Bronxmet Posted January 26, 2007 Author Share Posted January 26, 2007 And how can you split up the Original Six, or provincial rivals like Calgary-Edmonton? This isn't like baseball or football, where two leagues came together, and all these rivalries were already established. Chicago, Minnesota, Detroit, St. Louis, and Toronto are meant to form a division. Come on.There are three Original Six squads in two divisions (but in different conferences) so one conference doesn't complain about the other having all of the historical teams.Calgary and Edmonton are INTERLEAGUE rivals. Since they are both in the Western divisions of each conference, they still play each other 4 times as if they were in the same division. Besides, the Flames are in the same conference as their old city, Atlanta.Speaking of that, I will swap Winnipeg and St. Louis so the Jets can be in the same conference as the Coyotes and the Blues will be in NC North with Chicago, Toronto and Detroit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rams80 Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 And how can you split up the Original Six, or provincial rivals like Calgary-Edmonton? This isn't like baseball or football, where two leagues came together, and all these rivalries were already established. Chicago, Minnesota, Detroit, St. Louis, and Toronto are meant to form a division. Come on.There are three Original Six squads in two divisions (but in different conferences) so one conference doesn't complain about the other having all of the historical teams.Calgary and Edmonton are INTERLEAGUE rivals. Since they are both in the Western divisions of each conference, they still play each other 4 times as if they were in the same division. Besides, the Flames are in the same conference as their old city, Atlanta.Speaking of that, I will swap Winnipeg and St. Louis so the Jets can be in the same conference as the Coyotes and the Blues will be in NC North with Chicago, Toronto and Detroit.Because the people of Atlanta feel such a huge grudge against the people of Calgary... On 8/1/2010 at 4:01 PM, winters in buffalo said: You manage to balance agitation with just enough salient points to keep things interesting. Kind of a low-rent DG_Now. On 1/2/2011 at 9:07 PM, Sodboy13 said: Today, we are all otaku. "The city of Peoria was once the site of the largest distillery in the world and later became the site for mass production of penicillin. So it is safe to assume that present-day Peorians are descended from syphilitic boozehounds."-Stephen Colbert POTD: February 15, 2010, June 20, 2010 The Glorious Bloom State Penguins (NCFAF) 2014: 2-9, 2015: 7-5 (L Pineapple Bowl), 2016: 1-0 (NCFAB) 2014-15: 10-8, 2015-16: 14-5 (SMC Champs, L 1st Round February Frenzy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronxmet Posted January 26, 2007 Author Share Posted January 26, 2007 I just made a realignment without expansion (the following may not make geographic sense)WalesEast: Boston, Rangers, Habs, Philly, DevilsCentral: St Louis, Ottawa, Chicago, Detroit, TorontoWest: LA, San Jose, Colorado, Vancouver, PhoenixCampbellEast: Buffalo, Isles, Pittsburgh, Washington, CarolinaCentral: Columbus, Atlanta, Florida, Tampa Bay, NashvilleWest: Anaheim, Calgary, Edmonton, Dallas, MinnesotaSeason: 82 gamesPlay each team in your division 8 times (32 games)Play each team outside division 2 times (50 games)AdvantagesBoston and St. Louis will generate a rivalry since many Boston sports teams broke championship droughts by defeating St Louis clubsRelocated teams will be in the same conference as teams in their old cities.All Original Six squads would be in the Wales Conference.Fans get to see all teams in their venues at least twice a year.Rivalries (Rangers/Flyers, Habs/Bruins, Blues/BHawks, Flames/Oilers, Sens/Leafs, Leafs/Red wings) will remain intact.DisadvantagesMinnesota and Dallas fans would have to see games at later starting times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkrdevil Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 You made sure Flyers-Rangers rivalry remains in tact but not Rangers-Islanders? The Rangers are bigger rivals with Islanders than the Flyers. If you are going to keep the 3 division format keep the divisions the same, they are about as perfect as you can get with them. As for the schedule format, as the playoffs are conferenced based you have to play team in your own conference more than the other conference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronxmet Posted January 26, 2007 Author Share Posted January 26, 2007 You made sure Flyers-Rangers rivalry remains in tact but not Rangers-Islanders? The Rangers are bigger rivals with Islanders than the Flyers. If you are going to keep the 3 division format keep the divisions the same, they are about as perfect as you can get with them. As for the schedule format, as the playoffs are conferenced based you have to play team in your own conference more than the other conference.This realignment makes sure that both Islanders and Rangers could get different fans. If you want to see the original six, you see the rangers. But you go to Long Island if you want to see the Oilers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 I'd like to pass a "no more realignments" rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred T. Jane Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 And how can you split up the Original Six, or provincial rivals like Calgary-Edmonton? This isn't like baseball or football, where two leagues came together, and all these rivalries were already established. Chicago, Minnesota, Detroit, St. Louis, and Toronto are meant to form a division. Come on.You forgot Tampa Bay. [Croatia National Team Manager Slavan] Bilic then went on to explain how Croatia's success can partially be put down to his progressive man-management techniques. "Sometimes I lie in the bed with my players. I go to the room of Vedran Corluka and Luka Modric when I see they have a problem and I lie in bed with them and we talk for 10 minutes." Maybe Capello could try getting through to his players this way too? Although how far he'd get with Joe Cole jumping up and down on the mattress and Rooney demanding to be read his favourite page from The Very Hungry Caterpillar is open to question. --The Guardian's Fiver, 08 September 2008 Attention: In order to obtain maximum enjoyment from your stay at the CCSLC, the reader is advised that the above post may contain large amounts of sarcasm, dry humour, or statements which should not be taken in any true sort of seriousness. As a result, the above poster absolves himself of any and all blame in the event that a forum user responds to the aforementioned post without taking the previous notice into account. Thank you for your cooperation, and enjoy your stay at the CCSLC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB61 Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 I'd like to pass a "no more realignments" rule.There is one. Hence the my quote up there.Frankly, I'm surprised this one hasn't died a horrible bloody death yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 In order to make all fans happy,I dont mean to sound like a jerk, but if you name a conference "The American Conference", you will most certainly NOT make all fans happy. If I was Canadian, I would take that as a HUGE slap to the face.Well, if you are Canadian, you are American because you were born in a continent called America.South Americans often call themselves as "Americans" because South America is in the Americas.If I read that the Toronto Blue Jays are in the American League (MLB), it made me some sense because Toronto is an American city, not Asian or European city. When the Expos were in the National League, that was incongruous.Switzerland isn't in the European Union but I'm an European citizen because my country is in the European continent.I understand what you're saying, you are right and I've tried making your point a million times before, but in reality in North America the term "American" refers to the United States or US citizens.I know perfectly that, Chris, but I made the point for Wilson. Canadians like you wouldn't get angry because some of your teams will be in an "American" league in some sports. It's great to be young and a Giant! - Larry Doyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinMcD Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 Wait, so under your latest realignment the Leafs would only play the Habs 2 times a year. Are you joking, they should keep with what they have it is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maz Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 Split the Flames and Oilers up into seperate conferences? Are you high?Not exactly what I thought--but close enough--same goes for the Canucks being split off from the Flames...And the Devils being split from the Rangersand the penguins from the flyers Pittsburgh Arsenal - Elite Football League (NFL) - est. 2006Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronxmet Posted January 27, 2007 Author Share Posted January 27, 2007 I hope this scaled-down proposal can satisfy everyoneSo we do this if there is a 2-team expansionWalesVezina (southeast): Florida, Nashville, Tampa Bay, Atlanta, CarolinaPatrick (atlantic): Washington, Philly, NJ, 2 New York squads, PittsburghAdams (northeast): Boston, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, BuffaloCampbellNorris (Central): Columbus, Chicago, Detroit, St. Louis, Toronto, OttawaClancy (Midwest): Winnipeg (expansion), Minnesota, Colorado, Phoenix, Dallas, Houston (expansion)Smythe (Pacific): Vancouver, LA, San Jose, Anaheim, Calgary, EdmontonI know my radical realignments don't satisfy everyone. As for the NBA, that's another story.AdvantagesThe Campbell conference is restructured into Central, Midwest, and Pacific divisions so certain fans (i.e. Dallas and Minnesota) wouldn't have to see games at later starting times.In addition, the Winnipeg expansion team is in the same division with the old Jets (a.k.a. Los Coyotes) so Winnipeg fans can show hatred towards the relocated team.As for the season, it would have 77 games (3 against teams in your conference, 2 against the other conference's squads). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee. Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 So now you want teams to play either 38 OR 39 games at home? You need to learn the math. Welcome to DrunjFlix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 Expand?? The talent pool is so diluted already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshawaggie Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 In order to make all fans happy,I dont mean to sound like a jerk, but if you name a conference "The American Conference", you will most certainly NOT make all fans happy. If I was Canadian, I would take that as a HUGE slap to the face.Well, if you are Canadian, you are American because you were born in a continent called America.South Americans often call themselves as "Americans" because South America is in the Americas.If I read that the Toronto Blue Jays are in the American League (MLB), it made me some sense because Toronto is an American city, not Asian or European city. When the Expos were in the National League, that was incongruous.Switzerland isn't in the European Union but I'm an European citizen because my country is in the European continent.I understand what you're saying, you are right and I've tried making your point a million times before, but in reality in North America the term "American" refers to the United States or US citizens.I know perfectly that, Chris, but I made the point for Wilson. Canadians like you wouldn't get angry because some of your teams will be in an "American" league in some sports.Of course I know all North Americans are "Americans", i'm not stupid. Technicalties aside, its just not said that way. Canadians, Americans, Mexicans, thats just how it is like it or not. @josh_j12 CFA- Fargo Bobcats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian in Boston Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 WalesVezina (southeast): Florida, Nashville, Tampa Bay, Atlanta, CarolinaPatrick (atlantic): Washington, Philly, NJ, 2 New York squads, PittsburghAdams (northeast): Boston, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, BuffaloCampbellNorris (Central): Columbus, Chicago, Detroit, St. Louis, Toronto, OttawaClancy (Midwest): Winnipeg, Minnesota, Colorado, Phoenix, Dallas, HoustonSmythe (Pacific): Vancouver, LA, San Jose, Anaheim, Calgary, EdmontonI know my radical realignments don't satisfy everyone. Least of all those of us who are wondering why the Maple Leafs and Senators have to play split-squad games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronxmet Posted January 27, 2007 Author Share Posted January 27, 2007 I'll edit the post shortly, my mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred T. Jane Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 WalesVezina (southeast): Florida, Nashville, Tampa Bay, Atlanta, CarolinaPatrick (atlantic): Washington, Philly, NJ, 2 New York squads, PittsburghAdams (northeast): Boston, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, BuffaloCampbellNorris (Central): Columbus, Chicago, Detroit, St. Louis, Toronto, OttawaClancy (Midwest): Winnipeg, Minnesota, Colorado, Phoenix, Dallas, HoustonSmythe (Pacific): Vancouver, LA, San Jose, Anaheim, Calgary, EdmontonI know my radical realignments don't satisfy everyone. Least of all those of us who are wondering why the Maple Leafs and Senators have to play split-squad games.I think they could manage. [Croatia National Team Manager Slavan] Bilic then went on to explain how Croatia's success can partially be put down to his progressive man-management techniques. "Sometimes I lie in the bed with my players. I go to the room of Vedran Corluka and Luka Modric when I see they have a problem and I lie in bed with them and we talk for 10 minutes." Maybe Capello could try getting through to his players this way too? Although how far he'd get with Joe Cole jumping up and down on the mattress and Rooney demanding to be read his favourite page from The Very Hungry Caterpillar is open to question. --The Guardian's Fiver, 08 September 2008 Attention: In order to obtain maximum enjoyment from your stay at the CCSLC, the reader is advised that the above post may contain large amounts of sarcasm, dry humour, or statements which should not be taken in any true sort of seriousness. As a result, the above poster absolves himself of any and all blame in the event that a forum user responds to the aforementioned post without taking the previous notice into account. Thank you for your cooperation, and enjoy your stay at the CCSLC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronxmet Posted January 27, 2007 Author Share Posted January 27, 2007 WalesVezina (southeast): Florida, Nashville, Tampa Bay, Atlanta, CarolinaPatrick (atlantic): Washington, Philly, NJ, 2 New York squads, PittsburghAdams (northeast): Boston, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, BuffaloCampbellNorris (Central): Columbus, Chicago, Detroit, St. Louis, Toronto, OttawaClancy (Midwest): Winnipeg, Minnesota, Colorado, Phoenix, Dallas, HoustonSmythe (Pacific): Vancouver, LA, San Jose, Anaheim, Calgary, EdmontonI know my radical realignments don't satisfy everyone. Least of all those of us who are wondering why the Maple Leafs and Senators have to play split-squad games.My bad, I'll resolve this now.WalesMidsouth: Dallas, Houston, Nashville, AtlantaSoutheast: Florida, Tampa Bay, Washington, CarolinaAtlantic: Philly, NJ, 2 New York teamsNortheast: Boston, Montreal, Buffalo, PittsburghCampbellCentral: Detroit, Toronto, Ottawa, ColumbusMidwest: Chicago, St. Louis, Winnipeg, MinnesotaNorthwest: Colorado, Calgary, Edmonton, VancouverPacific: Phoenix, Anaheim, LA, San JoseThe biggest problem is the separation of the Ontario squads to Les Habs. But Buffalo and Pittsburgh will not like it if they are in a different conference towards their fellow eastern state teams. I'll find out how do I split up the season.If no one likes that, there is a Plan B (6-divisions)WalesSame lineups as current east, but add Nashville to the SoutheastCampbellCentral: Columbus, Detroit, Chicago, St. Louis, MinnesotaMidwest: Houston, Winnipeg, Colorado, Phoenix, DallasPacific: Anaheim, Los Angeles, San Jose, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee. Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 WalesVezina (southeast): Florida, Nashville, Tampa Bay, Atlanta, CarolinaPatrick (atlantic): Washington, Philly, NJ, 2 New York squads, PittsburghAdams (northeast): Boston, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, BuffaloCampbellNorris (Central): Columbus, Chicago, Detroit, St. Louis, Toronto, OttawaClancy (Midwest): Winnipeg, Minnesota, Colorado, Phoenix, Dallas, HoustonSmythe (Pacific): Vancouver, LA, San Jose, Anaheim, Calgary, EdmontonI know my radical realignments don't satisfy everyone. Least of all those of us who are wondering why the Maple Leafs and Senators have to play split-squad games.I think they could manage. It could be the only way the Leafs win the season series against the Sens, mind you. Welcome to DrunjFlix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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