Michael Traikos

LATEST STORIES BY MICHAEL TRAIKOS

Despite hot start to the season, Buffalo's Owen Power is no longer the Calder Trophy favourite

The Buffalo Sabres are off to a surprising start to the season. And while a lot of it has to do with the play of Rasmus Dahlin, who has emerged as an early candidate for the Norris Trophy, the same cannot be said of Owen Power.

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November 4, 2022 Sports Betting

Owen Power of the Buffalo Sabres skates up ice with the puck against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period at KeyBank Center on October 27, 2022 in Buffalo, New York.

Dallas' Oettinger improves his Vezina Trophy odds after hot start to the season

Jake Oettinger’s odds of winning the Vezina Trophy have significantly increased after a hot start to the season.

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November 4, 2022 NHL Betting

Oct 29, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger defends the goal against the New York Rangers during the first period at American Airlines Center.

TRAIKOS: After a hot start to the season, what are the odds that a team would trade for Erik Karlsson?

Technically, this is a gambling story. But it’s much more than that.

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November 4, 2022 NHL

Oct 14, 2022; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson looks to pass the puck during the second period against the Carolina Hurricanes at SAP Center at San Jose.

TRAIKOS: From firing the coach to firing the GM, here's five ways to fix the Maple Leafs

They should fire the coach. Or the general manager. Or make a trade. Or put the lines in the blender again.

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October 31, 2022 Toronto Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas speaks at the podium about the upcoming season and his expectations of his players on Wednesday September 21, 2022.

Ottawa's Shane Pinto may no longer be a long shot to win rookie of the year

With four goals and seven points in nine games, Seattle Kraken rookie Matty Beniers remains the favourite (+350) to win the Calder Trophy. But leading scorer Calen Addison of the Minnesota Wild has entered the conversation (+900) after picking up a rookie-leading seven assists in seven games.

October 28, 2022 Sports Betting

Ottawa Senators' Shane Pinto (57) celebrates his goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs during first period NHL hockey action in Toronto on Saturday, October 15, 2022.

Why the Blue Jackets should be favoured to win against the Bruins on Friday night

The Boston Bruins might be the best team in the early part of this season. But with David Krejci getting hurt in Thursday’s game against Detroit and Brad Marchand sitting out the second of back-to-back games, look for the Columbus Blue Jackets (+128 via Unibet) secure the win when these teams meet on Friday.

October 28, 2022 NHL Betting

Jack McBain of the Arizona Coyotes controls the puck against Patrik Laine of the Columbus Blue Jackets during the first period at Nationwide Arena on October 25, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio.

TRAIKOS: Why Sheldon Keefe's dig at the Maple Leafs' defence may have also been a not-so-subtle jab at GM Kyle Dubas

At first, the problem was Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner and their inability to find the back of the net. Now that the so-called “elite” forwards are finally producing, the problem is now Toronto’s defence and their inability to keep the puck out of their own net.

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October 28, 2022 Toronto Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe speaks at the podium about some of the new players and his goalie tandem for the upcoming season on Wednesday September 21, 2022.

TRAIKOS: From Kadri and Gaudreau to Campbell and Samsonov, how changing teams has affected some NHLers

When it comes to changing cities, a fresh start can be almost as good as a fresh sheet of ice.

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October 27, 2022 NHL

Oct 25, 2022; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames center Nazem Kadri celebrates his goal with teammates against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period at Scotiabank Saddledome.

Expect Tampa Bay's Steven Stamkos to break out of his mini-slump against Anaheim

After going his last two games without a goal — much less a point — Tampa Bay’s Steven Stamkos should have a chance to break out of his mini-slump against Anaheim on Wednesday.

October 26, 2022 NHL

Wade Allison #57 of the Philadelphia Flyers and Steven Stamkos #91 of the Tampa Bay Lightning fight for the puck during a game at Amalie Arena on October 18, 2022 in Tampa, Florida.

Despite being snake-bitten, Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews still the favourite to win the Rocket Richard Trophy

Auston Matthews, who has yet to shoot a puck into a net this season, has one goal in his first seven games. But the Toronto Maple Leafs forward remains the favourite to win the Rocket Richard Trophy.

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October 26, 2022 NHL Betting

Michael Traikos

LATEST STORIES BY MICHAEL TRAIKOS

Despite hot start to the season, Buffalo's Owen Power is no longer the Calder Trophy favourite

Dallas' Oettinger improves his Vezina Trophy odds after hot start to the season

TRAIKOS: After a hot start to the season, what are the odds that a team would trade for Erik Karlsson?

TRAIKOS: From firing the coach to firing the GM, here's five ways to fix the Maple Leafs

Ottawa's Shane Pinto may no longer be a long shot to win rookie of the year

Why the Blue Jackets should be favoured to win against the Bruins on Friday night

TRAIKOS: Why Sheldon Keefe's dig at the Maple Leafs' defence may have also been a not-so-subtle jab at GM Kyle Dubas

TRAIKOS: From Kadri and Gaudreau to Campbell and Samsonov, how changing teams has affected some NHLers

Expect Tampa Bay's Steven Stamkos to break out of his mini-slump against Anaheim

Despite being snake-bitten, Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews still the favourite to win the Rocket Richard Trophy

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