Oddsmakers don't waste time, apparently. I've already by sent the odds to win the 2011 Stanley Cup by gambling site Bodog.com. The Sabres are the eighth choice at 18-to-1.
Here are the odds, with the usual disclaimer: Gambling is bad. Your money is much better spent on concerts, whiskey and women.
Chicago Blackhawks 11/2
Pittsburgh Penguins 6/1
Washington Capitals 13/2
San Jose Sharks 9/1
Detroit Red Wings 12/1
Vancouver Canucks 15/1
Philadelphia Flyers 15/1
Buffalo Sabres 18/1
Boston Bruins 20/1
New Jersey Devils 20/1
Ottawa Senators 22/1
Phoenix Coyotes 25/1
Calgary Flames 25/1
Los Angeles Kings 25/1
Nashville Predators 28/1
New York Rangers 28/1
Montreal Canadiens 30/1
Colorado Avalanche 30/1
Columbus Blue Jackets 40/1
Dallas Stars 40/1
Minnesota Wild 40/1
Anaheim Ducks 40/1
St. Louis Blues 45/1
Florida Panthers 50/1
Atlanta Thrashers 50/1
Carolina Hurricanes 50/1
Tampa Bay Lightning 60/1
Edmonton Oilers 75/1
New York Islanders 75/1
Toronto Maple Leafs 75/1
---John Vogl
