I think the 4 division "pod" set up is the only way to have a decent realignment with the current number of teams and taking the geography/rivalries into consideration. Also, Phoenix... If Phoenix stays or movies to Seattle: Patrick Division: NJ, NYI, NYR, PHI, PIT, WAS, CBJ Adams Division: BOS, OTT, MTL, TOR, BUF, FLA, TB, CAR Norris Division: DET, CHI, STL, NSH, MIN, WPG, DAL Smythe Division: SJ, ANA, LA, COL, VAN, EDM, CGY, PHX/SEA If Phoenix movies to Quebec: Patrick Division: NJ, NYI, NYR, PHI, PIT, WAS, CAR Adams Division: BOS, OTT, MTL, QUE, TOR, BUF, FLA, TB Norris Division: DET, CHI, STL, NSH, MIN, WPG, CBJ Smythe Division: SJ, ANA, LA, COL, VAN, EDM, CGY, DAL