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Roundtable: How will legalized sports betting impact the NHL?

On Monday, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled to strike down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) and give states the power to pass legislation legalizing sports betting. Hockey has never been a highly bet sport in volume, but the decision will certainly impact the NHL. ESPN's NHL experts -- and a gambling analyst -- weigh in on the potential outcomes for the game of hockey.

In general, how -- if at all -- will betting on hockey change following the Supreme Court decision? Can we expect a bump in handle, or will hockey remain one of the lesser-bet sports?