Easy call! They have everything it takes to repeat. Jonathan Toews and Duncan Keith (Norris Trophy winner to be), what great players to watch. Toews is great, not only for his skills but for who he is as a human being.
On my side, I believe there will be magic and unexpected turns this post-season, more than we are accustomed to. I believe one player will steal the show and be remembered for it in the 2014 Stanley Cup playoffs.
I believe that two unexpected teams will make it to the finals, one less unexpected than the other. Boston, Pittsburgh, Chicago and St-Louis are all in the "expected to win" category as you can see with the futures odds. One of those teams will already be eliminated in the 1st round due the Blues end of year losing streak. I believe the other 3 will follow suit and not reach the finals.
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At this time every year, I take 2-3 units and create two scenarios for the conclusion of the playoffs: 1st scenario would be the more agreeable of them and the 2nd one is the one filled with unexpected winners. Finally, I amalgamate both of them into my plays (usually take 2-3 units). The rest is all about fun and profit!!
When the Kings won the Cup a couple of years back... they were part of that 2nd scenario! And I really enjoyed cashing in that ticket.
Wasn't that lucky last year though!
Enjoy the playoffs!
