Nico the Draft Riser
Devils, Rams, Hawks, Twins fan
- Nov 18, 2017
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Note: this is to create the best possible divisions. The probability of relocation is low but possible. Seattle added, Florida relocated to Houston due to location. My reasoning is the state of Florida has a succesful team (Tampa) and if Im the NHL id pull out a low-end franchise from a state that includes another prior to moving an Arizona. Id move the Islanders but they have a new arena.
This re-alignment would include eight divisions with four teams. Four games in division, a total of 80 games (4-in division, 3-in conference, 2-out). Two teams per division make the playoffs, no wild card. Or top team of each plus the next top 4 records (NFL-style)
Eastern Conference:
North - Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Buffalo
East - Boston, NJ, NYI, NYR
West - Columbus, Pittsburgh, Philly, Detroit
South - Nashville, Tampa, Carolina, Washington
Western Conference:
North - Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Seattle
East - Chicago, Winnipeg, St Louis, Minnesota
West - San Jose, Los Angeles, Anaheim, Vegas
South - Houston, Dallas, Colorado, Arizona
This re-alignment would include eight divisions with four teams. Four games in division, a total of 80 games (4-in division, 3-in conference, 2-out). Two teams per division make the playoffs, no wild card. Or top team of each plus the next top 4 records (NFL-style)
Eastern Conference:
North - Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Buffalo
East - Boston, NJ, NYI, NYR
West - Columbus, Pittsburgh, Philly, Detroit
South - Nashville, Tampa, Carolina, Washington
Western Conference:
North - Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Seattle
East - Chicago, Winnipeg, St Louis, Minnesota
West - San Jose, Los Angeles, Anaheim, Vegas
South - Houston, Dallas, Colorado, Arizona