Posts About "NHL Realignment"
Hockey's Top Five of 2011
December 29th, 2011 (Part 2 of a two-part series) On Tuesday, we examined five events that saddened the hockey world. Today, we will look at the five best moments of 2011. Thankfully for hockey fans, there were far more things to smile about than there were that saddened us, so in addition to the Top 5, we will include a few honorable mentions. 5....
NHL 2011 Year In Review
December 26th, 2011 The year of 2011 is coming to an end. For some, it couldn't have gone by any slower. Others don't want it to end so soon. Either way, it's still the time of year for celebration and looking back at all the great moments we've had. In the hockey world, there were many triumphant moments, and unfortunately, there were also many tragic...
On Realignment and Rivalries in the NHL
December 19th, 2011 So the NHL Board of Governors were able to formulate a new alignment for the league. By all accounts, it's been well-received. It seems to address geographic issues as best as possible, including those caused by Atlanta's move to Winnipeg, while accommodating possible future moves (Phoenix east?) Not that there haven't been criticisms....
Realignment or not the Blues will always be the Blues
December 10th, 2011 Besides Artem Anisimov’s shooting celebration and Sidney Crosby being out yet again, the big news in the NHL this week was the Board of Governors’ meeting in Pebble Beach. In a place more commonly known for putts and pars, the NHL invaded the greens with conversation about pucks and progress. During the meetings this week there...
Red Wings-Blues Rivalry Shows Signs of Rekindling
December 7th, 2011 There is an old adage that suggests rivalries are born in the playoffs, and the Detroit Red Wings' history with the St. Louis Blues in the mid-to-late 90's certainly seems to back that statement up. What was always a contentious battle between 2 divisional opponents came to the forefront during the Western Conference Semifinals of the...
Pros and Cons: How Proposed NHL Realignment Affects the Flyers
December 6th, 2011 As the NHL introduced a drastic realignment plan on Monday, many in the Philadelphia region were asking what it would mean for the Flyers. The NHL will be split into 4 “conferences.” There’s a conference with the Atlantic teams, Northeast teams, Central teams, and Western teams. The Central and West both have 8 teams per conference...
