While NFL betting is still the focus in the sportsbook, the tide is turning. The NHL season is underway and we are quickly separating the contenders and the pretenders.

The Chicago Blackhawks are rolling right now and can match a franchise record for win streak if they get their eight win a row against the Anaheim Ducks on Friday. More impressive has been the fashion in which they have done it, just rolling all of their opponents in sight.

The Blackhawks rolled the San Jose Sharks 7-2 on their ice, which gives you an indication. The Sharks are supposed to be one of the best teams in the league.

The Blackhawks are a complete team and what is worth noting is that they have been without All-Star Marian Hossa up until this point. The sniper came back and fit right into the lineup, which now includes plenty of scorers with 40 goal potential.

Beyond that, the Blackhawks are now an experienced team. They went deep into the playoffs last year and now they have a taste of what they need to accomplish to be successful. They fell short and they are hungry to pick up where they left off.

Bet the Blackhawks to win the Western Conference as there is no one that is on their level. They are obviously a pretty good bet for your Stanley Cup Picks.