24 is cool, but there are some expansion franchises that have earned some right to stay in the league over a couple others.
I wont name names as to who should go, but in my opinion, Minnesota and Columbus have atleast an honest look into staying NHL franchises. Though, those names keep coming up in these silly discussions.
Plus, can we put an axe in the two-tiered divisional rankings for the NHL? Please? It's irrational.. and for the last time, we aren't european. Ok, it works for Euro leagues, but if you want to see this league turn up dead in a ditch somewhere, this is the best way to go. Would I pay to go see the Washington Crapitals suck it up in a tier-2 league where they only play the Pittsburgh Penguins and Carolina Hurricanes? Nah... People keep forgetting that fans will pay money to see their local teams playing guys like Detroit, Colorado, Philadelphia, and Toronto. Why penalize them to the point where they can't even make money some nights?