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Mike A. S.
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Am I the only one who can't stand the current NHL playoff format? Why can't they go back to the previous format where the top 8 in each conference make it and they're simply seeded 1-8?
No, you aren't. 2 division winners should be top two seeds, and then the next six are on record alone, no matter the division.
That wasn't the format, though - the 3 division winners were seeded then 4-8 were based on merit. Part of the realignment argument was everybody was pissed watching 1 team in the SE division get a top 3 seed by beating up on the other 4 teams in that division that almost always sucked.Am I the only one who can't stand the current NHL playoff format? Why can't they go back to the previous format where the top 8 in each conference make it and they're simply seeded 1-8?
That wasn't the format, though - the 3 division winners were seeded then 4-8 were based on merit. Part of the realignment argument was everybody was pissed watching 1 team in the SE division get a top 3 seed by beating up on the other 4 teams in that division that almost always sucked.
In addition, this realignment allowed the few teams in the middle of America to play more games in their evening hours and let Detroit move to the easier eastern conference where they would dominate and win the conference championship every year since they've moved, or at least the thinking went. Owners in places like Chicago, Dallas and Minny were pretty adamant for years that they were suffering because their hardcore, devoted, totally-not-bandwagoner fans wouldn't stay up late to watch them play games that started at 9:30 local time when they were out on the west coast so often (and that includes playoff play, which is a big reason we have the first two rounds as in-division rounds now).
My guess is it's probably going to be adjusted for next season with Vegas in the fold now, though how exactly remains to be seen.
I didn't mind it at 1st but yeah they got to change it back. 1 vs. 8 was fun and produced some different matches every year. Now this year you run the risk of a Columbus, Washington, Pittsburgh being out in Round 1.
That wasn't the format, though - the 3 division winners were seeded then 4-8 were based on merit. Part of the realignment argument was everybody was pissed watching 1 team in the SE division get a top 3 seed by beating up on the other 4 teams in that division that almost always sucked.
Wills wins in the bank be included?I'm working a proposal, I'll try to get it done today. Should be cool, there will be some playoff play-in games.
That's top notch stuff but I am taking this seriously. I am tired of the playoffs not being good and exciting. My plan will make the playoffs great again, or attempt to.Wills wins in the bank be included?
That's top notch stuff but I am taking this seriously. I am tired of the playoffs not being good and exciting. My plan will make the playoffs great again, or attempt to.