the highest point total in the regular season, but it was Edmonton that represented the Western Conference in the Stanley Cup finals. Can the Oilers get back to the final? I’ll evaluate the NHL Western Conference winner odds for this season, and give you my favorite t...

The 2024-25 NHL Hart Trophy odds show a familiar face: Connor McDavid is the most likely MVP once again. Several exciting players will be ready to put on a show on the ice this season, but can anyone steal the coveted Hart Memorial Trophy from the favorite? Continue reading to check out the latest prices, my full analysis, and NHL MVP predictions for this season! The following Hart Trophy...

The Stanley Cup odds for 2024-25 clearly show that multiple teams can become NHL champions. The best NHL betting sites don’t have a clear favorite, so it should be cracking season. The Panthers will set out to defend their title and repeat as champions after a thrilling Game 7 win over the Edmonton Oilers. Who will win the Stanley Cup next year? Will the Panthers repeat? Continue reading to...

The 2024 NHL Draft betting odds are now live on the board at the best NHL betting sites! As the newest crop of NHL prospects get ready to realize their dreams, there is cash to be made on NHL Entry Draft bets. In a first for the league, the NHL Draft is scheduled to be held at The Sphere in Las Vegas, NV. From June 28 to June 30, 224 players will hear their names called through seven rounds. ...

The Utah hockey team name odds suggest that Yeti will be the final pick! Do you prefer another name? The NHL betting sites offer you the opportunity to correctly guess the new Utah hockey team name, which is a pretty cool prop bet! In May, Utah’s team owner, Ryan Smith, revealed that the organization’s name, formerly the Arizona Coyotes, would be decided by a fan vote. The vote for the Utah ho...

Following a cold start to the season for the Edmonton Oilers, Connor McDavid and company have been scorching hot since mid-December. With 16 straight wins on their resume, are the Oilers going to have the longest win streak in NHL history? We are examining the longest NHL winning streak of all time, and whether the Oilers have a chance at breaking the record. NHL betting sites have released od...

On Tuesday, October 10, the puck drops on a new season in the NHL. The Vegas Golden Knights will open up their Stanley Cup defense against the Seattle Kraken. We are evaluating the latest odds at NHL betting sites to make our best NHL picks and predictions for every division. The NHL divisions consist of the Atlantic Division, Metropolitan Division, Central Division, and Pacific Division. Last...

Before the Eastern Conference and Western Conference converge at the NHL Stanley Cup Final, the Prince of Wales Trophy and Clarence Campbell Bowl Trophy will be awarded. The road to the Stanley Cup Final is often regarded as the most difficult trek in sports. Finesse hockey might work well in the regular season, but Playoff hockey is all about having the most mental and physical fortitude. ...

The 2022-2023 NHL trade deadline is set at 3 p.m. ET on Friday, March 3. Although there have already been some blockbuster deals, you can expect this hockey frenzy to continue throughout the week as there are more stars potentially on the move. The top NHL betting sites have trade deadline prop bets available for many of the big names that could see new homes by the end of the week. We’ll exam...

The World Junior Ice Hockey Championship is an annual holiday tradition that begins the day after Christmas and goes into the New Year. The 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship will begin on December 26, 2022, and end on January 5, 2023, at the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax. We have the latest World Junior odds and our World Junior predictions at TheSportsGeek. This is the 47th edition of the Wo...

We’re just days from the start of the 2022-23 NHL Regular Season which opens Friday with two games at the O2 Arena in the Czech Republic between the Predators and Sharks (NHL Network, 2 pm EDT/1 pm CDT/11 am PDT). While you can bet on who’ll have the best Record and the most Points in the NHL Regular Season and the Presidents’ Trophy, you can also bet on who will end up with the worst Record in...