#Henrik Lundqvist

It sounds more like the name of a movie or a book - Waiting for Godot, Waiting for Guffman, Waiting to Begin - but for now, it remains central to this impressive, fascinating and oddly puzzling Blue Jays season. The Jays have found themselves in the standings right about where they were expected to be - among the best teams in baseball. And they've…

If you're in the NHL futures market, now's the time to take advantage of some long odds in the Vezina Trophy race. The season is still young, and much fluctuation will be expected in the next five months. Here are the current favorites and some sleepers to target. Ilya Sorokin is the perfect example of how quickly things can change in the Vezina…

Two Metropolitan Division teams that will likely be sellers rather than buyers before Feb. 26's NHL trade deadline will meet Thursday in Brooklyn, New York, with the New York Islanders (27-25-6) hosting the New York Rangers (27-25-5) as small home favorites. While both teams are within range of earning the final wild-card spot in the Eastern…

New York's rebuild has come full circle. After a soul crushing home defeat in Game 7 of the 2015 Eastern Conference Finals, the Rangers' previous window of championship contention was slammed shut. Although the team qualified for the playoffs the following two seasons and even won a playoff round in 2017, the slow deterioration of a team that had…

It's finally here, hockey fans. The 2022-23 NHL season has officially begun! After a long summer away, the NHL has finally returned. A lot has changed for many of the teams across the league, from big free agent signings to unexpected late-night trades that shook things up. If you're looking for the best teams to watch or what burning question each…

Pickswise provides exclusive sports betting content to SILive.com, including picks, analysis, tools, games and sportsbook offers to help bettors get in on the action. Please wager responsibly. Money Line: Wild -145 / Rangers+125 Total (Over/Under): 6 goals Looking at recent form only, you'd expect the Rangers to be a road favorite tonight against…

One of the best markets to gain an edge on in NHL playoff betting is wagering on the outcome of each individual series. There are plenty of upsets in the postseason, and seeding isn't necessarily an excellent barometer of which team will advance. With the prolonged time off due to the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the expansion of the "playoffs" to…

Individual NHL trophies have a storied history, almost as long and significant as the Stanley Cup itself. They date back decades - in some cases, nearly 100 years - and have been awarded to a laundry list of the greatest players of all time. Though every player dreams of winning the Stanley Cup, individual hardware can define a career and can be…

Caesars Sportsbook and Casino is debuting a new TV spot to emphasize responsible gaming that features all three of the Manning quarterbacks, Archie, Peyton, and Eli. The campaign follows up last year's version in honor of Responsible Gaming Education Month. With the NFL season beginning, it's always a good reminder to bet on both sports and casino…