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19wingz · 12-06-2011, 10:17 AM

All of this went down last night while I was on call, so I couldn't even read up on it or see what it's all about. Anyone else here have thoughts on the changes?

Personally, I like the realignment and I like that every team gets to play every team. I don't like 2 things in particular. I still hate that you play the teams in your conference more often than others. I also don't like how they are doing the first round of the playoffs. I think they need to consider a wildcard bit like the NFL does because you'll have a team who is 4th in one conference make the playoffs, but a team with a better record but is 5th in another conference gets screwed. Also, the two conferences with 7 teams have it a little easier for making the playoffs because there is one less team to fight against.

I do however like the idea and I LOVE how they will do the rest of the playoffs. The reseeding without conference bias is a great idea, in my opinion and can give us a Detroit v Chicago SCF or Pitts vs. Wash and those types of interconference rivalries can shine on the big stage.

12-14-2011, 10:31 AM

I kinda like it too, but I do agree that if a certain conference has better teams in a particular year, the "middle" teams in that conference does get screwed. I do also like the idea (that they're not using) of a wild card like the NFL and MLB.

I just wonder if this is Bettman's work because given his past history, I highly doubt it!!!

19wingz · 12-14-2011, 12:53 PM

If it is, then good for him. For once, I approve of a decision he made. I think this'll be a cool way to approach the game and I am looking forward to the playoffs next season with the new format.

12-14-2011, 12:55 PM

This one kinda came by and caught me off guard. What was the motivation behind the realignment?

19wingz · 12-14-2011, 01:06 PM

Franchise move from Atlanta to Winnipeg. Which team from the Central were they going to move to the Eastern Conference and how would they realign those divisions...then this came about.

12-20-2011, 08:11 PM

Ahhh, that makes sense. Oh Wings, I picked Michigan in my college bowl pick 'em sheet, so I need some good mojo from you.

19wingz · 12-20-2011, 10:48 PM

I'm always sending them good mojo. They just have to choose to listen to it!!

01-26-2012, 12:54 PM

Wings, did I read the article correctly that said the Player's Union rejected the realignment plan??? If so, I wonder why.

19wingz · 01-26-2012, 07:42 PM

Ya, they're delaying the realignment. Not sure why, though.

Saint Dagame · 01-26-2012, 08:10 PM

I would guess it is to let people used to the idea

12-06-2011, 10:17 AM	#1
19wingz Carrie's Cowboy Casanova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 56,615 Thanks: 6,678 Thanked 8,657 Times in 6,627 Posts Groans: 627 Groaned at 1,039 Times in 954 Posts	Radical Realignment Plan for the NHL All of this went down last night while I was on call, so I couldn't even read up on it or see what it's all about. Anyone else here have thoughts on the changes? Personally, I like the realignment and I like that every team gets to play every team. I don't like 2 things in particular. I still hate that you play the teams in your conference more often than others. I also don't like how they are doing the first round of the playoffs. I think they need to consider a wildcard bit like the NFL does because you'll have a team who is 4th in one conference make the playoffs, but a team with a better record but is 5th in another conference gets screwed. Also, the two conferences with 7 teams have it a little easier for making the playoffs because there is one less team to fight against. I do however like the idea and I LOVE how they will do the rest of the playoffs. The reseeding without conference bias is a great idea, in my opinion and can give us a Detroit v Chicago SCF or Pitts vs. Wash and those types of interconference rivalries can shine on the big stage. __________________ "Well titted, stand by for my upcoming tat." ~ Sheldon Proud Supporter of the Michigan Wolverines & Detroit Red Wings!! (and anyone who plays those damn Buckeyes) God put us here on this carnival ride We close our eyes Never knowing where it will take us next

12-14-2011, 12:53 PM	#3
19wingz Carrie's Cowboy Casanova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 56,615 Thanks: 6,678 Thanked 8,657 Times in 6,627 Posts Groans: 627 Groaned at 1,039 Times in 954 Posts	If it is, then good for him. For once, I approve of a decision he made. I think this'll be a cool way to approach the game and I am looking forward to the playoffs next season with the new format. __________________ "Well titted, stand by for my upcoming tat." ~ Sheldon Proud Supporter of the Michigan Wolverines & Detroit Red Wings!! (and anyone who plays those damn Buckeyes) God put us here on this carnival ride We close our eyes Never knowing where it will take us next

12-14-2011, 01:06 PM	#5
19wingz Carrie's Cowboy Casanova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 56,615 Thanks: 6,678 Thanked 8,657 Times in 6,627 Posts Groans: 627 Groaned at 1,039 Times in 954 Posts	Franchise move from Atlanta to Winnipeg. Which team from the Central were they going to move to the Eastern Conference and how would they realign those divisions...then this came about. __________________ "Well titted, stand by for my upcoming tat." ~ Sheldon Proud Supporter of the Michigan Wolverines & Detroit Red Wings!! (and anyone who plays those damn Buckeyes) God put us here on this carnival ride We close our eyes Never knowing where it will take us next

12-20-2011, 10:48 PM	#7
19wingz Carrie's Cowboy Casanova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 56,615 Thanks: 6,678 Thanked 8,657 Times in 6,627 Posts Groans: 627 Groaned at 1,039 Times in 954 Posts	I'm always sending them good mojo. They just have to choose to listen to it!! __________________ "Well titted, stand by for my upcoming tat." ~ Sheldon Proud Supporter of the Michigan Wolverines & Detroit Red Wings!! (and anyone who plays those damn Buckeyes) God put us here on this carnival ride We close our eyes Never knowing where it will take us next

01-26-2012, 07:42 PM	#9
19wingz Carrie's Cowboy Casanova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 56,615 Thanks: 6,678 Thanked 8,657 Times in 6,627 Posts Groans: 627 Groaned at 1,039 Times in 954 Posts	Ya, they're delaying the realignment. Not sure why, though. __________________ "Well titted, stand by for my upcoming tat." ~ Sheldon Proud Supporter of the Michigan Wolverines & Detroit Red Wings!! (and anyone who plays those damn Buckeyes) God put us here on this carnival ride We close our eyes Never knowing where it will take us next

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12-14-2011, 10:31 AM	#2
jordanc0856 Guest Posts: n/a	I kinda like it too, but I do agree that if a certain conference has better teams in a particular year, the "middle" teams in that conference does get screwed. I do also like the idea (that they're not using) of a wild card like the NFL and MLB. I just wonder if this is Bettman's work because given his past history, I highly doubt it!!!

12-14-2011, 12:55 PM	#4
jordanc0856 Guest Posts: n/a	This one kinda came by and caught me off guard. What was the motivation behind the realignment?

12-20-2011, 08:11 PM	#6
jordanc0856 Guest Posts: n/a	Ahhh, that makes sense. Oh Wings, I picked Michigan in my college bowl pick 'em sheet, so I need some good mojo from you.

01-26-2012, 12:54 PM	#8
jordanc0856 Guest Posts: n/a	Wings, did I read the article correctly that said the Player's Union rejected the realignment plan??? If so, I wonder why.

01-26-2012, 08:10 PM	#10
Saint Dagame VIP Yakkster Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Jennisota Posts: 4,907 Thanks: 94 Thanked 347 Times in 267 Posts Groans: 12 Groaned at 21 Times in 19 Posts	I would guess it is to let people used to the idea __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Just win baby!

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