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The General · 09-29-05, 09:45 AM

allheadlinenews.com

September 29, 2005 8:01 a.m. EST

Christina Ficara - All Headline News Staff Reporter

Calgary, Canada (AHN) - Sports Illustrated magazine names The Calgary Flames as this season's top-ranked NHL team.

According to Illustrated's Michael Farber, factors that boost the Flames' chances of reaching the Stanley Cup include, signing star right winger Jarome Iginla to a long-term deal; picking up his new linemates Daymond Langkow and Tony Amonte; bringing in defenseman Roman Hamrlik to boost the power play.

The Calgary Flames made it to the Stanley Cup finals in 2003-2004 season, but lost game seven to Tampa Bay by one goal.

Rinkrat · 09-29-05, 11:38 AM

General-
I saw that this morning. I know they have to do it (SI), but writing an NHL preview for any publication has to be a crapshoot this season. Actually, most publications never get them right, so I guess it doesn't matter.

For Stanley Cup futures in 05-06, to me it's like betting on the WSOP. Anyone (almost) can win. If someone has a good gut hunch, there's some $$$ to be made with some of those future odds.

RR

The General · 09-29-05, 11:40 AM

I am going to try and treat hockey as a brand new sport this season. I was just really getting into the fun when they held out.

jam · 09-29-05, 03:25 PM

There WOULD be good money to make in futures if books didn't have a disgusting hold percentage. Best to play the sports trading markets.

09-29-05, 09:45 AM	#1
The General Another Day, Another Dollar Join Date: Jul 19, 2005 Location: A real precarious world..... Posts: 53,127	Sports Illustrated Picks Calgary Flames as NHL's Best allheadlinenews.com September 29, 2005 8:01 a.m. EST Christina Ficara - All Headline News Staff Reporter Calgary, Canada (AHN) - Sports Illustrated magazine names The Calgary Flames as this season's top-ranked NHL team. According to Illustrated's Michael Farber, factors that boost the Flames' chances of reaching the Stanley Cup include, signing star right winger Jarome Iginla to a long-term deal; picking up his new linemates Daymond Langkow and Tony Amonte; bringing in defenseman Roman Hamrlik to boost the power play. The Calgary Flames made it to the Stanley Cup finals in 2003-2004 season, but lost game seven to Tampa Bay by one goal.

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09-29-05, 11:38 AM	#2
Rinkrat EOG Media Hack Join Date: Aug 19, 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 3,442	General- I saw that this morning. I know they have to do it (SI), but writing an NHL preview for any publication has to be a crapshoot this season. Actually, most publications never get them right, so I guess it doesn't matter. For Stanley Cup futures in 05-06, to me it's like betting on the WSOP. Anyone (almost) can win. If someone has a good gut hunch, there's some $$$ to be made with some of those future odds. RR

09-29-05, 11:40 AM	#3
The General Another Day, Another Dollar Join Date: Jul 19, 2005 Location: A real precarious world..... Posts: 53,127	I am going to try and treat hockey as a brand new sport this season. I was just really getting into the fun when they held out.

09-29-05, 03:25 PM	#4
jam EOG Addicted Join Date: Sep 01, 2005 Posts: 728	There WOULD be good money to make in futures if books didn't have a disgusting hold percentage. Best to play the sports trading markets.