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2006 Hockey Betting Numbers:
Win/Loss Home Away ATS Over/Under
35-31-8-8 23-12-4-2 12-19-4-6 50-32 36-41-5
The Florida Panthers finished just above .500 last season but they were a great hockey success going 50-32 against the spread. They may not match that hockey success this season but they should be better overall. Hockey fans know that the Panthers got goalie Thomas Vokoun from Nashville, signed Richard Zednik who was with Washington and signed forward Radek Dvorak who was with the Blues.
Those that bet on hockey know that last year Vokoun was 27-12-4 with a 2.40 goals-against average and a .920 save percentage in 44 games with Nashville. He is an immediate upgrade over the inconsistent and aging Ed Belfour who was not brought back. Those that bet on hockey know that the Panthers re-signed Craig Anderson as the backup goalie.
Hockey fans think that the Panthers now have a solid goalie in Vokoun. Hockey betting fans also think they also have a solid defense with Jay Bouwmeester, Bryan Allen and Mike Van Ryn. Those that bet on hockey know that the Panthers did lose veteran forwards Chris Gratton and Martin Gelinas but neither will be missed. Hockey fans know that the Panthers did add forward Brett McLean who GM Martin really likes.
Hockey fans know that McLean had 15 goals and 20 assists with the Avalanche last year. Hockey betting fans know that the Panthers did re-sign Nathan Horton and Stephen Weiss, as well as defenseman Bryan Allen. Those that bet on hockey are aware that veteran center Jozef Stumpel also re-signed.
Hockey betting fans know that the Panthers finished out of a playoff spot again last year but they seem poised to make a move this season. Hockey betting fans believe if captain Olli Jokinen continues to play well and Vokoun plays up to his ability, then Florida should be in the hunt for the NHL playoffs this season. Hockey betting fans will be keeping an eye on the Florida Panthers this NHL season.