Ben Arledge

12:22 PM ET Greg Wyshynski Ben Arledge Close Editor for NFL and NHL team, as well as a contributing hockey writer. Previously with ESPN The Magazine, ESPN Chalk and ESPN Fantasy. Joined ESPN in 2012 after graduating from Colgate University. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman used to say that sports wagering was "inconsistent" with the league's image and values. Today, he openly talks about gambling on hockey as a way to create more fans for the sport. What changed?

8:55 PM ETGreg WyshynskiBen ArledgeCloseBen ArledgeESPN.comEditor for fantasy, chalk and NHL, as well as a contributing hockey writer. Previously with ESPN The Magazine. Joined ESPN in 2012 after graduating from Colgate University.The hockey season is upon us, and now is the time to strike on value at the sportsbooks.

The Winnipeg Jets have a lot going for them heading into this season and stand as one of the favorites to win the Western Conference. Jason Halstead/The Canadian Press via AP Oct 4, 2018 Greg Wyshynski Ben Arledge Close Editor for fantasy, chalk and NHL, as well as a contributing hockey writer. Previously with ESPN The Magazine. Joined ESPN in 2012 after graduating from Colgate University. The hockey season is upon us, and now is the time to strike on value at the sportsbooks.