Magnus Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Who here thinks that the Stanley Cup Final should be held in a month when Canada still has snow? I do. Can't we shift the NHL season to accommodate this? Start the season in September, for one. Play an average of 16 games a month for 5 1/2 months (Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan) and have the playoffs run from mid-February to mid-April; providing two weeks per round. I know that those players who miss the playoffs or go out early like to hit the golf clubs, and perhaps can't do that when snow is on the ground, but they have money, right? If they really want to golf, they can go somewhere where they can.Now, I realize that a March Stanley Cup Final would go right up against March Madness, but as it stands, the NBA Finals and baseball are also playing, not to mention other things, like the Women's World Cup, Euro qualifying, etc. There's always going to be some competition for sports dollars on the calendar.Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001mark Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Who here thinks that the Stanley Cup Final should be held in a month when Canada still has snow? I do. Can't we shift the NHL season to accommodate this? Start the season in September, for one. Play an average of 16 games a month for 5 1/2 months (Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan) and have the playoffs run from mid-February to mid-April; providing two weeks per round. I know that those players who miss the playoffs or go out early like to hit the golf clubs, and perhaps can't do that when snow is on the ground, but they have money, right? If they really want to golf, they can go somewhere where they can.Now, I realize that a March Stanley Cup Final would go right up against March Madness, but as it stands, the NBA Finals and baseball are also playing, not to mention other things, like the Women's World Cup, Euro qualifying, etc. There's always going to be some competition for sports dollars on the calendar.Thoughts?They've probably already thought of some of that.However, August preseason games... opening season vs. NFL & NCAAF, playoffs vs. NCAAB... it's just not in the cards.I don't mind a June Final. Sure it's hockey in June... except it is only the last 2-4x teams remaining to play. Besides, the NHL draft is this month which is great, & FA on July 1. Quote @2001mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 August preseason games... opening season vs. NFL & NCAAF, playoffs vs. NCAAB... it's just not in the cards.I don't mind a June Final. Sure it's hockey in June... except it is only the last 2-4x teams remaining to play. Besides, the NHL draft is this month which is great, & FA on July 1.I think that while there is certainly some overlap in terms of sports fans following NFL/NCAA/NCAAB and hockey, there are large swathes of sports fans that are one or the other. Hockey is king in Canada and perhaps among some people in the northern states. If the league focused its attention on where the majority of hockey fans are, it would do better than if it focused on failed markets like Arizona and South Florida. I'll be curious to see what kind of attendance the Cup parade will have in Tampa if they end up winning the Cup. I would wager it will be unspectacular, and not even draw on local news outlets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crabcake Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 32-team MLB:American LeagueAL EastBaltimore OriolesBoston Red SoxNew York YankeesToronto Blue JaysAl NorthChicago White SoxCleveland IndiansDetroit TigersMinnesota TwinsAL SouthCharlotte (haven't thought of a good name yet, maybe some help?)Houston AstrosKansas City RoyalsTexas RangersAL WestLos Angeles AngelsPortland RaysSan Jose AthleticsSeattle MarinersNational LeagueNL EastNY MetsPhiladelphia PhilliesPittsburgh PiratesWashington NationalsNL NorthChicago CubsCincinnati RedsMilwaukee BrewersMontreal ExposNL SouthAtlanta BravesColorado RockiesMiami MarlinsSt. Louis CardinalsNL WestArizona D'backsLA DodgersSan Diego PadresSan Francisco Giants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norva Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 August preseason games... opening season vs. NFL & NCAAF, playoffs vs. NCAAB... it's just not in the cards.I don't mind a June Final. Sure it's hockey in June... except it is only the last 2-4x teams remaining to play. Besides, the NHL draft is this month which is great, & FA on July 1. I think that while there is certainly some overlap in terms of sports fans following NFL/NCAA/NCAAB and hockey, there are large swathes of sports fans that are one or the other. Hockey is king in Canada and perhaps among some people in the northern states. If the league focused its attention on where the majority of hockey fans are, it would do better than if it focused on failed markets like Arizona and South Florida. I'll be curious to see what kind of attendance the Cup parade will have in Tampa if they end up winning the Cup. I would wager it will be unspectacular, and not even draw on local news outlets.I think you severely underestimate the Lightning's popularity in Tampa. Of course it's not like Toronto but the team is popular in town and has been successful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001mark Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 For kicks... here's the 20 cities I would have if I could only have exact same 20 for all 4 leagues...East-BostonMontrealNew YorkPhiladelphiaTorontoNorth-ChicagoClevelandDetroitMinnesotaPittsburghSouth-AtlantaHoustonMiamiSt. LouisWashingtonWest-DenverKansas CityLos AngelesSan FranciscoSeattle 1 Quote @2001mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzcut Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 (edited) BIG NEWS. The top four levels of professional pigball, along with four teams from the Pigball Conference, have been consolidated into 32 teams and renamed...THE NATIONAL PIGBALL LEAGUE. Here's how the alignment worked out: FREEDOM CONFERENCE Eastern Division Baltimore Thunder Brooklyn Flame Orlando Hurricane Philadelphia Independence Northern Division Cleveland Clash Indiana Energy Milwaukee Arsenal Pittsburgh Iron Southern Division Atlanta Blaze Dallas Heat St. Louis Fury Tennessee Tornado Western Division Colorado Majesty Hollywood Glamour San Antonio Infantry Vancouver Venom LIBERTY CONFERENCE Eastern Division Boston Revolution Miami Vice New York Glory Washington Justice Northern Division Chicago Chinook Detroit Drive Minnesota Blizzard Toronto Triumph Southern Division Carolina Lightning Houston Blast Kansas City Knight New Orleans Voo Doo Western Division Arizona Scorch Los Angeles Fame San Francisco Shockwave Seattle Tsunami Edited September 11, 2018 by buzzcut Edited for formatting purposes. Quote The CCSLC's resident Geelong Cats fan. Viva La Vida or Death And All His Friends. Sounds like something from a Rocky & Bullwinkle story arc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECUFan25 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 32 team MLBAL East:New York YankeesBoston Red SoxOttawa Guards (TOR)Baltimore OriolesAL North:Cleveland IndiansDetroit TigersMilwaukee BrewersMinnesota TwinsAL South:Texas RangersTampa Bay RaysOklahoma City Twisters*Los Angeles AngelsAL West:Portland Athletics (OAK)Seattle MarinersColorado Freeze (COL)Las Vegas Royals (KC)NL East:New York MetsWashington NationalsLouisville Saints*Philadelphia PhilliesNL North:Chicago CubsChicago White SoxCincinnati Redmen (CIN)Pittsburgh PiratesNL South:Miami MarlinsSt. Louis CardinalsHouston AstrosAtlanta BravesNL West:Los Angeles DodgersSan Fransisco GiantsArizona DiamondbacksSan Diego Padreskey(abbreviaton) Relocated team* Expansion Team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil G Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 NL North: Chicago Cubs Chicago White Sox Cincinnati Redmen (CIN) Pittsburgh Pirates I don't think I need to explain that one. Also, White Sox in the NL? Toronto moving to Ottawa? Kansas City moving to Vegas? Cardinals and Cubs split? What the f:censored:k Quote Bruh check out my last.fm And my Rate Your Music Fantasy Teams: Seattle Spacemen (CFA) Signature credit to Silent Wind of Doom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECUFan25 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Thats why it's called the POINTLESS realignment outpost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DS729 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Thats why it's called the POINTLESS realignment outpostJust because the thread is pointless doesn't mean you have to say pointless things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil G Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Thats why it's called the POINTLESS realignment outpostIt wasn't a random WTF realignment though. It looked like a serious MLB realignment.If you wanna look at some pointless ones, look at the first few pages, or maybe add too many teams for the sake of it.EDIT: I also made a 32 teams 8 division MLB realignment. You are free to criticize this one ECUFan25. In fact I would encourage you do soAL EastBaltimore OriolesBoston Red SoxNew York YankeesToronto Blue JaysAL NorthChicago White SoxCleveland IndiansDetroit TigersMinnesota TwinsAL SouthHouston AstrosKansas City RoyalsSan Antonio Missions (expansion)Texas RangersAL WestAnaheim AngelsPortland Beavers (expansion)Sacramento Athletics (formerly Oakland)Seattle MarinersNL EastNew York MetsPhiladelphia PhilliesPittsburgh PiratesWashington NationalsNL NorthCincinnati RedsChicago CubsMilwaukee BrewersSt. Louis CardinalsNL SouthArizona DiamondbacksAtlanta BravesDurham Bulls (formerly Tampa Bay)Miami MarlinsNL WestColorado RockiesLos Angeles DodgersSan Diego PadresSan Francisco Giants Quote Bruh check out my last.fm And my Rate Your Music Fantasy Teams: Seattle Spacemen (CFA) Signature credit to Silent Wind of Doom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcameronh Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 I was just thinking about this the other day and wondering if the NBA is thinking about expansion anytime soon. I know there has been talk about expanding into Europe but why not add a couple teams here in the states first. Here is my idea for a 32 team NBA. I created two new divisions and made 8 -4 team divisions with 2 new teams.The first no brainer is to bring back the Seattle Sonics. And the second team I thought could be a team in St. Louis. For divisional alignment I thought that would be a good choice. They could call them the Bombers or the Spirits as a couple past teams were named in St. Louis. They would both go the Western Conference and then Memphis could move over to the Eastern Conference. Let me know what you think or what other teams you think might be better suited for joining the NBA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001mark Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 St. Louis would be alright esp if the NFL leaves. Again. Other mild options- Vancouver, Pittsburgh, Las Vegas... Quote @2001mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athleticsfan2k8 Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 What will happen if the NFL absorbs the CFL & USFL to create a promotion relegation league in the 80's AFCEast: Buffalo Bills, Havana Dolphins, New England Patriots, New Jersey Generals, New York Jets, Toronto ArgonautsNorth: Baltimore Colts, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Pittsburgh Steelers, Winnipeg Blue BombersSouth: Houston Oilers, Indianapolis Stars, Jacksonville Jaguars, Memphis Showboats, Orlando Blazers, Tulsa OilersWest: Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Raiders, Oakland Invaders, San Diego Chargers, Vancouver Cascades NFCEast: Dallas Cowboys, Montreal Alouettes, New York Giants, Ottawa Renegades, Philadelphia Eagles, Washington NationalsNorth: Calgary Stampeders, Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, Saskatchewan RoughridersSouth: Atlanta Falcons, Birmingham Stallions, Charlotte Panthers, New Orleans Saints, Oklahoma City Drillers, Tampa Bay BanditsWest: Arizona Firebirds, Edmonton Eskimoes, Los Angeles Rams, St. Louis Cardinals, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Jumbos Notable League 2 Teams: Central Iowa Buccaneers, Chicago Blitz, Wichita Warriors, Miami Seahawks, Hermosillo Maquilladors, Santiago de Cuba Sunrays, Mexico City Aztecs, Port of Spain Privateers, Apacheria Grenadiers, Arizona Firebirds, Fresno Raisin Fighters, Phoenix Guns, Tri-Cities Granny Smiths, Austin Texans, Corpus Christi Gulfcats, Las Cruces Lancers, Mexico City Federales, North Dallas Bulls, Boise Steelheads, Colorado Springs Peaks, Laramie Lawmen, Las Vegas Blackjacks, Utah Gold (Provo, UT), Honolulu Hawaiians, Los Angeles Express, Salt Lake City Nimrods, Daytona Racers, Nashville Strummers, Dollywood Destroyers, Iowa Barnstormers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_grateful_ted Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 I was just thinking about this the other day and wondering if the NBA is thinking about expansion anytime soon. I know there has been talk about expanding into Europe but why not add a couple teams here in the states first. Here is my idea for a 32 team NBA. I created two new divisions and made 8 -4 team divisions with 2 new teams.The first no brainer is to bring back the Seattle Sonics. And the second team I thought could be a team in St. Louis. For divisional alignment I thought that would be a good choice. They could call them the Bombers or the Spirits as a couple past teams were named in St. Louis. They would both go the Western Conference and then Memphis could move over to the Eastern Conference. Let me know what you think or what other teams you think might be better suited for joining the NBA.Why can't they just do this^^^^Honestly though what are the hinderments for them doing this and bringing in two more teams? 32 is just the perfect number for any league Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil G Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Because an NBA team would never work in St. Louis. Quote Bruh check out my last.fm And my Rate Your Music Fantasy Teams: Seattle Spacemen (CFA) Signature credit to Silent Wind of Doom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueYankee26 Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 My shot at NBA realignment would look similar to dcameronh's except Clippers move to San Diego.As for what the NBA looks like in 2100? Don't worry it's coming really soon. Quote trueyankee26.wordpress.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueYankee26 Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 CFL, MLB, MLS & NASL, NFL, NBA, NHL, College football v2, FFL, NBLBut first, what College Sports would look like in 2100.The then Power 5 (ACC, Big 12, Big 10, Pac 12 and SEC) separate and create a new association, the PCAA (Premier Collegiate Athletics Association), leaving behind NCAA Division 1.College Football in the end of the 21st centuryPCAAACC - Boston College, Clemson, Duke, East Carolina, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Louisville, Miami (FL), North Carolina, NC State, Pittsburgh, Rutgers, Syracuse, UCF, Virginia, Virginia TechBig 12 - Ball State, Baylor, Cincinnati, Iowa State, Memphis, Missouri, Missouri State, Northern Illinois, Kansas, Kansas State, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, TCU, Texas Tech, USF, West VirginiaBig 10 - Buffalo, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Nebraska, Northwestern, North Dakota State, Ohio State, Penn State, Purdue, WisconsinPac-16 - Arizona, Arizona State, Boise State, California, Colorado, Colorado State, Oregon, Oregon State, Southern California, Stanford, UCLA, UNLV, Utah, Utah State, Washington, Washington StateSEC - Alabama, Appalachian State, Arkansas, Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, LSU, Mississippi, Mississippi State, Old Dominion, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Tulsa, VanderbiltIndependents - Air Force, Army, BYU, Navy, Notre Dame, Texas (at first, shockingly moves to the SEC, then became independent and signed a deal with ABC similar to Notre Dame and NBC, keeps the Longhorn Network for road games and pre and post game shows)NCAA Division 1 (FBS and FCS merged after the PCAA formed. Plus, lots of D2 programs moved to D1, and even conference mergers.)CUSA-American - Charlotte, FAU, FIU, Houston, Louisiana Tech, Marshall, Middle Tennessee, Rice, SMU, Southern Miss, Temple, Tulane, UAB, UTEP, UTSA, Western KentuckyMAC - Akron, Bowling Green, Central Michigan, Dayton, Eastern Michigan, Indiana State, Illinois State, Northern Iowa, South Dakota State, Kent State, Miami (OH), Ohio, Southern Illinois, Toledo, West Michigan, Youngstown StateMountain West - Eastern Washington, Fresno State, Idaho, Idaho State, Hawaii, Nevada, Montana, Montana State, New Mexico, New Mexico State, North Dakota, Northern Arizona, Portland State, San Diego State, San Jose State, WyomingSun Belt - Arkansas State, Central Arkansas, Furman, Liberty, Georgia Southern, Georgia State, Jacksonville State, Louisiana-Lafayette, Louisiana-Monroe, McNeese State, Samford, Tennessee State, Tennessee Tech, Texas State, Western Carolina, WoffordBig Sky - Azusa Pacific, Cal Poly, Chadron State, Colorado-Mesa, Colorado State-Pueblo, Fort Lewis, Mary, Minnesota-Duluth, Minot State, Northern Colorado, Sacramento State, San Diego, Southern Utah, UC Davis, Weber State, Western OregonBig South - Campbell*, Carson-Newman, Catawba, Charleston Southern, Coastal Carolina, Gardner-Webb, High Point*, Lenoir-Rhyne, Longwood*, Newberry, Radford* Kennesaw State, Presbyterian, Tusculum, UNC Asheville*, Winthrop*CAA - Albany, American International, Bentley, Binghamton*, Delaware, Elon, James Madison, LIU Post, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Richmond, Stony Brook, Towson, Villanova, William & MaryIvy League - Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Penn, Princeton, YaleMEAC - Bethune-Cookman, Delaware State, Florida A&M, Hampton, Howard, Morgan State, Norfolk State, North Carolina A&T, North Carolina Central, Savannah State, South Carolina StateMissouri-Ohio Valley - Arkansas-Little Rock, Austin Peay, Bradley*, Drake, Eastern Illinois, Eastern Kentucky, Evansville*, Loyola (Chicago)*, Murray State, SIU-Edwardsville*, South Dakota, Southeast Missouri State, Tennessee Tech, UT-Martin, Western Illinois, Wichita StateNortheast - Assumption, Bryant, Bloomsburg, Central Connecticut State, Duquesne, East Stroudsburg, Fairleigh Dickinson, Mount St. Mary's*, Robert Morris, Sacred Heart, St. Anselm, St. Francis, Shepherd, Slippery Rock, Wagner, West ChesterPatriot - American*, Boston University*, Bucknell, Colgate, Fordham, Georgetown, Holy Cross, Indiana (PA), Lafayette, Lehigh, Loyola (MD)*, Marist, Merrimack, New Haven, Pace, Southern Connecticut State, StonehillSouthern-Southland - Abilene Christian, Citadel, Houston Baptist, Incarnate Word, Jacksonville, Lamar, Mercer, Morehead State, Nicholls State, Northwestern State, Sam Houston State, Southeastern Louisiana, Stephen F. Austin, Stetson, UT-Chattanooga, VMISWAC - Alabama A&M, Alabama State, Alcorn State, Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Grambling State, Jackson State, Miss. Valley State, Prairie View A&M, Southern, Texas SouthernNCAA Division 2 (Lots of D3 programs moved to D2.)CIAA - Bowie State, Chowan, Elizabeth City State, Fayetteville State, Johnson C. Smith, Lincoln (PA), Livingstone, St. Augustine's, Shaw, Virginia State, Virginia Union, Winston-Salem StateGAC - Arkansas Tech, Arkansas-Monticello, East Central, Harding, Henderson State, Mary-Hardin Baylor, Northwestern Oklahoma State, Oklahoma Baptist, Ouachita Baptist, Southeastern Oklahoma State, Southern Arkansas, Southern Nazarene, Southwestern Oklahoma State, Texas Lutheran, Trinity (TX)GLIAC - Ashland, Ferris State, Findlay, Grand Valley State, Hillsdale, Lake Erie, Malone, Michigan Tech, Mount Union, Northern Michigan, Northwood, Ohio Dominican, Saginaw Valley State, Tiffin, Walsh, Wayne StateGLVC - Bluffton, Defiance, Franklin, Hanover, Indianapolis, Lincoln (MO), Manchester, McKendree, Missouri S&T, Mount St. Joseph, Quincy, Rose-Hulman, St. Josephs (Indiana), Southwest Baptist, Truman State, William JewellGreat Northern Sun - Augustana, Bemidji State, Central Washington, Concordia-St. Paul, Dixie State, Humboldt, Minnesota-Crookston, Minnesota State-Mankato, Minnesota State-Moorhead, Northern State, St. Cloud State, Simon Fraser, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Mines, Southwest Minnesota State, Upper Iowa, Wayne State (Nebraska), Winona StateGulf South - Birmingham Southern, Berry College, Centre College, Delta State, Florida Tech, Hendrix College, Millsaps, Mississppi College, Northern Alabama, Rhodes College, Sewanee, Shorter, Valdosta State, West Alabama, West Georgia, West FloridaLone Star - Angelo State, Belhaven, East Texas Baptist, Eastern New Mexico, Hardin-Simmons, Howard Payne, Louisiana College, Mary Hardin-Baylor, McMurry, Midwestern State, Sul Ross State, Tarleton State, Texas A&M–Commerce, Texas A&M–Kingsville, UT Permian Basin, West Texas A&MSIAC - Albany State, Benedict, Central State, Clark Atlanta, Fort Valley State, Kentucky State, Lane College, Miles College, Morehouse College, Paine, Stillman, Tuskegee* - started football programs in the future(more coming soon) Quote trueyankee26.wordpress.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_grateful_ted Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 The Big 12 and SEC are a little wonky. Is the big 12 still supposed to be in the central US? Or is it just supposed to be teams that didn't fit anywhere else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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