Even though Tampa Bay Lightning suffered one of the worst postseason experiences in the history of the league, Nikita Kucherov might say that his season was OK. We intentionally wrote OK, because there isn't the slightest doubt that the Russian winger would trade all of his personal achievements for a Stanley Cup trophy. The 26-year old born in Maikop, Russia, won the … [Read more...] about Nikita Kucherov After Winning the Hart Trophy: “Tampa Bay Can Bounce Back”
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2019 Ice Hockey World Championship: Results and Medal Round Recap
Welcome to WagerBop's 2019 IIHF World Championship blog. Scroll atop the page for Kurt Boyer's medal-round recap and analysis of Team Finland's upset gold in Slovakia! [Read more...]
Jordan Binnington on Winning the Title in Boston: “It Had to be This Way”
It simply had to be like this. The Blues had to see Game 7 and to win away from home. Their entire campaign was all about taking a hard way. Craig Berube's boys brought the first Stanley Cup title in St. Louis and wrote their names in eternity by defeating the Boston Bruins last night. The final result at TD Garden was 4-1 for the guests from Missouri. "It had to be this … [Read more...] about Jordan Binnington on Winning the Title in Boston: “It Had to be This Way”
Finding the Right Betting Market on Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals
I thought of a whole new use for line-forecasting today. Or should I say a new method of handicapping based around odds-forecasting. Forecasting a moneyline is a tactic used to find value in ordinary-looking odds. When a casino puts a price like (-150) on the Golden State Warriors or Toronto Raptors to win, it’s easy to glance at the number and think “the analysts see a … [Read more...] about Finding the Right Betting Market on Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals
Bruins Even the Series, Game 7 Decides the New Stanley Cup Champion
The NHL fans will witness the best possible ending of the season. Game 7. Boston Bruins managed to escape death in Missouri, by trashing St. Louis with 5-1. The Blues missed a unique chance to win the Stanley Cup in front of their fans. But that is not the worst thing. What is even more important now, is that the momentum shifted to the Bruins' side. After tonight's … [Read more...] about Bruins Even the Series, Game 7 Decides the New Stanley Cup Champion
St. Louis Blues Take A Controversial Win Over the Bruins in Game 5, 2-1
One win. That is all St. Louis Blues need in order to get their hands on the first ever Stanely Cup trophy. Craig Berube's guys made a huge step towards the NHL title by beating the Boston Bruins on the road tonight with 2-1. Though, the victory his boys made is marked with a controversial no-call which preceded David Perron's goal. The guests were already one goal ahead in … [Read more...] about St. Louis Blues Take A Controversial Win Over the Bruins in Game 5, 2-1