The NHL makes it way too easy for first year expansion teams to be competitive

[JackStraw77]

The Flyers were -160 in early lines against the Kraken. Today they are -126. The Flyers didn't lose any players overnight. This is the Kraken 4th straight road game due to the delayed opening of their arena. Even though the Kraken have lost their first three games they have only been by one goal and just like the Knights in their first year they are probably already better than several established NHL teams. The absurdity of the Knights almost winning the Cup in their first year is why the expansion plan is broken. I understand they did it with shrewd trades it's just that the NHL bottom feeders with bad contracts are stuck in purgatory while the expansion teams have a much brighter future.

 

[MrJones]

Indeed too easy. Lets just take one example of how it should be. Washington Caps first year 1974-75. GP 80 W 8 L 67 T 5 G 181 GA 446

But they improved to 11 games won the following year.

 

[michael777]

so what is the play tonight ? Sea or Philly

 

[JackStraw77]

so what is the play tonight ? Sea or Philly

Impossible to handicap. Which Carter Hart will show up for Flyers.

 

[azbob]

Just like with Vegas, the players exposed to the draft were not unskilled...they were salary dumps. Number one case-in-point, Marc Andre Fluery who the LVGK are wishing they had back right about now.

 

[Serbone]

I like it, historically pro expansion teams start in a deep hole talent wise, this is good for the league and the fans IMO.

 

[JATTKING]

so what is the play tonight ? Sea or Philly

Seattle not that good and Philly is so unreliable. Hit the over tonight.

 

[michael777]

thank you

 

[JATTKING]

Shop around. Maybe you can still get some 5.5 instead of 6. Good luck on your wagers tonight!

Love this time of year. NFL,MLB, NHL, NBA and College sports.

 

[PatsFan1283]

Seems like a no brainer given the competition for eyeballs and entertainment dollars these days

 

[HacheMan]

Agreed

 

[michael777]

3-0

 

[JATTKING]

3-0

Looking good! I was focused on the MNF game but you put this bet on my radar. I hit the over hard in the Philly game. Thanks dude!

Still early but a fantastic start.

 

[JATTKING]

5-0.

 

[JATTKING]

5-1 in the 2nd. BOOM!

 

[carlspackler]

I like it, historically pro expansion teams start in a deep hole talent wise, this is good for the league and the fans IMO.

Yes. You want a team that is going to build a fanbase. Winning does that.

 

[michael777]

1 more baby !! we$$$

 

[JATTKING]

BOOMM!!! 6-1. Now just need to hit the 2 game tease with Titans and over in the Monday Nighter.

The big bet was on this NHL over though. Thanks again for putting it on my radar my friend! Let's go!

 

[michael777]

:money8:

 

[JATTKING]

:money8:

You know it! Hit that teaser with Patriots, Packers and Chiefs over. I think it hits this Sunday.