NHL schedule

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[jstewismybastardson]

@BroadStBull: NHL has changed sked format again. Teams will only play teams in same div. 4x.

 

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@BroadStBull: NHL has changed sked format again. Teams will only play teams in same div. 4x.

Hmmm, I'm no math wizard, but don't you need 18 games within your division and 30 games outside the division but within the conference to total 48?

 

[pixburgher66]

I'm 100% in favor of having only 4 against the division.

 

[awaz]

Hmmm, I'm no math wizard, but don't you need 18 games within your division and 30 games outside the division but within the conference to total 48?

guess they're going with 32 outside the division? i wonder if they do 2 non-conference games? that'd be kinda silly i think though

 

[pixburgher66]

guess they're going with 32 outside the division? i wonder if they do 2 non-conference games? that'd be kinda silly i think though

I don't care if it's silly, GIVE ME THE CBUS GAME GOSH DARNIT.

 

[IndyAndy]

I know that Bettman was saying; "At least 48", but do you think they might have pared it back to 46? Not a big difference, but it might make getting the season done by early April just a bit less of a slog.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

I know that Bettman was saying; "At least 48", but do you think they might have pared it back to 46? Not a big difference, but it might make getting the season done by early April just a bit less of a slog.

i think the way bettman operates he is more likely to make it 51 games

 

[davnlaguna]

i think the way bettman operates he is more likely to make it 51 games

With intra division that kinda works
4x4=16
10x2=20
15x1=15
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51

 

[jstewismybastardson]

With intra division that kinda works
4x4=16
10x2=20
15x1=15
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51

I know

more games the better for Gary even though its nonsensical travel wise

 

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I wonder if Gary's getting blowback from GM's/owners regarding the unbalanced play within the division.

 

[IndyAndy]

Just got an e-mail from the Blue Jackets (because I went to their last game vs. the Wild) offering me various mini/flex ticket packages - but still no actual game schedule to choose from.

 

[sabresfaninthesouth]

I wonder if Gary's getting blowback from GM's/owners regarding the unbalanced play within the division.

That was my concern from day 1 when they talked about the unbalanced schedule.

It wouldn't really be fair to all the teams if they drew the better opponents to play more.

For example, Chicago gets an extra game against Columbus, while Detroit gets an extra against St. Louis. Could make a big difference at the end of the season.

 

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That was my concern from day 1 when they talked about the unbalanced schedule.

It wouldn't really be fair to all the teams if they drew the better opponents to play more.

For example, Chicago gets an extra game against Columbus, while Detroit gets an extra against St. Louis. Could make a big difference at the end of the season.

Yeah, but some teams also get shafted with more back-to-back games than other teams as well (not to mention the differences in travel etc.)

 

[sabresfaninthesouth]

Yeah, but some teams also get shafted with more back-to-back games than other teams as well (not to mention the differences in travel etc.)

Yeah, for sure, though they usually at least attempt to even that out by giving teams with easier travel schedules more back-to-backs.

I think evening out an unbalanced group of opponents is much harder.

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Yeah, for sure, though they usually at least attempt to even that out by giving teams with easier travel schedules more back-to-backs.

I think evening out an unbalanced group of opponents is much harder.

That's true, a back to back for the Devils against the Rangers/Islanders isn't nearly the same as say the Stars against the Kings/Avs.

 

[awaz]

Here's the Full Flyers' Schedule - Crossing Broad

courtesy of jjg on the flyers board, looks like the flyers schedule is out in the open now

bastards. i wanted 2 games in raleigh. why didn't they take my opinion in to account.

 

[forty_three]

I am sure the Blue Jackets are once again trying to convince the league that they are in the Southeast.

 

[IndyAndy]

Full schedules could be posted as soon as tonight, but here are the 'leaked' season-openers so far (scroll down a bit on page):

SportingNews

 

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NHL Schedule - The National Hockey League