Stanley Cup Finals

[basscat02]

Red Wings Early Favorite in Finals

Posted May 20th 2008 12:20AM by Eric McErlain
Filed under: Detroit, Pittsburgh, General NHL, Penguins, Wings, NHL Gambling, NHL Rumors, Stanley Cup, Breaking News
Though we don't often boast about it, FanHouse has sources everywhere, and a little bird just gave us a preview of how the odds makers in Sin City view this year's version of the Stanley Cup Finals.

As always, these numbers are passed along for recreational purposes only. And I mean that in the most sincere way possible.

In short, Detroit is the favorite to win the series. According to the people who talk to us, the early moneyline for the series should be somewhere around Detroit (-160) and Pittsburgh (+120).

For those of you who aren't used to betting the money line on the NHL or anywhere else, the odds are pretty simply to understand. In order to win $100 on the Red Wings, you'd need to lay $160. On the other hand, if you laid $100 down on Pittsburgh, that bet would pay off at $120.

As to how they derive these numbers, I'm at a loss to say, especially since the two teams haven't met in the regular season since the beginning of the 2006-07 NHL campaign, when Detroit won a 2-0 decision at Mellon Arena. Kris Draper and Johan Franzen scored for Detroit, while Marc-Andre Fleury had 23 saves for Pittsburgh.

Game One is Saturday night in Detroit.

Article c/p from AOL Sports

[spyder123]

good to see the boys not touching that trophy and breaking tradition. taboo! looking forward to the games ahead.

[tb1971]

im really fealing the penguins to win..sorry bass!

[spyder123]

Originally Posted by tb1971

im really fealing the penguins to win..sorry bass!

don't worry tb, crosby never touched the trophy either.... it's going to be a battle

[tednugent]

Well let me break this down with some comparissons from a few years back by saying this...what we have is a group of young stars playing for the Pens who are trying to win a Stanley Cup led by a young superstar (Crosby) against a group of weiley vets who in most cases have been there before. This kind of reminds me of 1983 doesn't it?? Remember the Oilers and Gretzky up against the Islanders and Potvin...the hype was the coming of age of this young, fast Oilers team who rolled through the playoffs (like the Pens) and looked unbeatable. The only problem was this group of vets (like the Wings) who knew how to win the cup and so it was and I think (but not positive) that the Oilers got swept. Now I'm not predicting a Wings sweep but I am saying a Wings victory only because you need to feel the pain of the loss before you know how much you need to get the victory and the ultimate goal of the Stanley Cup...Next year for the Pens because it will come with the experience.

[basscat02]

Guys, I am a Wings fan, no secret there, but I have a very clear picture of this thing. The Pens are an excellent hockey team and one of my favorite teams. They play straight forward basic hockey, very similar to Lindy Ruff's Sabres, and that is what wins hockey games. I believe experience will win out but it will take 6 games to do it. All I can say is" Are you ready to Rumble"

[Jolypha]

The Pens are young, hungry & talented. If the Wings show any signs of weakness against them, Sid-the-kid, and the gang, will win the Cup.

J

[MillerRace]

It's time for the Pens to feel what the Wings felt back in 1995 against the Devils. (Granted, the Wings were road weary then, compared to NJ playing all their games locally, because of the strike shortened schedule.) Once the feel that shock and stun, they'll be poised to be a force in the future.

Gotta go with my Wings in this one though. (Five games max)

[just4ufolks]

Let The Games Begin
folks

THE PUCK STOPS HERE
THE CUP RETURNS
TO
HOCKEYTOWN

[basscat02]

Hey folks, try a visitor message to me re: your poll. Site is not working

[martyboy]

hockeytown is montreal guy s

[just4ufolks]

4U - "Basscat02" - Thx bud - now u know when I said it's not the same without "U"..when "U" were out of action recently...regards ...enjoy n hey don't forget 2 VOTE....lol..

Got keep that POLL post alive till SATURDAY..
seems like an eternity..can't wait..4d puck 2 drop..???...

[basscat02]

I hear ya buddy. Baseball just don't fill the gap

[just4ufolks]

Originally Posted by basscat02

I hear ya buddy. Baseball just don't fill the gap

UR right there is an element of action..end to end rushes that keep u going..??That's what is missing in some other pro sports..Hockey n Basketball add Tennis..?????? thx..

BTW

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[grumpies]

ha ha ha ha wrong Wings in 5