Known as the National Hockey League, the NHL was founded in 1917 and is considered the largest national hockey league in North America. The season features a total of 32 ice hockey teams. Some of the big stars are very active in the gaming world, such as:
- Evander Kane
- Connor McDavid
- Kirill Kaprizov
- Cale Makar
- Auston Matthews
- Evander Kane
Hockey Stars Who Like Gambling Games
Evander Kane
Currently, Kane plays for the Canadian NHL team Edmonton Oilers. At the age of 31, he is passionate about games and has been involved in several situations due to this passion. The player has already bet half a million dollars in Las Vegas casinos in 2019 and has recently gained more space due to his sports predictions.
Connor McDavid
Connor McDavid is considered the best player in the world of the sport. He is one of the leading scorers in league history and has received numerous individual awards, including the Art Ross Trophy, Hart Memorial and Ted Lindsay Award.
McDavid also gained attention for being the first competitor to sign an agreement with a bookmaker. At the time of the announcement, the action was seen as very relevant for the sport, as it helps to reduce resistance towards the sports betting sector.
Kirill Kaprizov
At the age of 25, the player Kirill Kaprizov already registers a total of 159 points in the 136 games of two seasons in which he participated in the NHL. The Russian athlete defends the Minnesota Wild team, specializing in speed and daring dribbling. Kaprizov does not have such a strong bond with betting, but he has some of the best odds at bookmakers.
Cale Makar
At just 23 years old, player Cale Makar won the NHL’s best freshman award in the 2019-2020 season. The defender of the Colorado Avalanche of the NHL, already won the trophy for the best defender of the Playoffs. The player is also not so fond of games, but is always among the highlights in bookmakers.
Auston Matthews
Auston Matthews has scored around 259 goals in the NHL. The Toronto Maple Leafs athlete scored around 60 goals in the 2022 NHL season. As one of the highlights of the team and the competition, Matthews always appears in sportsbooks as one of the best betting options.
