Vancouver has really enjoyed the start to the 2014-2015 NHL season as they have played just three games, but have won all three for six points. Tampa Bay is having just as good of a start, recording five points through their first four games. These two teams will meet on Saturday night in Vancouver at the Rogers Arena. The Canucks are not getting ahead of themselves after an off-season of rebuilding, but they have definitely started in the right direction. We are going to put our bet down on the Canucks at home tonight.
Canucks prepared for a battle Saturday night
Vancouver, despite starting 3-0 for six points, knows that Saturday night’s contest at home will not be an easy one. They will host Tampa Bay at the Rogers Arena for just their second home game of the year. Vancouver is coming off a 2-0 win against Edmonton on Friday night, the first shutout of goalie Ryan Miller’s Canucks career. Vancouver looks to start 4-0 for the first time since the 1992-1993 season.
Lightning looking to rebound from tough loss
Tampa Bay suffered a tough, 2-1 loss to the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night. They will look to rebound on the road when they visit British Columbia to take on the Canucks. The Lightning have gotten excellent play from their special teams unit this year, scoring six power play goals and allowing just one on the defensive side of things so far. They will need a strong game from all units to win this contest.
On Saturday night we will visit the sportsbook found at TopBet.eu, where the Canucks are favored at home over the Lightning. We will lay the line of -1.5 (+250) with 15 percent of our bankroll on Vancouver as they win their fourth consecutive game to begin the new season. It won’t be easy, but the Canucks should come out victorious.
Chris Wassel
AA, AAS
CURRENTLY
Sports Writer and Journalist
RESIDES IN
Rahway, NJ
EDUCATION
Union County College, Montclair State University
EXPERTISE
Business, Writing, Sports, Food, Grilling, Olympics, Injuries, Politics, and more
Summary
Member of FSWA, FSGA, and a variety of Sports Betting Groups.
Works on injuries for a variety of sites. Edits articles from NASCAR to football and beyond.
Occasionally runs sites like mynhltraderumor.com and Full Press Hockey/Bets.
Does a podcast for Full Press Hockey and a few other sports too.
Experience
Chris Wassel has 20+ years of sports journalistic experience in various disciplines.
His ability to play sports is well documented. Most people in the business just write. However, Chris will race cars and even a super Moto bike from time to time. There is that fitness and hiking/cycling aspect too.
Chris has climbed mountains from Mount Washington to Mount San Jacinto in Palm Springs, California. For those that do not know. Chris also dabbles in food eating contests and challenges. Having a unique background with friends including Joey Chestnut and Casey Webb, Chris has the ability to eat a whole 16-pound turkey or a 32 inch meat lover's pizza.
Since 2013, Chris does focus on things like fitness, fishing, and sports. One would be surprised that Chris runs, hikes, and rock climbs. There are even those occasional mini-triathlons. One truly can pack a lot in a small package. Chris can lift things over his body weight with ease. Also, if there is a NASCAR rain prop, Chris can tell you if there will be a Monday race.
Throughout his career, Chris has worked at a wide range of places from Amazon to USA Today to a variety of rumors and fantasy sports sites.
Finally, Chris has been nominated for quite a few awards from the Fantasy Sports Writers Association for Hockey Writer Of The Year. Also, there have been a number of high-stakes fantasy trophies and rings that Chris sports in his house.
Education
Chris received an Associates from Union Country College for business and accounting. Chris did sports journalism work at Montclair State University covering the hockey, baseball, and football teams.
Quote from Chris Wassel
"Shut up and play.”