Anybody else think Carolina can win and even this thing up tonight?

[billhill999]

I'm not that big of a puck head, but the feeling here is that Carolina has enough talent to tie this series up tonight.
Carolina +135 is enticing.

Thoughts?

 

[eaglezzz]

I think all the dogs are worth a play today.

 

[johnboland]

Why would an individual not take Carolina -1 for +250 instead of Carolina +135? If Carolina does indeed win, it will at least be by one goal. Why would you not wager 100 to win 250 with Carolina -1 instead of a wager of 100 to win 135 on the straight moneyline. If Carolina is your play to win, then for them to win, it at least has to be by one goal, correct, so why would the moneyline wager be the play? Both wagers are + money, so why would't you play the +250?

 

[Bushay]

Take one look at Paul Maurice's coaching record in the playoffs.

Brent Sutter got knocked out in the first round last season but this year's team is a much better team than last's.


I'll take my chances on the Devils again tonight.





Coaching [notes]
Season Team Lge Type GP W L T OTL Pct Result
1993-94 Detroit Jr. Red Wings OHL Head 66 42 20 4 0 0.667
1994-95 Detroit Jr. Red Wings OHL Head 66 44 18 4 0 0.697
1995-96 Hartford Whalers NHL Assistant
1996-97 Hartford Whalers NHL Head 82 32 39 11 0 0.457 Out of Playoffs
1997-98 Carolina Hurricanes NHL Head 82 33 41 8 0 0.451 Out of Playoffs
1998-99 Carolina Hurricanes NHL Head 82 34 30 18 0 0.524 Lost in round 1
1999-00 Carolina Hurricanes NHL Head 82 37 35 10 0 0.512 Out of Playoffs
2000-01 Carolina Hurricanes NHL Head 82 38 32 9 3 0.537 Lost in round 1
2001-02 Carolina Hurricanes NHL Head 82 35 26 16 5 0.555 Lost in Finals
2002-03 Carolina Hurricanes NHL Head 82 22 43 11 6 0.372 Out of Playoffs
2003-04 Carolina Hurricanes NHL Head† 30 8 12 8 2 0.433
2005-06 Toronto Marlies AHL Head 80 41 29 0 10 0.575 Lost in round 1
2006-07 Toronto Maple Leafs NHL Head 82 40 31 0 11 0.555 Out of Playoffs
2007-08 Toronto Maple Leafs NHL Head 82 36 35 0 11 0.506 Out of Playoffs

 

[Jambruins]

Why would an individual not take Carolina -1 for +250 instead of Carolina +135? If Carolina does indeed win, it will at least be by one goal. Why would you not wager 100 to win 250 with Carolina -1 instead of a wager of 100 to win 135 on the straight moneyline. If Carolina is your play to win, then for them to win, it at least has to be by one goal, correct, so why would the moneyline wager be the play? Both wagers are + money, so why would't you play the +250?

There is a good chance it will be a 1 goal game. OT automatically means a 1 goal game. Don't get greedy, just take the dog on the ml or you will be really pissed when they win by 1.

 

[PassTheBuck]

I was kinda hoping NJ would win Game 2, and then I was planning on taking Carolina in Game 3 + a value play on the series. They definitely have the talent... and they have come back before when down in a series.