SHED-Y OPERATION? (4.28.25): You can’t fall from something unless you were entitled to it, and the eight battles in the Stanley Cup Playoffs

On Monday’s episode of THE WINDOW Podcast, Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic on X) explains why the NFL Draft has jumped the proverbial shark as a betting vehicle and why the case of Shedeur Sanders is a macrocosm of why, for the first time in as many as 20 years, Matt didn’t have a bet on the Draft.

Then it’s an update on all the action of Stanley Cup Playoffs, as all eight series are still going. Matt looks back at how we thought the series might play out and how things are going through four games (three in Lightning-Panthers).

• Blues vs. Jets

  • Current in-progress bet: Blues +1.5 games (-114)

• Avalanche vs. Stars

  • Current in-progress bet: Stars (+120) to win series

• Devils vs. Hurricanes

  • Current in-progress bet: Hurricanes -1.5 games (-115)

• Senators vs. Maple Leafs

  • Current in-progress bet: None

• Wild vs. Golden Knights

  • Current in-progress bet: Wild +1.5 games (-115)

• Canadiens vs. Capitals

  • Current in-progress bet: Canadiens (+250) to win series 

• Oilers vs. Kings

  • Current in-progress bet: Kings (+120) to win series

• Panthers vs. Lightning

  • Current in-progress bet: Lightning +1.5 games (-190) / Lightning +2.5 games (+140)

• Eastern Conference

• Western Conference

Are there any bets left to make as we hit the tipping point for who will advance to the next round? 

Plus, a handful of shooters we’ve backed have been finding the twine. John Tavares, Matt Boldy, and Jake Guentzel are adding interest in the game within the game.

Lastly, in a podcast-only feature, Matt digs into the Conn Smythe markets, and how are early-stage portfolio is doing.

It’s time to head to THE WINDOW, let’s go!

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