NHLPA Rejects NHL's realignment proposal

[joe_baran]

My biggest worry about all this contention is that someone in the NHL and NHLPA should've been taking notes on the public perception of these types of talks and I hope above all hopes that this doesn't turn into something that works yet again against the league's already struggling penetration into less popular areas.

 

[pixburgher66]

I liked the idea a lot, not gonna lie. I was looking forward to the new format next season.

I liked the switch up...because it was something new and fresh, and I looked forward to that. Looking back, there are some kinks that need to be smoothed over. I.E. the playoff setup.

 

[evolver115]

Guess what's back in the discussion!?!

Rest easy, Winnipeg, realignment is coming - Cross Checks Blog - ESPN

 

[DChero]

Guess what's back in the discussion!?!

Rest easy, Winnipeg, realignment is coming - Cross Checks Blog - ESPN

Screw the Winnipeg Thrashers. I hope that they get put in a Florida-only division, since we can't send them to the KHL. They should feel lucky to have not lost their team yet... again.

 

[evolver115]

Screw the Winnipeg Thrashers. I hope that they get put in a Florida-only division, since we can't send them to the KHL. They should feel lucky to have not lost their team yet... again.

I second that.

If the NHL sticks to that previous plan, and we retain the old Atlantic division, plus Washington/Carolina! My God, that will be murderer's row

 

[awaz]

I second that.

If the NHL sticks to that previous plan, and we retain the old Atlantic division, plus Washington/Carolina! My God, that will be murderer's row

in the BOG's defense, the caps suck at the moment

unbalanced divisions are retarded though, i really hope we can avoid that at all costs

 

[dash]

The only real difference between Atlanta and Phoenix is that Glendale was willing to put up $25 million (twice) to keep the Coyotes.

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Yeah screw this. Why do we need to do a complete realignment? Why not just swap Winnipeg with one of those island of misfit time zone central teams?

 

[awaz]

Yeah screw this. Why do we need to do a complete realignment? Why not just swap Winnipeg with one of those island of misfit time zone central teams?

i'm fine w/ complete realignment, and even like the divisional playoff idea, but unbalanced divisions are stupid. if you want to go back to 4 divisions with divisional playoffs, either add two teams, or do what you should do, and contract two teams.. before you do it

 

[dash]

I think there's a 99% chance that we will see 32 teams in the not too distant future (3 to 5 years)

 

[mooger_35]

You can have Detroit... we'll keep Columbus.

 

[dare2be]

i'm fine w/ complete realignment, and even like the divisional playoff idea, but unbalanced divisions are stupid. if you want to go back to 4 divisions with divisional playoffs, either add two teams, or do what you should do, and contract two teams.. before you do it

Contract Phoenix and .......Columbus, move Winnipeg to the West. Problem solved.

 

[Comeds]

I think there's a 99% chance that we will see 32 teams in the not too distant future (3 to 5 years)

Oh yeah, its coming. Honestly while I prefer 30 teams (28 too) I think 32 will be fine. The lack of quality goalies and defensemen may make for some pretty entertaining games.

 

[awaz]

Oh yeah, its coming. Honestly while I prefer 30 teams (28 too) I think 32 will be fine. The lack of quality goalies and defensemen may make for some pretty entertaining games.

goalie wise i think they'll be ok.. but dmen wise.. the market is going to be insane.. people wont bat an eye when a 4th d-man rakes in 6 mil/yr

 

[Comeds]

goalie wise i think they'll be ok.. but dmen wise.. the market is going to be insane.. people wont bat an eye when a 4th d-man rakes in 6 mil/yr

Well they will have to have another work stoppage to make sure that doesn't happen. HAHA! You see its funny because its absurd...oh wait

 

[awaz]

Well they will have to have another work stoppage to make sure that doesn't happen. HAHA! You see its funny because its absurd...oh wait

 

[mattola]

Oh yeah, its coming. Honestly while I prefer 30 teams (28 too) I think 32 will be fine. The lack of quality goalies and defensemen may make for some pretty entertaining games.

i would like 28 teams and max 78 games per season

Conference A
Anaheim
Calgary
Colorado
Edmonton
Los Angeles
San Jose
Vancouver
Chicago
Columbus
Dallas
Minnesota
Nashville
St. Louis
Winnipeg

West
Boston
Buffalo
Detroit
Montreal
Ottawa
Tampa Bay
Toronto
Carolina
New Jersey
New York Islanders
New York Rangers
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Washington

 

[SLY]

^^^ looks good to me.

Mattola for Commish!!!

 

[mattola]

^^^ looks good to me.

Mattola for Commish!!!

i dont really care for moving any teams at this time. I want to lower it by 2 and spread the wealth across the league. get more exciting hockey going and then look to proper expansion in Seattle and possibly Southern Ontario. but that S. Ontario team would come with a massive entry fee just to get the leafs to approve.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

i dont really care for moving any teams at this time. I want to lower it by 2 and spread the wealth across the league. get more exciting hockey going and then look to proper expansion in Seattle and possibly Southern Ontario. but that S. Ontario team would come with a massive entry fee just to get the leafs to approve.

it will be massive but the leafs will be ok with it even if it isnt

Freidman:
22. The Toronto expansion craziness has died down, but there are quite a few people who believe that if there are two teams in the area, Rogers will own one and Bell the other. They presently share Maple Leafs ownership.

Lebrun:
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