Top NHL Bonuses

The National Hockey League (NHL) is one of the top pro sports leagues in Canada and the US, in fact it is considered by many as the best ice hockey league in the world. The NHL season usually runs from October through to June and many sports bettors will be looking for the best available NHL bonuses.

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Our guide will take you through the best bookmaker bonuses you can expect to find. We’ll also discuss the types of bets you can place and how to maximize your NHL betting bonus. So, if you’re looking to wager on your favorite team, whether it’s the Detroit Red Wings or Calgary Flames, let’s get started.

Bonus Types

Every top bookmaker site will offer a range of bonuses and promotions to entice new bettors to their site. With such a saturated market, you will find some very competitive deals from welcome offers to reload bonuses, from deposit matches to profit boosts.

Sign-up bonuses are a great way to start your wagering journey at a new bookmakers. You must always check the bonus terms and conditions prior to claiming and look out for regular player promotions that are available throughout the week.

Here’s an overview of the best sportsbook bonuses that could be on offer:

Deposit Bonus

The deposit match is typically offered as a welcome bonus and can be found at many of the best online bookmakers. The bonus is based on a percentage of your first deposit, e.g. 100% match up to $300. In this example, deposit $300 and play with $600.

Free Bets

Free Bets are usually offered to new customers when they register or given away during promotions. The operator is banking on the bettor enjoying the free bet so much that they decide to stay with the site and deposit. With this kind of wager, the sportsbook pays the stake which means you can only collect the profit.

Risk-Free Bets

Risk-Free Bets are one of the best NHL bonuses available. Should you lose your first wager, the sportsbook will reimburse your initial stake in the form of a risk-free bet credit. You will either receive bonus cash (site credit) or a free bet. Should you win from the site credit, you get to keep both the winnings and your initial stake.

Profit Boosts

Profit Boosts enhance the odds for your bet, so if the promotion offers a 100% Boost on the 1^st Wager up to $50, you will receive double your winnings if the stake is successful. These types of bonuses are found at many of the top US sportsbooks and are really popular amongst bettors.

Reload Bonus

Another popular promotion is the Reload Bonus whereby bookmakers offer a special percentage match on an existing bettor’s next deposit. For instance, it may be a 50% reload up to $200 so when you deposit say $150, you’ll receive an extra $75 to bet with.

NHL Bet Types

Regular sports bettors will probably recognize the following bet types as they are the most common wagers used for all kinds of sports:

Moneyline – Great starter bet, all you need to do is bet on who you think will be the winner
Puck Line/Point Spread – Wager on how many points a team will win or lose by
Parlay – Bet on multiple selections, all of which must win for the bet to pay out
Totals/Grand Salami Betting – Wager placed on the total number e.g., how many points/goals scored. Also known as over/under bets – the bookmaker will set the total and you guess the result, higher or lower
Player/Game Props – bets for a specific outcome, e.g., will Jarome Iginla score the first goal or which team will have more shots on goal
Futures – Wagering on an event yet to happen e.g. who will win the Stanley Cup

Maximize Your NHL Betting Bonus

There are a few important tips to consider when maximising your NHL betting bonus. Firstly, you need to check the bonus terms carefully so that you are clear on the playthrough conditions and the time valid period. Secondly, have a good scout around the bookmaker’s site to see what other promotions they may offer.

Before placing a wager, find out all you can about your chosen NHL team. Pay special attention to the goalie as their performance is crucial. Don’t just rely on the slim advantage of home-ice, always check previous stats.

Finally, shop around for the best NHL bookmaker sites, make sure you compare the lines and odds before you place any bets.

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