Betting the NHL Board – Sundin Debuts For Vancouver Tonight!

Montreal Canadiens +130 over New York Rangers.



The Rangers have slipped in to a bit of a slump despite no injuries. The Rangers have gone 2-4 SU in their past 6 games, pushing the UNDER in a huge majority of those matchups. The Canadiens blasted the Rangers in a dick measuring contest on December 4th, so bet on the Canadiens to overcome the challenge of being road dogs en route to a victory.


Even though Halak is going to be in net, he can get the job done and Montreal has figured out the rusty Rangers lately anyways. Bet Montreal tonight in the OVER as these two teams burn holes in each other’s nets. Montreal’s 4-1 SU record over their last 5 games should be enough to bolster your betting confidence.



Mats Sundin +120 over Edmonton Oilers



Sundin debuts tonight for the Vancouver Canucks and their betting faithful could not be happier. What does this mean overall for the Canucks? Who really knows. Rarely does one single player make such a dramatic impact on a team in terms of Stanley Cup odds. Chris Pronger had Niedermeyer. Gretzky had Messier. Who does Sundin have exactly? There are the Sedin twins for sure, and the Swedish Triumvirate could surely link up from their experience on the Swedish National team. But for Mats Sundin to be that much of a difference maker at 37-years-old is a bit far fetched.



He’s earned the right to do what he wants, go where he pleases and rob Vancouver for all the money they want to throw at him. However, thinking that Sundin’s arrival will result in Stanley Cup gold right off the bat remains to be seen. The Canucks can get it started by turning around a 3-7 SU record in their last 10 games, and a 2-5 SU record over their last 7 overall games. Sundin’s impact won’t be fully felt until Roberto Luongo is back in net. But the fever from having Sundin back will cause the Canucks to brush past their hated Oiler rivals. Bet Vancouver Canucks as Mats Sundin debuts for the new favorites of the Northwest Division.