NHL Western Conference division re-alignment ponderings

[BrockBoester]

Hey nux fanz

 

I was just browsing over the standings in the division, and I was looking at the 8 teams in the division. I'm guessing it's safe to assume that Seattle will be placed in the Pacific Division (because if they're not that doesn't really make sense lol)

 

So that begs the question, then - which team currently in the Pacific will be shifted over to the Central?

 

I'm guessing maybe Arizona, as I doubt they'd move Calgary or Edmonton out of each other's division? And it's unlikely they'd move Vegas, especially with how long they've been in the league, and I don't see any of the Cali teams getting put in the Central either.

 

So that just leaves Arizona...

 

...or possibly, the Canucks? (Although that would mean no Van/Seattle divisional rivalry)

 

What does everyone think? Or has this already been announced somewhere and I'm just a dummy?

 

I shall include poll

 

Good day sirs

[CRAZY_4_NAZZY]

Arizona geographically is closest to the Central division in travel.  They would be the odd man out.

 

 

 

[EagleShield]

This was decided last year. It's the Yotes.

 

https://www.nhl.com/coyotes/news/coyotes-to-move-to-central-division-in-2021-22/c-302594896

[Gaudette Celly]

34 minutes ago, EagleShield said:

This was decided last year. It's the Yotes.

 

https://www.nhl.com/coyotes/news/coyotes-to-move-to-central-division-in-2021-22/c-302594896

Aside from a strong Vegas, the remaining teams are wavering or faltering.  Could be some good feasting years ahead.

[Hairy Kneel]

I can't wait to see the travel schedule and less mileage for us.

[JM_]

14 minutes ago, Hairy Kneel said:

I can't wait to see the travel schedule and less mileage for us.

should cut it down a little. I wish it was Calgary going to the central but oh well 

[luckylager]

1 hour ago, Jimmy McGill said:

should cut it down a little. I wish it was Calgary going to the central but oh well 

I dunno Jimmy. The Lames are one of those teams I get excited to see a game against because I've hated them for so long.

Arizona games are always pretty meh, and now that that big lumbering goof... (whatshisnameagain?) is gone there's no one on the yotes I really want to see maimed.

[-AJ-]

Every time I added Seattle in my EA Sports 32-team expansion games, I always move Arizona. Definitely make the most sense to have in the Central.

[JM_]

33 minutes ago, luckylager said:

I dunno Jimmy. The Lames are one of those teams I get excited to see a game against because I've hated them for so long.

Arizona games are always pretty meh, and now that that big lumbering goof... (whatshisnameagain?) is gone there's no one on the yotes I really want to see maimed.

good point. I would still love to hate Calgary too, I just wanted to see them get punished in the central too. i'd enjoy that a lot. 

[luckylager]

37 minutes ago, Jimmy McGill said:

good point. I would still love to hate Calgary too, I just wanted to see them get punished in the central too. i'd enjoy that a lot. 

That's quite the take, Jimbo.

 

I like it. You've changed my mind 

[Coconuts]

I'll be Arizona.

 

This division talk makes me miss our beating up on the old northwest division though. 

[Nucker 67]

The east is lucky it's not Vegas.

[canuck73_3]

Arizona who then moves to Houston 

[mll]

4 minutes ago, canuck73_3 said:

Arizona who then moves to Houston 

Phoenix is the 11th largest US market and growing.  Given that sponsorship revenue is based on market penetration rate it's highly unlikely that the NHL moves out of Phoenix - they would lose far too much money.  

 

 

[6string]

1 hour ago, mll said:

Phoenix is the 11th largest US market and growing.  Given that sponsorship revenue is based on market penetration rate it's highly unlikely that the NHL moves out of Phoenix - they would lose far too much money.  

 

 

Houston is eighth.

 

Have a look....https://www.sportsmediawatch.com/nba-market-size-nfl-mlb-nhl-nielsen-ratings/

[VanIsleNuckFan]

14 hours ago, CRAZY_4_NAZZY said:

Arizona geographically is closest to the Central division in travel.  They would be the odd man out.

 

 

 

It'll be nice having another team up here, look at poor Vancouver, they're all lonely over there.

[6string]

31 minutes ago, VanIsleNuckFan said:

It'll be nice having another team up here, look at poor Vancouver, they're all lonely over there.

Portland, Oregon along with QC in the future I hope.

[VanIsleNuckFan]

2 hours ago, 6string said:

Portland, Oregon along with QC in the future I hope.

Yes, Id like to see some more Canadian teams also, Halifax?

[BrockBoester]

18 hours ago, EagleShield said:

This was decided last year. It's the Yotes.

 

https://www.nhl.com/coyotes/news/coyotes-to-move-to-central-division-in-2021-22/c-302594896

Oh cool thanks for finding that bud

 

Guess AZ is heading (a little bit further) East to the Central division!

Edited November 1, 2019 by BrockBoester

[skolozsy2]

9 hours ago, VanIsleNuckFan said:

It'll be nice having another team up here, look at poor Vancouver, they're all lonely over there.

Once Seattle comes into the league Vancouver will be fine.  The Avs on the other hand, are gonna look like the red headed step child nobody wants to play with.