Could Thales Leites win in the UFC 97 odds? If the Blue Jackets can make the playoffs, you just never know.

After overcoming Pascal Leclaire’s injury, Ken Hitchcock’s face and death threats to Steve Mason at various points in the season, Columbus is finally going to Stanley Cup betting. Good on those kookie lads. Also, congrats to their fans; they’ve hung in with a decade’s worth of crappy teams. For all we know, they’re crazy playoff maniacs in NHL betting. It’ll be interesting to see what the fans can do.

it’ll also be interesting to see if (a) Rick Nash takes his game to a new level and (b) Steve Mason steals a series. You just never know in these playoffs; the parity is so good than anything can happen. Stanley Cup betting is shaping up to be the most exciting postseason since, in my opinion, 1993-94. Can’t wait.

I’m taking a break tomorrow for Easter but I’ll be back in full force with NHL betting playoff sportsbook picks on Monday…