NHL Hockey Futures: Odds to Win 2009-10 Stanley Cup

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Hockey is back and that means starting to think about who will win the Stanley Cup in June. Oddsmakers are once again liking the Detroit Red Wings (+450) and Pittsburgh Penguins (+500) to be heavy favorites.

Thanks to a recent deal for Dany Heatley, the San Jose Sharks should be in the mix as well. They are listed at +800.

Two up-and-coming teams join the Sharks at +800. The Washington Capitals and Chicago Blackhawks are ready to go to that next level if the big boys falter.

The Philadelphia Flyers (+1500) and Anaheim Ducks (+1600) could also be steals if they can get hot.

The absolute longshots include the Colorado Avalanche (+8000), the Atlanta Thrashers (+10000), and the lowly New York Islanders (+15000).

The regular season begins on Oct. 1 and there will be a few surprise teams that jump out early. The trick is betting on one who can keep it going all season.

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