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Brock Hartley

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NHL Conference Finals Previews & Predictions
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NHL Playoffs (Conference Finals) Previews, Predictions & Betting Odds

NHL CONFERENCE FINALS PREVIEWS & PREDICTIONS

  • EASTERN CONFERENCE FINAL BY BRANDON WAMSLEY
  • WESTERN CONFERENCE FINAL BY BROCK HARTLEY

M2 - NEW YORK RANGERS (52-24-6) +160 FanDuel

A3 - TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING (51-23-8) -175 DraftKings

The reigning champs will retain their title for at least one more series and with what we just witnessed in their dismantling of Florida, they might maintain ownership of the Cup for longer than that. Heading into the Battle of Florida we expected a tight, hard-fought series. After all, we had the 2-time defending champions against the Presidents Trophy winners with talent all over the place on both sides. Instead, a series everyone was excited for became a blowout and lasted the minimum. It only took Tampa Bay 4 games to dispatch the regular season's best team and arguably the biggest test they had remaining in the East.
May 31, 20220Comments

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NHL Playoffs Round 2 Previews & Predictions
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NHL Playoffs (Round 2) Previews, Predictions & Betting Odds

NHL ROUND 2 PREVIEWS, PREDICTIONS & BETTING ODDS

  • Eastern Conference by Brandon Wamsley
  • Western Conference by Brock Hartley

A1 – FLORIDA PANTHERS (58-18-6) / -154 FANDUEL

A3 – TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING (51-23-8) / +150 DRAFTKINGS

This season was the first time in NHL history that all 8 teams in the same conference finished with over 100 points. We essentially knew our 8 playoff teams before 2022 even began. In a year of unprecedented parity, the Eastern Conference Playoffs lived up to the billing in the first round. For the first time since the 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs, 3 of 4 first round series in the East went 7 games. I would expect much of the same in our second round series and we kick-off with potentially the most exciting matchup of the second round. Let’s start with our 2-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning. It would be hard to imagine a tighter series than Tampa had in the first round with Toronto. Immense talent and star power on both sides lead to a high scoring fast paced series that could have gone back and forth seemingly forever. The Lightning prevailed, maintaining a status quo of sorts in the Universe where Tampa Bay wins and Toronto goes home in the first round. The upcoming series with the Panthers may actually be even more fun to watch.
May 17, 20220Comments

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NHL Playoffs Round 1 Previews and Predictions
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NHL Playoffs (ROUND 1) Previews, Predictions & Betting Odds

It’s that time of the year again! One of the most exciting postseasons in all of sports is about to begin. With a lot of states legalizing sports wagering just recently there are surely a lot of folks out there who may want to get in on the action but are also new arrivals to the NHL landscape. Don’t worry, the Rahl Bets team has you covered! Down below you will see Brandon & I breakdown and predict every series in Round 1. For your convenience, we have also included which Sportsbook offers the best price for each particular team. After you check out the series summaries, keep scrolling and you will find our full playoff predictions, as well as those from Tanner & Shane. Enjoy!
  • Eastern Conference previews by Brandon Wamsley
  • Western Conference previews by Brock Hartley

EASTERN CONFERENCE R1 PLAYOFF MATCHUPS

M2 – NEW YORK RANGERS (52-24-6) -110 BETMGM

M3 – PITTSBURGH PENGUINS (46-25-11) -105 DRAFTKINGS

This matchup is unique because each team took a turn at the trade deadline, in two very different directions. The Penguins came into mid-March playing much better than anyone expected before the season began. Tristan Jarry was playing levels above what anyone thought he could after last year, Crosby was still Crosby, and even Evgeni Malkin came off an extended injury lay-off and was on fire right out of the gate. Everything was looking great in Pittsburgh and fans were filled with hope (even if it was naive) that a couple moves at the deadline could have them right back in cup contention. Meanwhile, things in New York weren’t so bright.
May 2, 20220Comments

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NHL Power Rankings
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NHL Power Rankings

Rahl Bets | NHL POWER RANKINGS (April 8, 2022)

  • Eastern Conference by Brandon Wamsley
  • Western Conference by Brock Hartley

1. Colorado Avalanche (50-14-6)

Not only are they the top dogs in the West, but the gap is widening after a week of poor performances by Calgary. I suspect this team wants to clinch home ice ASAP so they can take their foot off the pedal a little bit. Injuries and suspensions have posed problems for the Avs in recent postseasons, so with team captain Gabriel Landeskog already missing time from an injury and with another injury scare from Mackinnon this week, it would make sense to just take care of business and start shaving minutes from the top 6. 

2. Florida Panthers (49-15-6)

The Panthers had the title “comeback cats” trending when they overcame a 4-goal deficit in the third period to beat New Jersey in the first game Florida played in April. They then earned and cemented that title for themselves the rest of the season by astoundingly coming back from another 4-goal deficit just 3 days later and this time they did it against the Toronto Maple Leafs, much stiffer competition to say the least. The comeback cats remain just behind Colorado in our rankings, but they will head into the playoffs believing they can overcome any obstacle. Florida has shown they always believe they can win in any situation, a trait that will surely be utilized in the postseason.
April 8, 20220Comments

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NHL Power Rankings - 3/28/22
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NHL Power Rankings

Rahl Bets | NHL POWER RANKINGS (MARCH 28, 2022)

With the NHL playoffs nearing, we at Rahl Reviews have decided to help you get prepared by summarizing what has been going on around the league. We will be updating our rankings every 7-10 days, so be sure to check back! 
  • Eastern Conference by Brandon Wamsley
  • Western Conference by Brock Hartley

1. Colorado Avalanche (46-14-6)

This is the team to beat in a Western Conference that is weaker than most anticipated. Anything less than a WCF appearance should be viewed as a disaster. Even a WCF loss would be a disappointment for this juggernaut. 

2. Florida Panthers (44-15-6) 

The Florida Panthers come in at #2 in our post-deadline edition of the NHL Power Rankings. We really put a lot of thought into putting the Panthers in the 1 spot but had to give the nod to Colorado. With that being said, the Panthers are a clear number 2 and the favorites to come out of the East. The additions of Claude Giroux and Ben Chiarot at the deadline made the best team in the East even better, and the Panthers are poised to make a very real cup run with a ton of skill and plenty of depth throughout the roster. The only worry to be found in Florida is the injury to Aaron Ekblad, who is a key piece in living up to their Cup expectations. The 26-year-old Defenseman had already posted 15G and 42A on the season and was a Norris contender before getting injured. Ekblad is expected to return for the first playoff series though, and if healthy, the Panthers are as real a Cup contender as anyone. They will need to be more careful with the puck come playoff time, and dispose of some sloppy, turnover prone tendencies, but we have no reason to believe they won’t do just that and tighten things up when the postseason begins.
March 28, 20220Comments

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