Although the good times are coming to Montreal, there’s no denying that the upcoming season will be a tough one.
I don’t think the team will be any worse than in recent years, but don’t expect them to make the playoffs, let alone win their division.
As for the division title, Vegas isn’t giving Montreal much love. The team is the least likely to win the division (80/1).
Not much love for the Habs from the Vegas brains right now: pic.twitter.com/WxP7WFv2g0
– Richard Labbé (@Richardlabbe) July 8, 2024
Let’s just say that you could win big if you bet an amount on the Tricolore.
If we were to link soccer and hockey, 80/1 is the odds to see Canada win tomorrow against Argentina and Lionel Messi. Okay, I’m exaggerating, but let’s just say I don’t give a damn about Canada…
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Les Amateurs de sports I What are Canada’s chances against Argentina on Tuesday night at the Copa America? @filosa talks to @RainvilleJR.https://t.co/9PPsGEMnM3
– 98,5 Sports (@985Sports) July 9, 2024
Back to the national winter sport.
With the Panthers, Leafs, Lightning and Bruins still very competitive, we can forget the scenario of the Habs finishing first in the Atlantic after 82 regular-season games. The Red Wings and Sabres have also improved…
Montreal may have a better future than any of these teams, but the key word is “future”. Ivan Demidov is unlikely to play in the metropolis this season, and top prospects like the Russian, David Reinbacher and Michael Hage have yet to graduate.
The 80/1 is therefore justified. But for how much longer?
By the way, according to Fan Duel, seeing the Habs in the playoffs could increase your bet sevenfold. And if you put a mere $10 on the team’s victory in the Stanley Cup Final, you could win the modest sum of $2000 (+20000). The Oilers have the best odds to win Lord Stanley (+850).
Overtime
– Nice non-signing.
Chris Johnston says Sharks offered John Tavares 7-yrs, $13M AAV when he was a UFA (SDP)
– NHL Watcher (@NHL_Watcher) July 8, 2024
– How long will he say that?
Spencer Carbery excited to coach Pierre-Luc Dubois: “I love the challenge. Hopefully, he comes here and it enables him to be very, very productive .” https://t.co/PW1srxBN0x
– RMNB (@rmnb) July 8, 2024
– Too good.
Sidney Crosby this season:
– 42g | 52a | 94pts in 82 games
– 71 points at even-strength (7th in NHL)
– 73 takeaways (7th in NHL)
– +9 net penalties
– 3.69 xGF/60 at 5v5 (him and Rust are highest non-Oilers)
– $10.5m market value via The Athletic
– 9th in MVP voting
– 9th in… pic.twitter.com/nN3C0FCeev– Big Head Hockey (@BigHeadHcky) July 9, 2024