RockNroLLa. Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Good, finally don't have to fly to Minny four times a year. Traveling almost exclusively in their own timezone, especially on back-to-backs, is really going to reduce the wear and tear on the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJDDawg Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 anyone explain how this work??? why can't they make minor adjustment and not complete overhaul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hudson bay rules Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I don't buy this weak divison-strong division bs. Lot's of teams go from strong to weak or vise versa. Just look at the west. Canucks, Calgary, Edmonton, Colorado, LA, Anaheim. They have all had ups their and downs over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunningWild Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Wow. Canucks in the toughest conference. East 2 is the weakest. Man, Van could get the most physical conference and most skilled. Of course, if ANA loses Perry and/or Getlaf this summer, ANA could look a lot different. But it's still a really tough conference. Time to beef up and get some big bodies out of a goalie trade this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazzam Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I don't buy this weak divison-strong division bs. Lot's of teams go from strong to weak or vise versa. Just look at the west. Canucks, Calgary, Edmonton, Colorado, LA, Anaheim. They have all had ups their and downs over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombieksa Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 These divisions makes me feel like Seattle and Kansas City are making a case to the NHL for teams in the very near future... Maybe: 1. Phx to Portland 2. Expand Seattle and Quebec 3. Columbus/Florida to Kansas City Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noheart Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 These divisions makes me feel like Seattle and Kansas City are making a case to the NHL for teams in the very near future... Maybe: 1. Phx to Portland 2. Expand Seattle and Quebec 3. Columbus/Florida to Kansas City Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppleJack Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I was under the impression that they were doing the first two rounds being in your own 'division' thing so they can build up rivalries but then they separate Vancouver and Chicago I may be bias here (I probably am) but I would say that the Canucks/Blackhawk rivalry is pretty much one of the best (perhaps even the best next toPens and Flyers) in all the NHL so why would they do this? Also why is everyone getting upset about Calgary and Edmonton being in our division/conference they both suck L.A and San Jose I understand the fear a bit more but seriously guys your worried about the Flames and Oilers? I do like that they moved Detroit to the East and that Winnipeg will now be in the West. It makes more sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurrsArrows Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 some things could be modified Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownUndaCanuck Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Boston and Detroit will be duking it out for a while, should create a great new rivalry. I could see a Canucks-Sharks or Canucks-Ducks rivalry grow pretty strong from all this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heretic Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Here's a good pic of the new realignment proposal: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stexx Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 you cant look at realignment with a short term outlook it is never going to be balanced. Instead a better barometer would be to look at hockey markets or teams that spend to the cap or near it as a way to weigh the divisions as teams that spend more money are more likely to be better competition more often than those that dont spend money. by my count there is east1:4.5 (pitt/philly/wash/rangers devils maybe?) east2:4.5 (buff/ottawa at times spend money) west1: 2.5 (jets should spend money in a few years) west2: 4.5-5 (3 canadian teams spend and anaheim/LA/SJ all spend money at times) west1 is by far the weakest in my opinion probably exactly how the NHL wanted it to comeout so that all those struggling midwest franchises have good shots of making the playoffs consistently with the rest of the division having similar payrolls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kacvan Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I'm a little sad that we are not going to play the Jets more. However this new divisions / conference will make for awesome hockey though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hudson bay rules Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 So, Montreal is in the same division as the Florida teams because? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edlerberry Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 We're in the easier of the two divisions in the west and have 1 less team to compete against than in the east. sweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stexx Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 So, Montreal is in the same division as the Florida teams because? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heysoulsisters21 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 more pressure for our 'nucks the twins and our two goalies can still win o'er 'em all go canucks go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heretic Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 maybe you have discovered the NHL masterplan, relocate florida teams to brampton and quebec! i joke of course im not quite sure why they are there except for the fact they dont really fit anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hudson bay rules Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 maybe you have discovered the NHL masterplan, relocate florida teams to brampton Markham and quebec! i joke of course im not quite sure why they are there except for the fact they dont really fit anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaches Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Why not keep it the way it is right now and just move around Winnipeg and someone else? They're complicating things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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