There might be some situations where a team would have to play back-to-back nights at home or on the road but it's nothing that's so radical that it can't be worked with. Teams often have five or six game home stands or road trips. It's just a few extra games and a different cycle of playing games.
- Two_For_Truth

I wonder if scheduling is a collective bargaining issue? I could see players saying even though it's less flying time, we don't want to have such long road trips as a matter of course.

All I know for now is having a bunch of Toronto vs. Detroit games is going to be super fun. And if they go to the divisional playoff system, a playoff matchup just suddenly got quite likely in the next bunch of years, amazing. Wouldn't it be appropriate if they do the Winter Classic in Detroit next year, and then the two teams meet again in the playoffs after so long, that would absolutely rule.

Who's got a broken orbital bone?
- Jeffmt

was just about to ask that

You've got about half a dozen franchises in perpetual dire straits. Relocate 2-4 and fold 2. It's harsh, but so be it. The league would be stronger for it.
- Leeman4Gilmour

It wouldn't be because the NHL would have at least two owners who lose hundreds of millions of dollars that they invested and the NHLPA would have 60 guys who lost their job.

You're concerned about making the league stronger? Relocate franchises to better markets. But contraction is never an option, nor will it ever be.

Who's got a broken orbital bone?
- Jeffmt

tye mcginn thanks to Brown.

It wouldn't be because the NHL would have at least two owners who lose hundreds of millions of dollars that they invested and the NHLPA would have 60 guys who lost their job.

You're concerned about making the league stronger? Relocate franchises to better markets. But contraction is never an option, nor will it ever be.
- Two_For_Truth

You can find 6 better markets?

Go.

Who's got a broken orbital bone?
- Jeffmt

Can`t remember the name, last game

McGinn. Brown effed him up pretty badly.
- Leeman4Gilmour

Really? I knew he dropped him but I didn't know it was that bad. I turned and walked away when I saw Brown go down because I thought it was over. Didn't see what really happened until the highlights later.

tye mcginn thanks to Brown.
- burn

lol could you imagine?
- matt1337

they would be quick scraps for sure...

Really? I knew he dropped him but I didn't know it was that bad. I turned and walked away when I saw Brown go down because I thought it was over. Didn't see what really happened until the highlights later.
- Jeffmt

I wonder if scheduling is a collective bargaining issue? I could see players saying even though it's less flying time, we don't want to have such long road trips as a matter of course.
- Zezel

I doubt it. The players would probably prefer being on the road and at home for longer stretches. Gets all the long travel out of the way early in the season and gives them longer periods of time with their families. For the players, they would prefer to reduce travel time and increase the length of time spent at home.

All I know for now is having a bunch of Toronto vs. Detroit games is going to be super fun. And if they go to the divisional playoff system, a playoff matchup just suddenly got quite likely in the next bunch of years, amazing. Wouldn't it be appropriate if they do the Winter Classic in Detroit next year, and then the two teams meet again in the playoffs after so long, that would absolutely rule.

Just wait until they start thinking about organizing outdoor playoff games.

Just Go.
- Leeman4Gilmour

fixed

I doubt it. The players would probably prefer being on the road and at home for longer stretches. Gets all the long travel out of the way early in the season and gives them longer periods of time with their families. For the players, they would prefer to reduce travel time and increase the length of time spent at home.



Just wait until they start thinking about organizing outdoor playoff games.
- Two_For_Truth

Not unless they plan on playing them in Nunavut.

You can find 6 better markets?

Go.
- Leeman4Gilmour

Why are six teams getting relocated? Which ones are you moving or folding? First you say, fold two teams now it's six. There doesn't necessarily have to be six teams that move. The bottom three or four are the only major problems.

Seattle, Quebec City, Wisconsin and Toronto are four prime locations for relocated franchises in the next five years. In time, perhaps others will present themselves.

Not unless they plan on playing them in Nunavut.
- Jeffmt

Not unless they plan on playing them in Nunavut.
- Jeffmt

It wouldn't be improved. Improvement is strengthening franchises, not getting rid of them. By that same logic, the NHL would be spectacular as a 12 team league. Doesn't mean it makes any business sense whatsoever.

The NHL will be better and stronger when it has 30 franchises in 30 markets that can handle it. Losing two teams does not work. For anybody.
- Two_For_Truth

Your logic is moronic. By your logic, the NHL would even be stronger with 40 teams in 40 markets that can handle it.

WRONG!!!!! Dilution of talent does not strengthen any professional sport.

Hello gents. Tonight could finally be my night to shine.

Hello gents. Tonight could finally be my night to shine.
- weirdoh

why? you going to pollish something?
you know, like a nob

Why are six teams getting relocated? Which ones are you moving or folding? First you say, fold two teams now it's six. There doesn't necessarily have to be six teams that move. The bottom three or four are the only major problems.

Seattle, Quebec City, Wisconsin and Toronto are four prime locations for relocated franchises in the next five years. In time, perhaps others will present themselves.
- Two_For_Truth

Theres lotsa cornfield beside the baseball diamond in Kansas, build it and they will come.

Why are six teams getting relocated? Which ones are you moving or folding? First you say, fold two teams now it's six. There doesn't necessarily have to be six teams that move. The bottom three or four are the only major problems.

Seattle, Quebec City, Wisconsin and Toronto are four prime locations for relocated franchises in the next five years. In time, perhaps others will present themselves.
- Two_For_Truth

Ah, yes.

Wisconsin.

No arena. No owner. No demand.

Perfect idea.

Theres lotsa cornfield beside the baseball diamond in Kansas, build it and they will come.
- cdjaakkola

That's what they told Hamilton.

And Kansas City.

Theres lotsa cornfield beside the baseball diamond in Kansas, build it and they will come.
- cdjaakkola

Kansas City Chiefs, baby

Hello gents. Tonight could finally be my night to shine.
- weirdoh

Look what the cat dragged in.. hows was the Habs thread?

Ah, yes.

Wisconsin.

No arena. No owner. No demand.

Perfect idea.
- Atomic Wedgie

Are you challenging UG's intimate knowledge of the Wisconsin sports climate? Please don't do that. He's had a finger on the pulse of Milwaukee for years.