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Stanley Cup odds: Penguins 8/1 favorites, Blue Jackets 100/1 dogs

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DETROIT - JUNE 12: Sidney Crosby #87 and the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates with the Stanley Cup after defeating the Detroit Red Wings by a score of 2-1 to win Game Seven and the 2009 NHL Stanley Cup Finals at Joe Louis Arena on June 12, 2009 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) Original Filename: GYI0057671096.jpg

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Hey, remember NHL hockey? In case you forget how it works, 30 teams start the regular season, 16 make the playoffs and the team that wins is awarded something called the Stanley Cup. (It’s this big shiny thing and the guy that hands it out is much loved by all.)

Here are the 30 teams and their odds to win the Stanley Cup, courtesy online sports book Bovada.

Pittsburgh Penguins 8/1
New York Rangers 17/2
Vancouver Canucks 9/1
Los Angeles Kings 12/1
Philadelphia Flyers 12/1
Chicago Blackhawks 14/1
Boston Bruins 16/1
Detroit Red Wings 16/1
St. Louis Blues 16/1
Minnesota Wild 18/1
San Jose Sharks 20/1
Carolina Hurricanes 22/1
Washington Capitals 22/1
Buffalo Sabres 25/1
Edmonton Oilers 25/1
Nashville Predators 28/1
Tampa Bay Lightning 28/1
Montreal Canadiens 30/1
New Jersey Devils 30/1
Toronto Maple Leafs 30/1
Anaheim Ducks 40/1
Colorado Avalanche 40/1
Dallas Stars 40/1
Florida Panthers 40/1
Ottawa Senators 40/1
Phoenix Coyotes 40/1
Calgary Flames 50/1
Winnipeg Jets 50/1
New York Islanders 66/1
Columbus Blue Jackets 100/1

In all seriousness, if I had to pick one team to put my money on, I’d go with...hmmm...the Washington Capitals at 22/1. Remember, this is about the odds as much as the team. At 22/1, I’m willing to risk that new coach Adam Oates finds the right balance between allowing his skill players to be creative in the offensive zone while maintaining a certain level of defensive awareness.

As for a bet I’d stay away from, I’ll actually pick two: the Blues (16/1) and the Wild (18/1). St. Louis still lacks the requisite scoring punch that most champions possess and Minnesota, as much as Ryan Suter should help, remains a bit too thin on the blue line for my liking.