Bookie Watch

[Eleven]

We follow those website power rankings pretty carefully, but ultimately, the writers producing those have nothing on the line. Sports books, on the other hand, must attempt to produce an accurate representation of teams' strengths because their incomes depend upon it. Here's what a prominent UK betting house (http://www.williamhill.co.uk) has to say about teams' chances to win the Cup. Oh, and if you're thinking about laying a few quid on Saint Louis (at 200/1), consider donating to the board upgrade instead.

 

Ottawa 11/4

 

Detroit 6/1

 

Philadelphia 7/1

 

Carolina 10/1

 

Calgary 10/1

 

Vancouver 12/1

 

Nashville 14/1

 

Dallas 14/1

 

Tampa Bay 25/1

 

San Jose 25/1

 

N Y Rangers 25/1

 

Los Angeles 25/1

 

Colorado 25/1

 

Buffalo 25/1

 

Toronto 33/1

 

New Jersey 33/1

 

Montreal 33/1

 

Edmonton 33/1

 

Phoenix 50/1

 

Anaheim 50/1

 

Boston 66/1

 

Atlanta 66/1

 

N Y Islanders 80/1

 

Minnesota 80/1

 

Florida 80/1

 

Pittsburgh 150/1

 

Chicago 150/1

 

Washington 200/1

 

St Louis 200/1

 

Columbus 200/1