Odds in favour of long NHL lockout By CHRIS STEVENSON, QMI Agency

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After a couple of days of having their heads spun by the numbers being spouted by NHL owners and players, here are some more numbers for NHL fans to consider: Bodog.ca has come up with some pertinent odds when it comes to the lockout.

Bodog's over-under, if you will, on how long a lockout will last is mid-December.

Here are the other odds:

When will the NHL lockout end?

Before Dec. 15, 2012: -115

On or After Dec. 15, 2012: -115

Will the NHL cancel any regular-season games in the 2012-13 season?

Yes: 1/10

No: 6/1

Will the NHL cancel the 2012-13 Winter Classic?

Yes: 1/1

No: 4/7

Will the entire 2012-2013 NHL season be cancelled because of a lockout?

Yes: 2/1

No: 1/3

What % of hockey-related revenue will the players receive in Year 1 of the new NHL CBA?

Over/Under: 50.5%

Will Sidney Crosby play in Europe at any point in the 2012-2013 season?

Yes: 2/1

No: 1/3

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